I Deal in Crime

I Deal in Crime was an American old-time radio detective drama. It was broadcast on ABC from January 21, 1946, until October 18, 1947, and on Mutual from October 25, 1947 until September 4, 1948.[1] In 1947, the title was changed to Ross Dolan, Detective.

I Deal in Crime
William Gargan starred as detective Russ Dolan in I Deal in Crime.
Other namesRoss Dolan, Detective
GenreDetective drama
Country of originUnited States
Language(s)English
SyndicatesABC
Mutual
StarringWilliam Gargan
AnnouncerDresser Dahlstead
Written byTed Hediger
Directed byLeonard Reeg
Original releaseJanuary 21, 1946 (1946-01-21) –
September 4, 1948 (1948-09-04)
Sponsored byHastings

Premise

Private detective Ross Dolan returned to investigating crimes after serving in the Navy during World War II.[2] A 10-year veteran as a private investigator, he found clients via ads in The Chronicle and worked for $25 per day, plus expenses. Many of Dolan's cases involved murders, and he often encountered problems with the police as he worked.[1] Dolan narrated the stories, "relating his own reactions to the clues as they occur."[3]

Initially, the program was sustaining.[4] In 1946 the Hastings company (a manufacturer of piston rings)[5] began sponsoring the broadcasts.[6]

Personnel

William Gargan portrayed Ross Dolan, the only featured role on the program. Others often heard in support roles were Hans Conreid, Ted de Corsia, Betty Lou Gerson, Mitzi Gould, Joseph Kearns, and Lurene Tuttle. Dresser Dahlstead was the announcer. Leonard Reeg and Ted Hediger were the director and writer, respectively, and Skitch Henderson and his orchestra provided the music.[1]

References
  1. Cox, Jim (2002). Radio Crime Fighters: Over 300 Programs from the Golden Age. McFarland. p. 135. ISBN 978-0-7864-4324-6.
  2. Dunning, John (1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio (Revised ed.). New York, NY: Oxford University Press. p. 336. ISBN 978-0-19-507678-3. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  3. "I Deal In Crime". The Jackson Sun. Tennessee, Jackson. January 20, 1946. p. 22. Retrieved June 2, 2018 – via Newspapers.com. open access
  4. "Programs: ABC Sustainers" (PDF). Broadcasting. Broadcasting. December 31, 1945. p. 51. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  5. "Network Accounts" (PDF). Broadcasting. October 28, 1946. p. 68. Retrieved 2 June 2018.
  6. "ABC Chicago will Overhaul Formats" (PDF). Broadcasting. October 21, 1946. p. 202. Retrieved 2 June 2018.

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