Best Rod Serlings Podcasts (2026)

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Episode #269: Anne Serling (Rod Serling) 1:25:32

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Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Anne Serling, daughter of the great writer and as we learn, practical joker and pop culture figure Rod Serling. Of course we talk to Anne about beloved anthology shows her father created like The Twilight Zone as well as The Night Gallery but we also talk to Anne about her father's humanity, his …

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DRAGNET THE SULLIVAN KIDNAPPING and THE TUNNEL CHASE 59:46

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meDragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "H…

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Replay (w/ Charlynn Schmiedt) 1:03:04

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Ugh. Sometime episodes of the Twilight Zone are too relevant. Charlynn and her partner have all the TP for your earholes. Get into all that Bevis and Butthead talk here: https://tpforyourearholes.com/ Please dig us on Facebook and Twitter, and support this and our dives into other media like films of all types and prime Nintendo video games at our …

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THE PICTURE POSTCARD MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:07:14

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Each story of the Bailey years started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. J…

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THE BATON SINISTER and THE FATTED CALF PHILIP MARLOWE PRIVATE DETECTIVE 59:23

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MEElements of mystery have always been represented in literature, but the detective story didn't arrive on the scene until the mid 1800's. Edgar Allan Poe's The Murders in the Rue Morgue, published in 1841, was the first. The Murder's main character, C. Auguste Dupin, was a brilliant detective who relied on superior deductive powers to solve the cr…

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Nightmare at 30,000 Feet (w/ Mike Richards and Mark Malek) 57:49

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Watch out for those podcasts. They can screw you up. Mike Richards has boarded the exploratory ship Orville, or at least the podcasting version of it. You can hear him deep dive into that show as well as the 2024 "Ted" series at Mission Log: The Orville: https://podcasts.roddenberry.com/show/mission-log-the-orville/ Please dig us on Facebook and Tw…

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The Comedian (w/ Andrew Shearer) 53:55

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Comedy can be the deadliest weapon of all. Andrew's got his feminist, cult-cinema film-making collective Gonzoriffic. And check out his first book "Everybodies:" https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0CRFB7T9Z/ref=x_gr_bb_amazon?ie=UTF8&tag=x_gr_bb_amazon-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0CRFB7T9Z&SubscriptionId=1MGPYB6YW3HWK55XCG…

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Episode #268: Fred Armisen (Ernie Kovacs Award, VideoFest) 48:37

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Hello and welcome to another episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast. Today, we are doing something different but not totally unprecedented. Last year in 2024, we presented a bonus episode, recorded live at the Texas Theater in Dallas, Texas with Ernie Kovacs award winner, Gerald Casale from Devo at VideoFest. This year, we'd like to present this year…

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DRAGNET THE MOTHER-IN-LAW MURDERS and SPRING STREET GANG 57:52

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Dragnet, the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He …

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THE AMY BRADSHAW MATTER A JOHNNY DOLLAR MYSTERY 56:29

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Johnny Dollar Insurance Investigator was one of the most popular detective shows on radio- and for good reason- a lively script, great voice acting, and top quality production. One of our favorite series at 1001! TWO NEW MEMBER ONLY SHOWS NOW AVAILABLE TO PATRONS! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Thank you. Join for one dollar a month and get TH…

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HOW I PLAYED SANTA CLAUS YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR 29:04

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Our favorite insurance detective catches a jewelry store thief and chases bullets in the progress... Get all of our shows at one website: www.bestof1001stories.com CALLING ALL FANS.. REVIEWS NEEDED SUPPORT OUR SHOW BY BECOMING A PATRON! www.patreon.com/1001storiesnetwork. Its time I started asking for support! Thank you. Its a few dollars a month O…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty Four 15:51

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Day twenty four of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “If there was a sequel to any Twilight Zone episode in the original series, which one would it be and how would it play out…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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Episode #267: Tamar Springer (Philip Springer) 1:25:39

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Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to guest Tamar Springer about her composer/songwriter father Philip Springer. Now, unless you are in music publishing or a collector of film soundtracks or possibly a musical academic, the name Philip Springer might not seem like a name you would know. A ha, but if I told you he was the composer & c…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty Three 4:53

