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Old-time radio actor · 1914–1962

Wendell Holmes

Science fiction anthologies Dimension X and X Minus One.

We have him in 78 episodes of 18 series, 1938 to 1961, and 10 of our live channels play them around the clock, free.

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About Wendell Holmes

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He was born Oliver Wendell Holmes in Cheshire, Ohio, on August 17, 1914. Source: Wikipedia

After graduating from Ohio State University he hitchhiked to New York instead of teaching, and began his radio career in 1934. Source: Wikipedia

He played Dr. Watson on radio's Sherlock Holmes in 1948 and 1949, billed as "George Spelvin" so his surname would not be confused with the detective's. Source: Wikipedia

The OTRR log of NBC's Dimension X lists him in seven 1950 episodes, including "Mars Is Heaven!", "Destination Moon" and "The Roads Must Roll". Source: Old Time Radio Researchers

The OTRR log of X Minus One lists him in 16 episodes from 1955 to 1957, among them "Nightfall", "A Logic Named Joe" and "A Gun for Dinosaur". Source: Old Time Radio Researchers

RadioGOLDINdex lists him on CBS's 21st Precinct from 1953 to 1956, including a December 1955 episode in which he is credited as Santa. Source: RadioGOLDINdex

The same catalog has him on Suspense from 1944 to 1958 and on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in June 1961, his latest listed radio credit. Source: RadioGOLDINdex

His film and TV work includes Elmer Gantry, I Want to Live! and the Twilight Zone episode "Escape Clause". Source: Wikipedia

He died in Paris on April 27, 1962, of what is thought to have been a heart attack. Source: Wikipedia

Listen live: the channels that play Wendell Holmes

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Illustrated cover for X Minus One: a rocket on a launch gantry at night under a sky full of stars, searchlights

The series' own channel

X Minus One

22 of his episodes: X Minus One (22)

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Rivet, the host of Signal From Tomorrow

Mixed channel

Signal From Tomorrow

31 of his episodes: X Minus One (22), Dimension X (9)

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Sal Vitale, the host of Gumshoe

Mixed channel

Gumshoe

19 of his episodes: 21st Precinct (17), Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (1), Mr District Attorney (1)

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Illustrated cover for Opening Night: the front of a 1930s art-deco movie palace on premiere night, crossed searchlight beams in the sky

Mixed channel

Opening Night

15 of his episodes: Cavalcade of America (9), Stroke Of Fate (2), CBS Radio Workshop (1), Words at War (1), Railroad Hour (1), Family Theater (1)

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Ophelia Crane, the host of The Midnight Exchange

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The Midnight Exchange

8 of his episodes: The Mysterious Traveler (6), Murder By Experts (1), Murder at Midnight (1)

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Illustrated cover for Cliffhangers: a 1940s city skyline at night seen from a high rooftop ledge, searchlight beams sweeping the clouds

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Cliffhangers

3 of his episodes: High Adventure (2), John Steele Adventurer (1)

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Illustrated cover for The Press Box: an empty 1940s stadium press box at dusk, a vintage microphone on the ledge beside binoculars and a scorecard

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The Press Box

1 of his episodes: The Big Show (1)

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Illustrated cover for The Variety Hour: a 1940s network radio studio stage with a big band's empty music stands, a grand piano

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The Variety Hour

1 of his episodes: The Big Show (1)

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Illustrated cover for This Just In: a 1940s network radio newsroom at night, a ribbon microphone beside a teletype machine

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This Just In

1 of his episodes: The Big Show (1)

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Wendell Holmes’s shows on Stupid Potato

SeriesYearsEpisodes
X Minus One1955 to 195722
21st Precinct1953 to 195617
Cavalcade of America1938 to 19499
Dimension X1950 to 19519
The Mysterious Traveler1946 to 19526
High Adventure19502
Stroke Of Fate19532
CBS Radio Workshop19571
Family Theater19551
John Steele Adventurer19511
Mr District Attorney19531
Murder By Experts19491
Murder at Midnight1
My Son Jeep19531
Railroad Hour19541
The Big Show19511
Words at War19451
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar19611

Wendell Holmes episodes: 5 free to hear

Each one names Wendell Holmes on the air, in its cast list or in the show itself. Each title opens the episode’s page: what happens, the transcript from the moment he is named, and listens from any line.

  1. No ContactX Minus One · April 24, 1955 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  2. The ParadeX Minus One · May 1, 1955 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  3. Mars Is HeavenX Minus One · May 8, 1955 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  4. The Nolen Brothers21st Precinct · July 7, 1953 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  5. The Bartender21st Precinct · July 21, 1953 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast

