Day: July 1, 2026

Hollywood Star Playhouse: The Envelope (AWR0301)

Amazing World of Radio

This week in our summer series featuring old-time radio appearances by actors who later played killers on Columbo, we spotlight Richard Basehart. Basehart stars as a successful attorney whose ties to organized crime leave him caught between a determined district attorney and the dangerous clients who suspect he knows too much. As he tries to stay one step ahead of both the law and the underworld, a simple promise to call home every half hour becomes a matter of life and death.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 2, 1951

Program: Hollywood Star Playhouse

Starring Richard Basehart as Mike Boatman.

Also featuring Jean Tatum, Eleanor Audley, Hy Averback, Howard McNear, Ed Max, and Hans Conried. Written by Maurice Zimm. Music composed and conducted by Jeff Alexander. Directed by Jack Johnstone. Host: Herbert Rawlinson.

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Eve Hunter Murder Case (EP5008)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

When a beautiful young woman is found murdered in a room rented by the sword carrier of Spain’s greatest matador, Danny Clover discovers the killing may be tied to a dangerous love triangle. As another victim falls before he can identify the killer, Clover races to uncover the motive behind the murders.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: March 8, 1952

Originated in Hollywood

Stars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, and Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.

Featured in the cast were Paul Frees as Cadiz, Whitfield Connor as Ted Hunter, Virginia Gregg, Edgar Barrier, Anthony Barrett, and Harry Bartell. Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis. Musical score composed and conducted by Alexander Courage. Announcer: Bob Stevenson.

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