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RAS #706 - Philip Marlowe – Bullets Fly, Waldo Dies

Sep 18, 2025

This week on Ron’s Amazing Stories we dive deep into the dark alleys and smoky bars of film noir with a Philip Marlowe double feature. First up, the pilot episode Who Shot Waldo? (aired June 12, 1947), starring Van Heflin as the hard-boiled detective. Then we jump ahead to January 8, 1949, when Gerald Mohr takes over in The Restless Day.

Along the way, we’ll explore the creation of Philip Marlowe by Raymond Chandler, talk about the world of hard-boiled detectives, and have a little fun with the grit and glamour of classic radio noir. Two cases, two Marlowes’, one unforgettable ride.

What You Will Hear:

  • The origins of Philip Marlowe and how Raymond Chandler brought him to life.
  • A look at the hard-boiled detective genre and its influence on radio and film.
  • Who Shot Waldo? (1947) starring Van Heflin.
  • The Restless Day (1949) starring Gerald Mohr.
  • My commentary between the stories with a dash of humor, pulp style.

So grab your trench coat, light up that imaginary cigarette, and join me for a trip down these mean streets.

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