RADIO FOR MYSTERY LOVERS

Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, June 1st, 1985

I LOVE A MYSTERY (1950) “The Battle of the Century” by Carlton E. Morse, starring Russell Thorson as Jack Packard, Jim Boles as Doc Long and Tony Randall as Reggie York of the A-1 Detective Agency. Cast features Louis Van Rooten as Jasper and Mercedes McCambridge as Jacqueline Dempsey Ross. An eccentric millionaire ranch owner who is a devotee of the art of pugilism involves our adventurers in a series of prizefights between Jack, Doc and Reggie and his boxing champions. A complete adventure in 14 chapters. Sus­taining, MBS. (Chapter 1-14:46; Chapter 2-14: 49; Chapter 3-14:41; Chapter 4-14:45; Chapter 5-11:38; Chapter 6-13:27; Chapter 7-12:30; Chapter 8-12:24; Chapter 9-12:19; Chapter 10­12:28; Chapter 11-13:13; Chapter 12-12:24; Chapter 13-12:39; Chapter 14-12:56. Total time: 185 minutes)