Boston Blackie Podcast; Master Detective

by Radio Memories Network
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Boston Blackie is a fictional character who has been on both sides of the law. As originally created by author Jack Boyle, he was a safecracker, a hardened criminal who had served time in a California prison. Prowling the underworld as a detective in adaptations for films, radio and television, the detective Boston Blackie was "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend."The Boston Blackie radio series, starring Chester Morris, began June 23, 1944, on NBC as a summer replacement for The Amos 'n' Andy Show. Sponsored by Rinso, the series continued until September 15 of that year. Lesley Woods appeared as Blackie's girlfriend Mary Wesley, and Harlow Wilcox was the show's announcer.On April 11, 1945, Richard Kollmar took over the title role in a radio series syndicated by Frederic W. Ziv to Mutual and other network outlets. Over 200 episodes of this series were produced between 1944 and October 25, 1950. Other sponsors included Lifebuoy Soap, Champagne Velvet beer and R&H beer.

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  • Wertgctdf6ge
    good
    I love it
  • Pins6976
    The best!
    I’m so glad I found this! My dad talked about old radio shows and he he told me about this one and a few others. My kids and I have been experiencing the same thing my father did all those years ago.
  • Tdiaz007
    Odd sound
    It’s as if the sound is slowed down so that Holmes sounds like Hitchcock. Very odd.
  • Tux6105
    Hated the Australian Commercials
    In the middle of the performance, crashing music and unusual commercials appear in the odd intervals. Very dismaying while enjoying the very enjoyable episodes.
  • mary jz
    Sound issues
    Sorry, great idea for a pod, but the extreme changes in volume make it too hard to listen to it. Unless you want to hold your device and be willing to adjust the volume 2-4 times per sentence.
  • ruggler11
    Terrible sound quality
    The ads at the beginning are crystal clear but the actual story has so much noise. Couldn't make it through one minute.
  • MrBTechTeacher
    Sherlock vs Dracula
    Will you put up the last part of the book? I LOVE this podcast
  • Sjdjcishqnckcjn
    My favorite podcast
    This is the best podcast i have ever heard the stories are great and the Gregory hood ones are good too
  • maui geologist
    Good - but half of the Dracula episode is missing
    Half of Sherlock Holmes vs Dracula is missing! Any chance we could get the second half? I've read the book. The radio drama follows it well.
  • evenstarholmes
    Awesome!
    I absolutely LOVE this podcast! I listen to it all the time, and it never gets old. These stories are riveting, highly enjoyable, and masterfully done. Basil Rathbone is perfect as Sherlock and this podcast is perfect for hearing good Sherlock stories.
  • me duu
    cool
    good storys a litul hard to understand
  • SleepyKaty
    Horrible audio.
    Not worth it.
  • Qadgjcsgkgzshijfdhojvshohfdulb
    Horrible!!!!!!!!
    The audio is terrible!!!! I love a good detective story, but I can't hear a word you people say!! Are you paying people to write good reviews for you???? A complete waste of my time. 
  • Book guy FL
    Great stuff!!
    These are great. Keep them coming, and add in other detectives in the future. Can't have too many old and classic whodunits!!
  • Hoohooboo109
    But...
    Why can't I download anymore?! I have like 10 and no more will download, and its only this podcast, help anyone please!
  • Coolsonh
    Great
    So many to listen to!
  • Elderful
    Love it
    Love it
  • Sherlockfan1234
    Love it!
    Great podcast for detective genre lovers. I now can't fall asleep unless I have listened to an episode. Keep them coming!
  • toenacious
    Wish they would come out faster
    I especially love the episodes with Rathbone and Bruce in the leads. Please update more frequently!
  • Dosh91
    Come on!
    This is a really good mystery podcast and also a who-done-it sort of story that leaves you guessing until the end. But there hasn't been anything new in two weeks! Send out some more, please!
  • mjm99
    The quality is not great; probably due to age
    Probably because of the quality of the original sound recordings being used, the quality of these podcasts is impaired. This can make it very difficult to hear in noisier environments (while on the street or in a car). The original sponsor messages are a curiosity and add to the old time feel.
  • nrune
    enjoyable, but where are the new episodes?
    I have enjoyed listening to this podcast, but where are the new episodes? Nothing since Christmas Eve.
  • malcido
    Great podcast but some glitches
    I have been listening for a while and really enjoy the stories, but about a month ago the podcast lengths changed from about 40 minutes to more than 2 hours. I think there is a problem that Mr. Humphrey needs to attend to. I'm cancelling my subscription for now, but will check back in a month in hopes that the problem is solved.
  • Rothwyn
    Brilliant
    As always, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's brilliant tale of the most complex character of his time. Always intriguing, always good listening.
  • Rewq455
    Sherlock Holmes
    This podcast is great! The only bad parts are the brakes in the middle of most of the episodes.
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