Month: December 2019

EP3002: Dragnet: The Big Bar (TV Soundtrack)

Jack Webb

Friday and Smith hunt for an armed robber who often kills his victims.

Soundtrack of a TV episode aired on October 14, 1954 based on a radio play that aired November 10, 1949.

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Audio Drama Review: The Holly Tree Inn

While Charles Dickens is beloved for his novel A Christmas Carol, that’s far from his only Christmas work. He wrote several Christmas stories. This is the fifth one that Colonial Radio Theater has adapted.

“The Holly Tree Inn” is a short story about a man caught in a snowstorm on Christmas Eve and taking refuge at the Holly Tree Inn where he wiles away time talking with the people at the Inn. As soon as the storm lifts, he’s continuing on his efforts to leave the country as he believes his sweetheart has jilted him for his best friend..

The Holly Tree Inn is a dialogue-heavy story. There’s little movement which can be a challenge with an audio drama. However, this is helped by the fact that the dialogue is by Charles Dickens which means there are some fun turns of phrases, stories told within the story, etc. In addition, Colonial does a superb job adapting it with its typical professionalism and a nice score.

The Holly Tree Inn is a sweet little story. It’s not much more than people sitting around during a snowstorm talking but it has a moral that is well-taken, if not earth-shattering. If you’d enjoy a relaxing story while wrapping presents or de-stressing from the Holidays, this is a bit of comfort listening.

Rating:3.25 out of 5

EP3001: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Gravedigger’s Spade

Edmond O'Brien
Johnny goes to North Dakota hoping to change the minds of an insured elderly couple who wants to commit suicide as soon as they change their beneficiary.

Original Air Date: February 17, 1950
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EP3000: Boston Blackie: The Tiny Philip Murders

Richard Kollmar

A short man shoots and kills a jewelry store owner to steal Boston Blackie’s watch.

Original Air Date: April 13, 1949

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EP2999: Rocky Jordan: The Broken Wing

Jack Moyles

The father of a young woman asks Rocky to protect his daughter but won’t tell him from what.

Original Air Date: August 6, 1950

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EP2998: It’s a Crime, Mr. Collins: The Bowl of Temple Fire Red

Greg is hired to find a missing priceless Chinese bowl from the Ming dynasty.

Original Air Date: March 11, 1957

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EP2997: Box 13: Shanghied

Dan receives a letter inviting him to a port and he’s knocked out, kidnapped, and made to spend days fishing at sea.

Original Air Date: November 21, 1947

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