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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01.21.1947 | jim gary is wanted |
+ Program #93. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. The search for arsonist and murderer Jim Gary... | |
| 08.20.1946 | jealous partners and arson |
+ Program #71. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A man burns down his own building, just after... | |
| 05.05.1948 | jackie meers prison break |
+ Program #160. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. The entire Bolo gang has broken out of pr... | |
| 01.07.1947 | jack smalls alias |
+ Program #91. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Jack Small owes Shorty $500, and is also bein... | |
| 01.14.1948 | invention worth a killing |
+ Boston Blackie makes an appointment with Roger Harrison who has a new invention. No one but Blacki... | |
| 05.11.1949 | information on senator |
+ Program #213. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 05.18.1949 | imperial oil company racket |
+ Program #214. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 08.06.1945 | hypnotic murder |
+ Inspector Faraday and an officer turned up at the house of Joan Thompson the cigarette girl at the... | |
| 10.15.1947 | hired killer |
+ Program #131. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Arnold Peterson hires a notorious killer ... | |
| 12.24.1947 | henry tyler returns |
+ Mary Wesley goes searching for Henry Tyler at Boston Blackie’s suggestion. When Boston call on h... | |
| 02.19.1946 | harry bensons wife |
+ Program #45. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Harry Benson murders his wife, but he's acqui... | |
| 10.29.1946 | grannys witchcraft |
+ Program #81. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. At a Halloween costume party, a strange old w... | |
| 09.29.1948 | golf instructor carl grady |
+ Golf instructor Carl Grady has incurred the enmity of John Benson racketeer. He sends a henchman t... | |
| 05.28.1947 | ghost of flo newton |
: + Program #111. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of I... | |
| 06.25.1946 | gambler joe garland killed | ||
| 07.30.1946 | freighter crew plans mutiny |
+ Program #68. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Indiana... | |
| 06.11.1947 | fredricks gang |
+Program #113. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Mary hires a private detective to follow B... | |
| 09.20.1945 | fred arlen murder |
+ Blackie was approached by Carol Williams who was the long time girlfriend of Fred Arlen. She infor... | |
| 04.30.1946 | frances fielding murder |
+ Program #55. ABC net origination, Ziv syndication. A psychiatrist is framed for murder. Blackie ... | |
| 10.29.1947 | framed by a fin |
+ When Inspector Faraday sees motion picture film showing Boston Blackie in the act of shooting a wa... | |
| 02.18.1948 | five deadly bullets |
+ Program #149. Mutual net origination. Don Anderson has been shot and Blackie has been seen leavin... | |
| 02.09.1949 | fifty thousand dollars in bonds |
+ Program #200. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Sponsored by: Champagne Velvet Beer (of Ind... | |
| 03.10.1948 | fifty thousand dollars for blackie |
+ Program #152. Mutual net origination, Ziv syndication. Joe Saunders is carrying $50,000 and is o... | |
| 06.30.1944 | fifty hunter street |
+ NBC net, WEAF, New York aircheck. Sponsored by: Rinso, Lifebuoy Soap. 10:00 P. M. Mr. Manleder's b... | |
| N/A | golf instructor carl grady |
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