All American Old Time Radio Show
Classic Collections
Adventure
These early radio episodes are true American treasures and are must
listening to for anyone who grew up in that era. For those a bit younger, it
is a window into how your parents and grandparents entertained themselves.
Remember, this was the time before most folks had a TV. If you have any interest in nostalgia and
entertainment history, you can not afford to pass up these true American
Treasures.
Box 13 was a syndicated radio series about the escapades of
newspaperman-turned-mystery novelist Dan Holliday, who was played by film
star Alan Ladd. Created by Ladd's company, Mayfair Productions, Box 13
premiered August 22, 1948, on Mutual's New York flagship, WOR, and aired in
syndication on the East Coast from August 22, 1948, to August 14. 1949. On
the West Coast, Box 13 was heard from March 15, 1948 to March 7, 1949. To
seek out new ideas for his fiction, Holliday ran a classified ad in the
Star-Times newspaper where he formerly worked. "Adventure wanted, will go
anywhere, do anything -- Box 13." With over 23 hours
and 50+ episodes you can imagine yourself joining Dan Holliday in his
escapades and adventures.
Escape was radio's leading
anthology series of high adventure. It aired on CBS from July 7, 1947 to
September 25, 1954. Escape kept many listeners spellbound during its
seven-year run. Some of the memorable adaptations include Algernon
Blackwood's "Confession", Ray Bradbury's oft-reprinted "Mars Is Heaven,"
George R. Stewart's Earth Abides, and many more. Vincent Price and
Harry Bartell were heard in the chilling "Three Skeleton Key. So whenever you have had one of those days, and who
doesn’t lately, and want to Escape, remember……..The series' opening
combined Mussorgsky's Night on Bald Mountain with the introduction, intoned
by Paul Frees and William Conrad: “Tired of the everyday
routine? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Want to get away from
it all? We offer you... Escape!” And put the CD in and for a little while at
least ………Escape. Enjoy over 177 episodes and 87 plus hours to Escape in!
