Get this and get it straight. Crime is a suckers road and those who travel it wind up in the gut of the prison of the grave.

The story you are about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective.

The Adventures of the Saints starring Vincent Prize

Bob Bailey in the exciting adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account

America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator.

Yours truly, Johnny Deller. And the Hello and welcome to down these mean streets and more crime fighters from the

Golden Age of radio. This week we're throwing a birthday bash for Jeff The Oscar nominated silver-haired star who found fame on the air before he moved to the big screen.

The Oscar-nominated silver-haired star who found fame on the air before he moved to the big screen. Chandler, who was born December 15th

1918, made a name for himself opposite Eve Arden on Our Miss Brooks.

Chandler played Mr. Boynton, the bashful biology teacher,

an object of Miss Brooks affections.

It's a wonderful performance in what's probably radio's best sitcom that still holds up today.

Around here, however, we know him best for his stint as Michael Shane, the tough two-fisted private eye of New Orleans.

Chandler lent his voice to Shane in a syndicated series recorded in the late 40s.

With its big booming opening theme and Chandler's powerful delivery,

I think it may be the most aggressive old time radio show and the way it comes at you.

It's like if Gerald Moore delivered every line as Philip Marlow the way he barked out the intro,

get this and get it straight.

Loud noises aside, the new Adventures of Michael Shane is also a fun series thanks to that

Chandler performance. The supporting cast in the direction are also strong but the

scripts aren't up to the level of the best radio gumshoo stories. The New Adventures of Michael Shane is a classic case of a star elevating the material.

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