More learnin' from Mr. Uslan.
Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Monday, December 30, 2024
Sunday, December 29, 2024
The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Comics "The Spider Boy" page 8
"What a dark stuffy room... it... oh!... Lamont!"
Saturday, December 28, 2024
Saturday's random pulp cover: Black Mask: Hell's Stepsons: October 1929
Awesomely cool cover art! Possibly it's because I see The Dark Eagle in this illustration. J. W. Schlaikjer is the artist of this and many other of the very best Black Mask covers. This particular issue is quite valuable/expensive due to the fact that it is the original home to the second installment of The Maltese Falcon. Dashielle Hammett's famous tale ran from September 1929 to January 1930.
Friday, December 27, 2024
ON THE AIR: January 1, 1939
Yes, this is a rerun of a rerun of a rerun (well, you get the idea). I will be starting a new series in 2025. I hope you'll tune in. In the meantime, enjoy "The Man Who Murdered Time" and put 2024 (almost) to rest.
Thursday, December 26, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Merry Christmas, agents
Merry Christmas/Happy Holidays! Under The Blue Light wishes all the agents of The Shadow and fans of pulp and Old Time Radio the most hopeful and joy filled Christmas ever. Enjoy the company of family and friends. Or just the company of a great pulp story while your pet curls up at your feet in front of a crackling fire. However you choose to celebrate this day, may it be peaceful and meaningful.
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Monday, December 23, 2024
Sunday, December 22, 2024
The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Comics "The Spider Boy" page 7
"Tsk!... Tsk!!... you poor little boy. Oh, come on, I'm tired.."
Saturday, December 21, 2024
Saturday's random pulp cover: War Birds: The Flame of Courage: August 1931
This looks like an aviator was about to be executed when one of his compatriots came to his rescue. I wonder if the story is as exciting as the cover seems to have promised. Flame of courage, indeed.
Friday, December 20, 2024
ON THE AIR: 1964/1968
This is an odd entry for our final visit to the radio realm of The Shadow. This never aired but instead was recorded in 1964 and released on an album in 1968. It did reunite Bret Morrison, Grace Matthews and Santos Ortega as Commissioner Weston. Ken Roberts returned to be the "Announcer". There is a bit more info here. In the meantime enjoy "The Computer Calculates, The Shadow Knows".
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Wednesday, December 18, 2024
Tuesday, December 17, 2024
Monday, December 16, 2024
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Saturday's random pulp cover: Adventure: December 18 1919
Well, living out here in Montana I guess it was inevitable that I post a western themed cover. Adventure sure had some beautiful cover art over their long run.
Friday, December 13, 2024
ON THE AIR: June 27, 1954
"The Vengeance of Angela Nolan" brings to an end the available episodes from the original run of The Shadow. There were 26 episodes after this one. I'll play one from 1964 next week, but I don't really know the provenance of the episode. I hope these have been a pleasant trip back into the days when radio ruled.
Thursday, December 12, 2024
Wednesday, December 11, 2024
Tuesday, December 10, 2024
Monday, December 9, 2024
Sunday, December 8, 2024
The Sunday Comics: The Shadow Comics "The Spider Boy" page 5
"Where do you two git off stickin' yer noses in my business?"
Saturday, December 7, 2024
Saturday's random pulp cover: Film Fun: "Charmed to Meet You!" June 1933
Friday, December 6, 2024
ON THE AIR: June 5, 1949
