Dashiell hammetts ever popular sam spade radio show is brought to life on the air. November 1, 2014after a long absence, i plan to start updating this. Ones media sam spade collection otr4cd samspade old time radio 4 cd 95 mp3 total time. The show ran for episodes on abc in 1946, for 157 episodes on cbs in 19461949. The adventures of sam spade 72 shows old time radio in mp3. The series starred howard duff and later, steve dunne as sam spade and lurene tuttle as his secretary effie, and took a considerably more tongueincheek approach to the character than the novel or movie. The scariest radio episodes of all time the art of manliness. Character analysis of sam spade essay example graduateway. But remember, if sam s busy, then call on phillip marlowe, richard diamond or you could let george do it. Sam spade private detective half hour radio show c.
The adventures of sam spade the dick foley caper 092648. The adventures of sam spade, detective was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character sam spade, created by writer dashiell hammett for the maltese falcon. For the weekly printable schedule, including episode details, click here. Sam spade is a fictional character and the protagonist of dashiell hammetts 1930 novel, the maltese falcon.
The definitive adventures of sam spade radio log with howard. Unlike the concurrent films, blackie had a steady romantic interest in the radio show. Included in the update of this show are four episodes of the british sam spade the maltese falcon. Sam spade online using any of the 3 radio players below. The series was largely overseen by producerdirector william spier. Old time radio shows from radio spirits have been digitally remastered and are available in cd and cassette formats. Duff remarried and ida lupino remained single until her death in 1995. Adventures of sam spade free internet radio tunein. This single episodes page is provided in case you want to sample the shows. Single episodes of old time radio mystery play internet radio. The adventures of sam spade was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character sam spade, created by writer dashiell hammett for the maltese falcon. The adventures of sam spade old time radio collection otr.
The adventures of sam spade was a suspensedetective radio show starring howard duff pictured in. The old time radio show created a loyal audience that were happy to see their show on the little screen after hearing it on the radio. Otr usually means radio broadcasting from the golden age of radio, mostly before 1964. Introduced in 1930 in the novel the maltese falcon by dashiell hammett, sam spade, described as looking like a blond satan, was notable for his cold detachment, keen eye for detail, and. One sam spade radio episode is not enough when howard duff made many. The maltese falcon, first published as a serial in the pulp magazine black mask, is the only fulllength novel in which spade appears. The adventures of sam spade was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character sam spade created by writer dashiell hammett for the maltese falcon. Network library is a free resource for old time radio otr fans. The cd is labeled and provided in a highly protective jewel case. We have over 12,000 otr shows available for instant listening. The show ran for episodes on abc in 1946, for 157.
The series starred howard duff and later, steve dunne as sam spade and lurene tuttle. If you are interested in preserving old time radio otr, you may wish to join the old time radio researchers group at facebook and groups. Kell the owner and operator of mystery play internet radio has only one purpose and passion. The author of the maltese falcon, red harvest, and the thin man, hammett has an enduring reputation as the godfather of the hardboiled detective genre and one of the greatest mystery writers of all time. The adventures of sam spade was a radio series based loosely on. Then howard duff quit for a fling at movies, and sam spade. The adventures of sam spade, detective was an oldtime radio detective drama that aired from 1946 to 1951. The adventures of sam spade old time radio collection. Pin by dbr on radio old time radio, radio, golden age of. On a scale of one to ten, ten being the best, these i would rate as an eleven. The show ran for episodes on abc in 1946, for 157 episodes on cbs in. The show ran in its original format through the episode of september 17, 1950.
The adventures of sam spade, detective old time radio fan. The boston blackie radio series, also starring morris, began june 23, 1944, on nbc as a summer replacement for the amos n andy show. Duff was replaced by steve dunne in later episodes. It was the rare show that ran on all three networks during the years from 1946 through 1951. Tell us a little bit about yourself and your favorite series, actor, or episode. I have some mp3s of mystery playhouse and that show quite often introduced episodes of other shows like mr. Listen to 55 episodes of the adventures of sam spade for free. Click here to view a list of all the shows that you listened to click here to view a list of all the shows that we offer browse more radio shows. If you want more sam spade, you will have to go to radioechos. After reading 245 sam spade scripts for my book about the history of the radio adventures of sam spade, i occasionally came across an episode that stood out among the rest as a fine example of what the radio program had to offer when the series was at its prime.
The adventures of sam spade otr golden age of radio. The character, however, is widely cited as a crystallizing figure in the. Historically speaking, dashiell hammetts sam spade came first. On april 11, 1945, richard kollmar took over the title role in a radio series syndicated by frederic w. Apr 06, 2009 the adventures of sam spade was a radio series based loosely on the private detective character sam spade, created by writer dashiell hammett for the maltese falcon. Note that in many cases, file names have been modified from the original otrr names to conform to naming requirements. Single episodes of old time radio mystery play internet.
