RG Radio Theater: Oldtime Radio Shows

The Thin Man: The Case of the Goofy Groom

The Adventures of the Thin Man was a radio detective series broadcast between1941 and 1950. The stories and characters were based on the 1934 Dashiell Hammett novel, The Thin Man. For the radio program, Claudia Morgan was cast as Nora Charles with various actors playing her husband, Nick Charles. The episode we are presenting today, The Thin Man: The Case of the Goofy Groom, stars Nic Calvache as Nick Charles and Lori Russ as Nora Charles. Some digital sound effects were provided via Pixabay: Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/senhor_a-1838723/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=265185 from https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=265185 Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=43309 from https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=43309

Boston Blackie: The Richards' Diamond

Boston Blackie is a brilliant private investigator who always manages to solve every case before his nemesis Police Inspector Faraday. This episode was originally aired in October, 1945.  Sound effects for this recording that could not be created in the studio were provided by Pixabay. Specific links are provided below. Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=59864 from https://pixabay.com/sound-effects//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=59864 Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=45512 from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=45512 Sound Effect by https://pixabay.com/users/freesound_community-46691455/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=76840 from https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=76840

Skulking Permit

Skulking Permit is a futuristic space-age comedy.  Actors in this episode include: Skylar Maravilla, Dan Stika, Elizabeth M. Havican, Aaron Sedeen, David Radovich, and Suzanne Peterson Digital sound effects were found on Pixabay. Music in this episode came from various sources, including:  - Patrick Havican - Morgan Hunter - Jodi Diderrich - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/jonny-boyle/crafty-crime License code: RM0YP39MF79I396O - Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/giulio-fazio/dance-of-devils License code: 92BW5WHBHIY3L90N

The Fat Man Radio Play

The Fat Man is an old-time radio drama about a private detective known as the fat man. The show stars Nic Calvache as The Fat Man. It was produced by RG Productions under the direction of – Jodi Diderrich. Music was written by Jodi Diderrich and Bonni Gnewikow. The Caramel Cheesies jingle was sung by Bonni Gnewikow and Harmony Calhoun. The RG Theme song was written by Morgan Hunter. Sound effects were performed by Kandy Kay and recording and editing were done courtesy of Rick Hagerty.

Fibber McGee and Molly: 50th Wedding Anniversary

Fibber McGee and Molly was a radio program from the 1950's sponsored by Johnson's Wax. It features a husband and wife living life in small town America. This episode was performed by actors with Radio Girl Productions in SC Johnson's Golden Rondelle building in Racine, Wisconsin in June 2025.