Listen to “The Great Detectives Present Crime and Petter Chambers” on Spreaker.

Peter Chambers was a private eye who appeared in a series of 30 novels by Harry Kane between 1947-72. The character came to radio in 1954 with Dane Clark in the title role and Bill Zuckert as his friend Lieutenant Louie Parker.

The series was one of a string of series including Nero Wolfe, Mr. IA Moto, and Rocky Fortune that only lasted for six months.

Star Biography:
Dane Clark (1912-98): Dane Clark enjoyed a long and varied career in radio, television, and film. He played the role of Slade Shannon in the TV version of Bold Venture and had the role of Lieutenant Tragg in the new Perry Mason, as well as a long string of guest starring roles on programs ranging from Rawhide to Highway to Heaven, and Murder She Wrote. 

Radio Episode log:

• The Burke Murder Frame (Original Air Date: April 6, 1954)
• The Alan Lewis Murder (Original Air Date: April 13, 1954)
• The Sandra Mantel Murder (Original Air Date: April 20, 1954)
• The Rooming House Murder (Original Air Date: April 27, 1954)
• Peter Chambers, Murder Suspect (Original Air Date: May 4, 1954)
• The Regina Kent Murder (Original Air Date: May 11, 1954)
• The Dentist and the Extortion Murder (Original Air Date: May 25, 1954)
• The Missing Earring Murder (Original Air Date: June 1, 1954)
• The Contessa La Fresso Murder (Original Air Date: June 15, 1954)
• Bubbles Greco and the Greek Private Eye (Original Air Date: June 22, 1954)
• Murder at The Café Tropicale ) (Original Air Date: June 29, 1954)
• The Double Indemnity Murder (Original Air Date: July 6, 1954)
• Murder at the Masquerade Party (Original Air Date: July 13, 1954)
• The Bank Teller Murder (Original Air Date: July 20, 1954)
• The Miss Universe Contest Murder (Original Air Date: July 27, 1954)
• Murder at the Race Track (Original Air Date: August 3 1954)
• The Utopia Ballroom Murder (Original Air Date: August 10, 1954)
• The School Teacher and the Professor (Original Air Date: August 17, 1954)
• The Stockbroker’s Daughter (Original Air Date: August 24, 1954)
• Murder at the Hot Spot (Original Air Date: August 31, 1954)
• Max Daly–Murder or Suicide? (Original Air Date: September 7, 1954)

End of Log

Source: Digital Deli FTP