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Gangbusters Episodes

Gang Busters is an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories." It premiered on January 15, 1936 and was broadcast for more 21 years through November 27, 1957.
May 29, 2024

THE CASE OF AL SIMEONE and THE CASE OF THE RUMBOLT VAULT GANGBUSTE…

Gangbusters aired on CBS radio and was popular on radio for 21 years. The show featured true stories from the FBI files and was supported by J. Edgar Hoover, although Hoover often disagreed with producer Lord's attempt to dramatize the show. Join us...

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May 26, 2024

THE CASE OF MATTHEW CEZZARA and THE CASE OF BLACKIE THOMPSON GANGB…

Gangbusters aired on CBS radio from 1936 to 1957 and was produced by Phillips Lord under the watchful eye of FBI director J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover wanted realism while Lord agreed but wanted drama- so the two were often at odds. Listen to Tarzan The...

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