Publisher, Radio Spirits (January 2009)

"Enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friends."

Author Jack Boyle created the engaging ex-con Boston Blackie in 1914, but it was Richard Kollmar who brought him to life on radio in 1945. As a private detective, Blackie gets mixed up with plenty of murders, missing jewels and misunderstandings. But, his clients can capitalize on his underworld connections and street-wise ways.

As a former criminal - and often a prime suspect in the cases he investigates - Blackie avoids the cops. He is an expert at evading the ever-present Inspector Faraday (played by Maurice Tarplin), though he enjoys needling the ineffectual investigator whenever he gets the chance.

Jan Miner co-stars as Blackie's game and good-humored girlfriend, Mary Wesley, in these 16 digitally restored and remastered episodes.

Episodes Include:

Cover up for Mary 05-09-45

Blackie Jilts Mary 07-02-45

The Worthington Pearls 07-09-45

The Baseball Player Murder 04-16-46

The Stolen Car Ring 04-23-46

The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder 05-21-46

Gambler Joe Garland Killed 06-25-46

Jerry Williams Fixed Court Case 08-06-46

Fifty Thousand Dollar Necklace 11-19-46

Jack Small, Alias Bill Bigelow 01-07-47

Blackie and the Fur Thefts 01-14-47

The Bus to Valley Junction 04-01-47

Spinster Sisters 04-08-47

Randolph Construction Gang Bank Robbery 07-16-47

Blackie's Body in Wax 07-23-47

Blackie Loves Helen 02-04-48