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Murder in Wax

A reporter follows Craig around for a day in this early version of today's reality TV shows. When they find a parrot covered in blood, it leads them to discover the dead body of Vincent Lorimer. They also uncover a strange wax museum that appears to predict what will happen in the future. The show stars William Gargan, with Joan Alexander in a supporting role. John Roeburt wrote the script, Himan Brown directed it, and Don Pardo served as the announcer.

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator was a detective drama heard on NBC Radio from October 3, 1951 to June 30, 1955.

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“Murder in Wax.” Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator. Radio broadcast, November 21, 1951.

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