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Written by Ned Norris

If you love great dialogue, clever plotting, and a hero with a wink in his voice, settle in with Boston Blackie—“enemy to those who make him an enemy… friend to those who have no friend.” These mid-1940s radio mysteries still sparkle, thanks to tight Ziv transcriptions, a superb cast, and that irresistible blend of grit and grin.

Why Boston Blackie Endures

- Made for radio: Syndicated half-hours with brisk pacing and clean recordings that hold up beautifully today.

- Standout performances: Richard Kollmar’s nimble Blackie matches wits with Maurice Tarplin’s wonderfully gruff Inspector Farraday, while Mary Wesley (voiced by Jan Miner and Lesley Woods) keeps things grounded.

- Streetwise fun: Jewel heists, frame-ups, insurance rackets, and elegant double-crosses—tied up with fair-play clues and fast banter.

On RUSC Right Now

- 193 episodes are live and ready to enjoy.

- I will be adding the final eight episodes over the coming days to complete the collection.

- As with many syndicated shows, you may spot alternate titles or duplicate takes; I work hard to present the cleanest, most complete versions available.

- Episodes are self-contained—jump in anywhere and you’re caught up in minutes.

So, head on in to RUSC.com - browse the Boston Blackie collection, add a few to your playlist today and check back over the next few days as I roll out the final eight episodes.

Happy listening,

RUSC Old Time Radio
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