Mr District Attorney: Police Crime Stories

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  • Résumé

  • “Mr. District Attorney” was a radio crime drama that aired on NBC from 1939 to 1952. The show was created by Phillips H. Lord and starred Jay Jostyn as the title character, the district attorney of an unnamed city. The show was known for its tagline, "The voice of the law speaks softly but carries a big stick," and for its portrayal of the district attorney as a tough but fair-minded crimefighter.

    Each episode of “Mr. District Attorney” followed the district attorney and his assistant, Harrington, as they worked to solve and prosecute crimes in their city. The cases they took on ranged from small-time thefts to high-profile murder cases, and the show often drew on real-life cases for its storylines. The district attorney was portrayed as a tireless champion of justice, and the show emphasized the importance of upholding the law and punishing those who broke it.

    The show was immensely popular during its run, and it spawned a number of spin-offs, including a comic strip, a series of novels, and a television show. Its success was due in large part to Jostyn's performance as the district attorney, which was praised for its gravitas and authority. The show's formula of presenting the district attorney as a heroic figure fighting against crime and corruption also proved popular with audiences, and it has had a lasting influence on the portrayal of law enforcement in popular media.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:https://www.solvedmystery.com .

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  • Mr District Attorney: The Case of The Intimidated Jury
    May 19 2023

    “Mr. District Attorney” was a radio crime drama that aired on NBC from 1939 to 1952. The show was created by Phillips H. Lord and starred Jay Jostyn as the title character, the district attorney of an unnamed city. The show was known for its tagline, "The voice of the law speaks softly but carries a big stick," and for its portrayal of the district attorney as a tough but fair-minded crimefighter.

    Each episode of “Mr. District Attorney” followed the district attorney and his assistant, Harrington, as they worked to solve and prosecute crimes in their city. The cases they took on ranged from small-time thefts to high-profile murder cases, and the show often drew on real-life cases for its storylines. The district attorney was portrayed as a tireless champion of justice, and the show emphasized the importance of upholding the law and punishing those who broke it.

    The show was immensely popular during its run, and it spawned a number of spin-offs, including a comic strip, a series of novels, and a television show. Its success was due in large part to Jostyn's performance as the district attorney, which was praised for its gravitas and authority. The show's formula of presenting the district attorney as a heroic figure fighting against crime and corruption also proved popular with audiences, and it has had a lasting influence on the portrayal of law enforcement in popular media.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:

    https://www.solvedmystery.com .

    Voir plus Voir moins
    24 min
  • Mr District Attorney: The Case of The Curious Undertaker
    May 16 2023

    “Mr. District Attorney” was a radio crime drama that aired on NBC from 1939 to 1952. The show was created by Phillips H. Lord and starred Jay Jostyn as the title character, the district attorney of an unnamed city. The show was known for its tagline, "The voice of the law speaks softly but carries a big stick," and for its portrayal of the district attorney as a tough but fair-minded crimefighter.

    Each episode of “Mr. District Attorney” followed the district attorney and his assistant, Harrington, as they worked to solve and prosecute crimes in their city. The cases they took on ranged from small-time thefts to high-profile murder cases, and the show often drew on real-life cases for its storylines. The district attorney was portrayed as a tireless champion of justice, and the show emphasized the importance of upholding the law and punishing those who broke it.

    The show was immensely popular during its run, and it spawned a number of spin-offs, including a comic strip, a series of novels, and a television show. Its success was due in large part to Jostyn's performance as the district attorney, which was praised for its gravitas and authority. The show's formula of presenting the district attorney as a heroic figure fighting against crime and corruption also proved popular with audiences, and it has had a lasting influence on the portrayal of law enforcement in popular media.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:

    https://www.solvedmystery.com .

    Voir plus Voir moins
    31 min
  • Mr District Attorney: Case of the Barnyard Bandit
    May 12 2023

    “Mr. District Attorney” was a radio crime drama that aired on NBC from 1939 to 1952. The show was created by Phillips H. Lord and starred Jay Jostyn as the title character, the district attorney of an unnamed city. The show was known for its tagline, "The voice of the law speaks softly but carries a big stick," and for its portrayal of the district attorney as a tough but fair-minded crimefighter.

    Each episode of “Mr. District Attorney” followed the district attorney and his assistant, Harrington, as they worked to solve and prosecute crimes in their city. The cases they took on ranged from small-time thefts to high-profile murder cases, and the show often drew on real-life cases for its storylines. The district attorney was portrayed as a tireless champion of justice, and the show emphasized the importance of upholding the law and punishing those who broke it.

    The show was immensely popular during its run, and it spawned a number of spin-offs, including a comic strip, a series of novels, and a television show. Its success was due in large part to Jostyn's performance as the district attorney, which was praised for its gravitas and authority. The show's formula of presenting the district attorney as a heroic figure fighting against crime and corruption also proved popular with audiences, and it has had a lasting influence on the portrayal of law enforcement in popular media.

    These episodes have been digitally remastered and are presented by SolvedMystery.com

    For more information about this and other old time radio programs please visit:

    https://www.solvedmystery.com .

    Voir plus Voir moins
    29 min

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