The maltese falcon was the 1930s precursor to the sam spade series. Net work library is a free resource for old time radio otr fans. The adventures of sam spade otr1cdadventuresofsamspade. Old time radio fan series the adventures of sam spade. The adventures of sam spade 72 shows old time radio in. Sam spade otr single episodes keyword found websites. Oct 28, 2014 with a haunting introduction, this show is known as one of the scariestweirdest, but also most inventive, of old time radio. I have the single episodes as well as the certified set. Mpir has evolved from simple playlists of mp3 formatted radio plays to sophisticated live stream programming to net casting on various listening devices. It was based on the private detective character created by dashiell hammett, wellknown from the book and movie the maltese falcon. Richard diamond, private detective single episodes.
That is all that was in the certified set that used to be here. To enable as many people as possible from all over the world the ability to listen and share old time radio. The adventures of sam spade, detective remains one of the most popular programs from the golden age of radio. Mystery play internet radio has been broadcasting old time radio on the internet for over 17 years. The adventures of sam spade was a suspensedetective radio show starring howard duff pictured in the colorful title role along with lurene tuttle as his secretary effie. Pin by dbr on radio old time radio, radio, golden age of radio. We offer 3 different ways for you to listen to our old time radio shows so that no matter what device you are using pc, laptop, android phone, iphone, ipad, kindle, tablet, etc. Over 200 episodes of this series were produced between 1944 and october 25, 1950. In the forties, spade was a wildly popular staple of the airwaves, thanks to the adventures of sam spade, a popular radio show, featuring howard duff in the lead role. Part of our over 12,000 show library of old time radio. Free download, borrow, and streaming classic hollywood old hollywood howard duff audio drama old time radio tough guy old tv the duff classic movies sam spade single episodes. Oldtime radio programs from all of the most popular series. Ins howard duff, the sam spade of radio, faced a 3month layoff from his screen. The show ran for episodes on abc in 1946, for 157 episodes on cbs in 1946 1949, and finally for 51 episodes on nbc in 19491951.
Quiet please, richard diamond private detective, the adventures of sam spade. These shows from the pretelevision age include adventure, comedies, mystery shows, western dramas and shows from world war ii. And theres even more detective action where that came from including the saint, boston blackie, and the falcon. Thanksgiving program 84212a the dog bed caper 3 120150. Based on the character created by writer dashiell hammett in the 1930 novel, the maltese falcon, and later potrayed by humphrey bogart in the film of the same name, the radio version of sam spade was a departure in many ways. This collection of the adventures of sam spade radio programs features 72 shows on 1 compact disc. Im quite confused over this because mystery playhouse wasnt like afrs as it did broadcast shows that werent episodes from other otr shows and were either classic short. I listened to a few episodes, and the quality of the writing just isnt up to marlowe spade snuff, and nor is the acting. Ones media the adventures of sam spade otr1cd adventuresofsamspade old time radio 1 cdrom 80 mp3 total time. Sponsored by rinso, the series continued until september 15 of that year. Sam spade 49 04 10 the stopped watch caper internet archive. The adventures of sam spade was first heard on abc july 12, 1946, as a fridaynight summer series. Spade also appeared in four lesserknown short stories by hammett.
The adventures of sam spade single episodes internet archive. For context, im a big philip marlowe sam spade otr fan. Inner sanctum mysteries single episodes audio book. Listen to the continuing adventures of the private eye from the maltese falcon. Sam spade single episodes keyword found websites listing. By the end of every episode he somehow finds his conscience, solves the mystery. Sam does explain his logic, however, when he says, i wont play the sap for you. While it didnt get much notice when it originally aired, its become known as one of the finest radio dramas to ever have been produced. Created by dashiell hammett, howard duff appears in this actionpacked old time radio show full of dames, wisecracks, adventure, and laughs. From then until 1949, sam spade was a sundaynight thriller for wildroot cream oil, starring howard duff in the title role.
It only ran from 1947 to 1949, with around 100 episodes broadcast. The show clicked at once, and went into a regular fall lineup on cbs september 29, 1946. There are close to 27 hours of entertaining the adventures of sam spade episodes. Sam spade is a fictional character and the protagonist of dashiell hammett s 1930 novel, the maltese falcon. North, sam spade, and a few others i cant remember. The adventures of sam spade was a radio series based loosely on the private. Dashiell hammett achieved a trifecta very rare for a writer. While there are only a fifth of the sam spade production programs in circulation, a few previously uncirculated episodes make their way into circulation every few years. Due to a change in our servers policy, no username and passwords are required. The adventures of sam spade, detective radio program log. The sponsor was wildroot hair oil, who ran a series of single page comic striphair tonic ads in magazines, newspapers and comic books, with spade shilling the product. One can only hope that all of them will eventually be released by. See more ideas about old time radio, yours truly and insurance investigator.
But remember, if sams busy, then call on phillip marlowe, richard diamond or you could let george do it. Feb 12, 2011 sam spade private detective half hour radio show c. With a haunting introduction, this show is known as one of the scariestweirdest, but also most inventive, of old time radio. The show ran for episodes on abc in 1946, for 157 episodes on cbs in 19461949, and finally for 51 episodes on nbc in 19491951. The show clicked at once, and went into a regular fall lineup on. Dashiell hammett, americas leading detective fiction writer and creator of sam spade, the hardboiled private eye, and william spier, radios outstanding producerdirector of mystery and crime drama, join their talents to make your hair stand on end with the adventures of sam spade.