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Have Gun Will Travel -- Ella West
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
'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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"The Restless Day" is the fifteenth episode of the Philip Marlowe radio series, originally aired on January 8, 1949. In this episode, Marloweās hope...
Artist Rex Saunders -- $200000 In Diamond
13 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
$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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
\"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
'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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
'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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
"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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio drama series based on the famous fictional private detective created by Raymond Chandler. The series feat...
Dimension X -- Knock
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dimension X was an influential science fiction radio program that aired on NBC from April 8, 1950, to September 29, 1951. It was one of the first adul...
Lives of Harry Lime -- See Naples And Live
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Lives of Harry Lime is a radio series that aired from 1951 to 1952. The show is a prequel to the 1949 film 'The Third Man,' featuring the adventur...
Tales of the Texas Rangers -- The Open Range
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tales of the Texas Rangers was a western adventure old-time radio drama that aired from July 8, 1950, to September 14, 1952. The show was produced and...
Nero Wolfe -- Phantom Fingers
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Nero Wolfe is an American radio drama series based on Rex Stout's fictional detective Nero Wolfe. The show first aired in 1943 and h...
Let George Do It -- Cousin Jeff and the Pigs
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let George Do It was a radio drama series that aired from 1946 to 1954. The series was a detective drama featuring Bob Bailey as George Valentine, a d...
Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator -- The Judge and the Champ
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator was a popular detective drama that aired on NBC Radio. Spanning from October 3, 1951, to June 30, 1955, the sh...
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe -- Who Shot Waldo
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio detective drama series that aired from 1947 to 1951. The series was based on the famous private detective...
Sherlock Holmes Gielgud -- The Solitary Cyclist
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Sherlock Holmes Gielgud series is a classic radio drama adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's famous detective stories. The series features Sir J...
Nero Wolfe -- Calculated Risk
19 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe is a 1950ā51 American radio drama series starring Sydney Greenstreet as Rex Stout's fictional armchair detective Ne...
Have Gun Will Travel -- Dusty
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have Gun Will Travel was a popular American Western radio series that followed the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman-turned-gunfighter, who preferred...
Journey Into Space -- Operation Luna part 02
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Journey Into Space was a British radio drama series that aired from 1953 to 1958. It is considered one of the last radio dramas to attract a significa...
Sherlock Holmes Gielgud -- The Bruce-Partington Plans
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sherlock Holmes Gielgud is a radio drama series that aired during the early 1950s. This series featured Sir John Gielgud as Sherlock Holmes and Sir Ra...
Suspense -- Night On Red Mountain
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Suspense was a radio drama series broadcast on CBS Radio from 1942 through 1962. Known as one of the premier drama programs of the Golden Age of Radio...
The Shadow -- The Society Of The Living Dead
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadow was a popular radio drama series that aired from 1937 to 1954. Known for its signature opening line, "Who knows what evil lurks in the hear...
Inner Sanctum -- The Bog-Oak Necklace
12 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Inner Sanctum Mysteries was a popular radio program that aired from 1941 to 1952. The show is renowned for its blend of horror, suspense, and mystery,...
Philip Marlowe -- Heir for G-String rehearsal
11 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio detective series adapted from the work of Raymond Chandler, featuring the hard-boiled private detective P...
The Six Shooter -- Escape From Smoke Falls
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Six Shooter is a classic Western old-time radio program that aired in the United States from 1953 to 1954. It starred the legendary actor James St...
Jack Benny -- Cactus Christmas Tree
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Jack Benny Program was a popular radio and television comedy series that starred Jack Benny. Known for its clever humor and Benny's iconic comedic...
21st Precinct -- Post Number Seven
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
21st Precinct was a popular American radio drama series that aired on CBS from July 7, 1953, through November 1, 1956. Known for its realistic and gri...
The Jack Benny Program -- Jack's Thirty-Ninth Birthday Again
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, was a radio and television comedy series that became a staple in American entertainment. It ran for over ...
The Adventures of Sam Spade -- The String Of Death Caper
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Sam Spade was a popular radio detective drama that aired from 1946 to 1951. The series was based on Dashiell Hammett's fictional pri...
The Whistler -- The Man Who Died Twice
05 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Whistler was a popular American radio mystery drama that aired from May 16, 1942, to September 22, 1955. Known for its suspenseful storytelling an...
Quiet Please -- A Red And White Guideon
04 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Quiet Please was an old-time radio fantasy and horror program created by Wyllis Cooper, who was also known for creating 'Lights Out.' The show is cele...
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe -- The Final Payment
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a popular radio detective series that aired from 1947 to 1951. Based on the works of Raymond Chandler, the show f...
The Falcon -- Murder Is a Family Affair
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Falcon was a popular radio drama series that aired from 1943 to 1954. The series followed the adventures of a suave, debonair private detective kn...
Challenge of the Yukon -- The Puppy
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Challenge of the Yukon was an American radio adventure series that began on Detroit's WXYZ station. It is an example of a Northern genre story and fol...
A Case for Dr Morelle -- The Black Ruby
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A Case for Dr Morelle was a British radio drama series that aired on the BBC Light Programme in 1957. The show followed the adventures of Dr. Morelle,...
Superman -- The Mystery Of The Letter-Part 2
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Superman was a long-running radio serial that originally aired from 1940 to 1951. The show featured the DC Comics character Superman...
Nero Wolfe -- The Tell-Tale Ribbon
29 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Adventures of Nero Wolfe was a radio drama series that brought the famous fictional detective created by Rex Stout to the airwaves. The show featu...
Dimension X -- No Contact
28 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dimension X was an NBC radio program that aired from April 8, 1950, to September 29, 1951. The show is considered a pioneer in the science fiction gen...
The Shadow -- The League Of Terror
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas that originated as a mysterious narrator character on radio in the 1930s. The show developed into a po...
Box 13 -- Double Mothers
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Box 13 is a classic radio drama series that aired from 1948 to 1949. The series follows the adventures of Dan Holiday, a former newspaper reporter tur...