Murder awaits in this anthology series, The Whistler, a contemporary of The Shadow and The Saint. Please comment on this episode here, or by writing john@chronicrift.com, or by calling toll free 888-866-9010.
Abbott & Costello are this week’s featured episode as Bud wants new ideas for the show and Lou tries to explain his black eye from a date he had with a girl who is not his girlfriend. Please comment on this episode here, or by writing john@chronicrift.com, or by calling toll free 888-866-9010.
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A chance of pace in terms of featured shows. The Matinee Theater was a Sunday afternoon anthology show originaly called Dangerously Yours. Romance and drama were the featured types of stories told. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting at the end of this entry, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman
“The Emerald of the Incas”
April 1, 1940 (2:28)
Matinee Theater
“Smilin’ Through”
January 14, 1945 (16:16)
The Avengers
“The Deadly Gift” - Episode 3 (45:48)
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The year of old time radio ends with a radio recreation of the famous movie, Pride of the Marines on The Lux Radio Theater. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting at the end of this entry, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman
“The Dyreville Mystery”
March 29, 1940 (2:28)
Lux Radio Theater
“Pride of the Marines”
December 31, 1945 (16:16)
The Avengers
“The Deadly Gift” - Episode 2 (1:17:48)
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Crime doesn’t take a break during the holidays as shown along Broadway in New York of the 1940’s in this week’s featured OTR, Broadway is My Beat. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting at the end of this entry, writingjohn@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman
“The Mystery of Dyreville, Episode Three”
March 27, 1940 (3:00)
Broadway is My Beat
“Nick Norman, Santa Claus”
December 24, 1949 (15:28)
The Avengers
“The Deadly Gift” - Episode 1 (45:49)
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John presents an episode of the classic syndicated radio drama, Jonathan Thomas and Christmas on the Moon. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting at the end of this entry, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman
“The Steam Plant”
March 20, 1940 (3:10)
Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas on the Moon
December 3, 1938 (15:23)
The Avengers
“Love All” - Episode 4 (27:35)
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“War of the Worlds,” the episode that made The Mercury Theater on the Air famous is our final episode in our month long tribute to the anthology series. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting in the forums, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman
“Left to be Killed”
March 15, 1940 (2:53)
The Mercury Theater On the Air
“War of the Worlds”
October 30, 1938 (16:20)
The Avengers
“Love All” - Episode 2 (1:07:52)
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Presenting the Transcription Feature - Double Feature
After three weeks, John returns with a double dose of Superman and The Avengers. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting in the forums, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman
“Attack on the Daily Planet” - March 1, 1940
“Fire in the Sterline Building” - March 4, 1940
The Avengers - “The Quick, Quick Slow Death, episodes 2 and 3”
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Presenting the Transcription Feature - Have Gun, Will Travel
Last wekk we featured a radio drama based on a comic book which was based on a real life person. This week, we look at a radio drama based on a popular television show. Have Gun, Will Travel ran only two years, 1958-1960, but was based on the popular television series of the same name that ran for six years. Plus, we begin a new story in The Adventures of Superman while we complete our first The Avengersstory. Tell John what you think of the show by visting the forums - http://www.chronicrift.com/forum, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010 .
FEATURED EPISODES
Five Minute Mystery - “Too Early Bird” - July 24, 1949
The Adventures of Superman - “The Atomic Beam Weapon” - Feb 24, 1940
Have Gun, Will Travel - “Delta Queen” - July 24, 1960
The Avengers - “The Fantasy Game, episode 7” - April 1973
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Presenting the Transcription Feature - Blackstone, The Magician Detective
A radio drama based on a comic book based on a real life magician, Blackstone - The Magician Detective, is the featured radio drama this week. Plus, we continue the serialized The Avengers and conclude the first story arc of The Adventures of Superman. Tell John what you think of the show by commenting in the forums, writing john@chronicrift.com, or calling 888-866-9010.
FEATURED EPISODES
The Adventures of Superman - “The Silver Clipper” - Feb 23, 1940
Blackstone, The Magician Detective - “The Riddle of the Seven Zombies” - July 17, 1949
The Avengers - “The Fantasy Game, episode 6” - April 1973
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