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Calling All Detectives
Description
Calling All Detectives is a radio mystery program built around audience participation, airing as a 30-minute Mutual series in 1945 and later as a syndicated 15-minute version.
Calling All Detectives is an American radio mystery program. A 30-minute version was broadcast on the Mutual Broadcasting System April 7, 1945 - August 25, 1945. A 15-minute version was syndicated from 1947 to 1950. The first program of its kind, the Mutual version featured "nation-wide audience participation".
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Showtimes
Original schedule
- 19459:30 PM ETMutual Broadcasting System · nightSuMoTuWeThFrSa
Cast & Crew
F
Frank Lovejoy
Neil Fowler
OOwen Jordan
Toby
PPaul Barnes
Cast
V
Vincent Pelletier
Robin the narrator, Terry Browning
Audio Clips
0m11s
References
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“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.