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Adventures of the Thin Man

This series follows an ex-detective, Nick Charles, and his sophisticated, glamorous, wealthy wife, Nora Charles, on their escapades to unravel mystery where ever it may lie by sleuthing and solving murders; billed the "happiest married couple in radio."

Thin Man

14 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 7 hours, 12 min)
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Thin Man
Comedy
-Mystery (1941-1950)

Thin Man Poscard CompositRemember those husband-wife mystery shows McMillan and Wife, and Hart to Hart? Those shows had little to offer in terms of plot line, but the thing that made them such big hits during their time was the comic chemistry that went on between the married couple. Their back and forth banter would have the networks laughing all the way to the bank. Those networks should thank Dashiell Hammett (see also Fat Man), the creator of The Thin Man.

Thin Man

The Thin Man follows an ex-detective, Nick Charles, and his sophisticated, glamorous, wealthy wife, Nora Charles, on their escapades to unravel mystery where ever it may lie by sleuthing and solving murders; billed the "happiest married couple in radio." Their infectious relationship consisted of charming one-upmanship, affectionate criticism, and inebriated fun chock full of martinis, and came with its own terrier, Asta, which is a trademark of all rich couples.

While Claudia Morgan played Nora Charles the entire run, the line up for leading man Les Damon was shifted several times:

YEARS PERFORMER AS 'Nick Charles'
1941-43 Les Damon
1944-45 David Gothard
1945-46 Les Tremayne
1946-47 David Gothard (again)
1948-49 Les Tremayne (again)
1940 Joseph Curtin

The old time radio show was actually spun from the very popular detective novel by Dashiell Hammett , writer of The Maltese Falcon and The Glass Key. The subsequent movie, by the same name, was a very low-budget MGM film that was filmed in only 14 days, went on to gross over $2 million while being nominated in four categories for Academy Awards: Best Picture, Best Actor, Best Director, and Best Adapted Screenplay!

For more brainy detectives, see also: Softboiled Detectives. This collection is also included in the Dashiell Hammett Collection.

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    The first two shows with William Powell and Myrna Loy were superb. The shorter shows were entertaining. Peter

    Peter Verified Purchase

    The Thin Man series features William Powell and Myrna Loy as that dynamic, fearless, fun-loving, and loveable crime-busting duo, Nick and Myrna Charles. They look crooks and gangsters right in the eye with humor and always bring them before the law. During their crime-fighting, the two engage in verbal jabbing with one another in a playful manner which is a delight to hear. These recordings present Powell and Loy at their very best, but include more duos in the same roles. Unmistakably, Powell and Loy are great, others have a hard time capturing the attractiveness of the origninals. However, Claudia Morgan and David Gothard come very close! Wonderful entertainment! Al

    Aldorigo Verified Purchase

    I enjoy the whole Thin Man series with William Powell and Myrna Loy. Although a late "Boomer" I am an "old soul" The newest vehicle I own is a 1947 Dodge Panel truck in which I work out of in my Heating & Air Conditioning trade. A couple other vehicle I fixed up and own as daily drivers range from 1938 to 1941. I play the old radio shows from "Redi Rad" player that allows the shows to be played over the original car radio and is such a hit at the local car gatherings. I recommend these shows which are excellent entertainment for all.

    John Verified Purchase

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    14 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 7 hours, 12 min
    14 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 7 hours, 12 min
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    1. 14 shows - total playtime 7 hours 12 minutes
    2. lux360608 The Thin Man.mp3
    3. lux400617 268 After the Thin Man.mp3
    4. Thin Man 431010 Nora's Wedding Anniversary.mp3
    5. Thin Man 431013 Case of The Mysterious Meow.mp3
    6. Thin Man 440616 Case of the Glamorous Clue.mp3
    7. Thin Man 441001 Case of the Trunk Murders.mp3
    8. Thin Man 441006 Nora's Night Out.mp3
    9. Thin Man 441201 Plunger and Joan Winslow.mp3
    10. Thin Man 450209 Boogie Woogie Murder.mp3
    11. Thin Man 480706 Adventures of the Passionate Palooka.mp3
    12. Thin Man 480713 Haunted Hams.mp3
    13. Thin Man Blue Serum (2nd Half).mp3
    14. Thin Man Murder in the Record Shop.mp3
    15. Thin Man Strange Case of Professor Wainger.mp3
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    14 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 7 hours, 12 min
    14 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    total playtime 7 hours, 12 min
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    1. 14 shows - total playtime 7 hours 12 minutes
    2. lux360608 The Thin Man.mp3
    3. lux400617 268 After the Thin Man.mp3
    4. Thin Man 431010 Nora's Wedding Anniversary.mp3
    5. Thin Man 431013 Case of The Mysterious Meow.mp3
    6. Thin Man 440616 Case of the Glamorous Clue.mp3
    7. Thin Man 441001 Case of the Trunk Murders.mp3
    8. Thin Man 441006 Nora's Night Out.mp3
    9. Thin Man 441201 Plunger and Joan Winslow.mp3
    10. Thin Man 450209 Boogie Woogie Murder.mp3
    11. Thin Man 480706 Adventures of the Passionate Palooka.mp3
    12. Thin Man 480713 Haunted Hams.mp3
    13. Thin Man Blue Serum (2nd Half).mp3
    14. Thin Man Murder in the Record Shop.mp3
    15. Thin Man Strange Case of Professor Wainger.mp3
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    14 recordings on 9 Audio CDs. Total playtime 7 hours, 12 min
    14 recordings on 9 Audio CDs
    total playtime 7 hours, 12 min

    Thin Man Disc A001

    1. Thin Man Blue Serum (2nd Half)
    2. Thin Man Murder in the Record Shop

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    Thin Man Disc A002

    1. Thin Man Strange Case of Professor Wainger

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    Thin Man Disc A003

    1. lux360608 The Thin Man

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    Thin Man Disc A004

    1. lux400617 268 After the Thin Man

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    Thin Man Disc A005

    1. Thin Man 431010 Nora's Wedding Anniversary
    2. Thin Man 431013 Case of The Mysterious Meow

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    Thin Man Disc A006

    1. Thin Man 440616 Case of the Glamorous Clue
    2. Thin Man 441001 Case of the Trunk Murders

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    Thin Man Disc A007

    1. Thin Man 441006 Nora's Night Out
    2. Thin Man 441201 Plunger and Joan Winslow

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    Thin Man Disc A008

    1. Thin Man 450209 Boogie Woogie Murder
    2. Thin Man 480706 Adventures of the Passionate Palooka

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    Thin Man Disc A009

    1. Thin Man 480713 Haunted Hams

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