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Gunsmoke -- Custer

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Details about the plot of this specific episode are not readily available.

Dragnet -- Homicide aka The Nickel Plated Gun

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In this episode, a homicidal maniac wielding a brick-bat is loose in the city. However, specific plot details are not available.

Philip Marlowe -- Red Wind

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"Red Wind" is an episode that aired on June 17, 1947. In this episode, Philip Marlowe investigates a possible theft of a pearl necklace, which leads h...

Abbott & Costello -- Lou Substitutes For Joe Dimaggio

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In this episode, a telegram is delivered from Joe DiMaggio, who's recovering from foot surgery in the real world. Bud Abbott gets the idea of visiting...

21st Precinct -- Case Of The L.D. 80

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In this episode, Captain Canelli deals with a retired cop who wants to apply for the LD80, which is the permit for a handgun. The episode is a dramati...

Jack Benny -- Return To Paradise

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The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is a radio and television comedy series. The show ran for over three decades, from 1932 to 1955 on radio....

Suspense -- Back Seat Driver

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Fibber McGee and Molly cross genres to play the couple caught in the urban legend of the killer in the back seat. After listening you'll always check ...

Lux Radio Theater -- It's a Wonderful Life

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Lux Radio Theater -- It's a Wonderful Life The word 'classic' never fit a story quite so well as it does "It's a Wonderful Life." This 1947 produ...

The Six Shooter -- Britt Ponset's Christmas Carol

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The Six Shooter -- Britt Ponset's Christmas Carol Jimmy Stewart was brought in to this project, a folksy Western drama, to bring some star power ...

John Steele, Adventurer -- Cargo Unknown

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John Steele, Adventurer -- Cargo Unknown A romp thorough the life of adventure as led by John Steele, played by Don Douglas, this series produced...

The Sealed Book -- Out of the Past

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The Sealed Book -- Out of the Past Heard Sundays at 10:30 on the Mutual network in 1945, The Sealed Book was, from today's perspective, one of th...

Adventures Of The Saint -- The Corpse Said Ouch

16 Feb 2026

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The Saint was a radio adventure program featuring Simon Templar, a swashbuckling gentleman adventurer and sophisticated crime solver. In "The Corpse S...

Ghost Corps -- The Knives Of El Malique

15 Feb 2026

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Ghost Corps was a mystery and thriller radio drama series from 1938 featuring K.C. Smith, a specially trained operative handling supernatural threats ...

The Six Shooter -- A Friend In Need

13 Feb 2026

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The Six Shooter was a radio western drama series starring James Stewart as Britt Ponset, a wandering Texas plainsman and gunfighter. In this episode "...

Gunsmoke -- Old Flame

12 Feb 2026

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Gunsmoke was a groundbreaking adult Western radio drama that premiered on CBS Radio in 1952, following U.S. Marshal Matt Dillon as he maintained law a...

Box 13 -- The Haunted Artist

11 Feb 2026

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Box 13 was a syndicated radio drama series from 1948-1949 following Dan Holiday, a former newspaper reporter turned mystery novelist who advertises "A...

21st Precinct -- The Sprinter

10 Feb 2026

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21st Precinct was a dramatic police procedural radio drama that aired on CBS from 1953-1956, focusing on the day-to-day operations of a New York City ...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe -- The Heat Wave

09 Feb 2026

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio drama series based on Raymond Chandler's iconic hard-boiled private detective character, featuring gritty...

That Was The Year -- 1913

08 Feb 2026

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That Was The Year was a historical documentary radio series that aired in 1937, dramatizing major historical events from 1896-1934. This episode focus...

The Six Shooter -- Gabriel Starbuck

06 Feb 2026

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The Six Shooter was a Western old-time radio program starring James Stewart as Britt Ponset, a wandering gunfighter and Texas plainsman. In "Gabriel S...

Nero Wolfe -- A Slight Case Of Perjury

05 Feb 2026

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The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe was a classic American radio mystery drama series featuring the eccentric, corpulent armchair detective Nero Wolfe wh...

Dragnet -- The Big Rip

04 Feb 2026

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Dragnet was a groundbreaking American radio series that revolutionized the police procedural genre, created and starring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Fri...

