Best Host Jon Hagadorn All Stories In Public Domain Podcasts (2025)

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THE BIG PILL and THE BIG NUMBER DRAGNET 59:09

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Dragnet was an American radio series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show took its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet is perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural dram…

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THE BIG JOLT and THE BIG LIE 58:14

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Dragnet was an American radio series, enacting the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. The show took its name from the police term "dragnet", meaning a system of coordinated measures for apprehending criminals or suspects. Dragnet is perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural dram…

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SWEET SWINDLE and BROKEN FINGERPRINT ADVENTUREDS OF THE FALCON 59:02

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THE ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to a…

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THE CASE OF THE UNWELCOME WIFE and PROUD PAPA ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON 59:11

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THE ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to a…

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THE CASE OF THE DUTCH DOLL and THE CURIOUS COP ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON 58:04

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THE ADVENTURES OF THE FALCON This hard boiled spy drama began as an RKO Radio Pictures theatrical serial in the 1940s, went on radio in 1943, and then came to TV around ten years later in a Syndicated series produced for distribution by NBC Films; the series was about an American agent whose code name was "Falcon". The success of the films led to a…

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THE MAD BOMBER MATTER and THE CINDER ELMER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 50:57

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During this time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman (using the pen name John Dawson), Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield. Bob Bailey also wrote a script while he was playing Johnny Dollar. He used the pen name Robert Bainter (Bainter was his middle name) as the scriptwr…

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THE WRONG ONE MATTER and THE GUIDE TO MURDER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 51:39

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During this time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman (using the pen name John Dawson), Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield. Bob Bailey also wrote a script while he was playing Johnny Dollar. He used the pen name Robert Bainter (Bainter was his middle name) as the scriptwr…

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THE BEE OR NOT TO BEE MATTER and THE MONTICELLO MYSTERY MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR 48:00

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During this time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman (using the pen name John Dawson), Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield. Bob Bailey also wrote a script while he was playing Johnny Dollar. He used the pen name Robert Bainter (Bainter was his middle name) as the scriptwr…

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THE MEDIUM RARE MATTER and THE THREE FOR ONE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 49:26

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For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show derives from the fact that he…

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ROBIN CALLOWAY'S PICTURES and ROY MALONE PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 59:02

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Pat Novak, for Hire is set on the San Francisco, California waterfront and depicts the city Pat Novak knows - a dark, rough place where the main goal is survival. Pat Novak is not a detective by trade. He owns a boat shop on Pier 19 where he rents out boats and does odd jobs to make money. The series is popular among fans for its fast-paced, hard-b…

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DON'T TELL HILDA and FLEET LADY PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 59:20

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Pat Novak, for Hire is set on the San Francisco, California waterfront and depicts the city Pat Novak knows - a dark, rough place where the main goal is survival. Pat Novak is not a detective by trade. He owns a boat shop on Pier 19 where he rents out boats and does odd jobs to make money. The series is popular among fans for its fast-paced, hard-b…

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THE BYRON HOYLE MATTER and THE JACKIE CLEAVER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 58:07

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YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show de…

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THE CELIA WOODSTOCK MATTER and THE STANLEY SPRINGS MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:00:01

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YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR For over twelve years, from 1949 through 1962 (including a one year hiatus in 1954-1955), this series recounted the cases "the man with the action-packed expense account, America’s fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar". Johnny was an accomplished 'padder' of his expense account. The name of the show de…

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FACE TO FORGET and GOLDEN COBRA ADVENTURES OF PHILIP MARLOWE 57:46

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The character of Philip Marlowe was too good to stay off stage for long though. A year later CBS decided to take a chance on reviving the show. Norman Macdonnell was producer/director; Gene Levitt, Robert Mitchell, Mel Dinelli, and Kathleen Hite wrote the scripts; and Richard Aurandt was responsible for the music. CBS cast Gerald Mohr to star as Ph…

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THE EDDIE GARRET CASE and THE HARRY BAKER CASE RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE 58:34

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RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet"…

