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Genre | Adventure fiction |
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Running time | 30 minutes |
Country of origin | USA |
Language(s) | English |
TV adaptations | Mutual Broadcasting System |
Hosted by | Ted Maille |
Starring | Don Douglas |
Directed by | Elliot Drake |
Original release | 1949 1956 | –
John Steele, Adventurer was a radio drama during the end the Golden Age of Radio. [1] It was reminiscent of the action magazines of the time such as All-Story and Argosy.[ citation needed]
John Steele was a roving adventurer who held various jobs in exotic locations. The stories were narrated by a friend of Steele's, with Steele making cameo appearances throughout.[ citation needed]
Episodes tended to focus more on people Steele met than on Steele himself. Topics included romantic comedy, high-seas adventures, sports, and mysteries. [2]
John Steele, Adventurer debuted on the Mutual Broadcasting System on April 26, 1949, as a component of "Tuesday Night is Mystery Night on Mutual". [2] Don Douglas portrayed Steele, while Robert Monroe wrote and directed the series. [3] Other actors heard on the program included John Larkin, Bryna Raeburn, and Jack Edwards. [4] Music was by Sylvan Levin [5] and Doc Whipple. [4] Writers included Elliot Drake. [6]
This article needs additional citations for
verification. (April 2017) |
![]() Taken from the files of John Steele, Adventurer! | |
Genre | Adventure fiction |
---|---|
Running time | 30 minutes |
Country of origin | USA |
Language(s) | English |
TV adaptations | Mutual Broadcasting System |
Hosted by | Ted Maille |
Starring | Don Douglas |
Directed by | Elliot Drake |
Original release | 1949 1956 | –
John Steele, Adventurer was a radio drama during the end the Golden Age of Radio. [1] It was reminiscent of the action magazines of the time such as All-Story and Argosy.[ citation needed]
John Steele was a roving adventurer who held various jobs in exotic locations. The stories were narrated by a friend of Steele's, with Steele making cameo appearances throughout.[ citation needed]
Episodes tended to focus more on people Steele met than on Steele himself. Topics included romantic comedy, high-seas adventures, sports, and mysteries. [2]
John Steele, Adventurer debuted on the Mutual Broadcasting System on April 26, 1949, as a component of "Tuesday Night is Mystery Night on Mutual". [2] Don Douglas portrayed Steele, while Robert Monroe wrote and directed the series. [3] Other actors heard on the program included John Larkin, Bryna Raeburn, and Jack Edwards. [4] Music was by Sylvan Levin [5] and Doc Whipple. [4] Writers included Elliot Drake. [6]