Showing results by author "Dashiell Hammett" in Arts & Entertainment

Selected Shorts is an award-winning, one-hour program featuring readings of classic and new short fiction, recorded live at New York's Symphony Space. One of the most popular series on the airwaves, this unique show is hosted by Isaiah Sheffer and produced for radio by Symphony Space and WNYC Radio.

Steely. Seasoned. Smart-alecky. The storied San Francisco snooper is back! Share the exciting exploits of Dashiell Hammett's famous gumshoe through this thrilling 6-hour collection. Featuring all of the episodes from both our Volume One and Volume Two collections, Howard Duff and Steve Dunne star as Sam Spade in 12 madcap capers from 1946 - 1951. As crass as he is charismatic, this dynamic detective attracts a curious clientele - gentlemen who tend to drop dead and ladies who are drop-dead gorgeous.

Just as in Volume 1 of this series, this Audio Archive presentation of The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective Vol 2, contains two complete, 30 minute, Sam Spade radio shows, plus special commentary. Each episode is introduced by old radio aficionado and collector Bill Mills, who shares interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes and informative facts about the program and its stars.

Biographer Nathan Ward has called “The Tenth Clew” Dashiell Hammett’s “first real jewel of a story.” In it, Hammett’s nameless Continental Detective Agency operative survives being knocked unconscious and dumped in San Francisco Bay. This kind of action was what his Black Mask magazine editors and readers were asking for, and Hammett somewhat grudgingly obliged them with continuing stories of the Continental Op. (Winston Tharp)

This Audio Archive presentation of The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective, contains two complete, 30 minute,Sam Spade radio shows. Each episode is introduced by old radio aficionado and collector Bill Mills, who shares interesting behind-the-scenes anecdotes and informative facts about the program and its stars.

Step back in time with "Old Time Radio Sam Spade," where the thrilling detective exploits of Sam Spade come alive in the style of vintage radio dramas. Each episode is crafted to echo the suspense and intrigue of the original broadcasts, appealing to both nostalgia seekers and new fans of detective tales. Tune in to relive the adventures of one of fiction's greatest detectives, delivered with a classic flair and timeless charm.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

The death of a well known San Francisco doctor brings a charge of murder for his wife, but is it murder or suicide, and is she really his wife? The Continental Op is on the case in Dashiell Hammett’s “Zigzags of Treachery,” featured here along with two more novellas from the pages of Black Mask magazine, "The Girl with Silver Eyes" and “The Golden Horseshoe.” - Summary by Winston Tharp

https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free! "The Adventures of Superman" offers heroic tales of the beloved superhero as he battles evil forces and saves the day with his superpowers.

Experience fresh adventures every day with "Daily Adventures of Sam Spade," a podcast that brings the cunning and charisma of detective Sam Spade to a contemporary audience. Immerse yourself in daily episodes filled with intricate plots and classic detective tropes that fans of mystery and crime dramas will love. Join Sam as he navigates through treacherous mysteries, proving his timeless appeal in this gripping audio journey.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!

Dive into the daily escapades of Sam Spade, the iconic private detective, in "Adventures of Sam Spade Daily." This podcast revives the thrilling atmosphere of mid-20th-century detective radio dramas with a modern twist. Tune in each day for new mysteries and sharp-witted adventures that capture the essence of the beloved character created by Dashiell Hammett. Whether you're a long-time fan or new to the genre, this daily podcast is your ticket to suspenseful storytelling.https://www.solgoodmedia.com - Listen to hundreds of audiobooks, thousands of short stories, and ambient sounds all ad free!