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Gang Busting legacy and the FBI show in radio history
A nostalgic look at Gang Busters and The FBI radio dramas tracing their role in promoting law and order. The piece recounts Phillips H. Lord's program as a pioneer of realistic crime shows, naming figures like Dillinger, Bonnie and Clyde, and the use of post office wanted posters to engage listeners. It notes the cultural impact on youth and the transition to later crime fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Law and Order Fender
Gainesborough
J Edgar Hoover
The
FBI
ABC
New York City
Fiorello H. LaGuardia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gang Busters
Phillips H. Lord
Radioland
Seth Parker
We, the People
Milo Bolton
SKY Blazers
Underworld
Hollywood
Cinema City
Jimmy Cagney
Little Caesar
Edward G. Robinson
Humphrey Bogart
San Quentin
Paul Muni
George Raft
Muni
Capone
Jessie James
Robin Hood
Lord’s Radio
Crusade Against Crime
John Dillinger
Baby Face
Nelson
Machine Gun Kelly
Pretty
Lord
Mr District Attorney
Dwight Weist
Jay Jostyn
Mr. D.A
Ely
David Harding
Hissas
Peru
Indiana
FBL
Anna Sage
Dillinger
John
Purgis
Homer van Meter
van Meter
Lester M
Gillis
George Nelson
Alex Gillis
Lester Giles
Big George” Nelson
Jimease
Jimmy Williams
Charles Arthur Floyd
Pretty Boy” Floyd
Pretty Boy
Smith
Frank Mitchell
Sfeel
Clyde Champion Barrow
West
Dallas
Texas
Bonnie Parker
John Herbert Dillinger
Asi
Johnny
Armch
Bee