P O L I C E H E A D Q U A R T E R S
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1932
First Show: not known Last Show: not known
Number Shows: 39 Audition Show: none
Series Description:
POLICE HEADQUARTERS was a syndicated anthology series that aired on
NBC stations in 1932. The series consists of 39 15-minutes shows.
An interesting example of shows of the early thirties, this series
set a pattern that can be seen later in the police series of the 40's
and 50's, like DRAGNET.
Unlike many of the syndicated series of the period, each show is a
complete story. As you can imagine, detailing and solving the case
in 12 to 15 minutes and still make each story interesting is a bit of
a challange. For the most part, the shows manage this fine. Just
don't expect intrecate plots or surprise endings.
For those who enjoy a sense of history, POLICE HEADQUARTERS offers an
interesting view of police work in its time period. You'll hear
comments about rubber hose, cases of entrapment, use of stereotypes
that were common of the day. All in all, an enjoyable listen.
Log Comments:
I obtained my copy of the series from Radio Memories, sold as a
complete set. Jerry Haendiges also lists the full run. Show titles
were not given at the start of the shows, so there was some slight
difference between the two vendors. I've adopted the Radio Memories
titles here. Since actual broadcast dates are not known, there is no
date field in this list. All shows are available to collectors.
Chronological Log:
Num Title
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1 Rod Dugan Murder
2 Laundry Truck Kidnapping
3 The Warehouse Job
4 James Davis Killed
5 Antonio Moretti
6 Jake Miller Knifed
7 $40,000.00 Payroll Shipment
8 Helen Marsh Killed
9 Tommy Wood Killed
10 Life Insurance Scheme
11 Wagner House Murder
12 Phoney Payroll Check
13 Silver Collection
14 McKenzie Death
15 Man Stealing Food
16 Tommugun Murders
17 Telephone Suicide
18 Boxing Match Death
19 $80,000.00 Robbery
20 Infiltrating The Mob
21 Andy Green Killing
22 Two Officers Disappear
23 Mrs. North Robbery
24 Mrs. Smallwood Killed
25 Dr. Thorton's Wife Disappears
26 Small Girl Found Chained
27 The Williams Brothers
28 Jim Bradley, Jewel Thief
29 Dad Higgins Dies
30 John Fleming Confesses
31 Bank Swindle
32 Deadly Poker Game
33 Judge Carleton Missing
34 William Spencer Killed
35 High Flights Race
36 $190,000.00 Money Transfer
37 Body Stolen
38 Tommy Evans Run Down
39 Mystery Writer Dies
(last show)
References:
* "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All
Circulating Shows", by Jay Hickerson, Box 4321, Hamden, CT 06514
* OTR club and vendor catalogs or web sites:
* Jerry Haendiges Productions, Jerry Haendiges, 13808 Sunset Dr.,
Whittier, CA 90602
* Radio Memories, Ted Davenport, 1600 Wewoka St., North Little
Rock, AR 72116
* Radio Showcase, Steve Kelez, PO Box 4357, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
* University of Memphis Radio Program Archive, Microforms Dept.,
McWherter Library, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152
* Vintage Broadcasts, Andy Blatt, PO Box 50065, Staten Island, NY
10305
Other Logs or Books:
* POLICE HEADQUARTERS log, Jerry Haendiges Productions, 13808 Sunset
Dr., Whittier, CA 90602 (http://www.otrsite.com).
Last Update: May 20, 2004
This log is informational only. It does not imply that I or my
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