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Sep 2022
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21. Dangerous Assignment, Escape, Richar...

Retro Entertainment | Realm
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Host, Christopher Lee, brings you the greatest mystery detective horror and sci-fi from the golden age of radio.

Dangerous Assignment 7-9-49 “Relief Supplies” w/ Brian Donlevy

Escape 7-14-47 “Operation Fleur de Lys” w/ Jack Webb 

Richard Diamond, Private Detective 5-22-49 “Stolen Purse and Counterfeit Ring” w/ Dick Powell

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