 Taken from the files of John Steele, Adventurer! | |
| Genre | Adventure fiction |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Language(s) | English |
| TV adaptations | Mutual Broadcasting System |
| Hosted by | Ted Maille |
| Starring | Don Douglas |
| Directed by | Elliot Drake |
| Original release | 1949 – 1956 |
John Steele, Adventurer was a radio drama during the end the Golden Age of Radio.[1] It was reminiscent of the action magazines of the time such as All-Story and Argosy.
Premise
John Steele was a roving adventurer who held various jobs in exotic locations. The stories were narrated by a friend of Steele's, with Steele making cameo appearances throughout.
Episodes tended to focus more on people Steele met than on Steele himself. Topics included romantic comedy, high-seas adventures, sports, and mysteries.[2]
Production
John Steele, Adventurer debuted on the Mutual Broadcasting System on April 26, 1949, as a component of "Tuesday Night is Mystery Night on Mutual".[2] Don Douglas portrayed Steele, while Robert Monroe wrote and directed the series.[3] Other actors heard on the program included John Larkin, Bryna Raeburn, and Jack Edwards.[4] Music was by Sylvan Levin[5] and Doc Whipple.[4] Writers included Elliot Drake.[6]
References
- ↑ "John Steele Adventurer - Single Episodes". Retrieved 2017-04-14.
- 1 2 "Down Radio Row". Tampa Bay Times. April 26, 1949. p. 4. Retrieved November 25, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "Radio and Television: The Players Will Give Video Presentation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' on May 1". The New York Times. April 20, 1949. p. 54. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- 1 2 Dunning, John (May 7, 1998). On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio. Oxford University Press. p. 373. ISBN 978-0-19-977078-6. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ↑ Terrace, Vincent (2 September 2015). Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows. McFarland. pp. 177–178. ISBN 978-1-4766-0528-9. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ↑ Ellett, Ryan (November 2, 2017). Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962. McFarland. p. 64. ISBN 978-1-4766-2980-3. Retrieved November 25, 2022.