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However, it is often misstated as "the day radio drama died." Radio drama never went away entirely, even in the United States.The only American detective show launched during the 1960s was The Starlight Mystery Theater, featuring Mathew Slade (often spelled with the more common "Matthew" Slade). It aired over the small Pacifica Radio Network on a bi-weekly basis, with a feature-length opener, Day of the Phoenix, which was based on an unfilmed screenplay.

The series was based on a Canadian radio series that aired from 1957-1960. The creative team had high hopes of testing out Slade radio scripts and expanding them into film or even a television series, with Slade as an international troubleshooter, to cash in on the popularity of the James Bond franchise. None of these came to fruition.

However, an eleven-episode run over the Pacifica radio network was resyndicated further as a thirteen-episode offering by breaking the featuring length first episode into a three-part story. The series was syndicated by the American Forces Network, specifically the Far East Network of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, among others.

The series starred up-and-coming actor William Wintersole as Slade, Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli, and Sylvia Walden as his secretary, Jonesy. In many ways, the series was quite similar to programs of a decade previously, with typical private investigator fare. The series is often viewed as an homage to the earlier programs.]]>enPerforming ArtsCopyright Adam Grahamhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/1afb815d4b889102f5f428bea38ab6a4.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mathew-slade-presented-by-the-great-detectives-of-old-time-radio--6483231Thu, 29 May 2025 03:54:40 +0000Adam GrahamAdam Graham Radio Detective Podcastsbox13@greatdetectives.netThe Golden Age of Radio is usually viewed as having concluded on September 30, 1962. Yet the meaning of the date is often overstated. It marked the cancellation of the last two remaining network radio shows, Suspense and Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. ...
However, it is often misstated as "the day radio drama died." Radio drama never went away entirely, even in the United States.The only American detective show launched during the 1960s was The Starlight Mystery Theater, featuring Mathew Slade (often spelled with the more common "Matthew" Slade). It aired over the small Pacifica Radio Network on a bi-weekly basis, with a feature-length opener, Day of the Phoenix, which was based on an unfilmed screenplay.

The series was based on a Canadian radio series that aired from 1957-1960. The creative team had high hopes of testing out Slade radio scripts and expanding them into film or even a television series, with Slade as an international troubleshooter, to cash in on the popularity of the James Bond franchise. None of these came to fruition.

However, an eleven-episode run over the Pacifica radio network was resyndicated further as a thirteen-episode offering by breaking the featuring length first episode into a three-part story. The series was syndicated by the American Forces Network, specifically the Far East Network of the Armed Forces Radio and Television Service, among others.

The series starred up-and-coming actor William Wintersole as Slade, Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli, and Sylvia Walden as his secretary, Jonesy. In many ways, the series was quite similar to programs of a decade previously, with typical private investigator fare. The series is often viewed as an homage to the earlier programs.]]>falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mathew-slade-who-killed-my-penpal--64707846
Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 22, 1964

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sid Dinelli

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 22, 1964

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sid Dinelli

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 8, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doc, Patreon supporter since February 2016

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: November 8, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Doc, Patreon supporter since February 2016

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 25, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 25, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Shawn, Patreon supporter since June 2021.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lieutenant Flagg

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter at the November 2023.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: October 11, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lieutenant Flagg

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Patreon Supporter of the Day: Ken, Patreon supporter at the November 2023.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64311163Tue, 11 Feb 2025 07:00:07 +0000Adam GrahamToday's Mystery:A woman asks Slade for help because she believes her daughter was murdered. Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1964 Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy Aired as...
Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 27, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator

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]]>1699audiodrama,detective,mystery,podcast,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mathew-slade-private-investigator-find-julie-raydon--64182214
Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely)

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lt. Barney Flagg; William O'Connell; John Anniston; Valora Noland; Stuart Levin; Joyce Reed

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64182214Tue, 04 Feb 2025 07:00:07 +0000Adam GrahamToday's Mystery:Slade investigates the disappearance of a pharmacist's assistant. Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely) Originating in Hollywood Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli;...
Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 30, 1964 (likely)

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; Karl Swenson as Lt. Barney Flagg; William O'Connell; John Anniston; Valora Noland; Stuart Levin; Joyce Reed

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Join us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.]]>1721audiodrama,detective,mystery,podcast,radiofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mathew-slade-the-incredible-dr-lintz--63778107
Original Radio Broadcast Date: (likely) August 30, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman BelkinAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: (likely) August 30, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman BelkinAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin; Joyce Reed; Michael Fox; William O'ConnellAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 16, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Norman Belkin; Joyce Reed; Michael Fox; William O'ConnellAired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin; Barton Heyman as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; John Aniston; Ed Cooper

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 2, 1964

Originating in Hollywood

Starring: William Wintersole as Mathew Slade; Sylvia Walden as Jonesy; Norman Belkin; Barton Heyman as Sergeant Sid Dinelli; John Aniston; Ed Cooper

Aired as Starlight Mystery Theater. Also known as Matthew Slade, Private Investigator.

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