Boston Blackie
Radio Drama Podcasts
Boston Blackie. What a name for a good guy. It is an excellent name for a bad guy turned good guy. Blackie, who was created by novelist Jack Boyle, was originally a jewel thief, safe cracker, and confidence man. Blackie changed his ways and became a private investigator though the local police still suspected him of being a bad guy.
Boston Blackie AdOf course there is always a girl and Blackie’s girl is Mary Wesley. She helped Blackie in many ways with solving cases, running interference, and being an all around girl friday. His good friend and chauffeur, Runt, was also a part of each adventure. Inspector Farraday was Blackie’s police foil. Always suspicious, Farraday was constantly trying to arrest Blackie for something.
The old time radio show was originally a summer replacement for Amos and Andy in 1944. In April of 1945, Boston Blackie was added to the radio line up permanently and was on the air until 1950. Including the 13-week replacement shows, there were 233 original episodes that aired from 1944 to 1950.
Location:
United States
Genres:
Radio Drama Podcasts
Description:
Boston Blackie. What a name for a good guy. It is an excellent name for a bad guy turned good guy. Blackie, who was created by novelist Jack Boyle, was originally a jewel thief, safe cracker, and confidence man. Blackie changed his ways and became a private investigator though the local police still suspected him of being a bad guy. Boston Blackie AdOf course there is always a girl and Blackie’s girl is Mary Wesley. She helped Blackie in many ways with solving cases, running interference, and being an all around girl friday. His good friend and chauffeur, Runt, was also a part of each adventure. Inspector Farraday was Blackie’s police foil. Always suspicious, Farraday was constantly trying to arrest Blackie for something. The old time radio show was originally a summer replacement for Amos and Andy in 1944. In April of 1945, Boston Blackie was added to the radio line up permanently and was on the air until 1950. Including the 13-week replacement shows, there were 233 original episodes that aired from 1944 to 1950.
Twitter:
@goldenclassics
Language:
English
Website:
https://www.myclassicradio.net/
Boston Blackie - The Professor and Rufus Rob the Bank Safe - 231
Duration:00:26:05
Boston Blackie - Ma Vie Perfume - 230
Duration:00:29:19
Boston Blackie - Pudgy and the Stolen Tire Racket - 229
Duration:00:28:58
Boston Blackie - Blackie and Mary Go to Canyon Dude Ranch - 228
Duration:00:29:51
Boston Blackie - Imperial Oil Company Racket - 227
Duration:00:29:46
Boston Blackie - Nobody At The Door - 226
Duration:00:29:26
Boston Blackie - Joe Gates Murdered on Sightseeing Tour - 225
Duration:00:28:17
Boston Blackie - Dynamite Thompson and Jack Morgan, Contractors - 224
Duration:00:27:23
Boston Blackie - Madame Zina, Fortune Teller - 223
Duration:00:30:02
Boston Blackie - Jewelry Store Owner Is Killed for a Watch - 222
Duration:00:25:07
Boston Blackie - Duke Murders Jo Jo - 221
Duration:00:28:29
Boston Blackie - Amadon Pearls - 220
Duration:00:29:46
Boston Blackie - Charity Gambling Ring - 219
Duration:00:25:55
Boston Blackie - Kidnapped Murderer - 218
Duration:00:29:30
Boston Blackie - Dolly Preston Calls for Help - 217
Duration:00:25:52
Boston Blackie - Fake Accident Racket - 216
Duration:00:30:38
Boston Blackie - Archie Grant's Club 77 - 215
Duration:00:30:08
Boston Blackie - Fred Palmer's Dock Racket - 214
Duration:00:29:01
Boston Blackie - 50,000 Dollars in Bonds to Be Divided - 213
Duration:00:30:08
Boston Blackie - Murder in the Piano Room - 212
Duration:00:29:19