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Chandu the Magician

Description

Supernatural adventure serial follows Frank Chandler, whose occult powers help fight criminals and the villain Roxor.

Chandu the Magician is an American supernatural radio drama which originally aired from 1931 to 1936. A revival on a different network took place 12 years later, airing from 1948 to 1950. The series was created by Harry A. Earnshaw (1878–1953) and Raymond R. Morgan. The two series portrayed the adventures of Frank Chandler, also known as Chandu, an American who had learned mystical arts, such as astral projection, which he used to fight criminals and villains, including the evil Roxor. Chandu was Steve Ditko's and Stan Lee's inspiration for the more famous Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange.

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Showtimes

Original schedule

19497:00 PM ET
ABC · evening
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19509:30 PM ET
ABC · night
SuMoTuWeThFrSa

Cast & Crew

B

Blair Walliser

Director

F

Felix Mills

Musician

R

Raymond Paige

Musician

A

Audrey McGrath

Cast

C

Cornelia Osgood

Cast

H

Harry A. Earnshaw

Creator

H

Howard Hoffman

Chandu, Chandler

J

Jason Robards, Sr.

Chandu, Chandler

Luis van Rooten

M

Margaret MacDonald

Dorothy Regent

C

Cyril Armbrister

Producer

D

Dam Dunn

Writer

V

Vera Oldham

Writer

Audio Clips

Audio Clip 10m12s

References

Hickerson, Jay. The 4th Revised Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide to ALL Circulating Shows.

Paulson, Roger C. Archives of the Airwaves (7 Volumes). The Old Radio Times.

Lackmann, Ron. The Encyclopedia of American Radio.

Dunning, John. On the Air : The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Sperdvac Radiogram.

“RADIO PROGRAMS SCHEDULED FOR THE CURRENT WEEK New York.” New York Times, October 6, 1929.

“Today's Radio Program.” New York Times, January 1, 1927.

Links

Old Time Radio Program Logs By Frank Passage and Others Jerry Haendiges' Vintage Radio Logs Theme - Introduction Library Files Introduction/Theme Song Wikipedia

Broadcasts