Adventures of the Falcon, Collection 1

The Falcon radio series premiered on the Blue Network April 10, 1943, and continued playing on NBC and Mutual until 1954. The Falcon was loosely based on the series of popular Falcon movies distributed by RKO. The Falcon was an alternate identity for detective Michael Waring.Like the Falcon movies, the radio plots mixed danger, romance, and comedy in equal parts. Each show began with a telephone ringing and Michael Waring, The Falcon, answering the phone. Speaking with a woman whose voice was never heard, Waring would explain that he had an urgent situation with which he had to deal. This led into the standard opening, followed by the weeks tale of adventure. Often, incompetent police were unable to solve the mysteries without his help. Originally sponsored by Gem Razor Blades, Waring was billed on radio as a freelance detective who was always ready with a hand for oppressed men and an eye forrepressed women. Berry Kroeger, James Meighan, Les Tremayne, Les Damon, and George Petrie portrayed The Falcon over the radio run.11/27/45 Murder is a Family Affair (starring James Meighan)5/14/50 The Case of the Amorous Book-keeper12/17/50 The Case of the Baby Brother1/14/51 The Case of the Happy Hoodlum1/28/51 The Case of the Bellicose Boxer2/4/51 The Case of the Neighbors Nightmare3/18/51 The Case of the Witty Widow4/29/51 The Case of the Big Talker7/3/52 The Case of the Babbling Brooks7/18/51 The Case of the Cautious Cousin8/22/51 The Case of the Beautiful Bait7/24/52 The Case of the Broken Key