Fibber McGee and Molly -- Fibber Inherits a Yacht

03 Feb 2026

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Fibber McGee and Molly was one of American radio's most beloved and longest-running comedy series, featuring the domestic misadventures of a working-c...

Voices of History -- 1st Announcement Of Hitlers Death 1 May 19

02 Feb 2026

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Voices of History was a historical documentary radio series that featured significant audio recordings from history. This historic episode features th...

Let George Do It -- The Brookdale Orphanage

01 Feb 2026

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Let George Do It was an American radio drama series featuring George Valentine, a tough-guy private investigator who handled dangerous cases for clien...

10-2-4 Time -- When You Wore a Tulip

31 Jan 2026

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10-2-4 Time was a western musical variety radio show that aired in the 1940s, sponsored by Dr. Pepper and featuring 15-minute episodes combining weste...

Night Beat -- A World All Of His Own aka She Who Laughs Last

30 Jan 2026

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Night Beat was a radio noir drama series that aired on NBC from February 6, 1950 to September 25, 1952, following Randy Stone, a tough, street-wise ne...

Have Gun Will Travel -- Apache Concerto

29 Jan 2026

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Have Gun Will Travel was a distinguished American Western radio drama series featuring Paladin, a sophisticated gunfighter who operated out of San Fra...

Broadway Is My Beat -- The Paul Thomas Murder Case

28 Jan 2026

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Broadway Is My Beat was a noir-influenced radio crime drama that followed Detective Danny Clover as he worked homicide cases in the gritty heart of Ne...

Pat Novak For Hire -- Fleet Lady

27 Jan 2026

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Pat Novak For Hire was a noir detective drama series set on the rough-and-tumble San Francisco waterfront, featuring a wisecracking freelancer who ran...

Gunsmoke -- Ben Slade's Saloon

14 Sep 2025

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Gunsmoke was a classic American radio drama series that originally aired from 1952 to 1961, transitioning later to television. Set in the American Wes...

Abbott and Costello -- Mortimer's Pet Shop

12 Sep 2025

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Abbott and Costello was a popular American comedy duo consisting of Bud Abbott and Lou Costello, known for their slapstick humor and comedic routines....

Have Gun Will Travel -- Ella West

11 Sep 2025

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Have Gun Will Travel was a popular western radio drama series that aired from 1958 to 1960, adapted from the successful television series of the same ...

21st Precinct -- The Nolen Brothers

09 Sep 2025

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21st Precinct was a police drama that aired on CBS radio from July 7, 1953, to July 26, 1956. The series presented dramatizations of actual police cas...

Camel Caravan -- From the Michigan State Fairgrounds

21 Aug 2025

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Camel Caravan was a variety radio program that showcased popular music, featuring live performances from various artists and bands. It primarily aimed...

Gunsmoke -- The Partners

20 Aug 2025

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Gunsmoke was a popular American radio program that first aired on April 26, 1952, and continued until June 18, 1961, on CBS Radio. Set in the post-Civ...

Baby Snooks -- Fanny Brice Show

20 Aug 2025

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The Baby Snooks Show was an American radio comedy program that starred the prominent comedian Fanny Brice as the titular character, Baby Snooks. This ...

Sam Spade -- The Adam Figg Caper

02 Aug 2025

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The Adventures of Sam Spade was a radio drama series that aired from 1946 to 1951. Based on the character created by writer Dashiell Hammett, the show...

Broadway Is My Beat -- The Otto Prokosh Murder Case

02 Aug 2025

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Broadway Is My Beat was a popular radio drama series that aired on CBS from February 27, 1949, to August 1, 1954. Set against the vibrant backdrop of ...

Boston Blackie -- The Poetic Assassin

05 Jul 2025

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Boston Blackie was a famous detective radio series that first aired on June 23, 1944. Based on the character created by Jack Boyle, the series followe...

Hall of Fantasy -- He Who Follows Me

02 Jul 2025

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Hall of Fantasy was a horror and fantasy anthology radio series that aired from 1946 to 1952. Originating from Salt Lake City, it featured a range of ...

Creeps by Night -- Those Who Walk in Darkness

01 Jul 2025

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Creeps by Night is an American old-time radio horror program that aired on the Blue Network from February 15, 1944, to August 15, 1944. It was known f...

