I’ve always had a weakness for anything noir-ish... The Maltese Falcon being my favourite film, and British noir (yes, there was such a thing) something of a recondite pleasure.
And I'm looking forward to Sin City 2, although whether this is truly noir may be questionable.
Anyhow - if you share my passion, I’m going to share a gem with you. Old time radio (OTR) contains at least two series that will satisfy your lust for noir profusely.
Actor Bob Bailey may be largely unknown now, but in his day, he was a huge radio star. His first big series, Let George Do It, concerns the adventures of a private dick-for-hire. His second, and arguably best, is Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – billed as "the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account — America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator." It might sound a tad unpromising, and a few of the 500 episodes (yes, 500!) were clunkers, but there are also some fabulous, atmospheric and indeed spine –tingling gems, too.
Links above go to the Internet Archive where you can download all these shows, or try this podcast or this one if you find it easier to subscribe via iTunes.
On a good day, Bob Bailey could hold his own with Bogart... that’s how good he could be.
Enjoy!
And I'm looking forward to Sin City 2, although whether this is truly noir may be questionable.
Anyhow - if you share my passion, I’m going to share a gem with you. Old time radio (OTR) contains at least two series that will satisfy your lust for noir profusely.
Actor Bob Bailey may be largely unknown now, but in his day, he was a huge radio star. His first big series, Let George Do It, concerns the adventures of a private dick-for-hire. His second, and arguably best, is Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar – billed as "the transcribed adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account — America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator." It might sound a tad unpromising, and a few of the 500 episodes (yes, 500!) were clunkers, but there are also some fabulous, atmospheric and indeed spine –tingling gems, too.
Links above go to the Internet Archive where you can download all these shows, or try this podcast or this one if you find it easier to subscribe via iTunes.
On a good day, Bob Bailey could hold his own with Bogart... that’s how good he could be.
Enjoy!
