A friend to those who have no friends, an enemy to those who make him an enemy!
In the golden age of radio, no other actor portrayed as convincing a "modern day Robin Hood" as Chester Morris who gave life to the character of Boston Blackie. This fictional character was created by author Jack Boyle and was originally a jewel thief. However, succeeding adaptations in both film and radio revamped the work of Boyle and Boston Blackie the detective was born. This old time radio series began airing on June 23, 1944 and continued to run on NBC network until September of the same year. Unlike other incarnations of the character, Blackie had a romantic interest in the form of Mary Wesley played by the lovely Lesley Woods. On April 11, 1945 Boston Blackie began airing on Mutual and other networks as a syndicated serialization with Richard Kollman taking on the role of Blackie. The series continued to run until October 25, 1950 and spawned over 200 old radio shows. Blackie's many exploits and misadventures led to several run-ins with his arch-rival Police Inspector Farraday who often fell vicitm to Blackie's droll wit and sometimes appallingly flat humor. This is probably the reason why in the beginning of the series, the Blackie and Farraday seemed to have a love-hate relationship. However, as Blackie managed to skillfully crack several cases, a grudging respect replaced Farraday's earlier animosity and he would often enlist Blackie's assistance in solving crimes. Click here to read more about Boston Blackie
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Please enjoy these 202 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03.26.1946 | pierre the designer |
+ Program #50. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Pierre the designer is really a regular guy n... | |
| 04.02.1946 | murder on the trapeze | ||
| 04.09.1946 | murder on cedar street | ||
| 04.16.1946 | baseball player shot |
+ Program #53. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Murder takes place at the baseball game. Clem... | |
| 04.23.1946 | stolen car ring |
+ Mary had lent Blackie her car while his was in the garage and he parked it in the court out front ... | |
| 04.30.1946 | frances fielding murder |
+ Program #55. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A psychiatrist is framed for murder. Blackie ... | |
| 05.07.1946 | winthrope jewel robbery |
+ Program #56. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A diamond a day is disappearing from a jewelr... | |
| 05.14.1946 | merry go round murder |
+ Program #57. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 05.21.1946 | blaine brothers pawn shop |
+ Program #58. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 05.28.1946 | the escaped prisoner | ||
| 06.04.1946 | three witnesses killed |
+ Linda is convinced that Joe Reed killed her grandfather but the doctor has confirmed that he died ... | |
| 06.11.1946 | disappearing airplane |
+ Program #61. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 06.18.1946 | the hooded gang |
+ Program #62. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 06.25.1946 | gambler joe garland killed | ||
| 07.02.1946 | uncle frank murdered |
+ Police are sure Joe Parker killed his uncle Frank Wilson on a Tuesday afternoon but the police can... | |
| 07.09.1946 | skating rink murders |
+ Program #65. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 07.16.1946 | murdered truck driver |
+ Program #66. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 07.23.1946 | murdering coocoo clock |
+ Program #67. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 07.30.1946 | freighter crew plans mutiny |
+ Program #68. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 08.06.1946 | the gardenia case |
+ Program #69. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 08.13.1946 | diamond smugglers |
+ Program #70. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 08.20.1946 | jealous partners and arson |
+ Program #71. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A man burns down his own building, just after... | |
| 08.27.1946 | rockwell diamond |
+ Program #72. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused ... | |
| 09.03.1946 | stolen rare book |
+ Program #73. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A rare book has been stolen from a library va... | |
| 09.10.1946 | the backstage murder |
+ Program #74. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie dons tights and grease-paint to perfo... |
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