In the early 50's the majority of families relied on radio to provide their at-home entertainment. Here are some samples of radio plays and continuing serials.

Hop Harrigan (first broadcast 1947) "Mystery of the Vanishing Men - Episode #4"

Inner Sanctum - "The Last Story" starring Richard Widmark

Richard Diamond (1952) " The Hank Burton Case"

Tales of the Texas Rangers "The Cactus Pears" starring Joel McCrea

The Lone Ranger "The Return of the Masked Man"

Night Beat starring Frank Lovejoy as Randy Stone

Hopalong Cassidy "The Bandit of Blackton Bend 1951"

Batman Mystery Club episode 103 "The Monster of Dumphrey Hall"

The Creaking Door "Cat Woman" (includes cigarette commercials)

Have Gun Will Travel "Comanche"

Dragnet "Big Rod" starring Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday