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Old-time radio actor · 1894–1962

Ken Christy

Police Chief Gates on The Great Gildersleeve.

We have him in 192 episodes of 23 series, 1943 to 1958, and 15 of our live channels play them around the clock, free.

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About Ken Christy

Ken Christy in Lady Gangster (1942)
Ken Christy in Lady Gangster (1942).Public domain in the United States (copyright not renewed). Wikimedia Commons

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He was born Robert Kenneth Christy on November 23, 1894, in Greenville, Pennsylvania. Source: Wikipedia

The 1920 census already listed him, at 24, as an actor in musical comedy. Source: Lord Heath (Laurel and Hardy cast notes)

He worked in radio for close to three decades from the early 1930s, in dramas such as Suspense, Gang Busters, The Fifth Horseman, Jack Armstrong and The Saint and in comedies such as Amos 'n' Andy, A Day in the Life of Dennis Day and The Alan Young Show. Source: Wikipedia

On The Great Gildersleeve he played Police Chief Donald Gates, one of the core members of the barbershop-singing Jolly Boys Club. Source: Wikipedia

He played Mr. Bonds on Little Orphan Annie. Source: Wikipedia

He was one of two actors, with Norman Field, to play Inspector Danton on the detective series Mystery Is My Hobby. Source: Wikipedia

Western radio logs credit him on The Adventures of Wild Bill Hickok (1953-1954), Tales of the Texas Rangers (1951-1952) and The Six Shooter (1953-1954), and in Lux Radio Theatre's Destry Rides Again (November 5, 1945). Source: OTR Westerns

From Foreign Correspondent (1940) to the TV series Shannon (1962) he appeared in 144 films and TV programs, many uncredited and often as a policeman. Source: Wikipedia

He died in Hollywood on July 23, 1962, aged 67, and is buried at Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery in North Hollywood. Source: Wikipedia

Listen live: the channels that play Ken Christy

Free 24/7 stations. These play the episodes below, in rotation with the rest of their shows.

Bob Bailey in a Los Angeles detective's office at night

The series' own channel

Let George Do It

39 of his episodes: Let George Do It (39)

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Illustrated cover for Lux Radio Theatre: a 1930s Hollywood theatre stage before a closed gold curtain, a single ribbon microphone in a spotlight

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Lux Radio Theatre

17 of his episodes: Lux Radio Theatre (17)

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Illustrated cover for Suspense: a single desk lamp in a dark room, a revolver and a telephone off the hook on the desk, long shadows across the floor

The series' own channel

Suspense

3 of his episodes: Suspense (3)

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Black-and-white close-up of James Stewart in a tweed jacket and tie

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The Six Shooter

2 of his episodes: The Six Shooter (2)

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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

58 of his episodes: Family Theater (24), Lux Radio Theatre (17), Screen Directors Playhouse (10), Cavalcade of America (5), CBS Radio Workshop (1), Railroad Hour (1)

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Sal Vitale, the host of Gumshoe

Mixed channel

Gumshoe

53 of his episodes: Let George Do It (39), Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar (6), Jeff Regan, Investigator (5), Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator (1), The Line Up (1), The Man Called X (1)

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Buster Pratt, the host of Laugh Track

Mixed channel

Laugh Track

42 of his episodes: The Great Gildersleeve (17), Fibber McGee and Molly (14), The Life of Riley (4), The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show (2), The Halls of Ivy (2), The Adventures of Maisie (2), The Harold Peary Show (1)

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Marshal Ramrod, the host of Dry Gulch

Mixed channel

Dry Gulch

36 of his episodes: Wild Bill Hickok (25), Tales of the Texas Rangers (9), The Six Shooter (2)

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Ken Christy’s shows on Stupid Potato

SeriesYearsEpisodes
Let George Do It1948 to 195439
Wild Bill Hickok1951 to 195425
Family Theater1947 to 195624
Lux Radio Theatre1943 to 195417
The Great Gildersleeve1946 to 195517
Fibber McGee and Molly1951 to 195614
Screen Directors Playhouse1949 to 195110
Tales of the Texas Rangers1951 to 19529
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar1949 to 19566
Cavalcade of America1946 to 19475
Jeff Regan, Investigator19485
The Life of Riley1945 to 19474
Suspense1951 to 19583
The Adventures of Maisie19502
The Halls of Ivy1950 to 19512
The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show1950 to 19542
The Six Shooter1953 to 19542
Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator19551
CBS Radio Workshop19561
Railroad Hour19541
The Harold Peary Show19511
The Line Up19501
The Man Called X19511

