Books published by publisher Radio Spirits

He'd rather use his head than his fists or a gun, but sometimes you can't be too choosy! Bob Bailey stars as freelance investigator George Valentine, roaming postwar California in search of adventure, mystery, and more! Wally Maher plays his contrary police contact Lieutenant Riley, alongside many of radio's usual suspects: Joseph Kearns, Gloria Blondell, Howard McNear, Virginia Gregg, Larry Dobkin, Lurene Tuttle, and more. Come listen to 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes of this West Coast favorite - as George and Brooksie (Frances Robinson) get in over their heads with mobs and murders, with rescues and rackets, with people who are missing and people who might not be all there! Includes a Program Guide by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. Episodes Include: Death in Fancy Dress 12-27-48; Murder and One to Go 01-03-49; The Corpse on a Caper 01-10-49; The Payoff is Murder 01-17-49; Destination: Dead End 02-14-49; Journey Into Hate 02-21-49; Your Money or Your Life 02-28-49; The Roundabout Murder 03-07-49; The Motif is Murder 03-14-49; The Four-Sided Triangle 03-21-49; The Elusive Hundred Grand 04-18-49; Lady in Distress 04-25-49; Stranger Than Fiction 05-23-49; A Matter of Doubt 05-30-49; Death in Blue Jeans 06-06-49; Serenade to the Southern Star 06-13-49

Bob Bailey stars as George Valentine, a likable guy who is confident in his abilities and willing to give just about anything a shot. Frances Robinson gives life, and allure, to the character of Claire Brooks, George's girl (and girl Friday). Rounding out the regular trio is Lt. Riley, Valentine's reluctant right-hand man down at police headquarters - played to the hilt by Wally Maher with an endearing mix of frustration and admiration. Receiving urgent requests by mail each week, the wordsDear Mr. Valentine are followed by invitations to investigate missing persons cases, robberies, cover ups, family secrets, love triangles, suicides, and so-called accidents. George and Brooksie oblige, busting up murder plots, rackets, and romances. The plights of the wrongly accused, wrongly convicted, and wrongly intentioned are handled with humor, charm, and daring in 20 digitally restored and remastered episodes. Includes a Program Guide by Rodney Bowcock. Episodes Include: Friendship Club (a.k.a. Island in the Lake) 05-31-48, Have Some Excitement 06-07-48, A Piece of Publicity (a.k.a. Hired For a Bodyguard) 06-14-48, Problem Child (a.k.a. Unfit Mother) 06-21-48, Mr. Korawski - American (a.k.a. The Racket) 06-28-48, Murder Me Twice ( a.k.a. The Man Who Was Murdered Twice) 07-05-48, A Close Call 07-12-48, Cry Murder (a.k.a. A Deadman Who Was a Murderer) 07-19-48, The Money Maker 08-02-48, The Perfect Specimen 08-09-48, The Ghost on Bliss Terrace 08-16-48, The Corpse That Took a Powder 08-23-48, A Minor Case of Murder 08-30-48, The Impatient Redhead 09-06-48, The Father Who Had Nothing to Say 09-13-48, The Hearse Was Painted Pink 09-20-48, Death Wears a Gay Sport Jacket 10-18-48, The Flowers That Smelled Of Murder 11-01-48, Murder - It's a Gift 11-08-48, Stand-In For Murder 11-29-48

Missing wife or wandering husband? Stray body cluttering up the place? Whatever complications you need settled, whatever help you need...Let George Do It! The unpredictable adventures of freelance troubleshooter George Valentine entertained West Coast audiences for nearly a decade. Bob Bailey delivers a definitive performance in the title role, with able support from Frances Robinson as Brooksie, Eddie Firestone as Sonny, Wally Maher as Lieutenant Riley, and Joe Kearns as Caleb the Elevator Man. Together they gave radio one of its most distinctive private-eye programs. Come experience the exciting exploits of an intelligent investigator who'd rather think than throw down...but, who could certainly handle himself in a scrap! This 9 CD set includes 18 original, digitally remastered and restored broadcasts -- featuring several never before circulated programs, and two rare audition recordings -- plus a detailed Program Guide by radio historian Elizabeth McLeod. Episodes Include: Series Premiere 09-20-46, Kleptomaniac 10-04-46, The Picnic 10-11-46, Cousin Jeff and the Pigs 10-18-46, The Brookdale Orphanage 10-25-46, The Robber 11-08-46, Snookums 11-15-46, The Investment 11-29-46, Forty Two on a Rope 10-03-47, The Smugglers 04-05-48, Am I My Brother's Keeper? 04-12-48, The Bewildered Bird Watcher (a.k.a. The Penthouse Roof) 04-19-48, The Wolf Pack 04-26-48, Under The River (a.k.a. The Tunnel Project) 05-03-48, The Spirit World 05-10-48, Audition # 1 - April 1946, Audition # 2 - April 1946, The First Client 05-14-46

