BOSTON BLACKIE "Alice Manweather"

 

Aired April 8, 1944. Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by author Jack Boyle (1881–1928). Blackie, a jewel thief and safecracker in Boyle's stories, became a detective in adaptations for films, radio and television—an "enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend."

BOSTON BLACKIE "Fifty Dollar Shoeshine"

 

Aired on Mutual Radio September 3, 1947. Richard Kollmar stars. Richard Tompkins Kollmar (December 31, 1910 [1] – January 7, 1971), also known professionally as Dick Kollmar, was an American stage, radio, film and television actor, television personality.

BOSTON BLACKIE "Aggie Rogers"

April 8, 1947 "Holy Mackerel" I think we have a case of switched identities. A wealthy eccentric woman who lived in a clutter-filled house, is murdered. Concurrent with the Columbia Pictures films, a Boston Blackie radio series—also starring Chester Morris—aired on NBC June 23 – September 15, 1944, as a summer replacement for Amos 'n' Andy. Lesley Woods played Blackie's girlfriend Mary Wesley; Richard Lane played Inspector Farraday. Harlow Wilcox was the announcer for the 30-minute program. A new incarnation of the Boston Blackie radio series aired April 11, 1945 – October 25, 1950, starring Richard Kollmar. Maurice Tarplin played Inspector Farraday; Jan Miner was Mary. More than 200 half-hour episodes were transcribed and syndicated by Frederick Ziv to Mutual and other network outlets.

BOSTON BLACKIE "Rings For Santa"

 

December 22, 1948. Blackie tries to solve a Christmas robbery. Appears that Santa Claus is an unwilling accomplice. Blackie, Mary and Inspector Faraday plan a dinner but become involved in apprehending a jewelry shop thief. The jewelry store manager is convinced that four rings have been stolen. Richard 'Dick' Kollmar stars as Blackie and joins the cast with holiday greetings and extended organ theme at the conclusion of this episode. Kollmar was an American stage, radio, film and television actor, television personality and Broadway producer. He was the husband of journalist Dorothy Kilgallen (Photo).

BOSTON BLACKIE "Aggie Rogers Murder"

 

Aired April 8, 1947. Richard Kollmar stars. Blackie and the cops find the body of one of the wealthy Rodgers sisters in their junk-filled house. WIKIPEDIA