THE BEST OF SAM SPADE | Vol 1 No 14 |

CLASSIC DETECTIVE RADIO | The Soap Opera Caper | 1951 |
Sam Spade's appearance on the air marked an almost literal transition from Dashiell Hammett's 1930 crime classic, 'The Maltese Falcon', where the character first appeared. Spade was a fast talking, street wise San Francisco private detective, and one of the most distinguished graduates of the hard boiled school who has become a beloved icon over time.

The Adventures of Sam Spade was first heard on ABC July 12, 1946, as a Friday-night summer replacement series. The show clicked with the audience at once, and went into a regular fall lineup that same year. From then until 1949, Sam Spade was a Sunday-night thriller starring Howard Duff in the title role. With Duff's departure, NBC took over the series, leaving it on Sunday and starring, Stephen Dunne. This version lasted until 1951. Ladies and Gentlemen . . Radio Gold presents The Best of Sam Spade.

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