Adventures Of The Abbotts

Posted by James on August 12, 2008 at 3:23pm
"Abbott Mysteries" was a comedy-mystery radio program adapted from the novels of Frances Crane (1896-1981). Initially a summer replacement for "Quick As a Flash," the series was heard on Mutual and NBC. The Mutual series, sponsored by Helbros Watches, debuted June 10, 1945, airing Sundays at 6pm. The scripts by Howard Merrill and Ed Adamson were in the lighthearted tradition of Mr. and Mrs. North. Julie Stevens and Charles Webster starred as Jean and Pat Abbott, a married San Francisco couple who solved murder mysteries. In the supporting cast were Jean Ellyn, Sydney Slon and Luis Van Rooten. Moving to 5:30pm in 1946, Les Tremayne and Alice Reinheart took over the roles until the end of the series on August 31, 1947. None of the episodes from the Mutual and NBC incarnations are known to exist. Seven years later, the characters returned. On October 3, 1954, "The Adventures of the Abbotts" began broadcasting on NBC Sunday evenings at 8:30pm. In this series, the Abbotts were portrayed by Claudia Morgan and Les Damon. The NBC series ran until June 12, 1955. Until recently only one episode was known to exist but all 13 episodes have re-surfaced.

Adventures Of The Abbotts_1-23-55_The Royal Purple Scooter (ep17).mp3

Adventures Of The Abbotts_1-30-55_The Rickshaw Red Lipstick (ep18).mp3

Adventures Of The Abbotts_02-20-55_The Yellow Chip (ep.20).mp3

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