Nostalgic Mystery Radio

Ep.327 Nick Carter Master Detective: The Double Disguise

December 27, 2022 Stevie K. Episode 327
Nostalgic Mystery Radio
Ep.327 Nick Carter Master Detective: The Double Disguise
Show Notes Chapter Markers

Nick Carter, Master Detective, which aired on Mutual from 1943 to 1955. Nick Carter first came to radio as The Return of Nick Carter. Then Nick Carter, Master Detective, with Lon Clark in the title role, began April 11, 1943, on Mutual, continuing in many different timeslots for well over a decade. Jock MacGregor was the producer-director of scripts by Alfred Bester, Milton J. Kramer, David Kogan and others. Background music was supplied by organists Hank Sylvern, Lew White and George Wright. Patsy Bowen, Nick's assistant, was portrayed by Helen Choate until mid-1946 and then Charlotte Manson stepped into the role. Nick and Patsy's friend was reporter Scubby Wilson (John Kane). Nick's contact at the police department was Sgt. Mathison (Ed Latimer). The supporting cast included Raymond Edward Johnson, Bill Johnstone and Bryna Raeburn. Michael Fitzmaurice was the program's announcer.

The Double Disguise: Nick Carter tries to help a down on his luck man that’s become a mugger and ends up investigating a deadly robbery and impersonating a two bit hood. Originally aired January 8th,1944.

The Story Chaser

This is a journey along the way of writing my first book. I will be telling some...

Listen on: Apple Podcasts   Spotify

Support the show

(Cont.) Ep.327 Nick Carter Master Detective: The Double Disguise