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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09.17.1946 | the apartment swindler |
+ Program #75. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. The leader of a gang that is swindling people... | |
| 09.24.1946 | the abbott painting |
+ Program #76. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie promises to steal the valuable Abbott... | |
| 10.01.1946 | the undersea murder |
+ Program #77. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Two deep-sea treasure hunters find their trea... | |
| 10.08.1946 | murdered show dog owner |
+ Program #78. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A wealthy woman is murdered shortly after her... | |
| 10.15.1946 | murder at the rodeo |
+ Hazel & Belle constantly feud. They are both in love with Slim, the best rodeo rider around. It is... | |
| 10.22.1946 | faraday shot by bill thayer mob |
+ The police department have got enough evidence to send Bill Thayer to prison for the rest of his l... | |
| 10.29.1946 | grannys witchcraft |
+ Program #81. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. At a Halloween costume party, a strange old w... | |
| 11.05.1946 | new face for joe harvey |
+ While the police are searching for Donald Tate cop killer they pick up Joe Harvey whose face has b... | |
| 11.12.1946 | only one way out |
+ Boston Blackie’s friend, Charlie Kingston believes he is responsible for the suicide of Ralph Bu... | |
| 11.19.1946 | fifty g necklace |
+ Jim Otis hires Harry and Bill Reece to steal his wife’s fifty thousand dollar necklace. They ste... | |
| 11.26.1946 | the lenny powell murder |
+ Program #85. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Lenny Powell hires a pilot to fly him to Bran... | |
| 12.03.1946 | blackie in prison |
+ Program #86. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie is arrested for stealing $100,000 wor... | |
| 12.10.1946 | mary registered nurse |
+ In addition to being Boston Blackie’s best friend Mary Wesley is a registered nurse. As such she... | |
| 12.17.1946 | police impersonator |
+ Gangster Jim Martin hired a mimic to imitate Blackie’s voice and trick another gangster Mike Bur... | |
| 12.24.1946 | on the wrong track |
+ Program #89. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A train carrying a cargo of gold hits a car o... | |
| 12.31.1946 | carl brownings shop |
: + Program #90. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Carl Brown is not only in poor physical con... | |
| 01.07.1947 | jack smalls alias |
+ Program #91. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Jack Small owes Shorty $500, and is also bein... | |
| 01.14.1947 | blackie and the fur thefts |
+ Program #92. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Janet Corning and Harry Barlow are stealing f... | |
| 01.21.1947 | jim gary is wanted |
+ Program #93. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. The search for arsonist and murderer Jim Gary... | |
| 01.28.1947 | the willabrandt diamonds |
+ Program #94. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. The two Willowbrand diamonds have been stolen... | |
| 02.04.1947 | the peters mixup |
+ Program #95. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Walter Peters' body is found in a lake, with ... | |
| 02.11.1947 | the love song mystery |
+ Program #96. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Two killers named Murdoch and Dawson are capt... | |
| 02.18.1947 | years bad luck |
+ Musical comedy star Florence Wells tells young and frightened Barbara Laine that she’d better gi... | |
| 02.25.1947 | joe delivers the goods |
+ Program #101. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. An amnesiac named Sam Fisher is accused of m... | |
| 03.04.1947 | larry the kid vs savinni |
+ A prizefighter known as the Kid is offered $10.000 to throw his fight on the coming Friday. He not... |
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