21st Precinct -- The Mover

30 Jun 2025

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21st Precinct was a police drama series that aired on CBS radio from July 7, 1953, to July 26, 1956. The show was noted for its realistic depiction of...

Gunsmoke -- Jaliscoe

16 May 2025

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"Jaliscoe" is the third episode of Gunsmoke that originally aired on May 10, 1952. In this thrilling episode, a man known as Jaliscoe Pete and his gan...

X Minus One -- C-Chute

15 May 2025

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"C-Chute" is the 37th episode of X Minus One that aired on February 8, 1956. The episode is adapted from a short story by Isaac Asimov and involves a ...

Have Gun Will Travel -- Too Too Solid Town

15 May 2025

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'Too Too Solid Town' is the 83rd episode of Have Gun Will Travel, which aired on June 19, 1960. In this episode, Paladin travels to Lawrence, Kansas, ...

Journey Into Space -- Operation Luna part 04

13 May 2025

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In 'Operation Luna part 04', Captain Jet Morgan and his crew continue their mission to the moon. They face unexpected challenges including power failu...

A Case for Dr Morelle -- The Wedding Dress

12 May 2025

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"The Wedding Dress" is the 10th episode of the series, originally aired on June 25, 1957. In this episode, Dr. Morelle investigates a series of alarmi...

Father Knows Best -- Betty's Screen Test

11 May 2025

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In the episode 'Betty's Screen Test,' which originally aired on May 18, 1950, Betty becomes excited about the prospect of a Hollywood career when she ...

Charlie Chan -- The Curious Ride Of The Sea Witch

10 May 2025

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"The Curious Ride Of The Sea Witch" is an episode from the Charlie Chan radio series. While specific plot details are limited, episodes typically feat...

Father Knows Best -- The Boy Next Door

09 May 2025

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"The Boy Next Door" is the 149th episode of Father Knows Best, which aired on January 15, 1953. In this episode, Betty Anderson finds herself infatuat...

Gunsmoke -- The Guitar

08 May 2025

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"The Guitar" is the 308th episode of Gunsmoke, which aired on March 2, 1958. The episode tells the story of Weed Pendle, a friendly guitar player who ...

The Aldrich Family -- Lost In The Snow

07 May 2025

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In the episode titled 'Lost In The Snow', the comedic antics and misunderstandings escalate when Henry and his friends end up lost during a snowstorm....

X Minus One -- Shanghaied

06 May 2025

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"Shanghaied" is the 16th episode of X Minus One, which aired on September 1, 1955. In this episode, a young man is press-ganged into serving on a deep...

The Falcon -- Larcenous Lark

05 May 2025

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"Larcenous Lark" is the 00th episode of The Falcon and originally aired on August 23, 1950. The plot revolves around a talented songwriter who finds h...

Have Gun Will Travel -- The Outlaw

04 May 2025

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"The Outlaw" is the fourth episode of Have Gun Will Travel that originally aired on December 14, 1958. In this thrilling installment, Paladin encounte...

Richard Diamond, Private Detective -- Big Foot Grafton

03 May 2025

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In the episode titled 'Big Foot Grafton,' which aired on August 30, 1950, Richard Diamond is hired to solve a case involving the disappearance of a se...

Suspense -- The Dealings of Mr Markham

02 May 2025

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"The Dealings of Mr Markham" is episode 775 of the series, which premiered on November 2, 1958. This gripping episode revolves around an antique deale...

Richard Diamond, Private Detective -- The Singing Critic

01 May 2025

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"The Singing Critic" aired on November 5, 1949, as the 29th episode of the series. In this episode, Diamond takes on a case involving a song-hating ne...

Our Miss Brooks -- Business Course

30 Apr 2025

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In the episode titled 'Business Course', which aired on February 11, 1951 (Episode 118), Miss Brooks finds herself embroiled in the tumultuous dynamic...

The Six Shooter -- The Silver Buckle

29 Apr 2025

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"The Silver Buckle" is the 18th episode of The Six Shooter that aired on January 17, 1954. In this episode, Britt Ponset finds himself navigating thro...

