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Stand By For Crime
Stand By For Crime episodes
- The LightIn the final episode, Chuck faces one of his most abstract and dangerous cases yet, where the truth is hidden in the shadows and nothing is as it seems.25 min
- Death On The TracksWhen a tip suggests that an accidental death on the railroad tracks was actually murder, Chuck digs into the evidence to prove foul play.25 min
- Subversive ActivitiesChuck recognizes a face in the newspaper, sparking an investigation into a sleeper cell of subversive agents operating in plain sight.25 min
- Naomi Needs An OperationA desperate man in the hospital reaches out to Chuck, leading the reporter into a heartbreaking case of medical necessity and the extreme measures one will take for family.25 min
- The SniperTerror grips Los Angeles as a hidden sniper begins targeting citizens, and Chuck uses his broadcast to help the police track down the shooter.25 min
- The Clueless Crime SpreeA series of bizarre crimes with no apparent motive baffles the police, leaving Chuck to find the unusual twist that connects them all.25 min
- Quintion McClean's FortuneA mysterious phone call from a friend plunges Chuck into a complex case involving a massive fortune and the greedy relatives who will do anything to claim it.24 min
- A Spy Ring In JuneAfter a doctor is arrested in San Diego for handing over sensitive information, Chuck follows the trail of a dangerous espionage ring operating on the coast.25 min
- The Wetback MurdersA Border Patrol officer suspects someone on the American side is murdering undocumented immigrants, and Chuck risks his life to expose the truth.24 min
- Mr Hendrick's Mines Of MurderA gold mining speculator buys an abandoned mine near Las Vegas, only to find that the real treasure is worth killing for.25 min
About Stand By For Crime
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Step back into the gritty, neon-lit streets of 1950s Los Angeles with Stand By for Crime, an unheralded gem of classic radio drama that’s well worth a second listen.
If you loved the "just the…
If you loved the "just the…
facts" realism of Dragnet or the hard-hitting style of Gangbusters, this show is right up your alley. Forget the over-the-top melodrama of early radio—Stand By for Crime trades cheap thrills for a grounded, "day at the office" feel, taking you along for the ride as reporters and cops tackle the city's underbelly.
Follow Chuck Morgan (played by Glen Langen), a sharp, believable news anchor at KOP radio. When his pal, Lieutenant Bill Miggs of the police force, tips him off to hot crime news, Chuck and his quick-witted "Gal Friday," Carol Curtis (Adele Jurgens), dive headfirst into the case. Together, the trio rubs shoulders with all types of characters—mostly on the shady side of the street.
Why you should tune in:
🎙️ Solid Storytelling: The dialogue is tight, the plots are engaging, and the old-school repartee is strictly enjoyable.
🎙️ Real-Life Chemistry: The crackling dynamic between Chuck and Carol isn't just good acting—Glen Langen and Adele Jurgens were husband and wife in real life, having met on the set of The Treasure of Monte Cristoin 1949!
🎙️ Classic Noir Vibe: A perfect bridge between the golden age of radio and the modern true-crime genre.
Stand By for Crime may have been left for dead by history, but it’s a classic that deserves a spot in your queue.
Subscribe, tune in, and stand by for crime!
Follow Chuck Morgan (played by Glen Langen), a sharp, believable news anchor at KOP radio. When his pal, Lieutenant Bill Miggs of the police force, tips him off to hot crime news, Chuck and his quick-witted "Gal Friday," Carol Curtis (Adele Jurgens), dive headfirst into the case. Together, the trio rubs shoulders with all types of characters—mostly on the shady side of the street.
Why you should tune in:
🎙️ Solid Storytelling: The dialogue is tight, the plots are engaging, and the old-school repartee is strictly enjoyable.
🎙️ Real-Life Chemistry: The crackling dynamic between Chuck and Carol isn't just good acting—Glen Langen and Adele Jurgens were husband and wife in real life, having met on the set of The Treasure of Monte Cristoin 1949!
🎙️ Classic Noir Vibe: A perfect bridge between the golden age of radio and the modern true-crime genre.
Stand By for Crime may have been left for dead by history, but it’s a classic that deserves a spot in your queue.
Subscribe, tune in, and stand by for crime!