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The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930)

"“Who is he?” I asked. “The worst man in London,” Holmes answered, as he sat down and stretched his legs before the fire." And so begins this Sherlock Holmes adventure with the most morally corrupt and vile man in London. A man whom Sherlock must accept into his home and treat with professional courtesy despite intense personal disgust and animosity. What power does this man hold over Holmes and the other people he forces into terrible situations? - Summary by phil c

Genre: Detective Fiction

Language: English

The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859 - 1930)

"“Who is he?” I asked. “The worst man in London,” Holmes answered, as he sat down and stretched his legs before the fire." And so begins this Sherlock Holmes adventure with the most morally corrupt and vile man in London. A man whom Sherlock must accept into his home and treat with professional courtesy despite intense personal disgust and animosity. What power does this man hold over Holmes and the other people he forces into terrible situations? - Summary by phil c

Genre: Detective Fiction

Language: English

Welcome to "The Adventures of the Falcon," a thrilling radio show that follows the action-packed journey of the enigmatic superhero known as the Falcon. Each week, tune in to hear the Falcon take on nefarious villains and protect the citizens of the city from danger. With fast-paced action and heart-pounding drama, "The Adventures of the Falcon" is the perfect choice for fans of superhero stories and radio adventure. Join the Falcon on his quest for justice as he uses his superior strength, intelligence, and bravery to save the day. Whether he's fighting crime on the streets or uncovering sinister plots, the Falcon is always ready for action. Don't miss a single episode of "The Adventures of the Falcon" - the ultimate radio show for fans of action, adventure, and superheroes.

The character known as The Falcon has a long and complex history. He was originally created by Michael Arlen as a hardboiled detective in a series of popular movies. Some believe that Drexel Drake also played a role in the creation of The Falcon, portraying him as a shadowy detective named Michael Waring in 1936. The character has evolved over time, with different versions appearing in various media such as short stories, novels, films, and radio shows.

The Falcon first appeared on the radio in 1943, airing for the next ten years on various networks. Sponsored by Gem Razor blades, the radio show featured a rude and shadowy version of The Falcon, played by various actors such as Les Tremayne and Les Damon. This version of the character was weary of the police and changed careers to become an espionage agent towards the end of the show's run.

Welcome to "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe," the classic radio show that follows the investigations of the iconic hardboiled detective. Each week, tune in to hear Philip Marlowe solve crimes and navigate the seedy underworld of 1940s Los Angeles. With wit, charm, and a relentless pursuit of justice, Philip Marlowe is the ultimate detective for fans of classic radio shows and detective fiction.

Join Philip Marlowe as he takes on dangerous criminals and unravels complex mysteries, using his keen intellect and clever tricks to outsmart the bad guys. Whether he's tracking down missing persons or exposing criminal plots, Philip Marlowe always gets his man (or woman).

Don't miss a single episode of "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" - the classic radio show that brings the excitement and mystery of detective fiction to life. Tune in and join Philip Marlowe on his adventures through the glamorous and dangerous streets of Los Angeles and beyond.

Welcome to "The Adventures of Sam Spade," the classic radio show that follows the exploits of the iconic hardboiled detective. Each week, tune in to hear Sam Spade solve crimes and navigate the seedy underworld of 1940s San Francisco. With razor-sharp wit and a no-nonsense approach to justice, Sam Spade is the ultimate detective for fans of classic radio shows and detective fiction.

Join Sam Spade as he takes on dangerous criminals and unravels complex mysteries, using his keen intuition and clever tricks to outsmart the bad guys. Whether he's tracking down missing persons or exposing criminal plots, Sam Spade always gets his man (or woman).

Don't miss a single episode of "The Adventures of Sam Spade" - the classic radio show that brings the excitement and mystery of detective fiction to life. Tune in and join Sam Spade on his adventures through the gritty streets of San Francisco and beyond.



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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. The show ran for 13 episodes on ABC in 1946, for 157 episodes on CBS in 1946–1949, and finally for 75 episodes on NBC in 1949–1951. The series starred Howard Duff (and later, Steve Dunne) as Sam Spade and Lurene Tuttle as his secretary Effie, and took a considerably more tongue-in-cheek approach to the character than the novel or movie. The announcer was Dick Joy.

The series was largely overseen by producer/director William Spier. In 1947, Spier and scriptwriters Jason James and Bob Tallman received an Edgar Award for Best Radio Drama from the Mystery Writers of America.

Before the series, Sam Spade had been played in radio adaptations of The Maltese Falcon by both Edward G. Robinson (in a 1943 Lux Radio Theater production) and by Humphrey Bogart (in a 1941 Academy Award Theater production), both on CBS.

Dashiell Hammett's name was removed from the series in the late 1940s because he was being investigated for involvement with the Communist Party. Later, when Howard Duff's name appeared in the Red Channels book, he was not invited to play the role when the series made the switch to NBC in 1950.

Welcome to "The Adventures of the Falcon," a thrilling radio show that follows the action-packed journey of the enigmatic superhero known as the Falcon. Each week, tune in to hear the Falcon take on nefarious villains and protect the citizens of the city from danger. With fast-paced action and heart-pounding drama, "The Adventures of the Falcon" is the perfect choice for fans of superhero stories and radio adventure. Join the Falcon on his quest for justice as he uses his superior strength, intelligence, and bravery to save the day. Whether he's fighting crime on the streets or uncovering sinister plots, the Falcon is always ready for action. Don't miss a single episode of "The Adventures of the Falcon" - the ultimate radio show for fans of action, adventure, and superheroes.

The character known as The Falcon has a long and complex history. He was originally created by Michael Arlen as a hardboiled detective in a series of popular movies. Some believe that Drexel Drake also played a role in the creation of The Falcon, portraying him as a shadowy detective named Michael Waring in 1936. The character has evolved over time, with different versions appearing in various media such as short stories, novels, films, and radio shows.

The Falcon first appeared on the radio in 1943, airing for the next ten years on various networks. Sponsored by Gem Razor blades, the radio show featured a rude and shadowy version of The Falcon, played by various actors such as Les Tremayne and Les Damon. This version of the character was weary of the police and changed careers to become an espionage agent towards the end of the show's run.

Character: The Falcon

(Michael Waring)

Actor:

Berry Kroeger (1943)

James Meighan (1945–47)

Les Tremayne (1947–1950)

Les Damon (1950–1953)

George Petrie (1953–1954)

Character: Nancy

Actor:

Joan Banks

Elspeth Eric

Joan Alexander

Character: Sergeant Johnny Gleason

Actor:

Mandel Kramer

Character: Sergeant Corbett

Actor:

Ken Lynch

The Falcon

Genre Mystery-detective drama

Running time 30 minutes

Country of origin United States

Language(s) English

Syndicates:

Blue Network

Mutual

NBC

Starring:

Berry Kroeger

James Meighan

Les Tremayne

Les Damon

George Petrie

Announcer:

Ed Herlihy

Jack Costello

Written by:

Gene Wang

Bernard Dougall

Jay Bennett

Directed by:

Carlo De Angelo

Richard Lewis

Stuart Buchanan

Produced by Bernard L. Schubert

Original release April 10, 1943 – November 27, 1954

Sponsored by

Gem Razors and Blades

Anahist

Kraft Foods

General Mills