The Big Scoop Matter (1956-11-11) — Bob Bailey
Johnny heads to New York to protect a reporter friend whose investigation of a major story has already brought repeated attempts on his life.
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The Adventures of Philip Marlowe (025) the Dancing Hands
Identical twin pianists, stolen money and a fatal case of mistaken identity give Marlowe a mystery in which appearances are especially unreliable.
The Quarter-Eagle Caper
The self-styled 'Gumball King' hires Sam to discover who is sabotaging his vending machines. When the businessman is murdered, the investigation shifts from petty…
William Logan And The Ivory Statue
A client dies in Diamond's office, leaving behind a carved ivory object that points toward an international mystery.
Hypnotic Murder
Blackie tries to clear a young woman accused of murder while a ruthless nightclub owner and Inspector Faraday complicate the case.
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Wolfe follows a supposed treasure hunt through forged papers, a father's murder, and unexpectedly valuable stamps.
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OTRR Introduction
An introductory audio feature for the Jeff Regan, Investigator collection.
OTRR Introduction
An introductory audio feature for The Adventures of Philip Marlowe and its preservation collection.
Jeff Regan, Investigator Synopsis
An audio overview of Jeff Regan, Investigator, summarizing the series or collection for listeners.
The Adventures of Philip Marlowe Introduction
An introductory audio feature for The Adventures of Philip Marlowe and its preservation collection.
Wild Bill Hickok Series Synopsis
An audio overview of Wild Bill Hickok, summarizing the series or collection for listeners.
Gerald Mohr Audio Biography
An audio biography of actor Gerald Mohr, included with the Philip Marlowe collection.
Guy Madison Bio 2
An audio biographical feature on Guy Madison, included with the Wild Bill Hickok collection.
Jack Webb Biography
An audio biographical feature on Jack Webb, included with the Jeff Regan, Investigator collection.
Andy Devine Bio 2
An audio biographical feature on Andy Devine, included with the Wild Bill Hickok collection.
Frank Graham Biography
An audio biographical feature on Frank Graham, included with the Jeff Regan, Investigator collection.
Van Heflin Audio Biography
An audio biography of actor Van Heflin, included with the Philip Marlowe collection.
Portrait of Jennie
Struggling artist Eben Adams meets a mysterious young girl named Jennie in Central Park. Each time they meet she seems inexplicably older, and his growing attachment to her becomes intertwined…
First Show
In his first paid network appearance, Jack introduces himself as master of ceremonies alongside George Olsen's orchestra and Ethel Shutta. He jokes about his new radio job, needles the musicians…
Tarzan’s First Birthday
Lord and Lady Greystoke defend their isolated jungle home and infant son from the wild animals surrounding them.
Battle with the Apes
Lord and Lady Greystoke fight for survival against a powerful ape as a brutal jungle struggle begins shaping the destiny of their child.
Tarzan in Young Manhood
A young Tarzan saves a lion cub from a deadly snake, but the rescue places him in immediate danger.
Tarzan Attacked by Tabor
Tarzan confronts jungle dangers and sights a ship offshore just as a violent mutiny begins unfolding aboard the vessel.
Tarzan Sees a Ship
A shipboard mutiny sends men searching for a treasure chart on the African coast while Tarzan watches human beings for the first time.
Tarzan Rescues the Captain
Tarzan intervenes in a violent struggle over a mysterious green bottle, then pursues the thief into the jungle while other members of the expedition remain in danger.
Tarzan Rescues the Captain Again
Tarzan confronts a dangerous jungle predator while Jane and her companions remain trapped aboard a ship where their lives are threatened.
Did the Bottle Really Go Overboard
Survivors struggle aboard a sinking ship while Tarzan races through the jungle to save a man trapped in deadly quicksand.
The Captain Is in Quicksand
Tarzan fights to pull a trapped man from quicksand as another desperate struggle unfolds aboard the steamer.
A Fight Aboard Ship
Tarzan battles rival apes and reacts to strangers entering his jungle while survivors aboard a damaged ship fight to stay alive.
Tarzan’s Shack
Stranded survivors discover an abandoned jungle hut while Tarzan secretly watches them and becomes increasingly intrigued by one of the women as danger gathers nearby.
Mutinous Captain Killed
Tarzan intervenes when ruthless pirates threaten the scientific expedition that has entered his jungle home.
Tarzan Delivers the Sailor
Tarzan intimidates a group of mutineers and hides their treasure again while Professor Porter and Philander unknowingly wander into danger.
Tarzan Rescues Jane’s Father
Tarzan saves his companions from a jungle beast while discoveries inside his hut reveal unexpected clues about his own origins.
Clayton Tries to Rescue the Professor
Clayton becomes hopelessly lost while searching for missing companions, as the rescued party wonders about the mysterious figure who has been aiding them.
Tarzan Saves Clayton
Tarzan confronts an Englishman in the jungle while Jane faces a separate deadly threat at the hut.
Tarzan Saves Jane
Tarzan first saves Clayton from a leopard and then battles a lioness attacking Jane's hut, deepening the group's curiosity about their mysterious rescuer.
Tarzan Reads Jane’s Letter
Tarzan becomes increasingly drawn to Jane while wrestling with his own identity and taking part in an ancient ritual of the apes.
Morning Arrives
Tarzan comes to the aid of an English hunter whose encounter with a dangerous boar has left him in immediate peril.
Tarzan Presides Over Apes
Tarzan manages conflict among the apes and continues helping the stranded explorers, unaware that a rogue ape is creating a new threat to the humans.
Tarzan Rescues Jane from the Apes
Tarzan races through the jungle after Jane is carried off by a powerful bull ape.
The Professor Wants to Search
Professor Porter searches the jungle for Jane while Tarzan helps her adjust to life in the wild.
Rescue
Jane remains lost in the jungle with Tarzan while a French naval party rescues her father and companions and prepares to search for her.
Tarzan’s Hut Afire
After making sure Jane is safe, Tarzan races back toward his burning hut as the search party discovers fresh evidence that he is nearby.
Clayton Hunts Tarzan
The search party looking for Jane encounters a mysterious ape-man and a puzzling theft, increasing suspicion and tension among the rescuers.
Tarzan Fires at Clayton
As the search for Jane continues, a poisoned arrow found near camp raises new questions about the mysterious ape-man moving through the jungle.
The Ship Leaves
Jane Porter confronts a life-changing decision in the jungle as the expedition around her moves deeper into dangerous and uncertain territory.