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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.20.1946 | jealous partners and arson |
+ Program #71. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A man burns down his own building, just after... | |
| 01.21.1947 | jim gary is wanted |
+ Program #93. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. The search for arsonist and murderer Jim Gary... | |
| 05.14.1947 | joe adams drowned |
+ Program #109. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Joe Adams is drowned in a bathtub by two ... | |
| 02.25.1947 | joe delivers the goods |
+ Program #101. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. An amnesiac named Sam Fisher is accused of m... | |
| 05.04.1949 | joe gates murdered |
+ Program #212. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 10.06.1948 | joe gatlings one dollar inheritance |
+ Joe Gatling offers to sell Bill Weaver a one-dollar bill for $50,000. Weaver tries to take it by f... | |
| 06.25.1947 | joe nelsons pet show |
+ Program #115. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Joe Nelson, the owner of a pet shop, is f... | |
| 01.26.1949 | john frawley while in africa |
+ Program #198. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 01.29.1946 | john williams case |
+ Program #42. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Inspector Faraday is accused of beating the w... | |
| 07.02.1947 | johnny burns woolens |
+ Program #116. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Johnny "Cash" Burns sells imported woolen... | |
| 03.16.1949 | kidnapped murderer |
+ Program #205. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 12.08.1948 | killer lightning |
+ Program #191. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. A scheming couple commit the "perfect mur... | |
| 09.08.1948 | kingstons office building |
+ Multimillionaire Charles Kingston one of Boston Blackie’s closest friend buys a fifteen-story of... | |
| 06.25.1945 | larry brown case |
+ Program #12. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Larry Brown mysteriously returns the $100 ... | |
| 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... | |
| 09.10.1947 | lighthouse ghost |
+ Program #126. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. "The Ghost Lighthouse". A ship-owner lose... | |
| 06.08.1949 | ma vie perfume |
+ Program #217. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 04.20.1949 | madame zina |
+ Program #210. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 06.04.1947 | man following eva |
+ Program #112. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 11.01.1945 | mary disappears |
+ Shorty’s been arrested by Inspector Friday for sticking up a gas station and even though he told... | |
| 12.10.1946 | mary registered nurse |
+ In addition to being Boston Blackie’s best friend Mary Wesley is a registered nurse. As such she... | |
| 02.02.1949 | marys cousins song |
+ Program #199. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 05.14.1946 | merry go round murder |
+ Program #57. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 04.22.1947 | millie bromley kidnapped |
+ Program #106. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Millicent Bromley has been kidnapped, "The P... | |
| 12.06.1945 | missing pearl necklace |
+ Peggy Williams pearl necklace has gone missing from her safe and Boston Blackie was at the scene o... |
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