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Boston Blackie was created by writer Jack Boyle as a jewel thief and safecracker with a heart of gold. The character was featured in nine silent films. In 1941, Blackie returned to film in the era of talkies.
Much like the Saint, the character reformed from a thief into a detective. Blackie was always Inspector Farraday’s prime suspect in any major crime. The films were very popular with fourteen films made starring Chester Morris.
Morris brought Blackie to the radio in a summer replacement radio series for NBC in 1944. Then in 1945, first-run syndication king Frederick Ziv created a new series starring Broadway Actor Richard Kollmar as Blackie and featuring the best talent in New York radio.
The series was the most successful first-run syndication program of its era, producing 288 episodes of which at least 190 are in circulation.Ziv took the series to television in 1951 for two syndicated series featuring Kent Taylor as Blackie.
Throughout his many iterations in the 1940s, Blackie remained a clever crime-solver whose past gave him a slight edge and made him a bit of a lovable rogue who fought on the side of the angels. He was the type of guy you wanted in your corner when the chips were down. “Enemy to those who make him an enemy. Friend to those who have no friend.”
Host Adam Graham presents every circulating old time radio episode of Boston Blackie with episodes starring Chester Morris and later Richard Kollmar.
This was originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio podcast.
Much like the Saint, the character reformed from a thief into a detective. Blackie was always Inspector Farraday’s prime suspect in any major crime. The films were very popular with fourteen films made starring Chester Morris.
Morris brought Blackie to the radio in a summer replacement radio series for NBC in 1944. Then in 1945, first-run syndication king Frederick Ziv created a new series starring Broadway Actor Richard Kollmar as Blackie and featuring the best talent in New York radio.
The series was the most successful first-run syndication program of its era, producing 288 episodes of which at least 190 are in circulation.Ziv took the series to television in 1951 for two syndicated series featuring Kent Taylor as Blackie.
Throughout his many iterations in the 1940s, Blackie remained a clever crime-solver whose past gave him a slight edge and made him a bit of a lovable rogue who fought on the side of the angels. He was the type of guy you wanted in your corner when the chips were down. “Enemy to those who make him an enemy. Friend to those who have no friend.”
Host Adam Graham presents every circulating old time radio episode of Boston Blackie with episodes starring Chester Morris and later Richard Kollmar.
This was originally presented as part of the Great Detectives of Old TIme Radio podcast.
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Original Release Date: October 26, 2017A friend of Blackie’s asks Blackie to find why a man who owed him money committed suicide. Original Air Date: November 12, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: October 19, 2017An embezzler plans to escape by getting an underground doctor to change his face, but finds the doctor gave him a face of a wanted cop killer. Original Air Date: November 5, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: October 12, 2017A strange woman shows up at Mary’s Halloween party prophesying doom for Boston Blackie. Original Air Date: October 29, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
1Original Release Date: October 5, 2017Boston Blackie sets out to find out who shot Inspector Farraday. Original Air Date: October 22, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: September 7, 2017To stop a blackmailer from framing his friend Shorty for murder, Blackie agrees to steal a painting no one believes can be stolen. Original Air Date: September 24, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: September 28, 2017Someone plants a spur under a trick horse rider’s saddle at the rodeo and Blackie comes in to investigate. Original Air Date: October 15, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: September 21, 2017The breeder of two prize-winning dogs is murdered and one of her nieces asks Blackie to investigate. Original Air Date: October 8, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: September 14, 2017A diver in a treasure hunting expedition is nearly murdered by his partner after discovering millions in sunken gold. When he makes it to shore, he pledges to kill his partner. His sister asks Blackie to stop him. Original Air Date: October 1, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: August 31, 2017A soldier asks for Blackie’s help when he realizes he’s been swindled by promoters of an apartment building who are taking more down payments than they have apartments to rent. Original Air Date: September 17, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: August 24, 2017Blackie takes on a part in The Makato for charity but finds himself investigating a murder. Original Air Date: September 10, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: August 17, 2017A guard passes out and in the confusion, someone steals a valuable copy of Faust. Original Air Date: September 3, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: August 10, 2017A woman accuses Blackie of stealing a diamond in order to obtain his help in finding it. Original Air Date: October 18, 1950Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: August 3, 2017A man comes to Blackie desperate for money to satisfy his demanding wife and then his building is burned down and he’s blamed for it. Original Air Date: August 20, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: July 27, 2017Blackie goes to help his friend Charlie Kingston purchase some diamonds. When the man selling them dies, Charlie and Blackie find themselves hunted by Farraday. Original Air Date: August 13, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: July 20, 2017Jerry Willaims always gets away with whatever he’s charged with. However, this time, the chief witness against him is Boston Blackie. Original Air Date: August 6, 194Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: July 13, 2017The only passenger on board a ship is murdered. Original Air Date: July 30, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: July 6, 2017A young clockmaker is shot at a party by a cuckoo clock. Original Air Date: July 23, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: June 29, 2017After re-assuring a woman her truck driver husband is fine, Blackie sets out to solve his murder when he turns up dead. Original Air Date: July 16, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: June 22, 2017A woman is found murdered in a skating rink with a $50,000 ring on her finger. Original Air Date: July 9, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
Original Release Date: June 15, 2017A man murders his uncle for his money and then uses Blackie’s aunt as his alibi. Original Air Date: July 2, 1946Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.‘Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectivesCheck out our social media at https://www.greatdetectives.net
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