Big Town was a reporter-type crime drama series that aired from 1937 to 1952. It told the story of Steve Wilson and his search for truth and justice. The role was first given to Edward Robinson, who was in the show until 1942, then to Edward Pawley from 1943 to 1951, and finally to Walter Greaza. Wilson's leading lady Lorelei Kilbourne, on the other hand, was played by Claire Trevor. Ona Munson and Fran Carlon were also casted as Lorelei in the show's later episodes.
In its 15-year run, the show was able to attract as much as 20 million listeners, making it one of the best crime drama series ever heard on the radio. In fact, due to its success, television, film (there were four), and comic book adaptations were made, and all proved to be equally successful.
Please enjoy these old time radio shows:
| Air Date |
Title |
Synopsis |
| 1948-10-19 |
452 Angel Of Street |
NBC net. "The Angel Of The Street". Sponsored by: Lifebuoy, Rinso (Mercury-A-Day contest). "Violet, a lady of the streets, asks Steve Wilson to help Johnny Nolan. "Chick" Larson is luring him into a life of crime. Edward Pawley, Fran Carlon, Jerry McGill (writer, director). |
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| 1948-11-09 |
453 Fatal Chain |
+ NBC net. "The Fatal Chain". Sponsored by: Lifebuoy Soap. A false bank guard pulls a payroll robbery and shoots the banker. A sidewalk peddler named "Barky" provides Steve Wilson with a tip along with a can opener. Edward Pawley, Fran Carlon, Jerry McGill (writer, director). |
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| 1948-11-16 |
454 Death By Plan |
+ NBC net. "Death By Plan". Sponsored by: Lifebuoy Soap, Rinso (Mercury-A-Day contest). Greg Barton strangles the prison psychiatrist and breaks out of jail...swearing revenge. High on his list of planned victims is Steve Wilson! Edward Pawley, Fran Carlon, Jerry McGill (writer, director). |
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