EDWARD G ROBINSON ON RADIO

Originally broadcast WDCB
Saturday, June 11th, 2005 

SCREEN GUILD THEATRE (11-2-41) “The Amazing Dr. Clitterhouse” starring Edward G. Robinson with Claire Trevor and Lloyd Nolan in the radio version of the 1938 film. Dr. Clitterhouse studies crime from the medical viewpoint by becoming a criminal and observ­ing the physical effects on his body. Gulf Oil, CBS. (28 min)

KRAFT MUSIC HALL (3-18-48) Al Jolson welcomes guest Edward G. Robinson, who ap­pears as Jolie’s conscience and advises him to become a tough guy. Oscar Levant, Lou Bring and the orchestra, Ken Carpenter. Kraft Foods, NBC. (29 min)

COMEDY THEATRE (4-8-45) “A Slight Case of Murder” starring Edward G. Robinson with Allen Jenkins in a radio version of their 1938 film. Damon Runyon story of a soft-hearted former bootlegger who has gone legit after Pro­hibition ends. Host is actor Harold Lloyd. Old Gold Cigarettes, NBC. (29 min)

VICTOR BORGE SHOW (10-7-46) The great Danish comedian is proud of a painting of his grandfather when guest Edward G. Robinson discovers more valuable paintings under the portrait. Program features Benny Goodman and his orchestra, the Good­man Sextet, and singer Art Lund. Don Wilson announces. AFRS rebroadcast. (29 min)

SCREEN DIRECTORS’ PLAYHOUSE (2-3-50) “The Sea Wolf” starring Edward G. Robinson in his original screen role in this radio version of the 1941 film. The story of Wolf Larson, a brutal but educated sea captain who matches wits with a passenger rescued at sea. Cast includes Paul Frees, Lurene Tuttle, Lou Mer­rill. RCA Victor, NBC. (29 min)

OUR SPECIAL GUEST is movie historian BOB KOLOSOSKI, who will talk about the film ca­reer of Edward G. Robinson.