Police Reporter - Single Episodes
Police Reporter is a dramatic series based on true crime stories, syndicated by Radio Release Limited. The series first appeared in the December 10, 1933 issue of the New York Times and was listed on WEAF's program grid on December 15, 1933. It features quarter-hour dramas that are sensational and melodramatic, reminiscent of Front Page Drama.
What sets Police Reporter apart is its commitment to true stories, making it one of the earliest true crime shows on the air. The first program revolves around a missing man, linked to the Lincoln murder case in Aurora, Illinois, from 1923. The series uses real names, dates, and locations, allowing listeners to explore the actual cases dramatized in each episode.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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Earliest true crime show fun fun fun
No Whiners
Per the summary. That makes it important to me so gave them a listen and they deserve to be more than a footnote. You may listen and think they are using clichés of writing and acting, but they are more likely to be the SOURCE of the clichés. A different deal entirely! You'll know them instantly, down to the way the actors spoke them. Just listen starting at 3 min in on the Vampire of Dusseldorf for 'calling all cars' to 'extra, extra, read all about it!' not too long after. Hilarious example too, because chips would never really say what these radio chips say over the radio: describing wounds, giving crime scene address etc. Car 54 where are you? So much so that anyone looking for examples of old radio that are the most archetypal possible of clichéd radio crime drama, here it is for your inspiration and listening pleasure! Thanks for making them available librovox radio heads!
Great show
kristinmak
I had no problems with audio or downloads. The quality is the sound is perfect. The show is fascinating. Don't worry about the acting as the content of the show is the subject and interesting on its own. Not just U.S. location police stories are in here, some from France, Germany etc are included. What a wonderful upload, thank you Radio Researchers! I noticed that many radio programs would air certain words we can't say on radio even today. I am not elderly, but I sure wish we could go back in time back to this radio era. It's a thousand times better than what is offered in media today by far. Anyone would find these shows addictive.
Slur Warning third segment
Hann Norris
lots and lots of the slur that must not be named. just so you know. it was a worthwhile listen though, as the case was interesting and dealt with an important aspect of american history
Interesting Series
robertsradio
I had no trouble with the zip download and I'm able to listen to all 26 episodes. The actress in the first episode sounds like Bernadine Flynn from the Vic and Sade program.
A Great Find
rmodel
Yes another gem found in the files of history. As stated earlier I also had no troubles with audio or downloads. The intro music is quite catchy. I like it. Wonderful series. Well worth your time. I have gotten through most as I like to mix them in with all the other series that I like to listen to, the episodes last longer that way. I have a list made up to keep up with all that I listen to and try to just cycle through them. Thanks Lum
Interesting
Duncan
If you like real crime you'll love this. They are ALL real crimes and really well done. You might find out things about the crimes you didn't know but would have probably heard about them. Give them a go!
Great scripts considering the time it was aired...
eccoboot
TThese are quite well done for 15 mjn shows, i wish there were more of then and they were at least 30mins long...
Corrupt ZIP File?
manta22
I downloaded the ZIP file but I get a CRC check error on epidode #20. The whole time downloading the file seems wasted as that error prevents any of the files to be unzipped. This happens quite frequently on the "VBR ZIP" files.