Episode 9594: The Blue Beetle - :Dancing Ghosts Of Rocky Hill 2 Pts. COMPLETE (08-21-41)

The Blue Beetle - "Dancing Ghosts Of Rocky Hill 2 Pts. COMPLETE" (08-21-41)

The exploits of Dan Garrett, a rookie patrolman who, by wearing bullet-proof blue chain mail, transformed himself into the mysterious Blue Beetle, a daring crusader for justice. The Blue Beetle was created by Charles Nicholas. The character made his first appearance in August of 1939 in the comic book Mystery Men #1, published by Fox Features Syndicate. The Blue Beetle radio serial aired from 05-15-40 to 09-13-40 as a CBS 30 minutes, syndicated series. Actor Frank Lovejoy provided the voice of the Blue Beetle for the first thirteen episodes. Later episodes were uncredited. After his father was killed by a gangster's bullet, young Dan Garrett joined the New York Police Department, but soon tired of the slow pace and red tape of police work. With the help of his friend and mentor, pharmacist and drug-store proprietor Dr. Franz, Dan acquired a costume of bullet-proof chain-mail-like cellulose material, and began a second life, fighting crime as The Blue Beetle. His calling card was a small beetle-shaped marker that he left in conspicuous places to alert criminals to his presence, using their fear of his crime fighting reputation as a weapon against them. For this purpose he also used a "Beetle Signal" flashlight. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group.


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40371. The Blue Beetle. August 21, 1940. Program #41. Fox Features syndication. "The Dancing Ghosts Of Rocky Hills" Part one. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. A ciphered message to the Blue Beetle sends him to a haunted house to investigate. 12:04.

40372. The Blue Beetle. August 23, 1940. Program #42. Fox Features syndication. "The Dancing Ghosts Of Rocky Hills" Part two. Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. The Blue Beetle solves the mystery of the dancing ghosts and a counterfeiting ring too!. 12:15.