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Dangerous Assignment, Volume 5 Audiobook

Tom Collins played the lead role of American-born Frank Chandler, who had learned occult secrets from a yogi in India. Known as Chandu, he possessed several supernatural skills, including astral projection, teleportation and the ability to create illusions. Chandu's goal was to 'go forth with his youth and strength to conquer the evil that threatens mankind'. 'Time and space are only an illusion' to the American called Chandler. Endowed with strange gifts, in the first episode he teleported himself to his sister's Beverly Hills home. Starring Tom Collins as Chandu and Luis van Rooten as the villainous Roxor, plotting world domination. Chandu's sister, Dorothy Regent, was portrayed by Irene Tedrow. Cyril Armbrister directed the scripts by Vera Oldham which took Chandu to far-flung locales, both real and mythical. Romantic interludes for Chandu were introduced with Egyptian Princess Nadji played by Veola Vonn. Also appearing in the cast were Norman Field, Lee Millar, and Joy Terry. Created by Ha

Various Authors (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Dr. Christian

An underrated and long-running family series, 'Dr. Christian' comes across today more as a quiet anthology of small-town life than as a straight medical drama, bringing the people of the small town of River's End to life through the eyes of the kindly Dr. Paul Christian. As portrayed by actor Jean Hersholt, Dr. Christian can perhaps best be described as a male Molly Goldberg with a medical degree; a gentle and well-meaning meddler who always manages to lead you in the right direction...whether you want to be led there or not. The series involved Christian and his nurse Judy Price in a wide range of situations in the lives of Rivers' End residents -- family crises, ill-starred romances, social or ethical dilemmas.

Various Authors (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Volume 2

Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde is just one of over 300 radio series and serials produced by George Edwards over the course of his twenty year career in radio. Telling Robert Louis Stevenson's classic tale of a man divided, this fifteen minute serial debuted in 1943, running for 52 episodes, and was produced by Edwards, a well-known Australian radio personality. The man behind other Australian series, such as Afloat with Henry Morgan and Adventures of Marco Polo lent not only his production skills to Jekyll and Hyde, but shared his amazing vocal talents as well. Edward' skill to do multiple voices in a single episode definitely fit the needs of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.

Robert Louis Stevenson (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Dragnet, Volume 2

Police procedurals go back long before Dragnet's 1949 premiere -- with an especially strong heritage in Los Angeles. Private Investigator Nick Harris presented dramatizations drawn from his own true-life case files as far back as the 1920s, and the Los Angeles Police Department itself collaborated closely with Don Lee Network producer William N. Robson for the long-running 1930's series 'Calling All Cars'. But these formats fell from favor by the 1940s, with the advent of the 'hard boiled dick' genre of crime programs. An ordinary policeman just doing his job had little chance against the legions of smart-mouthed gumshoes parading across the ether during the postwar years.

Jack Webb (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Casey, Crime Photographer, Volume 2

The origins of Jack 'Flashgun' Casey can be traced to the 1930s detective pulp magazine 'Black Mask'; the hard-boiled photojournalist was introduced in the March 1934 issue by former newspaperman/ad exec George Harmon Coxe. So radio audiences received a formal introduction to Coxe's creation over CBS Radio beginning July 7, 1943. The series was originally titled 'Flashgun Casey', but during its run it was also referred to as 'Casey, Press Photographer', 'Crime Photographer', and Casey, Crime Photographer'. Casey snapped photos for the fictitious Morning Express, and often found himself cast in the role of amateur sleuth by getting involved in the stories he covered. Many of the plots had him stumbling across a clue in a photo he had taken (something the police had overlooked), and with the help of fellow reporter and romantic interest Annie Williams, they would inevitably bring the culprit(s) to justice. What set 'Casey, Crime Photographer' apart from its radio crime drama competiton was its laid-bac

George Harmon Coxe (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Casey, Crime Photographer, Volume 3

The origins of Jack 'Flashgun' Casey can be traced to the 1930s detective pulp magazine 'Black Mask'; the hard-boiled photojournalist was introduced in the March 1934 issue by former newspaperman/ad exec George Harmon Coxe. So radio audiences received a formal introduction to Coxe's creation over CBS Radio beginning July 7, 1943. The series was originally titled 'Flashgun Casey', but during its run it was also referred to as 'Casey, Press Photographer', 'Crime Photographer', and 'Casey, Crime Photographer'. Casey snapped photos for the fictitious Morning Express, and often found himself cast in the role of amateur sleuth by getting involved in the stories he covered. Many of the plots had him stumbling across a clue in a photo he had taken (something the police had overlooked), and with the help of fellow reporter and romantic interest Annie Williams, they would inevitably bring the culprit(s) to justice. What set 'Casey, Crime Photographer' apart from its radio crime drama competiton was its laid-ba

George Harmon Coxe (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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The Complete Cinnamon Bear

Twins Judy and Jimmy Barton crawled into their attic one December day and found a passageway to a place called Maybeland. They looked in all the dusty corners for any sign of the silver star that always sat atop their Christmas tree. Their search crossed the path of little Paddy O'Cinnamon, 'The Cinnamon Bear', who had shoe-button eyes and a ferocious growl. He showed them a small hole through which the Crazy Quilt dragon had absconded with their star and invited Judy and Jimmy to pursue the rascal. Paddy would function as a guide and they'd chase the dragon throughout Maybeland. Paddy magically 'de-grew' the twins so they'd fit through the attic tunnel, fired up a miniature airplane powered by soda pop, and flew the Barton kids into a startling and wondrous adventure.

