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Nostalgia Radio’s All-Time Favorites, Vol. 3

Enjoy sixteen of the greatest programs from radio’s golden age and the Hollywood celebrities that starred in them. Nostalgia radio had incredible comedy, mystery, detective, western, sci-fi, and musical and drama shows that kept Americans glued to their radio sets. Families gathered around their living room radios to hear their favorite Hollywood stars in fully-dramatized broadcasts that entertained millions. In this collection of sixteen episodes, you’ll hear The Jack Benny Program with Jack and all his gang, Suspense with Margaret O’Brien, The Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergan and Orson Welles, The Bickersons with Lew Parker and Frances Langford, The Great Gildersleeve with Willard Waterman, Dragnet with Jack Webb, and many more! Dark Fantasy 2/6/42 “The Sea Phantom” w/ Ben MorrisThe Charlie McCarthy Show 11/5/44 w/ guests Orson Welles and John Roberts PowersThe Judy Canova Show 9/22/45 “Horseback Riding and Picnic Supper Party” w/ Judy CanovaThe Molle’ Mystery Theater 3/29/46 “The Creeper” w/ Bernard LenrowThe Philco Radio Time 1/29/47 w/ Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, and Dorothy LamourYou Are There 8/25/47 “The Last Day of Pompeii” w/ John DaleyThe Adv. of Sam Spade, Detective 9/26/48 “The Dick Foley Caper” w/ Howard DuffSuspense 11/25/48 “The Screaming Woman” w/ Margaret O’BrienScreen Director’s Playhouse 6/5/49 “The Killers” w/ Burt LancasterThe Jack Benny Program 2/26/50 “Sketch: The Fiddler” w/ Jack BennyLife With Luigi 5/2/50 “Sootho’s Cough Syrup Guarantee” w/ J. Carrol NaishThe Line-Up 7/27/50 “The Paradise Murder Case”The Phil Harris & Alice Faye Show 11/12/50 “Phil Has a Nightmare” w/ Phil Harris & Alice FayeThe Bickersons 5/10/51 “The Gooseby Vacation” w/ Lew Parker and Frances LangfordThe Great Gildersleeve 11/7/51 “Building a House” w/ Willard WatermanDragnet 9/1/53 “The Big Bop” w/ Jack Webb

CBS Radio (Author), A Full Cast, Alice Faye, Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Bruce Lancaster, Edgar Bergen, Howard Duff, J. Caroll Naish, Jack Webb, Judy Canova, Orson Welles, Phil Harris (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 1 - Sam and the Psyche & The Calcutta Trunk Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 2 - The Adam Figg Caper & The Bow Window Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 3 - The Death-Bed Caper & The Bail Bond Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 4 - The Rushlight Diamond Caper & The Wheel of Life

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 5 - The Missing Newshawk Caper & The Mad Scientist C

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 6 - The Dry Martini Caper & The Bluebeard Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 7 - The Vaphio Cup Caper & The Lawless Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 8 - The Lazarus Caper & The Hot 100 Grand Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 9 - The Dick Foley Caper & The Sugar Kane Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 10 - The Insomnia Caper & The Fairley-Bright Caper

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective - Volume 11 - The Stopped Watch Caper & The Apple of Eve Cape

If you like your detectives hard-boiled then Sam Spade was your man. Originally created by the legendary Dashiell Hammett, Sam Spade’s move from pulp-book thriller to airwave legend seemed an easy journey.Sam Spade, played by Howard Duff, was a sharp-talking L. A. based private detective who’s first question usually revolved about how much moola, how much cash, you were carrying. If it was a phone call this was usually accompanied by a desk drawer opening and a liquor bottle being summoned for duty.The owner of License number 137596, had a way of not telling the police all the news. His humor was tongue in cheek and the plots could put a corkscrew to shame. The characters who came into contact with Sam Spade, Detective were either very glad they had or rather wished they hadn’t. If you wanted results in the tightest of corners you had one choice; Sam Spade, Detective. Let’s see what he’s up to.We like to think we always have choices. Sometimes we only need one. Let’s get back and into action with Sam Spade’s next adventure.

Bob Tallman, Gil Doud (Author), Ghizela Rowe, Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle (Narrator)

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