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THE LYNN KNIGHT MURDER CASE and THE JEAN LOGAN MURDER CASE RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE 58:13

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RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet"…

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THE MAN WHO HATED WOMEN and THE MARTIN HYER CASE RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE 58:29

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RICHARD DIAMOND, PRIVATE DETECTIVE In 1945, Dick Powell portrayed Phillip Marlowe in the movie "Murder My Sweet" based on Raymond Chandler's novel "Farewell My Lovely". This was a radical departure in character for Mr. Powell from a Hollywood song and dance man to a hard-boiled detective. On June 11,1945, Lux Radio Theatre brought "Murder My Sweet"…

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THE ABEL TACKITT MATTER and THE HERBERT TRANDEM MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR 58:50

2M ago58:50

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The world's best insurance detective solves two cases todayBy me

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THE SINISTER SISTER and THE KIMBERLY CROSS MATTER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 58:47

2M ago58:47

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Hard-hitting detective radio ferom the golden age of radioBy me

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THE PRODIGAL PANDA CAPER and THE BIDDLE RIDDLE CASE ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 59:28

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Two hard-hitting Sam Spade adventures for your listening pleasure. For more switch to 1001 Radion Days...By me

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THE DRY GULCH CAPER and THE 12345679 CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 57:28

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I don't care what you say...Effie is hot!By me

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THE WELL OF TROUBLE MATTER and THE FIDDLE FADDLE METTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 49:21

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Johnny Dollar, America's favorite insurance investigator , is back this week at 1001 Radio days and 1001 Radio Crime Solvers! These are the 1961 and 1962 episodes. Enjoy!By me

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THE LOW TIDE MATTER and THE IMPERFECT CRIME MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 47:54

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We found a whole cache on 1961-1962 Johnny Dollat\r episodes- enjoy!By me

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THE DION HARTLEY MURDER CASE and THE BEN ELLIOTT MURDER CASE BROADWAY'S MY BEAT 58:25

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THE LT. JIMMY HUNT MURDER CASE and THE JULIE DIXON MURDER CASE BROADWAY'S MY BEAT 58:34

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THE BIG PLANT and THE BIG EVANS DRAGNET 59:04

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Two great episodes as Sgt Friday BRINGS more suspects to justiceBy me

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THE BIG PHONE CALL and THE BIG PRODUCER DRAGNET 55:36

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Two great episodes from radio's #1 cop show DragnetBy me

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THE LYDIA REYNOLDS CASE and DEATH IN HERALD SQUARE PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 1:01:12

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Classic old time radio showing starring Jack Webb (1946, 1949) and Ben Morris (1947-48) as Pat Novak, a street wise guy who rents boats and anything else a good man pays a bad one to do. Novak is always getting into scrapes when taking on jobs for hire or occassionally as a favor to a friend. When he does, he goes to see "The Only Honest Guy I Know…

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JOHN BROWN GAMBLING RING and MYSTERIOUS SET OF BOOKS PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 57:49

4M ago57:49

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Classic old time radio showing starring Jack Webb (1946, 1949) and Ben Morris (1947-48) as Pat Novak, a street wise guy who rents boats and anything else a good man pays a bad one to do. Novak is always getting into scrapes when taking on jobs for hire or occassionally as a favor to a friend. When he does, he goes to see "The Only Honest Guy I Know…

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CONTAGIOUS CONFESSION and THE NORTHS BUY A LETTER (NEW ADDITION!-DETECTIVE) MR. AND MRS NORTH 59:23

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Mr. and Mrs. North are fictional American amateur detectives. Created by Frances and Richard Lockridge, the couple were featured in a series of 26 Mr. and Mrs. North novels, a Broadway play, a motion picture and several radio and television series. Mr. and Mrs. North was a radio mystery series that aired on CBS from 1942 to 1954. Alice Frost and Jo…

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RECOVER FILE 72 and MIDDLE EAST STOLEN DOCS DANGEROUS ASSIGNMENT 56:06

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Two great episodes of Dangerous AssignmentBy me