Adventures of Maisie -- Phony Doctor

28 Apr 2025

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"Phony Doctor" is the title of an episode that aired on December 22, 1949, featuring Maisie Ravier encountering a doctor whose credentials may not be ...

Boston Blackie -- Johnny Burns Imported Woolens

17 Apr 2025

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In 'Johnny Burns Imported Woolens', which is the 116th episode aired on July 2, 1947, Blackie becomes embroiled in a mystery involving a case of stole...

Sam Spade -- The Convertible Caper

16 Apr 2025

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In "The Convertible Caper" (Episode 51), which aired on June 15, 1947, Sam Spade is hired by a woman to recover a valuable foreign car that was mistak...

Gunsmoke -- Hot Horse Hyatt

15 Apr 2025

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In 'Hot Horse Hyatt', aired on June 8, 1958 (Episode 322), the plot revolves around Del Braggen, a local rancher in Dodge City who attempts to hang a ...

Philip Marlowe -- The Restless Day

14 Apr 2025

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"The Restless Day" is the fifteenth episode of the Philip Marlowe radio series, originally aired on January 8, 1949. In this episode, Marlowe’s hope...

Artist Rex Saunders -- $200000 In Diamond

13 Apr 2025

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$200000 In Diamond revolves around a thrilling plot involving a large stash of stolen diamonds, with Rex Saunders using his wit and charm to uncover t...

Our Miss Brooks -- Tape Recorder

12 Apr 2025

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In the episode titled 'Tape Recorder,' which aired on April 23, 1950, Mr. Conklin finds himself in a humorous predicament after unwittingly purchasing...

Bold Venture -- Deadly Merchandise

11 Apr 2025

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"Deadly Merchandise" is the first episode of Bold Venture that originally aired on March 26, 1951. In this episode, Slate Shannon finds himself mixed ...

The Jack Benny Program -- Jack at the Train Station

09 Apr 2025

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In the episode 'Jack at the Train Station', which aired on February 21, 1954, Jack Benny prepares for a train trip to New York. The storyline involves...

Gunsmoke -- Indian

07 Apr 2025

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While specific details of episode 311 titled 'Indian', which aired on March 23, 1958, are limited, it likely delves into the complex relationships and...

Burns and Allen -- Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George

05 Apr 2025

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\"Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George\" is episode number 09 of the Burns and Allen series, which aired on August 26, 1940. In this episode, the humorous ...

Lights Out -- Bon Voyage

04 Apr 2025

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"Bon Voyage" episode revolves around two elderly sisters who embark on a cruise, seeking adventure to escape their mundane lives. As they settle into ...

Suspense -- The Bridge

03 Apr 2025

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"The Bridge" is the 764th episode of the Suspense series that aired on August 17, 1958. The episode revolves around an eternal triangle filled with em...

Fibber McGee and Molly -- The Gildersleeve Memory Course

02 Apr 2025

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"The Gildersleeve Memory Course" is the 196th episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, aired on March 14, 1939. In this episode, Fibber McGee boasts about h...

Sherlock Holmes Gielgud -- The Six Napoleons

01 Apr 2025

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"The Six Napoleons" is based on one of the many beloved stories in the Sherlock Holmes canon. In this episode, the primary plot revolves around a stra...

Adventures Of The Saint -- Problem Of The Peculiar

30 Mar 2025

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"Problem Of The Peculiar" is an episode that aired on July 9, 1950. In this engaging narrative, Simon Templar becomes embroiled in a case concerning t...

Broadway Is My Beat -- The Dr Robbie McClure Murder Case

29 Mar 2025

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In 'The Dr Robbie McClure Murder Case', Detective Danny Clover investigates the mysterious death of Dr. Robbie McClure, a prominent doctor whose lifel...

Night Beat -- The Night Is A Weapon aka Dark Torment

28 Mar 2025

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In 'The Night Is A Weapon,' originally aired on February 13, 1950, Randy Stone encounters a man named Tom Morrison, who suffers from 'noctophobia,' an...

Suspense -- The Star of Thessaly

26 Mar 2025

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"The Star of Thessaly" aired on November 24, 1957, and presents a gripping tale involving a British gentleman. The plot unfolds as he embarks on a pec...

