The Avenger: The Keys To The City (09-21-1945)

The captivating radio series features James Monks and Helen Adamson as its lead actors, delivering compelling performances that bring the characters to life. The talented Allyn Edwards takes on the role of the announcer, while Doc Whipple's skillful organ playing adds depth and atmosphere to the program. The series aired on WHN, New York City, on July 18, 1941, capturing the attention of listeners. It is possible that a different cast was involved in a later broadcast of the program. The air dates of the series varied depending on the station. While the east coast air date was July 18, 1941, the west coast air date was June 8, 1945, allowing stations to set their own broadcast schedules. In one gripping episode, the protagonist, Jim Brandon, receives three mysterious messages within the past two weeks. All the messages are transmitted on the same wavelength and accompanied by the sounds of lapping water, wind, and the shouting of a man's name, "Scrawny." The enigmatic messages take a clearer shape when Jim receives a call from Inspector White, informing him of a man's body washed ashore.