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THE ADAM FIGG CAPER and THE BOW WINDOW CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 56:29

4M ago56:29

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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 series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward…

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THE BIG 17 and THE BIG WAITER DRAGNET 55:50

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They think they know it all at 17 but they don't know squat. Sgt. Friday reduces them to tears before sending them to old Sparky at Alcatraz for an hot seat experience and a trip to the next world.By me

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THE BIG IN-LAWS and THE BIG CRAZY DRAGNET 59:09

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A know-it-all mother-in-law torpedoes the hopes of a rising criminal star and saves her daughter from a life of crimeBy me

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THE BIG LOVE and THE BIG SETUP DRAGNET 59:00

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Two episodes of NBC's top cop show DragnetBy me

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THE BIG FRIEND and THE BIG THREAT DRAGNET 58:43

5M ago58:43

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Two hard-hitting episodes from Dragnet starring Jack WebbBy me

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THE BIG PARROT and THE BIG BETTY 58:34

5M ago58:34

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Two episodes of Dragnet starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe FridayBy me

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THE BIG CHURCH and THE BIG MOTHER DRAGNET 58:31

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Two hard-hitting episoces as Sgt Joe Friday cracks down on a local church and arrests a goup of protesting mothers on Colorado BlvdBy me

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THE BIG YOUNGSTER and THE BIG CHANCE DRAGNET 58:02

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Two great episodes of Dragnet starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe FridayBy me

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THE BIG DARE and THE BIG ACTOR DRAGNET 58:17

5M ago58:17

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Two hard-hitting episodes from Dragnet for your enjoymentBy me

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THE BIG FRAME and THE BIG BOMB DRAGNET 58:26

5M ago58:26

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Two great episodes of Dragnet starring Jack Webb as LA Police Sgt. Joe FridayBy me

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THE BIG MINK and THE BIG GRAB DRAGNET 58:47

5M ago58:47

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Sgt. Joe Friday opens a can of whoop--ss on LA's bad guys in two episodes of DragnetBy me

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GEORGE LAMPSON and THE ONLY TO MAKE A FRIEND (IS TO DIE) PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 58:48

5M ago58:48

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Two great episodes of Pat Novak For Hire starring Jack WebbBy me

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JOHN ST.JOHN and AGNES BOLTON PAT NOVAK FOR HIRE 59:11

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Novak works a small repair shop near the waterfront and he knows alot of people. When there is a murder they come to him for information, and when they are the intended victim they come to him for help. Stars Jack Webb as Pat Novak in his pre-Dragnet Days.By me

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THE MAN WHO CLAIMED TO BE DEAD and FLOWERS ON THE WATER NIGHT BEAT 58:39

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Night Beat with Frank Lovejoy aired on CBS radio from 1950- 1952 and was a top-rated detective show. The setting was Chicago and Randy was a veteran newsman who couldn't avoid trouble to report on. Join us at www.bestof1991stories.com to enjoy ALL our shows and episodesBy me

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NUMBER 13 and AM I MY BROTHER'S KEEPER? NIGHT BEAT 58:43

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Enjoy two episodes of Nightbeat with Frank Lovejoy as a hard nosed Chicago reporter

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THE BIG CUP and THE BIG ROD DRAGNET 54:41

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Two great episodes from the #1 cop show of the golden age of radio- Dragnet! To listen to more Dragnet check out 1001 Radio Days wherever you get your podcats or visit our new site at www.bestof1001stories.com.By me

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THE BIG PIPE and THE BIG TV DRAGNET 53:29

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Two great action-packed episodes from Dragnet starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe FridayBy me

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THE DEATH OF DR. DENOFF and THE DEAD DUCK CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 55:16

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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 series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward…

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THE CALCUTTA TRUNK CAPER and THE CONVERTIBLE CAPER ADVENTURES OF SAM SPADE 49:52

6M ago49:52

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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 series ran from 1946-1951 and starred Howard Duff as Sam Spade and Lureen Tuttle as his secretary Effie. The sam Spade character had been made famous in movies by Edward…

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