Our Miss Brooks -- Easter Egg Dye

05 Mar 2025

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"Easter Egg Dye" is the 87th episode of Our Miss Brooks, which aired on April 9, 1950. In this episode, Miss Brooks and her colleagues at Madison High...

Boston Blackie -- Crooked Carter Brother

02 Mar 2025

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In the episode titled 'Crooked Carter Brother', which aired on June 18, 1947 (Episode 127), Boston Blackie gets involved in a complex case that leads ...

Dimension X -- Almost Human

24 Feb 2025

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"Almost Human" is the sixth episode of Dimension X, originally aired on May 13, 1950. This episode explores the story of a robot named Junior, created...

Sam Spade -- The Chateau McCloud Caper

23 Feb 2025

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"The Chateau McCloud Caper" aired on January 26, 1951, and revolves around detective Sam Spade receiving a request to investigate a series of incident...

Suspense -- Three Skeleton Key

22 Feb 2025

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"Three Skeleton Key" is a gripping and haunting episode that originally aired on October 19, 1958. The story revolves around three men working in an i...

Nero Wolfe -- Party For Death

21 Feb 2025

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"Party For Death" is the 17th episode of the radio series, aired on February 16, 1951. In this episode, Wolfe sends Archie Goodwin to a cocktail party...

Suspense -- Like Man Somebody Dig Me

20 Feb 2025

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"Like Man Somebody Dig Me," aired on May 25, 1958, is a suspenseful tale that revolves around a young man dealing with harsh realities and existential...

Gunsmoke -- Brugers Folly

19 Feb 2025

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"Brugers Folly," which is the 306th episode of Gunsmoke, aired on February 16, 1958. The plot revolves around a conflict arising from the stubbornness...

Philip Marlowe -- The White Carnation

18 Feb 2025

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"The White Carnation" aired on September 22, 1950, and marked the 102nd episode in the series. In this gripping installment, Marlowe investigates the ...

Gunsmoke -- Why Not

17 Feb 2025

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'Why Not' is the 312th episode of Gunsmoke. In this episode, Marshal Matt Dillon faces a critical moral dilemma when a criminal he once captured is re...

Box 13 -- Look Pleasant Please

16 Feb 2025

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"Look Pleasant Please" is the sixteenth episode of Box 13, originally aired on December 5, 1948. In this episode, Dan Holiday is approached by a beaut...

Dragnet -- The Big Joke

15 Feb 2025

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"The Big Joke" (Episode 203) aired on May 10, 1953. In this episode, Detective Sergeant Joe Friday is drawn into a plot when a friend is approached ab...

Abbott & Costello Show -- Nuts And Bolts

14 Feb 2025

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'Nuts And Bolts' is one of the episodes of The Abbott & Costello Show, aired on April 10, 1947. In this episode, the comedic duo follows a humorous pl...

The Lone Ranger -- Set A Thief To Catch A Thief

13 Feb 2025

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"Set A Thief To Catch A Thief" is the 1508th episode of The Lone Ranger, which aired on September 21, 1942. In this gripping episode, the Lone Ranger ...

Gunsmoke -- Real Sent Sonny

12 Feb 2025

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"Real Sent Sonny" is the 310th episode of Gunsmoke, which aired on March 16, 1958. In this gripping installment, a young and impressionable gunman nam...

Gunsmoke -- The Surgery

11 Feb 2025

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In the episode titled 'The Surgery,' which aired on February 23, 1958, Doc Adams faces a challenging situation when he needs to perform surgery on Luc...

Philip Marlowe -- The Big Book

10 Feb 2025

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"The Big Book" is the 103rd episode of the Philip Marlowe series that originally aired on September 29, 1950. In this episode, Marlowe is drawn into a...

Abbott & Costello -- Costello Buys a Horse

09 Feb 2025

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"Costello Buys a Horse" aired on September 11, 1944. In this episode, Lou Costello is excited about his new purchase: a racehorse. The comedic turmoil...

The Whistler -- The House on Sycamore Road

09 Feb 2025

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The Whistler was a popular radio mystery drama that aired from 1942 to 1955. Known for its suspenseful and engaging storytelling, the series often inv...

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe -- Sound and the Unsound

08 Feb 2025

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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio drama series based on the famous fictional private detective created by Raymond Chandler. The series feat...