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Ep.192 The Adventures Of Sam Spade: The Critical Author Caper

April 08, 2022 Stevie K. Episode 192
Nostalgic Mystery Radio
Ep.192 The Adventures Of Sam Spade: The Critical Author Caper
Show Notes

The Adventures of Sam Spade was a suspense/detective radio show starring Howard Duff (in the colorful title role along with Lurene Tuttle as his secretary Effie.  It was based on the private detective character created by Dashiell Hammett, well-known from the book and movie The Maltese Falcon.  The show ran from 1946 to 1951.  Duff was replaced by Steve Dunne in later episodes.


The Critical Author Caper: Spade is hired to find Gabrielle Leggitt, who has disappeared. The author of murder mysteries plays an important part in the case.
Originally aired August 15th,1948.

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