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The book The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows 1946-Present called Boston Blackie "a memorable B-grade television series". [1] It said, "... a certain vitality and sense of humor substituted more than adequately for the normal criteria of expensive production and famous stars." [1]
Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by author Jack Boyle (1881–1928). Blackie was originally depicted as a jewel thief and safecracker in Boyle's stories, and became a private detective in adaptations for films, radio and television where he was described as an "enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend."
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Detective Boston Blackie tries to track down a blackmailer-murderer. As the investigation goes on, a supernatural element becomes clear. As the investigation goes on, a supernatural element becomes clear.
From 1945 to 1950, Kollmar portrayed Boston Blackie on the radio program of the same name, a Ziv-produced syndicated series which mostly ran on Mutual Broadcasting System stations. [7] He also had lead roles in other radio shows including Gang Busters, Grand Central Station and the soap opera Bright Horizon. [8] [9]
Boston Blackie debuted on radio on June 23, 1944, as a summer replacement for NBC's Amos 'n' Andy. Chester Morris portrayed Blackie, and Richard Lane played Inspector Farraday, as they did in the Blackie films. Mary was portrayed by Lesley Woods. The announcer was Harlow Wilcox, [1] and Milton and Barbara Merlin were the writers.
Trapped by Boston Blackie, continuing in the same familiar pattern of the series, received encouraging notices. Showmen's Trade Review: "This is an entertaining entry in the Boston Blackie series, with Chester Morris and George E. Stone a good team. Chester Morris has become well known in the title role, and little Stone is strong as his comic ...