"In cooperation with police and federal law enforcement departments throughout the United States..."
Gang Busters, one of the earliest crime shows on radio, was created by actor-producer Phillips Lord. Deemed as the only radio program that featured authentic police cases, it debuted on NBC Radio on July 27, 1935, under the title G-Men and Lord himself as the narrator. He was later replaced by Colonel Norman Schwarzkopf, the New Jersey Police superintendent during the investigation of the infamous Lindbergh case, along with Commissioner Lewis Valentine of the New York City Police.
Each episode began with loud sound effects like gun fires and tire screeches, which led to the catch phrase "come on like Gang Busters." And then, at the end of each episode were the description of each criminal captured and some information on those who were still on the loose.
To be able to provide real crime stories, Lord sought the help of the police and law departments across the United States. During its entire run, hundreds of criminals were brought to justice, courtesy of the Gang Busters. The show's last episode was aired on November 27, 1957. Just recently, in 2011, Gang Busters was included into the Radio Hall of Fame. Click here to read more about Gangbusters
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Please enjoy these 90 old time radio episodes:
| Air Date | Title | Synopsis | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08.28.1948 | gang busters (544) the case of the cowboy killers | ||
| 09.25.1948 | gang busters (0548) the case of the cincinnati narcotics ring |
+ Tonight Gangbusters presents the case of the Cincinnati Narcotics Ring whose deadly dealing in dru... | |
| 10.02.1948 | gang busters (0549) the case of the chicago tunnel gang |
+ Tonight Gangbusters presents the case of the Chicago Tunnel Gang who talked their way to thousands... | |
| 10.09.1948 | gang busters (0550) the case of the incorrigible killer |
+ "The Case Of The Incorrigible Killer". Sponsored by: Tide. David Blackwell breaks out of jail, ki... | |
| 10.23.1948 | gang busters (0552) the case of the twenty four hour twins |
+ "The Case Of The Twenty-Four Hour Twins". Participating sponsors. WRVR rebroadcast date: June 18,... | |
| 11.27.1948 | gang busters (0557) the case of the greedy gunman | ||
| 12.11.1948 | gang busters (0559) the case of the thornberry brothers |
+ "The Case Of The Bandit (Throneberry) Brothers". "Gangbusters Nationwide Clues" have been delet... | |
| 12.18.1948 | gang busters (0560) the case of the appointment with death |
+ "The Case Of The Appointment With Death". Sponsored by: World Wide Handicrafts. A policeman traps... | |
| 01.08.1949 | gang busters (0562) the case of the surprised safecrackers |
+ Post Cereals. The first show back on CBS, the program's 13th anniversary. New York's Safe and Loft... | |
| 01.15.1949 | gang busters (0563) the case of the masquerading gunmen pt 1 |
+ Post Grape Nuts. A gang of robbers hits a bank in Oregon during "Pioneer Days," while wearing a fu... | |
| 01.29.1949 | gang busters (0565) the case of the counterfeit combine |
+ "The Case Of The Counterfeit Combine". Sponsored by: World-Wide Handicrafts. A counterfeiting gan... | |
| 06.04.1949 | gang busters (0583) appointment with death aka the date with death |
+ This case begins on a Sunday afternoon in 1947. A huge crowd had gathered in the Baltimore municip... | |
| 06.11.1949 | gang busters (0584) the case of the sledgehammer handicap aka the case of the laughing bandits |
+ "The Case Of The Laughing Bandit". Robbie Bertram has broken out of the New Orleans State Prison... | |
| 06.18.1949 | gang busters (585) the case of the bandit brothers |
+ "The Case Of The Bandit Brothers". Sponsored by: World Wide Handicrafts. Randall and Obie Throneb... | |
| 07.02.1949 | gang busters (0587) the case of the metropolitian motor mob | ||
| 09.10.1949 | gang busters (0597) the case of the red hot readers |
+ Gangbuster presents The case of the Red Hot Readers and how New York detectives cooled them off de... | |
| 10.22.1949 | gang busters (0603) the case of the elusive leader |
+ Program #603. CBS net origination, syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York aircheck. "The Case Of The Elusiv... | |
| 11.26.1949 | gang busters (0608) the case of the hue and cry | ||
| 01.07.1950 | gang busters (0614) the case of the golden touch |
+ This case began rather inauspiciously late one night in a diner on the lower west side of New York... | |
| 01.21.1950 | gang busters (0616) the case of the four feathers |
+ Program #616. CBS net origination, syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York aircheck. "The Case Of The Four F... | |
| 06.10.1950 | gang busters (636) the case of the inside track |
+ Program #636. CBS net origination, syndicated, WRVR-FM, New York aircheck. "The Case Of The Inside... | |
| 08.16.1952 | gang busters (0750) the case of john economos ( nicky small) |
+ "The Case Of John Economos". A Los Angeles cop follows murderer Nicky Small to Chicago, where a ... | |
| 09.26.1953 | gang busters (0809) the case of the well traveled ring |
+ "The Case Of The Fugitive Soldier". Lieutenant Colonel Harley Moore is the narrator. Ralph Hale,... | |
| 09.26.1953 | gang busters (808) the case of the well traveled ring | ||
| 10.03.1953 | gang busters (0809) the reese wren reid case aka the case of the jewel robbery |
+ CBS net origination, AFRTS rebroadcast. "The Case Of Reese-Wren-Reid". A St. Louis gang of robbers... |
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