Counterspy: The Bouncing Bank Robber (A0098)

The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas

Adam Graham

Performing Arts, Drama, Fiction, Arts

4.4 • 2K Ratings

🗓️ 20 June 2026

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

Today's Adventure: After a daring daylight bank robbery leaves two people dead and several wounded, Counterspy agents launch a citywide manhunt for a ruthless gunman known for taking impossible risks. As the killer fights his way through police roadblocks, waterfront hideouts, and a crowded amusement park, David Harding and his agents race to stop him before more innocent people are caught in the crossfire.

Original Radio Broadcast: August 23, 1949

Originating in New York

Starring Don McLaughlin as David Harding and Mandel Kramer as Harry Peters.

Also featuring Jesse Crawford (music).

Produced by the Phillips H. Lord Productions.

Sponsored by Pepsi-Cola.

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0:00.0	Welcome to the great adventurers of old time radio from Boise, Idaho.
0:13.4	This is your host, Adam Graham.
0:16.2	In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of CounterSpy.
0:23.3	But first, I want to encourage you if you're enjoying the podcast, please follow us using your favorite podcast software.
0:29.5	Today's program is brought to you in part by the financial support of our listeners. You can
0:35.1	support the show on a one-time basis, support.greetetectives.net and become one of our listeners. You can support the show on a one-time basis, support.orgatedetectives.net
0:39.6	and become one of our ongoing Patreon supporters for as little as $2 per month at patreon.com.
0:47.2	At patreon.com.com. Net. But now from August 23rd, 1949, here is the episode, The Bouncing Bank Robber.
1:03.1	Pepsicola, P EPSI, that's your smartest cola buy.
1:14.1	Pepsi Cola presents Couterspot. Marta's Cola by Pepsicola presents counterspy
1:15.2	Petsicola presents counter-spy.
1:20.9	Washington calling David Harding, counter-spy,
1:28.0	Washington calling David Harding, spy. Washington calling David Harding, counter spy.
1:32.2	Harding, counterspy, calling Washington.
1:39.0	United States counter spies, especially appointed to investigate and combat the enemies of our country, both at home and abroad.
1:55.5	Tonight, the case of the bouncing bank robber, Another counterspy report to the American people.
2:02.1	Brought to you each Tuesday and Thursday by Pepsi Cola.
2:05.4	Pepsi Cola hits a spot.
2:07.4	Two full glasses, that's a lot.
2:09.2	That's right.
2:09.8	You heard what they said.
2:11.1	Two full glasses of sparkling Pepsi from one big 12-ounce bottle.
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