+ Crime Does Not Pay was an anthology radio crime drama series based on MGM's short film series which began in 1935 with Crime Does Not Pay: Buried Loot. The shows were transcribed at MGM's New York station, WMGM. Written by Ira Marion and directed by Marx B. Loeb, the radio program aired in New York on WMGM for two years (October 10, 1949-October 10, 1951), including repeats. It moved to the Mutual Broadcasting System for its final run (January 7-December 22, 1952). For the most part, actors who appeared in B-films were featured, but occasionally one of MGM's major stars would make an appearance. Actors in the series included Bela Lugosi, Everett Sloane, Ed Begley, John Loder and Lionel Stander. After the play, the actors usually returned to speak with the audience. Composer-conductor John Gart furnished the music.-WikiPedia Click here to read more about Crime Does Not Pay
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Please enjoy these 62 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02.21.1951 | crime does not pay (72) for sweet charity |
+Program #71. MGM syndication. "Rough Customer". Mickey Brook starts a protection racket by breaki... | |
| 02.28.1951 | crime does not pay (73) operation payroll |
+ Program #72. MGM syndication. "For Sweet Charity". A gentleman of society is actually a shill fo... | |
| 03.14.1951 | crime does not pay (75) through the hoop |
+Program #74. MGM syndication. "Diamond Trump". Diamond smugglers in South Africa have several uni... | |
| 03.28.1951 | crime does not pay (77) front boy |
+Program #76. MGM syndication. "Plug-Ugly". A tough mobster beats his way to the top and then beco... | |
| 04.04.1951 | crime does not pay (78) violets, sweet violets |
+Program #77. MGM syndication. "Front, Boy!". The bellhops of a large hotel are involved in theft,... | |
| 01.10.1951 | edge of the desert |
+Program #65. MGM syndication. "Edge Of The Desert". A racketeer from back East builds a resort ho... | |
| 02.07.1951 | heir apparent |
+ Program #69. MGM syndication. "Heir Apparent". An elderly gangster takes on a young man as his a... | |
| 10.10.1949 | kid with a gun |
+Program #1. MGM syndication. "The Kid With A Gun". John Powers, grown up in a slum, turns to a li... | |
| 03.21.1951 | plug ugly |
+Program #75. MGM syndication. "Through The Hoop". A lady running a collegiate lunchroom plans to ... | |
| 12.13.1950 | strange token |
+ Program #61. MGM syndication. "Two-Gun Annie". Young Annie is very good with a rifle, and plans ... | |
| 01.17.1951 | the old mob goes |
+Program #66. MGM syndication. "Cards and Spades". A smart girl racketeer runs an afternoon gambli... | |
| 03.21.1951 | through the hoop |
+Program #75. MGM syndication. "Through The Hoop". A lady running a collegiate lunchroom plans to ... |
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