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Raymond Chandler's celebrated hard-boiled private eye, Philip Marlowe, made his radio debut in 1945 on the Lux Radio Theatre with "Murder My Sweet," starring Dick Powell. Two years later, NBC brought the character to the air in his own weekly series starring Van Heflin, The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe. A summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show, the series was short-lived, ending September 9, 1947. CBS revived it in 1948 with The Adventures of...
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Philip Marlowe was a fictional private eye created by author Raymond Chandler. He was first seen as portrayed by Humphrey Bogart in the 1939 classic feature "The Big Sleep".
The fictional detective was introduced to the radio in 1947 and, by 1949, was the most popular radio detective.
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Raymond Chandler's celebrated hard-boiled private eye, Philip Marlowe, made his radio debut in 1945 on the Lux Radio Theatre with "Murder, My Sweet," starring Dick Powell. Two years later, NBC brought the character to the air in his own weekly series starring Van Heflin, "The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe." A summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show, the series was short-lived, ending September 9, 1947. CBS revived it in 1948 with The Adventures...
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A rip-roaring, pulpy and quirky space odyssey for your listening pleasure. Follow earth man Allen Green as his space ship fails and leaves him on a barbaric planet filled with other human descendants who have reverted to pre-technology existence. Naturally he is made a slave and must connive, plan, love and fight his way across 10,000 miles of danger to freedom. Full of strange beings, this planet highlights the amazing imagination of Philip Jose...
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Philip K. Dick is well known for his innovative approach to life and the problems and challenges of the future. These five stories were picked to show the breath and scope of his mind. They are:
1 - The Skull
2 - Beyond the Door
3 - The Eyes Have It
4 - The Hanging Stranger
5 - Beyond Lies the Wub
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Prince Philip's life and legacy. Read the new and definitive biography of the remarkable Duke of Edinburgh.
For decades Prince Philip shared the Queen's burden of office without upstaging her, always privately providing reassurance and advice but never overstepping the boundaries of his supporting role. It was an unforgiving position — a challenge for anyone — but one that he met head on. He remained the Queen's adviser and closest confidant...
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Sometimes you have to take a chance. And sometimes, one chance is not enough. Philip Dunstan has seriously considered leaving the life of a professional assassin. Well, if his boss, TJ Blackwell, will allow it. Then things change. Sometimes people are much more than you thought they were. And sometimes you don't realize what your life was missing until it shows up on your doorstep. Or catches you in the act. Will Philip Dunstan still want out? Or...
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Get the Summary of Philip Norman's George Harrison in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Philip Norman's biography of George Harrison delves into the life of the youngest Beatle, from his upbringing in a modest Liverpool home to his rise to global fame. Born in 1943, George's early life was marked by post-war austerity, but he never felt deprived. His first love was architecture, but music soon took precedence...
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Get the Summary of Philip Ball's Beyond Weird in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Beyond Weird" by Philip Ball offers a deep dive into the perplexing world of quantum mechanics, a field that challenges our conventional understanding of reality. The book explores the evolution of quantum theory since its inception in the early 20th century, highlighting the ongoing quest to unravel its foundational principles. Ball...
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His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh, KG, KT, OM, GBE has been at the forefront of British public life since he married Princess Elizabeth in 1947. In the seventy years since, his wit (and the occasional 'gaffe') has continued to endear him to the nation, as he travelled the world taking his unique and charmingly British sense of humour to its far-flung corners. Hailed as a god by a tribe in Vanuatu, the Prince has had his fair share of brickbats...
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