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

Posted on June 2 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 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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