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Day twenty three of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “What is your favorite Twilight Zone set in the past…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty Two 6:52

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Day twenty two of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “If Rod had stepped away from The Twilight Zone, but they brought in a new show runner, who would you have picked…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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THE LONELY HEARTS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR 52:19

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty One 6:46

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Day twenty one of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “What episodes from TZ reboots would have made the best 60s TZ episodes…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twenty 3:21

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Day twenty of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “We think of Twilight Zone episodes as always having a twist at the end, but not all of them do. Which is your favorite "non-twist" episode and why…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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THE MARKHAM MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR W BOB BAILEY 53:37

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I stumbled across this great series just recently and it's already one of my favorites in the detective genre. The main character, Johnny Dollar, is an insurance fraud investigator who gets assigned all kinds of jobs across the US. The writing, sound effects, acting- are all top notch. I think you will enjoy this as well- Please share with friends …

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Nineteen 2:49

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Day nineteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “What if you could step into the Twilight Zone and change the outcome of one episode, which one would it be and what would you change…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eighteen 4:01

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Day eighteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Which Christmas story would you like to have heard read by Rod Serling…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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THE SILENT QUEEN JOHNNY DOLLAR INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR 1:15:16

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As originally conceived, Johnny Dollar was a smart, tough, wisecracking detective who tossed silver-dollar tips to waiters and bellhops. While a;ways a friend of the police, Johnny Dollar wasn;t always a stickler for the law. CBS Radio revived Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in October 1955 with a new leading man, a new director, and a new format. The p…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Seventeen 5:05

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Day seventeen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “What is the best Twilight Zone episode penned by the following writers: Rod Serling Richard Matheson Charles Beaumont Earl Hamner Jr. George Clayton Johnson…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/suppo…

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Episode #266: Ed Eckstine (Billy Eckstine) 1:30:14

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Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Ed Eckstine, son of smooth as silk singer & bandleader Billy Eckstine. Our chat with Ed was funny, educational, occasionally jaw dropping and always engaging. Now, before we even started our chat with Ed, upon his agreeing to be a part of the podcast, we got a list of t…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Sixteen 4:42

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Day sixteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Of living Twilight Zone alums, and other than the very famous ones from other universes (ex. Shatner, Takei, Newmar, Howard, Duvall, Burnett, Astin), who would you most like to interview on the podcast…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podca…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Fifteen 5:34

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Day fifteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Have you had a polar turnaround in your opinion of any episodes…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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THE SHEPHARD MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR INSURANCE INVESTIGATOR 1:14:17

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As originally conceived, Johnny Dollar was a smart, tough, wisecracking detective who tossed silver-dollar tips to waiters and bellhops. While a;ways a friend of the police, Johnny Dollar wasn;t always a stickler for the law. CBS Radio revived Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in October 1955 with a new leading man, a new director, and a new format. The p…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Fourteen 4:14

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Day fourteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “What are your favourite musical scores from the series?” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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TZ Advent Calendar - Day 13 6:00

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Day thirteen of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Give your thoughts on the more controversial Twilight Zone episodes…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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THE DUKE RED MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:08:34

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Johnny goes to California to investigate a $65,000 claim on a racehorse who was injured and had to be destroyed. 5 PARTS Original Radio Broadcast Dates: January 23 and 24, 1956 Originated from Hollywood Stars: Bob Bailey as Johnny Dollar.Barbara Fuller, Barbara Eiler, Herb Butterfield, John Stephenson, Parley Baer, Will Wright, Bob Bruce, Forrest L…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twelve 6:45

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Twelve Day twelve of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Which season ender is your favorite…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.By Tom Elliot

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eleven 10:44

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eleven Day eleven of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “You can compile a DVD/Blu Ray with 5 episodes from each season of the original series. Which episodes would you choose…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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THE CRONIN MATTER (5 PARTS) W BOB BAILEY YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:09:08

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Joe Parker of Surety Mutual calls Johnny to ask him to attend a party to be given by Dolly McLean. Dolly, Johnny knows, was known during the roaring twenties as the Champagne Dream Girl and the Dancing Darling. When Dolly married Barnaby Cronin he purchased a rare and valuable piece of jewelry, the "Circle of Fire" necklace, and presented it to her…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Ten 5:47

