Michael Shayne Presented by the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio
Adam GrahamIn 1939, Miami-based Private Detective Michael Shayne was first published in paperbacks by Davis Dresser (writing under the pseudonym Brett Halliday) and quickly became a sensational hard-boiled private eye who would appear in 77 novels and 300 short stories enduring from the 1930s through the 1970s.Shayne quickly made the leap to films with Lloyd Nolan playing Shayne in seven well-made B-movies b... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 57 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Performing ArtsArts | |||
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Original Release Date: November 09, 2015
At Phyllis’s wedding, Shayne investigates the death of the father of the Bride.
Original Air Date: May 14, 1945
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Original Release Date: November 02, 2015
An opera prima dona has written a tell-all memoir and hires Mike to protect her but she’s killed before Mike can get on the job.
Original Air Date: May 7, 1945
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Original Release Date: October 26, 2015
A wealthy professor's wife reports her husband kidnapped by pirates in San Francisco bay.
Original Air Date: April 30, 1945
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Release Date: October 19, 2015
Phyllis comes home to find her friend murdered and in a trunk.
Original Air Date: April 23, 1945
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Listeners can expect classic hard-boiled detective tales adapted for radio, centered on the Michael Shayne character across multiple eras and settings. Episodes blend suspense, witty noir dialogue, and twists in places like New Orleans, Miami, and surrounding environs, often with a strong host-led wrap-up that situates each story within the broader Shayne canon. Expect tight plotting, atmospheric sound design, and a steady stream of crime capers that mix crime mystery with period flavor. Noteworthy elements include long-running character continuity, a mix of guest performances and regular cast, and a format that pairs conventional detective plots with meta-commentary and creator credits at episode ends. For potential listeners, it's likely ... more
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