Starring Richard Kollmar as Boston Blackie, master thief turned detective, who is an "enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend" in 18 episodes. The Professor Beasley Case 06-30-48 The Kingston Diamond Robbery 07-07-48 The John Cummings Case 07-14-48 The Harry Walker Case 06-23-48 The Love Song Mystery 02-11-47 The Sweepstakes Case 07-21-48 The Brandon Jewel Robbery 02-05-46 The Marjorie Conden Kidnapping 02-12-46 The Carnival Killings 01-03-46 The Disappearing Body 01-22-46 Murder At The Movies 12-13-45 The TV Poisoning 12-20-45 The Masters' Diamond 12-27-45 The Stolen Rings 07-07-48 Joe Nelson's Pet Shop 06-25-47 Man Stabbed on a Bus 03-16-49 A Bomb Kills Joe Engles 04-28-48 The Case of the Unused Shoes 05-02-45

He hunts the biggest of all game! Public enemies who try to destroy our America! Britt Reid, millionaire bachelor and manager of his father's powerful newspaper, donned a disguise to smash rackets and expose crooks, spies and saboteurs who had managed to evade the long arm of the law. With his faithful sidekick Kato lurking in the shadows, a gas gun in his hand, a mask upon his face and The Black Beauty in the garage, he became The Green Hornet! Both police and the underworld sought this mysterious figure - the former to face trial for alleged crimes, and the latter to avenge the many defeats suffered at his hands. This set features many broadcasts that have never before been available to the public. Heard for the first time since their original broadcast in 1944, you now have an opportunity to listen to these thrilling “lost” adventures of The Green Hornet! Paroled for Revenge 05-16-44 One for the Books 05-23-44 Racketeers in Gas Coupons 05-30-44 Code for Sabotage 06-06-44 Circumstances Alter Cases 06-13-44 Dope Versus the War Effort 06-20-44 Birds of a Feather 06-27-44 The Make Believe Sherrif 07-04-44 Madhouse Adventure 07-11-44 Fireworks for Smitty 07-18-44 Road to Riches 07-25-44 Gentleman Jerry Meets His Match 08-01-44 Mystery in the Dentist's Office 08-08-44 The Female of the Species 08-15-44 Flames of Wrath 08-29-44 Ramona 09-05-44 Murder in the Rain 09-19-44 Story of a Dog 09-26-44 Murder Masquerade 10-03-44 Prelude to a Blood Bath 10-10-44

He hunts the biggest of all game! Public enemies who try to destroy our America! Britt Reid, millionaire bachelor and manager of his father's powerful newspaper, donned a disguise to smash rackets and expose crooks, spies and saboteurs who had managed to evade the long arm of the law. With his faithful sidekick Kato lurking in the shadows, a gas gun in his hand, a mask upon his face and The Black Beauty in the garage, he became The Green Hornet! Both police and the underworld sought this mysterious figure - the former to face trial for alleged crimes, and the latter to avenge the many defeats suffered at his hands. This collection features many broadcasts that have never before been available to the public. Heard for the first time since their original broadcast in 1944, you now have an opportunity to listen to these thrilling "lost" adventures of The Green Hornet! Episodes Include: "Paroled for Revenge" 05-16-44, "One for the Books" 05-23-44, "Racketeers in Gas Coupons" 05-30-44, "Code for Sabotage" 06-06-44, "Circumstances Alter Cases" 06-13-44, "Dope Versus the War Effort" 06-20-44, "Birds of a Feather" 06-27-44, "The Make Believe Sheriff" 07-04-44, "Madhouse Adventure" 07-11-44, "Fireworks for Smitty" 07-18-44, "Road to Riches" 07-25-44, "Gentleman Jerry Meets His Match" 08-01-44, "Mystery in the Dentist's Office" 08-08-44, "The Female of the Species" 08-15-44, "Flames of Wrath" 08-29-44, "Ramona" 09-05-44, "Murder in the Rain" 09-19-44, "Story of a Dog" 09-26-44, "Murder Masquerade" 10-03-44, and "Prelude to a Blood Bath" 10-10-44.

Whatever your problem, he's the solution! George Valentine is sardonic yet sympathetic as he solves mysteries, unravels crises, and gets to the bottom of whatever's complicating the lives of his paid-up clients. Bob Bailey made his first big impression on radio audiences in this series of tightly-packed, thought-provoking thrillers! Here are sixteen of his most fascinating exploits, with Virginia Gregg co-starring as Claire Brooksie Brooks. Includes a Program Guide by Ivan G. Shreve, Jr. Episodes: Too Near the Sky 12-05-49; Partner in Panama 12-12-49; Needle in the Haystack 01-02-50; The Silent Waterfall 01-09-50; Juniper Lane 01-16-50; The Floaters 01-23-50; The Ugly Duckling 01-30-50; The Old Style 02-06-50; Go Jump in the Lake 02-13-50; The Tears of Sorrow 03-27-50; The Brothers McIntosh 04-03-50; Portrait by Priscilla 04-10-50; Mix-Up in La Cruza 04-17-50; Death Begins at .45 04-24-50; The Chair of Humanities 05-01-50; Portuguese Cove 05-22-50