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Ten Day ten of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Which color Night Gallery or Twilight Zone reboot show would most benefit from being in black and white…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Nine 8:03

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Nine Day nine of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Which hour long episode would most benefit by being a half-hour? And which half-hour would most benefit by being an hour?” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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Episode #265: Kat Kramer (Stanley Kramer) 1:42:14

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Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast we are talking to Katherine Kramer, daughter of producer/director Stanley Kramer. Our chat with Katherine or Kat was both edifying and easy as we had familial connections and we learned a few things in the process. Such as? Well how about what famous actress was she named after, where in …

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eight 3:24

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Eight Day eight of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “You get an opportunity to stage a Twilight Zone episode in School/ College; which one would you pick and why…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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THE LORKO DIAMONDS MATTER (5 PART BOB BAILEY EPISODE) YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 1:09:26

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One of the best Johnny Dollar episodes, in 5 parts, Johnny Dollar investigates the theft of 100,000 in diamonds from Algiers and winds up in the middle of a deadly intrigue. Join us , won't you? at www.bestof1001stories.com 1001 RADIO DAYSBy ME

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Seven 4:03

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Seven Day seven of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “You have just won an all expenses paid vacation for one week to a Twilight Zone destination of your choice. Where would you go and what would you do there…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zo…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Six 5:15

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Six Day six of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “If any character from an episode wrote a book about their experience, whose would you most like to read …” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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FATHER KNOWS BEST THE SHARED CHRISTMAS GIFT 23:50

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Christmas gifts were a lot simpler back in the 50's., and the kids were nevertheless feeling guilty after receiving a lot of nice gifts from Dad and seeing him only receive two lesser gifts. So they hatched a last minute plan to make good..... SUPPORT OUR SHOW MONTHLY AT PATREON Become an Assistant Producer at 1001 Stories Network ( a great resume …

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Five 4:21

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Five Day five of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “The series features early roles for several future major film stars (Robert Redford, Charles Bronson, Vera Miles, Martin Landau, Robert Duvall amongst others): which appearance did you most enjoy and why…” Become a supporter of this podcast: h…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Four 4:49

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Four Day four of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “If you could choose a marquee actor from the time to appear in The Twilight Zone, who would it be and what episode would you put them in…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/…

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SLATE'S OLD FLAME and THE TERMINAL KEY BOLD VENTURE 52:24

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We had it all...just like Bogie & Bacall" is how the famous song goes, and they had it all for awhile- a Hollywood married couple that appeared in films and in their radio show- Bold Venture. Bold Venture was a syndicated radio series that aired from 1951 to 1952. Bogart plays Slate Shannon, owner of a Cuban Hotel before Castro came and took it all…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Three 6:14

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Three Day three of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “We all remember names of episodes from the original show, but can you name any from the reboots…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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Episode #264: Matt Axton (Hoyt Axton) 1:22:58

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Today on another encore episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are speaking to musician Matt Axton about his larger-than-life actor, musician, spokesman and songwriter dad, Hoyt Axton. Now if you grew up in the eighties, you would know Hoyt from Gremlins. If you grew up in the 70s, you'd know him as the songwriter to the smash hit "Joy To The Wor…

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Two 11:07

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day Two Day two of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “If Charles Dickens wrote a Twilight Zone, what might it look like and what might it be about…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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TZ Advent Calendar - Day One 10:17

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TZ Advent Calendar – Day One Day one of the Twilight Zone Advent Calendar – play along in the comments… “Which is your favorite one way trip to The Twilight Zone and which is your favorite round trip…” Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-twilight-zone-podcast--5856481/support.…

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MURDER IN THE YUCATAN and SHANNON'S A SUCKER BOLD VENTURE 54:41

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"We had it all...just like Bogie & Bacall" is how the famous song goes, and they had it all for awhile- a Hollywood married couple that appeared in films and in their radio show- Bold Venture. Bold Venture was a syndicated radio series that aired from 1951 to 1952. Bogart plays Slate Shannon, owner of a Cuban Hotel before Castro came and took it al…

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THE SALT CITY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR 53:46

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Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his…