Sherlock Holmes: TCOT Copper Breeches 11/02/1947 (Stanley & Shirley)
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Choice Classic Radio Detectives | Old Time Radio
29 min
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8 chapters
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What is the opening introduction and sponsor message for the episode?
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Music
The makers of clipper craft clothes for men and 924 leading retail stores from coast to coast present the world's most famous detective, Sherlock Holmes.
Our stories are based upon the character of Sherlock Holmes, created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Sherlock Holmes is portrayed by John Stanley, Dr. Watson by Alfred Shirley, and the dramatizations are by Edith Miser. Good evening, Mr. Harris, good evening. Good evening, Doctor. Heavens, what's all that pile of envelopes you've got there? That, Dr. Watson, believe it or not, is fan mail. You don't say.
You
mean some of our listeners have really bothered to write to us about these little reminiscences of mine? Why, they have indeed, Doctor. What's more, most of our listeners seem to have a favorite Sherlock Holmes adventure they'd like to have you tell. You don't say. Well, you know, Mr. Harris, I always aim to please. Any suggestions for tonight's story? Hundreds, Doctor, hundreds, literally. And offhand, I'd say the most frequent request in this week's mail is for a story called The Copper Beaches. The Adventure of the Copper Beaches. Well, as a matter of fact, that's always been one of my favorites, Mr. Harris, probably because of the curious secret we discovered in the attic. And may I say here, I'm always happy to get fan mail.
And speaking of fan mail, Mr. Harris, that's something you're interested in, too. From another angle, of course. How about it? Quite right, Dr. Watson. Mentioning fan mail naturally brings to mind Clipper Craft Clothes, because of their millions of fans the country over. And there's good reason for these loyal followers. You wouldn't believe, yes, even clothing experts are amazed, that clothes as fine as clipper craft are available at prices so exceptionally low. Now, things like this don't just happen. It's the result of manufacturing ingenuity and a really great distribution idea, the unique, the famous clipper craft plan. Now, this plan concentrates the buying power of 924 leading stores across America, makes possible these truly phenomenal values at your own local independent store.
In a pleasant atmosphere where you get friendly personal attention, you can buy Clipper Craft suits at only $35 and $40, and a few special numbers at $43.75. Topcoats and overcoats are only $30 to $40, and sport jackets only $24. you'll always insist on them if you compare clipper craft clothes with clothes selling for many dollars more well dr watson now what about the copper beaches it was a cold gloomy morning in early spring
we'll
be sitting on either side of a cherry fire in our rooms in baker
street
Holmes had been silent and moody all morning, smoking his long cherrywood pipe, which usually displaced his favorite clay when he was in a disputatious mood. Altogether, he was in no sweet
temper.
Matches, matches, where are the matches? Look at that confounded fog. What happens to all the matches in this house, I'd like to know.
Oh, my dear Holmes, why not use the tongs and a live coal if you want to relight your pipe? Burn myself. For heaven's sake, Holmes, stop spluttering. I say, something's annoying you. Why don't you get it off your chest?
It's that latest book of yours. Sensationalism, Watson. Rank sensationalism. You're always placing the emphasis on the crime. Crime is common. Logic is rare. You should stress the logic. You've degraded what should have been a course of lectures into a series of tales.
Now, really, Holmes, that's not logical. You're always complaining that crime is falling off. You say there are no first-class criminals left.
Quite. And therefore, if you depend on the crime to hold your readers, you'll soon be a back number. Criminals. They've lost all their enterprise and originality. My practice seems to be degenerating into an agency for recovering lost lead pencils and giving good advice to young ladies from boarding school.
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Chapters
8 chapters
1
What is the opening introduction and sponsor message for the episode?
0:00–5:07
2
Why do the hosts talk about fan mail and choose “The Adventure of the Copper Beaches”?
5:07–8:00
3
How does the Clipper‑Craft clothing advertisement break up the story?
8:00–11:46
4
What mystery do Holmes and Watson begin to investigate at the Copper Beaches estate?
11:46–14:33
5
How does Miss Violet Hunter describe the strange events in the west wing?
14:33–18:00
6
What clues do Holmes and Watson uncover in the locked attic and the mysterious man?
18:00–21:03
7
How does the confrontation with the mastiff and the hidden prisoner resolve?
21:03–23:03
8
What is the episode’s conclusion and teaser for the next Sherlock Holmes story?
23:03–29:41