Ken Christy episodes: 5 free to hear

Each one names Ken Christy 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. Outlaw's BargainWild Bill Hickok · May 13, 1951 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  2. The Ghost BreakersScreen Directors Playhouse · April 3, 1949 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  3. The Lonesome LadyJeff Regan, Investigator · July 24, 1948 · Episode guide · Whole and free in the podcast
  4. Am I My Brothers KeeperLet George Do It · April 12, 1948 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line
  5. Lost and FoundLet George Do It · April 12, 1948 · Episode guide · 60-second listens from any line

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All 192 Ken Christy episodes, by show

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Let George Do It 39 episodes, 1948 to 1954
  1. Am I My Brothers KeeperApril 12, 1948 · Episode guide · Free
  2. Lost and FoundApril 12, 1948 · Episode guide · Free
  3. Mr. Korawski - AmericanJune 28, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. Who Is SylviaNovember 22, 1948 · Potato Plus
  5. Death In Fancy DressDecember 27, 1948 · Potato Plus
  6. Death in Blue JeansJune 6, 1949 · Potato Plus
  7. Sweet PoisonNovember 21, 1949 · Potato Plus
  8. The Ugly DucklingJanuary 30, 1950 · Potato Plus
  9. The Old StyleFebruary 6, 1950 · Potato Plus
  10. Go Jump in the LakeFebruary 13, 1950 · Potato Plus
  11. The House That Jack BuiltOctober 2, 1950 · Potato Plus
  12. The Bookworm TurnsDecember 11, 1950 · Potato Plus
  13. Opportunity Knocks TwiceDecember 18, 1950 · Potato Plus
  14. The Man Behind the FrameJanuary 8, 1951 · Potato Plus
  15. Tune on a TriangleJanuary 15, 1951 · Potato Plus
  16. Knock on WoodJanuary 22, 1951 · Potato Plus
  17. See Me Once, You've Seen Me TwiceFebruary 26, 1951 · Potato Plus
  18. Murder for TwoMarch 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  19. The Prairie DogMarch 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  20. Murder for TwoMarch 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  21. The Prairie DogMarch 19, 1951 · Potato Plus
  22. No Escape from the JungleMarch 26, 1951 · Potato Plus
  23. Framed for HangingSeptember 24, 1951 · Potato Plus
  24. No Way OutOctober 1, 1951 · Potato Plus
  25. A Crime Too SimpleOctober 22, 1951 · Potato Plus
  26. Off the RecordDecember 3, 1951 · Potato Plus
  27. Stolen GoodsDecember 17, 1951 · Potato Plus
  28. A School of SharksJanuary 7, 1952 · Potato Plus
  29. The Bad Little GodJanuary 14, 1952 · Potato Plus
  30. A Matter of HonorJanuary 21, 1952 · Potato Plus
  31. The Common DenominatorJanuary 28, 1952 · Potato Plus
  32. War ManeuverApril 21, 1952 · Potato Plus
  33. The Iron HatMay 12, 1952 · Potato Plus
  34. Seed of DestructionAugust 18, 1952 · Potato Plus
  35. Human NatureSeptember 15, 1952 · Potato Plus
  36. The Four SeasonsOctober 6, 1952 · Potato Plus
  37. The Dead of NightOctober 13, 1952 · Potato Plus
  38. The Stand-InNovember 17, 1952 · Potato Plus
  39. The Coward (Olan Soule)September 20, 1954 · Potato Plus
Wild Bill Hickok 25 episodes, 1951 to 1954
  1. Outlaw's BargainMay 13, 1951 · Episode guide · Free
