About The Great Detectives Present Philo Vance (Old Time Radio)
Philo Vance was created by S.S. Van Dine (the pen name of Willard Huntington Wright). Vance first appeared in the novel The Benson Murder Case, which was published in 1925. Twelve novels were published over fourteen years. He was introduced as a wealthy young dabbler in many fields who added solving crime to his many other interests. His friend, District Attorney Markham came to rely on him to solve difficult murders, while Sergeant Heath of the Homicide Squad had little choice but to tolerate him.
The character gained new life and popularity in film. William Powell played Vance in four films, but the character was portrayed by a variety of actors including Basil Rathbone, Paul Lukas, and Warren William. Philo Vance came to radio starring John Emery from 1943-45. In the Summer of 1945, NBC released a Summer replacement series starring Jose Ferrer as Vance. In 1946, radio and television syndication king Frederic Ziv began producing a series starring radio veteran Jackson Beck as Vance that produced more than 100 episodes.
Adam Graham is your guide through all circulating episodes of Philo Vance including the single circulating episode of the Emery series, two episodes of the Ferrer series, and more than 90 episodes of the Ziv series. This series is part of The Great Detectives of Old Time (https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio--4607052) Radio podcast which features a different detective program each day.
Today's Mystery: Vance investigates an impossible murder. A gangster was killed in a house surrounded by mud but no footprints were found inside.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: July 4, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
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10 Aug 2023
Philo Vance: The Argyle Murder Case
Today's Mystery:An actor is found murdered on a ferry boat wearing a pair of argyle socks that doesn't match the rest of his outfit.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 27, 1950
Originated in: New York CityStarred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
Today's program was provided by Radio Archives.
Email detectives@radioarchives.com (https://RadioArchives.com?subject=Sample) to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.
Listerners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this link (https://www.radioarchives.com/Sampler_p/ra1201-8.htm).
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3 Aug 2023
Philo Vance: The Prize Ring Murder Case
Today's Mystery:A boxer's manager is killed during a prize fight.
Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 20, 1950
Originated in: New York City
Starred: Jackson Beck as Philo Vance, George Petrie as District Attorney Markham
Today's program was provided by Radio Archives. Email detectives@radioarchives.com (https://RadioArchives.com?subject=Sample) to get a free audiobook, a free ebook, and free old time radio collection.
Listeners to the GDOTR can get 50% off on a subscription to receive 600 transcription transfers per month for the next five years through Radio Archives. You can try a sample month for $59.98 (proceeds go to the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio) and support the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio at this link (https://www.radioarchives.com/Transcription_Transfers_600_Files_Volume_1_p/ra1201-8.htm).
Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net (http://patreon.greatdetectives.net/)
Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net. (http://support.greatdetectives.net./)
Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715
Take the listener survey at http://survey.greatdetectives.net (http://survey.greatdetectives.net/)
Give us a call at 208-991-4783
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