Wrestling Ring Murder: Boston Blackie (March 24, 1948)

“Wrestling Ring Murder” is an episode of Boston Blackie, the old-time radio show, first broadcast March 24, 1948. Listen free on Stupid Potato.

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What happens

When a promising young wrestler named Tiny Mountain makes his debut against the established champion Stretcher Lewis at the local arena, Lewis is found dead in his dressing room after the match. Boston Blackie arrives on the scene as Inspector Faraday investigates the murder, with suspicion falling on the powerful newcomer.

A wrestling arena and hotel in the city, including the dressing rooms and lobby.

Characters: Boston Blackie, Tiny Mountain, Inspector Faraday, Bill Chase, Henry, John Farber, Stretcher Lewis, Mary

Listen for: The wrestling match sequence, the discovery of Stretcher Lewis's body, and Boston Blackie's interactions with Inspector Faraday as the investigation begins.

Written from the episode itself; it never gives away the ending. Every recording is remastered for the stream: cleaned of rumble, hiss and mains hum (and the old TV whine where we found it), then levelled in two passes to steady broadcast loudness, so one show is never quieter than the next.