This is Episode 16 of Retro Radio Revue. This week we are featuring programs that had an original air date between October 7 through October 13. We’ll hear episodes from the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, The Weird Circle, and Hop Harrigan.
This week’s episodes:
The New Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes
October 8, 1945 – The Case Of The Vanishing Elephant – Mutual Network
Sponsored by: Petri Wines
Runtime: 29:48
A sacred white elephant dies in India
Starring Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Harry Bartell (announcer), Denis Green (writer), Anthony Boucher (writer), Arthur Conan Doyle (author), Edna Best (producer).
The Weird Circle
October 7, 1943 – Dr. Manette’s Manuscript – RCA/NBC syndication
Runtime: 25:00
A strange charge by an insane woman
Starring Charles Dickens (author)
Hop Harrigan
October 9, 1942 – Blue Network. Sustaining.
Runtime: 14:33
Hop dogfights with the Luftwaffe
Starring Chester Stratton, Ken Lynch, Glenn Riggs (announcer)
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