21st Precinct
Drama
Drama
The Thin Man.
The Thin Man is a classic Old Time Radio detective series that transports listeners to the intriguing world of crime and investigation. Set against the backdrop of the 1940s, this series follows the adventures of the charming and witty private investigator Nick Charles and his equally astute wife, Nora. Together, they navigate a series of complex murder mysteries, often infused with humor and clever dialogue. Collectors and enthusiasts of vintage radio will appreciate The Thin Man for its engaging storytelling and memorable characters. The series remains a notable entry in the Old Time Radio canon, often compared to other detective dramas…
OFFICIAL HERITAGE RADIO VAULT RECORDING
Listen to The Thin Man.
Press Play in the official Spreaker player.
Open on Spreaker ↗The player connects to Spreaker, which may use cookies and serve advertising. Audio starts when you press Play. Spreaker privacy
The Thin Man: Programme Guide.
Nick and Nora Charles can trade a remark while noticing what another couple would miss. The Thin Man combines married-detective banter with crimes whose explanations demand more than an attractive first impression.
Broadcast history.
The American radio adaptation ran in 1941–1950 across changing network periods. It draws on Dashiell Hammett’s characters, with its own company distinct from William Powell and Myrna Loy’s cinema partnership.
Cast and creative team.
Himan Brown produces and directs. Les Damon is an early Nick, with Les Tremayne among later performers; Claudia Morgan plays Nora. A Paley archive record documents a Tremayne edition and its individual company.
Where to begin.
Moon Murder · Passionate Palooka
These available recordings offer an introduction to this collection. Their current publication dates are separate from historical broadcast dates.
An interesting detail.
The conversation between the leads supplies comic rhythm without removing the investigation. The radio performances need their own credits even when a listener already knows the films.
Listening appeal.
Try Moon Murder or Passionate Palooka. Separate cases offer either starting point, while spoken credits help identify which Nick performs a particular transfer.
Collection and date notes.
HRV lists 12 public recordings. The twelve records are limited survivals from the longer radio history. Current podcast dates describe later archive publication, separately from original broadcast dates.
Sources.
Choose your next episode.
12 public recordings in this programme. Catalogue order is not a verified original broadcast chronology.
12 episodes available.
Questions about The Thin Man.
Are Powell and Loy automatically the radio leads?
The radio programme has a separate company.
Does one actor play Nick throughout every year?
The role changes performers.
