21st Precinct
Drama
Drama
Mr. District Attorney.
Justice is no accident… crime doesn’t pay when the law is watching. Based on real cases, Mr. District Attorney follows the work of a dedicated prosecutor and his team as they investigate crimes, gather evidence, and bring criminals to justice. From fraud and racketeering to murder and organized crime, each episode delivers gripping stories rooted in law enforcement and courtroom procedure.
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Mr. District Attorney: Programme Guide.
An investigation must produce a case that can withstand more than a criminal’s first denial. Mr. District Attorney follows a prosecutor and his assistants confronting rackets, murder and the evidence needed to pursue them.
Broadcast history.
The American programme began in 1939, initially in short serial form before becoming a half-hour crime drama. Its later transcribed productions extend beyond the original network history and introduce a different leading performer.
Cast and creative team.
Jay Jostyn is the best-known network District Attorney, supported by Vicki Vola as Miss Miller and Len Doyle as Harrington. Ed Byron developed the drama, with Phillips H. Lord involved in its concept. David Brian plays Paul Garrett in later recorded productions.
Where to begin.
The Case Of Thieves Fall Out · The Case Of The Pyromaniac Murder
These available recordings offer an introduction to this collection. Their current publication dates are separate from historical broadcast dates.
An interesting detail.
The network protagonist was often known simply by his office, while later material supplies the name Paul Garrett. A character name or actor can therefore help identify which version a recording represents.
Listening appeal.
Choose The Case of Thieves Fall Out or The Case of the Pyromaniac Murder. Listen to the work of the assistants as well as the prosecutor’s speeches when the inquiry develops.
Collection and date notes.
HRV lists 72 public recordings. The seventy-two records are selected material whose original network or transcription edition needs individual matching. Current podcast dates describe later archive publication, separately from original broadcast dates.
Sources.
Choose your next episode.
72 public recordings in this programme. Catalogue order is not a verified original broadcast chronology.
72 episodes available.
Questions about Mr. District Attorney.
Does David Brian play the entire network run?
Jostyn leads the best-known network company; Brian stars in later productions.
Was the District Attorney always named Paul Garrett?
The earlier network character was generally identified by his office.