  2. Mixed BrandsAugust 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  3. The Range WarSeptember 2, 1951 · Potato Plus
  4. The Voice of Echo CanyonNovember 11, 1951 · Potato Plus
  5. Dark Horse CandidateJanuary 30, 1952 · Potato Plus
  6. Death At Sunset TrailMarch 14, 1952 · Potato Plus
  7. The Monstrous ToothacheApril 9, 1952 · Potato Plus
  8. Bullets At The Silver BellApril 25, 1952 · Potato Plus
  9. Bandits Of Badwater CountyMay 21, 1952 · Potato Plus
  10. A Vicious JokeOctober 1, 1952 · Potato Plus
  11. The Secret Of The Iron DoorOctober 15, 1952 · Potato Plus
  12. The Circle Of DeathDecember 19, 1952 · Potato Plus
  13. The Dead Of WinterDecember 31, 1952 · Potato Plus
  14. Wagon Train For TombstoneJanuary 12, 1953 · Potato Plus
  15. Big Welcome At Shady RestFebruary 27, 1953 · Potato Plus
  16. The Coyote Kids ReturnApril 3, 1953 · Potato Plus
  17. Bills New DeputyMay 13, 1953 · Potato Plus
  18. The Battle Of Buzzard LakeJune 5, 1953 · Potato Plus
  19. The Red SkullSeptember 23, 1953 · Potato Plus
  20. One Wrong BulletFebruary 12, 1954 · Potato Plus
  21. The Telltale ScarMay 5, 1954 · Potato Plus
  22. A Long ShadowMay 26, 1954 · Potato Plus
  23. A Runaway BuckboardOctober 27, 1954 · Potato Plus
  24. Six Gun SerenadeDecember 1, 1954 · Potato Plus
  25. Return Of The PhantomDecember 8, 1954 · Potato Plus
Family Theater 24 episodes, 1947 to 1956
  1. T FormationOctober 9, 1947 · Potato Plus
  2. Toledo SmithApril 8, 1948 · Potato Plus
  3. First Class RequirementsJuly 1, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. Brannigan's BatSeptember 23, 1948 · Potato Plus
  5. Melancholy ClownJanuary 26, 1949 · Potato Plus
  6. My Terminal MoraineJuly 20, 1949 · Potato Plus
  7. The Denver ExpressAugust 31, 1949 · Potato Plus
  8. EvangelineSeptember 28, 1949 · Potato Plus
  9. In Each Other's ShoesOctober 26, 1949 · Potato Plus
  10. Rip Van WinkleNovember 30, 1949 · Potato Plus
  11. The Littlest AngelDecember 21, 1949 · Potato Plus
  12. William, the TerrifiedJanuary 18, 1950 · Potato Plus
  13. The Lion TamerAugust 16, 1950 · Potato Plus
  14. Stephen Foster StoryOctober 4, 1950 · Potato Plus
  15. The Littlest AngelDecember 27, 1950 · Potato Plus
  16. General Pumpkin's BirthdayApril 11, 1951 · Potato Plus
  17. The Right ApproachMay 9, 1951 · Potato Plus
  18. Song for a Long RoadJune 20, 1951 · Potato Plus
  19. Talk About the WeatherOctober 24, 1951 · Potato Plus
  20. The Thinking MachineJanuary 23, 1952 · Potato Plus
  21. The Big OneMarch 12, 1952 · Potato Plus
  22. These Thy GiftsOctober 29, 1952 · Potato Plus
  23. Another Catcher in the FamilyJune 10, 1953 · Potato Plus
  24. Thinking Makes It SoNovember 28, 1956 · Potato Plus
Lux Radio Theatre 17 episodes, 1943 to 1954
  1. The Show-OffFebruary 1, 1943 · Potato Plus
  2. Each Dawn I DieMarch 22, 1943 · Potato Plus
  3. Once upon a HoneymoonApril 12, 1943 · Potato Plus
  4. A Night to RememberApril 19, 1943 · Potato Plus
  5. The Talk of the TownMay 17, 1943 · Potato Plus
  6. The Major and the MinorMay 31, 1943 · Potato Plus
  7. My Sister EileenJuly 5, 1943 · Potato Plus
  8. Pride of the YankeesOctober 4, 1943 · Potato Plus
  9. Mister LuckyOctober 18, 1943 · Potato Plus
  10. Hello Frisco HelloNovember 15, 1943 · Potato Plus
