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“I Was a Communist for the FBI” Radio Show Broadcast 58 Years Ago Today

Posted on June 2, 2011 by oldradioshows

The series capitalized on America’s Second Red Scare and the era of McCarthyism. In many ways the series reflected the Film Noir genre of Detective movies; the radio show was actually a takeoff on a film of the same name. … Continue reading →

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Dana Andrews: “The Face of Noir”

Posted on January 14, 2011 by oldradioshows

Dana Andrews was an A-List Hollywood talent during the 40s, but was relegated to mostly B-movies during the 50s. His career extended into the 1980s. Born into the family of a Baptist Minister, Andrews spent his earliest years in Mississippi … Continue reading →

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