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Big Town

A fiction podcast from Entertainment Radio
Website: https://www.myclassicradio.net/
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“Big Town” primarily refers to a popular and long-running American radio drama series. Here’s a breakdown:The Original Radio Series:Run Dates: It aired from October 19, 1937, to June 25, 1952.Premise: The show centered around the “Illustrated Press” newspaper in the fictitious “Big Town.” The stories revolved around the crusading managing editor, Steve Wilson, and reporter Lorelei Kilbourne, as they fought corruption and exposed crime.Starring:Initially, the role of Steve Wilson was played by Hollywood star Edward G. Robinson from 1937 to 1942.Edward Pawley took over the lead role from 1943 to 1952, becoming the longest-running actor in the part.Various actresses played Lorelei Kilbourne, with Fran Carlon portraying her for much of the Pawley era.Themes: The series often tackled social issues, crime, and corruption, reflecting a sense of justice and the power of the press.Legacy: The radio show was very successful and led to:Four films produced by Paramount Pictures in the late 1940s.An American television series that ran from 1950 to 1956.A comic book series by DC Comics.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradio

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