Glanville Heisch (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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D-Day 34 Hours of CBS Coverage

D-Day, the invasion of Normandy. It was the turning point of the war in Europe, the beginning of the end for the Axis as the Allies started their drive towards Germany. It was a momentous event that would change not only the course of World War II, but the history of the world. Hear President Roosevelt, the BBC feed of Communique #1, General Eisenhower from SHAEF headquarters, King George VI speaking from London via the BBC. Bill Henry in Washington interviews Congressmen Moss, McCormick, Rogers, Voorhees, Mundt, Herbert, and Gore. Regular CBS shows were included in the broadcast, 'The Passing Parade', 'Columbia Presents Corwin', 'Burns & Allen', 'The Doctor Fights', 'Perry Mason', 'Valiant Lady', 'Light of the World', 'The Open Door', 'Bachelor's Children', 'Kate Smith Speaks', 'Big Sister', 'The Romance of Helen Trent', 'Life Can Be Beautiful', 'Ma Perkins', and 'The Goldbergs' among them.

Chuck Sivertsen (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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D-Day 38 Hours of NBC Coverage

Hear noted inspirational author Dr. Norman Vincent Peale, King Haakon VII of Norway, Premier Gerbandy of the Netherlands, Premier Pierlot of Belgium, and US Senators Clark, Barkley, White, Hill and Congresswoman Clare Boothe Luce speak, as does the President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt. General Eisenhower speaks from SHAEF headquarters. Regular NBC shows were included in the broadcast, 'The Bob Hope Show', 'Fibber McGee & Molly', 'The Guiding Light', 'Vic & Sade', 'The Red Skelton Show', 'The Road of Life', 'Today's Children', 'Ma Perkins', 'Pepper Young's Family', 'Mary Noble, Backstage Wife', 'Stella Dallas', 'Lorenzo Jones', 'Young Widder Brown', 'When A Girl Marries', and 'Front Page Farrell' among them.

Chuck Sivertsen (Author), Various Narrators (Narrator)

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Date With the Duke

Edward Kennedy 'Duke' Ellington (1899 - 1974) was and still remains a powerfully influential figure in the world of music. Whether it was in jazz, popular song, big bands, or modern classical-form compositions, Ellington's orchestras always led the way, featuring stylish and innovative arrangements, memorable performances by a wide range of talented vocalists and solo performers, and the sheer showmanship of their handsome and charismatic leader. Radio always played a significant role in the popularity of Ellington's orchestras, whether it was the early 1930s weekly broadcasts from the Cotton Club, 1940s late-night remotes from ballrooms and hotels, or a string of guest appearances on popular network variety shows. However, toward the end of World War II, to promote the Seventh War Loan drive, the United States Treasury Department sponsored a series of broadcasts featuring live in-person performances by Ellington and his orchestra.

Various Authors (Author), Duke Ellington (Narrator)

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Top Girls

"In this play by Caryl Churchill, it's the middle of the high-flying, go-getting 80's in Maggie Thatcher's England and Marlene finally has something to celebrate—she's just been made Managing Director of Top Girls Employment Agency. But with no friends to speak of, and a past she'd just as soon forget, the guests at Marlene's party are a collection of famous women from history. Soon, Marlene discovers that life above the glass ceiling is not all it's cracked up to be. An L.A. Theatre Works full cast performance featuring: Amy Brenneman as Marlene Megan Austin Oberle as Kit/Shona/Waitress Kirsten Potter as Lady Nijo/Win Samantha Robson as Mrs. Kidd/Jeanine Carolyn Seymour as Isabella Bird/Joyce Kate Steele as Dull Gret/Angie Concetta Tomei as Pope Joan/Louise Missy Yager as Patient Griselda/Nell Directed by John Rubinstein. Recorded before a live audience at the Skirball Cultural Center, Los Angeles in January of 2006."

Caryl Churchill (Author), Amy Brenneman, Carolyn Seymour, Concetta Tomei, Kate Steele, Kirsten Potter, Megan Austin Oberle, Missy Yager (Narrator)

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All-Star Western Theatre

The top western stars of the silver screen are featured in the All-Star Western Theatre, a highly entertaining series of shows first heard in 1946. Hosted by Cottonseed Clark and highlighted by the music of Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage, the 20 Broadcasts in this collection offer a virtual round-up of singing cowboys, including Tex Ritter, Eddie Dean, Jimmy Wakely, and Ken Curtis, as well as favorites like Tim Holt, Wild Bill Elliott, Alan Rocky Lane, and Johnny Mack Brown. If you ever sat in a theater thrilled to an exciting chase on horseback, rooting for the hero and booing the bad guys, you're going to love the sparkling and fully restored sound of the All-Star Western Theatre from Radio Archives.

Deborah Frieze (Author), A Full Cast, An Ensemble Cast (Narrator)

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