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X Minus One 22 episodes, 1955 to 1957
  1. No ContactApril 24, 1955 · Episode guide · Free
  2. The ParadeMay 1, 1955 · Episode guide · Free
  3. Mars Is HeavenMay 8, 1955 · Episode guide · Free
  4. The Green Hills Of EarthJuly 7, 1955 · Potato Plus
  5. First ContactOctober 6, 1955 · Potato Plus
  6. The Outer LimitNovember 16, 1955 · Potato Plus
  7. NightfallDecember 7, 1955 · Potato Plus
  8. A Logic Named JoeDecember 28, 1955 · Potato Plus
  9. Skulking PermitFebruary 15, 1956 · Potato Plus
  10. A Gun For DinosaurMarch 7, 1956 · Potato Plus
  11. Mr Costello HeroJuly 3, 1956 · Potato Plus
  12. The Old Die RichJuly 17, 1956 · Potato Plus
  13. The Snowball EffectAugust 14, 1956 · Potato Plus
  14. Soldier BoyOctober 17, 1956 · Potato Plus
  15. Honeymoon In HellDecember 26, 1956 · Potato Plus
  16. Saucer Of LonelinessJanuary 9, 1957 · Potato Plus
  17. Open WarfareJanuary 23, 1957 · Potato Plus
  18. Something For NothingApril 10, 1957 · Potato Plus
  19. The Discovery Of Morniel MathawayApril 17, 1957 · Potato Plus
  20. Mans Best FriendApril 24, 1957 · Potato Plus
  21. The Category InventorJune 27, 1957 · Potato Plus
  22. The ScapegoatAugust 8, 1957 · Potato Plus
21st Precinct 17 episodes, 1953 to 1956
  1. The Nolen BrothersJuly 7, 1953 · Episode guide · Free
  2. The BartenderJuly 21, 1953 · Episode guide · Free
  3. The MainlinerAugust 18, 1953 · Potato Plus
  4. The BookkeeperAugust 25, 1953 · Potato Plus
  5. The FriendSeptember 1, 1953 · Potato Plus
  6. The Dog DaySeptember 15, 1953 · Potato Plus
  7. The HomecomingSeptember 22, 1953 · Potato Plus
  8. Case of the FoundlingOctober 20, 1953 · Potato Plus
  9. Case of the FallOctober 27, 1953 · Potato Plus
  10. The KidJanuary 27, 1954 · Potato Plus
  11. The BakerFebruary 3, 1954 · Potato Plus
  12. The JobAugust 4, 1954 · Potato Plus
  13. The HeirsDecember 16, 1955 · Potato Plus
  14. The BeardDecember 23, 1955 · Potato Plus
  15. The BakerJanuary 26, 1956 · Potato Plus
  16. The BasketMay 10, 1956 · Potato Plus
  17. The PartnersMay 17, 1956 · Potato Plus
Cavalcade of America 9 episodes, 1938 to 1949
  1. Oliver Wendell HolmesFebruary 9, 1938 · Potato Plus
  2. Mr Justice HolmesMay 15, 1939 · Potato Plus
  3. Will RogersJanuary 1, 1941 · Potato Plus
  4. Yankee from OlympusAugust 28, 1944 · Potato Plus
  5. The Justice and the LadyJanuary 5, 1948 · Potato Plus
  6. BetrayalNovember 29, 1948 · Potato Plus
  7. Oliver Wendell Holmes Mac LanahanDecember 6, 1948 · Potato Plus
  8. Journey Among the LostMarch 7, 1949 · Potato Plus
  9. My Hunt After the CaptainMarch 14, 1949 · Potato Plus
Dimension X 9 episodes, 1950 to 1951
  1. Outer LimitApril 8, 1950 · Potato Plus
  2. No ContactApril 29, 1950 · Potato Plus
  3. Mars Is HeavenJuly 7, 1950 · Potato Plus
  4. Potters Of FirskJuly 28, 1950 · Potato Plus
  5. The Roads Must RollSeptember 1, 1950 · Potato Plus
  6. The Outer LimitSeptember 8, 1950 · Potato Plus
  7. And The Moon Be Still As BrightSeptember 29, 1950 · Potato Plus
  8. Mars Is HeavenJanuary 7, 1951 · Potato Plus
  9. The Last ObjectiveJune 3, 1951 · Potato Plus
The Mysterious Traveler 6 episodes, 1946 to 1952
  1. If You BelieveDecember 29, 1946 · Potato Plus
  2. The Woman in BlackMarch 9, 1947 · Potato Plus
  3. The Man Who VanishedJuly 6, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. Death Has a Thousand FacesSeptember 21, 1948 · Potato Plus
  5. The Knives of DeathMarch 13, 1951 · Potato Plus
  6. Change of AddressJanuary 22, 1952 · Potato Plus
High Adventure 2 episodes, 1950
  1. Sentinel on 73rdFebruary 26, 1950 · Potato Plus
  2. East Side BeatSeptember 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
Stroke Of Fate 2 episodes, 1953
  1. The Burr-Hamilton DuelOctober 18, 1953 · Potato Plus
  2. Benedict ArnoldNovember 8, 1953 · Potato Plus
CBS Radio Workshop 1 episode, 1957
  1. The Long Way HomeMay 12, 1957 · Potato Plus
Family Theater 1 episode, 1955
  1. No ContestMarch 23, 1955 · Potato Plus
John Steele Adventurer 1 episode, 1951
  1. CounterpointDecember 18, 1951 · Potato Plus
Mr District Attorney 1 episode, 1953
  1. xxx Case of the Mothers HelperDecember 20, 1953 · Potato Plus
Murder By Experts 1 episode, 1949
  1. The Big MoneyJuly 25, 1949 · Potato Plus
Murder at Midnight 1 episode,
  1. 46xxxx (014) Murder is a Lonely BusinessPotato Plus
My Son Jeep 1 episode, 1953
  1. Jeep is Smitten With Sub Teacher Mrs Miller #1January 25, 1953 · Potato Plus
Railroad Hour 1 episode, 1954
  1. The Wonderful One-Hoss ShayMay 10, 1954 · Potato Plus
The Big Show 1 episode, 1951
  1. 14 ep11 Louis Calhern Jack Carter1951 · Potato Plus
Words at War 1 episode, 1945
  1. At War45-04-1092Apartment In AthensApril 10, 1945 · Potato Plus
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar 1 episode, 1961
  1. The Stock-In-Trade MatterJune 4, 1961 · Potato Plus

Who Wendell Holmes worked with most

Named in the same cast lists, counted across the episodes above.

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