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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.03.1946 | the carnival killings |
+ Mary and Blackie are at the Carnival show as the announcer presents Lillian the most gorgeous swor... | |
| 08.06.1947 | the butcher boy gang |
+ Program #121. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie tackles the "Butcher Boys" gang. ... | |
| 02.05.1946 | the brandon jewel robbery |
+ Program #43. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 09.10.1946 | the backstage murder |
+ Program #74. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie dons tights and grease-paint to perfo... | |
| 11.19.1947 | the armored car murder case | ||
| 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... | |
| 09.03.1946 | stolen rare book |
+ Program #73. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A rare book has been stolen from a library va... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 12.17.1947 | steal or be killed | ||
| 07.14.1944 | star of the nile |
+ Sponsored by: Rinso, Lifebuoy Soap. A fabulous gem called "The Star Of The Nile" disappears from ... | |
| 08.20.1945 | society charity bizarre racket |
+ Inspector Faraday is furious. Mary Wesley was on the sponsoring committee for the Charity Bizarre.... | |
| 07.09.1946 | skating rink murders |
+ Program #65. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 11.29.1945 | simmons construction murder | ||
| 04.13.1949 | second hand watch |
+ Program #209. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 07.25.1949 | santa and the stolen rings |
+ It is Christmas Eve. Inspector Faraday, Blackie and Mary are going out to dinner. Whilst driving ... | |
| 03.18.1947 | sam fishers past |
+ Program #101. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. An amnesiac named Sam Fisher is accused of m... | |
| 04.14.1948 | rondo the magician |
+Program #157. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. "Rondo The Magician" has been killed at th... | |
| 08.11.1948 | rogers to be executed |
+ Program #174. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 08.27.1946 | rockwell diamond |
+ Program #72. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused ... | |
| 12.22.1948 | rings for santa |
+ Program #193. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 01.07.1948 | riding stable |
+ Jim Leslie and mystery writer David Henley have a fight over Leslie’s girlfriend Kay Baker who i... | |
| 10.25.1945 | richards diamond |
+ John Richards was about to spend $75,000 on diamond and wanted to be sure that what he was getting... | |
| 09.01.1948 | reynolds and the 10 cent mistake |
+ Blackie is in John Reynolds' Jewelry Store. He is there to find a present for Mary and is joking ... | |
| N/A | society charity bizarre racket |
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