I Deal in Crime was an American old-time radio detective drama. It was broadcast on ABC from January 21, 1946, until October 18, 1947, and on Mutual from October 25, 1947 until September 4, 1948.[1] In 1947, the title was changed to Ross Dolan, Detective.
 William Gargan starred as detective Russ Dolan in I Deal in Crime. | |
| Other names | Ross Dolan, Detective |
|---|---|
| Genre | Detective drama |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Language(s) | English |
| Syndicates | ABC Mutual |
| Starring | William Gargan |
| Announcer | Dresser Dahlstead |
| Written by | Ted Hediger |
| Directed by | Leonard Reeg |
| Original release | January 21, 1946 – September 4, 1948 |
| Sponsored by | Hastings |
Premise
editPrivate detective Ross Dolan returned to investigating crimes after serving in the Navy during World War II.[2] A 10-year veteran as a private investigator, he found clients via ads in The Chronicle and worked for $25 per day, plus expenses. Many of Dolan's cases involved murders, and he often encountered problems with the police as he worked.[1] Dolan narrated the stories, "relating his own reactions to the clues as they occur."[3]
Initially, the program was sustaining.[4] In 1946 the Hastings company (a manufacturer of piston rings)[5] began sponsoring the broadcasts.[6]
Personnel
editWilliam Gargan portrayed Ross Dolan, the only featured role on the program. Others often heard in support roles were Hans Conreid, Ted de Corsia, Betty Lou Gerson, Mitzi Gould, Joseph Kearns, and Lurene Tuttle. Dresser Dahlstead was the announcer. Leonard Reeg and Ted Hediger were the director and writer, respectively, and Skitch Henderson and his orchestra provided the music.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c Cox, Jim (2002). Radio Crime Fighters: Over 300 Programs from the Golden Age. McFarland. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-7864-4324-6.
- ^ Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 336. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
- ^ "I Deal In Crime". The Jackson Sun. Tennessee, Jackson. January 20, 1946. p. 22. Retrieved June 2, 2018 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Programs: ABC Sustainers" (PDF). Broadcasting. Broadcasting. December 31, 1945. p. 51. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "Network Accounts" (PDF). Broadcasting. October 28, 1946. p. 68. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
- ^ "ABC Chicago will Overhaul Formats" (PDF). Broadcasting. October 21, 1946. p. 202. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
External links
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Logs
edit- Partial log of I Deal in Crime from Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio Logs
- Partial log of I Deal in Crime from Old Time Radio Researchers Group
- Partial log of I Deal in Crime from radioGOLDINdex
Streaming
edit- Episodes of I Deal in Crime from Dumb.com
- Episodes of I Deal in Crime from Internet Archive
- Episodes of I Deal in Crime from Old Radio Programs
- Episodes of I Deal in Crime from Old Time Radio Researchers Group Library
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