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"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
01.05.1946	gang busters (0415) the case of the rumbolt vault robbery aka the case of the three million dollar robbery aka wentzel irving	+ Waterman. The story of Wilson Erwin and his big job; breaking into a vault for loot worth three mi...
12.22.1945	gang busters (0413) the case of al simeone	+ Program #413. "The Case Of Al Simeone". Sponsored by: Waterman. Al Simeone shoots two people dur...
12.08.1945	gang busters (0411) the case of blackie thompson (same story as )	+ ABC net origination, WRVR-FM, New York rebroadcast. "The Case Of Blackie Thompson". Participating ...
11.24.1945	gang busters (0409) the case of matthew cazzara	+ Waterman Pens and Inks. Matthew Kozera, a meek-looking but very dangerous gunman, is terrorizing P...
10.27.1945	gang busters (0405) the case of bielanski & tillotson	+ "The Case Of Bielski and Tillotson". Two robbers pose as society swells in New England. The scr...
09.29.1945	gang busters (0401) the case of john k giles aka john k giles, escape artist	+ Sponsored by: Waterman Pens. No-one crosses paths with Mr. Giles. He's "like lightning with a gun...
09.22.1945	gang busters (0400) the case of the red evening dress	+ Sponsored by: Waterman Pens, Waterman Inks. The story of Juanita Hanson, who lead William Harlen C...
09.15.1945	gang busters (0399) the case of harry 'red' bever	+ Sponsored by: Waterman Pens. The first show of the season, the first show sponsored by Waterman Pe...
07.14.1944	gang busters (374) the case of the costumed killer
06.09.1944	gang busters (0369) the case of the unknown killer	+ Sponsored by: Sloan's Liniment, Nonspi deodorant. The story of "The Broadway and Coney Island Murd...
10.30.1942	gang busters (0285) the case of the wolverine	+ Sponsored by: Sloan's Liniment. A strange criminal is terrorizing small Michigan towns during a bl...
03.20.1942	gang busters (256) the case of earl joiner	+ Sponsored by: Sloane's Linament. The story is also known as, "The Case Of Earl Joiner." "The gay y...
04.04.1941	gang busters (0232) the case of the missing corpse aka the case of mrs gangbusters	+Sponsored by: Sloan's Liniment. Two bullets in the head fail to discourage a determined Negro witne...
03.28.1941	gang busters (0231) the case of the nickle and dime bandits	+ Program #231. Blue Network. "The Nickel and Dime Bandits". Sponsored by: Sloan's Liniment. Two sma...
11.22.1940	gang busters & 29 (213 214) the blonde tigress (parts 1 and 2)

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This program is one of the most famous crime drama shows there ever was on radio. While it began on radio, there was also movies and a TV series. It ws broadcast by NBC, CBS, ABC and Mutual from 1935 to 1957.

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