I have dozens of Old Time Radio episodes of Gang Busters, but I was unaware of the fact there was a TV series of the show. I was just 5 weeks old when this one 1st aired. It was pretty well acted. Thank you for uploading this.
This was a very good episode of "Gangbusters," especially considering it is about 65 years old. The radio counterpart ran concurrently with the television program in the 1950's - the radio episodes running from the 1930's through the mid 1950's.
This episode was NOT produced during the original 1952 NBC network run (nor was it ever telecast on "March 22, 1952"- that was the airdate for the original CBS RADIO version of this script). In 1954, Phillips H. Lord produced 39 new episodes for syndication [distributed to local stations, beginning in early 1955]- this was among the first of those produced.
omg that's hilarious! Talbot's on the phone with the criminal and one minute he has a moustache, the next he doesn't, must have had a quick shave, haha! Also the first bandage is smaller, a second later it comes right down to the edge of his mouth-- not big on continuity in this show, no wonder it didn't last.
I might remember this program from the radio before we had a television. It's sure not as good as Dragnet though. Some of that music was all wrong, much too soft.
Lord didn't have the budget for an original music score, as Jack Webb did. He had to make do with "canned" production music cues, which were used arbitrarily.
Tom Dockery I would have never guessed that high a number, so I did a little research of myself. Sure enough research states that by 1949 a 100K televisions were selling weekly. I just figured people didn't have the financial means to afford such a luxury item.
Milton Berle was the talk of America in 1948, because Television became a major part of American culture that year. Mostly people in the cities and the well-to-do had TVs, but many others watched in bars. There were many filmed shows by 1952, like I LOVE LUCY.
the good old 6x4 and 12 ax7s..used to buy a sheet of plastic that went over the screen with green on the bottom yellow in the middle and blue on the top to make it pretend color..really hi voltage (aquadag) and used to tell people not to sit close -it'll be bad for your eyes..the repair man had a suitcase of tubes and a socketed tester..the first remote was a 3 channel admiral slide switch..Westinghouse was making TV's like hotcakes..mid 50's was correct..just like the s & H green stamps..
Being born in '52, I can't speak to that year, but by '56, I know for a fact the 2 households I spent time in--my own, and my grandparents--both had sets. Grandpa loved Red Skeleton (sic) and Gunsmoke. I remember having a small set in my room and watching Meet McGraw and Man with a Camera. Funny how things like that stick in your mind for 6 decades.
I have dozens of Old Time Radio episodes of Gang Busters, but I was unaware of the fact there was a TV series of the show. I was just 5 weeks old when this one 1st aired. It was pretty well acted.
Thank you for uploading this.
This was a very good episode of "Gangbusters," especially considering it is about 65 years old. The radio counterpart ran concurrently with the television program in the 1950's - the radio episodes running from the 1930's through the mid 1950's.
The great Lyle Talbot. Saw him at a festival in Tehachapi, California in the early 70s
Well now I know where the expression "coming in like 'gangbusters'" came from. Love these classics -- good and not so good. Thanks for uploading
As a Get Smart veteran, I recognized The Old "You've Got To Sign For It" Trick.
But I could only sit and watch.
Thank you for this series
This episode was NOT produced during the original 1952 NBC network run (nor was it ever telecast on "March 22, 1952"- that was the airdate for the original CBS RADIO version of this script). In 1954, Phillips H. Lord produced 39 new episodes for syndication [distributed to local stations, beginning in early 1955]- this was among the first of those produced.
IMDb says it aired in '52. But the copyright at the close says MCMLIV. So, looks like you are correct. Pretty knowledgeable guy, you are. Thanks.
You're very welcome. :)
I just enjoyed these kind of shows black and white movies of crime and gang Buster's
Good storyline but I loved it when he used the blacklight and the guy lit right up!
Mr. Hicks is a dead ringer for Lyle Talbot, a popular actor of the late 40's and 50's who appeared in some of the infamous Ed Wood movies.
He IS Lyle Talbot...that explains the resemblance 🤣🤣
@@BoogaboioringaleBeen there also, drunk commenting. Every skirt looks like Clara Bow. She was good in this show too.
omg that's hilarious! Talbot's on the phone with the criminal and one minute he has a moustache, the next he doesn't, must have had a quick shave, haha! Also the first bandage is smaller, a second later it comes right down to the edge of his mouth-- not big on continuity in this show, no wonder it didn't last.
Good story😉
Very unsuitable light romantic music for the final sequence.
Thug life!
Nicole Kidman
To Die For
I might remember this program from the radio before we had a television. It's sure not as good as Dragnet though. Some of that music was all wrong, much too soft.
Lord didn't have the budget for an original music score, as Jack Webb did. He had to make do with "canned" production music cues, which were used arbitrarily.
Wow
Bill Phipps playing a good guy
A television movie in 1952 ? How many households had a television in' 52?
+Donald King My family had a 10 inch Admiral in 1948,the year that prices began to come down.I'd say by 1956 90 per cent of people had sets.
Tom Dockery I would have never guessed that high a number, so I did a little research of myself. Sure enough research states that by 1949 a 100K televisions were selling weekly. I just figured people didn't have the financial means to afford such a luxury item.
Milton Berle was the talk of America in 1948, because Television became a major part of American culture that year. Mostly people in the cities and the well-to-do had TVs, but many others watched in bars. There were many filmed shows by 1952, like I LOVE LUCY.
the good old 6x4 and 12 ax7s..used to buy a sheet of plastic that went over the screen with green on the bottom yellow in the middle and blue on the top to make it pretend color..really hi voltage (aquadag) and used to tell people not to sit close -it'll be bad for your eyes..the repair man had a suitcase of tubes and a socketed tester..the first remote was a 3 channel admiral slide switch..Westinghouse was making TV's like hotcakes..mid 50's was correct..just like the s & H green stamps..
Being born in '52, I can't speak to that year, but by '56, I know for a fact the 2 households I spent time in--my own, and my grandparents--both had sets. Grandpa loved Red Skeleton (sic) and Gunsmoke. I remember having a small set in my room and watching Meet McGraw and Man with a Camera. Funny how things like that stick in your mind for 6 decades.
WE'RE NO LONGER ALLOWED TO SAY BLACK LIGHT.....
IT IS A FLORESCENT LIGHT
Weed Me
I tell ya
Irritating wheee you wheeee you intro, fortunately the rest is far better.
low budget cornball
Yes, Phillips H. Lord filmed these episodes as cheaply as possible.
Irritating wheee you wheeee you intro, fortunately the rest is far better.