Don't miss Vintage Classic Radio's Tuesday Night Detectives every Tuesday evening, featuring back-to-back episodes of the finest detective radio dramas from the 1930s through the 1960s. 21st Precinct - The Bartender "21st Precinct" was a dramatic police drama radio show that aired on CBS from 1953 to 1956. It followed the daily workings of the officers in the 21st Precinct, a fictional police precinct in New York City.The show was known for its realistic portrayal of police work and its strong ensemble cast, which brought the characters to life. "The Bartender" (September 1, 1953) - A young bartender becomes a key witness in a robbery case that leads to a bigger criminal operation. Everett Sloane as Captain Frank Kennelly Les Damon as Lieutenant Matt King Harold Stone as Sergeant Larry Waters Santos Ortega as Lieutenant Anthony Gioso Ken Lynch as various characters "Candy Matson" was a popular radio show that aired on NBC from 1949 to 1951. It featured a strong, independent female protagonist, Candy Matson, who worked as a private investigator in San Francisco. "The Movie Company" (February 6, 1950) - Candy is hired by a movie company as a technical advisor, only to find herself entangled in a murder investigation on set. Natalie Masters as Candy Matson - Masters played the lead role of Candy Matson throughout the series. She was a talented radio actress who became well-known for her portrayal of the smart and sassy private investigator. Henry Leff as Lt. Ray Mallard - Leff played the role of Lt. Ray Mallard, a San Francisco police detective who often worked with Candy on her cases. He was also a recurring love interest for Candy throughout the series. Jack Thomas as Rembrandt Watson - Thomas portrayed Rembrandt Watson, Candy's loyal and somewhat eccentric friend and confidant. Watson, a photographer by profession, often assisted Candy in her investigations.

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