A look at The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe on the anniversary of its debut

NBC's The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe was the first of two radio dramas featuring Raymond Chandler's most enduring literary creation, hardboiled Los Angeles detective, Philip Marlowe. The program was popular Van Heflin but short-lived, a summer replacement which kept a time slot warm and whose star after its conclusion returned to film. It was followed one year … Continue reading A look at The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe on the anniversary of its debut

Happy Birthday, Johnny Madero, Pier 23

On this date (23 April) back in 1947, the radio drama Johnny Madero, Pier 23 made its debut. It was the second detective drama that resulted from the collaboration of Jack Webb and Richard L. Breen.  St. Regis Hotel in 1904 Jack Webb was born 2 April, 1920, in Santa Monica, California, the son of Margaret … Continue reading Happy Birthday, Johnny Madero, Pier 23