Wendell Corey
(1914 – 1968)

Wendell Corey brought to the stage, the screen, and the airwaves, a varied set of interests and experiences. He was aWorld War II hero with some aspirations to be a tennis pro who instead ended up selling washing machines for a living as a young adult.

A couple of years into a modest stage career, Corey failed an audition for Robert Sherwood'sThe Rugged Path and thought his dabblings in acting were over. However, he spiked a lead role inDream Girl and was catapulted into stardom as a stage actor.

Wendell Corey's masculine, textured, not-quite-raspy voice lent him great opportunities to cross over into radio. On the enchanted airwaves, he played roles in productions on top-notch programs such asCavalcade of America,Lux Radio Theater, andInner Sanctum. To theseparts he brought a keen intelligence and passion that would later lead him to serve on the Santa Monica City Council.

Wendell Corey's lead role in "Doctor Commando" onCavalcade of America was perfect for a real-life war veteran. Corey played a medical officer who sneaked across Korean lines to learn about an outbreak of plague. His co-star wasLes Damon.

Inner Sanctum did a fantastic job of bringing in only the most beguiling tales, and "Strange Passenger" was no exception. In 1952, Corey starred in this chilling story of a man who picks up a female hitchhiker who seems to be immortal.

Another great showcase for Corey's chops is "Carbine Williams," in which he played a supporting role onLux Radio Theater. This radio adaptation of theJimmy Stewart war movie starred the inimitableVincent Price.

In "One Came Through" (Cavalcade of America) Corey interacted with an ensemble cast studded with Ed Begley, Ginger Jones, Robert Dryden, andArnold Moss.

"Rubies For Kali" is an early work of Wendell Corey's from 1948. It spins the tale of an airplane pilot in the Mideast getting mixed up with a girl in hot pursuit of rubies left to her by her father.

The Wendell Corey collection presents a skilled craftsman in vintage performances that will round out a radio lover's collection.

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  total playtime 7 hours, 54 min
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  1. How are these recordings dated?How are recordings dated?

     Filenames of old time radio shows which are dated as yy-mm-dd. For example:

     

     This episode from the series "Fort Laramie" was broadcast on February 5, 1956 with the episode title "Squaw Man"

  2. 13 shows – total playtime 7 hours, 54 minutes
  1. Best Plays 530816 Detective Story.mp3
  2. Calv 520226 733 Doctor Commando.mp3
  3. Calv 530324 780 One Came Through.mp3
  4. Hollywood Star Playhouse 510205 Calculated Risk.mp3
  5. Inner Sanctum 520831 522 Strange Passenger.mp3
  6. Lux 510924 758 Movie Time Usa.mp3
  7. Lux 540322 873 Carbine Williams.mp3
  8. McGarry His Mouse 460626 01 Gambling At Police Station.mp3
  9. McGarry His Mouse 460710 02 Singing In Glee Club.mp3
  10. McGarry His Mouse 460724 04 Uncle Clarence Bank Robbers.mp3
  11. Rubies Of Kali 480902.mp3
  12. Sdp 510315 E094 Thelma Jordan.mp3
  13. Stars Over Hollywood 531010 645 With All My Heart.mp3

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  1. How are these recordings dated?How are recordings dated?

     Filenames of old time radio shows which are dated as yy-mm-dd. For example:

     

     This episode from the series "Fort Laramie" was broadcast on February 5, 1956 with the episode title "Squaw Man"

  2. 13 shows – 217 MB – total playtime 7 hours, 54 minutes
  1. Best Plays 530816 Detective Story.mp3
  2. Calv 520226 733 Doctor Commando.mp3
  3. Calv 530324 780 One Came Through.mp3
  4. Hollywood Star Playhouse 510205 Calculated Risk.mp3
  5. Inner Sanctum 520831 522 Strange Passenger.mp3
  6. Lux 510924 758 Movie Time Usa.mp3
  7. Lux 540322 873 Carbine Williams.mp3
  8. McGarry His Mouse 460626 01 Gambling At Police Station.mp3
  9. McGarry His Mouse 460710 02 Singing In Glee Club.mp3
  10. McGarry His Mouse 460724 04 Uncle Clarence Bank Robbers.mp3
  11. Rubies Of Kali 480902.mp3
  12. Sdp 510315 E094 Thelma Jordan.mp3
  13. Stars Over Hollywood 531010 645 With All My Heart.mp3

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