Tuesday Night Detectives - Rogues Gallery (Blondes Prefer Gentlemen) & Perry Mason Double Bill

This week on "Tuesday Night Detectives," Vintage Classic Radio brings you a thrilling lineup of mystery and intrigue. We kick off with "Rogues Gallery," featuring the episode "Blondes Prefer Gentlemen" from October 4th, 1945. In this captivating tale, private detective Richard Rogue, portrayed by Dick Powell, is entangled in a web of deceit when a beautiful blonde hires him to shadow a wealthy gentleman suspected of foul play. The episode also stars June Havoc as the enigmatic blonde and Peter Leeds as Rogue's trusty but cynical sidekick, Eugor. Next up, dive into the courtroom drama of "Perry Mason" with the episode "Case of the Puzzled Suitor" from June 7th, 1944. Perry Mason, played by Bartlett Robinson, unravels the complexities of a case involving a wealthy suitor and a mysterious inheritance, with help from his secretary Della Street, voiced by Gertrude Warner, and private detective Paul Drake, played by Santos Ortega. Our double bill concludes with another gripping Perry Mason episode, "Mary McKean has been arrested," from October 26th, 1948. In this episode, Perry faces one of his most challenging cases as he defends Mary McKean, a young woman wrongfully accused of a crime she did not commit. The cast features John Larkin as Perry, with Janet Waldo as Della, and Herb Ellis as Paul. Together, these episodes weave tales of mystery, legal battles, and the pursuit of justice, making for an unforgettable evening of classic radio detective stories. Tune in and join the investigation with some of the most beloved characters from the golden age of radio.