  11. In Old OklahomaMarch 13, 1944 · Potato Plus
  12. It Happened TomorrowJuly 3, 1944 · Potato Plus
  13. A Tale of Two CitiesMarch 26, 1945 · Potato Plus
  14. Killer CatesDecember 16, 1946 · Potato Plus
  15. Sitting PrettyFebruary 14, 1949 · Potato Plus
  16. Million Dollar MermaidDecember 14, 1953 · Potato Plus
  17. Has Anybody Seen My GalJanuary 11, 1954 · Potato Plus
The Great Gildersleeve 17 episodes, 1946 to 1955
  1. Flashback - Jolly Boys 4th of July PicnicJune 9, 1946 · Potato Plus
  2. In Trouble with Bessie's BoyfriendSeptember 24, 1947 · Potato Plus
  3. Gildersleeve Fired as Water CommissionerJune 2, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. Singing LessonsFebruary 23, 1949 · Potato Plus
  5. Jolly Boy ElectionFebruary 22, 1950 · Potato Plus
  6. Vacation Plans on the House BoatJune 14, 1950 · Potato Plus
  7. Gildy Looking for New SecretarySeptember 20, 1950 · Potato Plus
  8. Leroy in Love with MarcelleApril 18, 1951 · Potato Plus
  9. Spring Cleaning the Judge's HouseMay 2, 1951 · Potato Plus
  10. Leroy Buys a CarSeptember 5, 1951 · Potato Plus
  11. Gildy Wants to Be Re-Elected President of the Jolly Boys Club (195October 3, 1951 · Potato Plus
  12. Jolly Boys ElectionOctober 3, 1951 · Potato Plus
  13. Leroy Selling Christmas TreesDecember 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
  14. Boy's Club Takes over Jolly Boy ClubroomApril 15, 1953 · Potato Plus
  15. A Fish StoryAugust 19, 1953 · Potato Plus
  16. Jolly Boys ElectionFebruary 24, 1954 · Potato Plus
  17. (xxx) Floyd's InheritanceOctober 20, 1955 · Potato Plus
Fibber McGee and Molly 14 episodes, 1951 to 1956
  1. The Nasty LetterFebruary 13, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. The Gas BillApril 10, 1951 · Potato Plus
  3. Runs Red Light Turns Himself InMay 22, 1951 · Potato Plus
  4. Young Fireball The Mc Gee's New DogOctober 30, 1951 · Potato Plus
  5. Some Like It HotNovember 20, 1951 · Potato Plus
  6. Statue of Buckshot Mc GeeMarch 18, 1952 · Potato Plus
  7. Traffic CourtApril 22, 1952 · Potato Plus
  8. Mc Gee The Political WorkerJune 10, 1952 · Potato Plus
  9. The Three Dollar LawsuitJanuary 27, 1954 · Potato Plus
  10. Fibber on TrialMay 17, 1954 · Potato Plus
  11. Bob Stanley's Trial ConcludesJuly 2, 1954 · Potato Plus
  12. Buying Christmas Cards from KremerDecember 12, 1954 · Potato Plus
  13. Buying Groceries for Trip (Rebroadcast of 11 12 53)November 10, 1955 · Potato Plus
  14. Mc Gee Helps With the ShoppingFebruary 3, 1956 · Potato Plus
Screen Directors Playhouse 10 episodes, 1949 to 1951
  1. The Ghost BreakersApril 3, 1949 · Episode guide · Free
  2. The Best Years of Our LivesApril 17, 1949 · Potato Plus
  3. Her Husbands AffairMay 22, 1949 · Potato Plus
  4. Yellow SkyJuly 15, 1949 · Potato Plus
  5. Apartment for PeggySeptember 2, 1949 · Potato Plus
  6. Call Northside 777December 9, 1949 · Potato Plus
  7. The Strange Love of Martha IversJune 23, 1950 · Potato Plus
  8. IvyJanuary 11, 1951 · Potato Plus
  9. The Damned Dont CryApril 5, 1951 · Potato Plus
  10. Hired WifeApril 12, 1951 · Potato Plus
Tales of the Texas Rangers 9 episodes, 1951 to 1952
  1. ConspiracyApril 15, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. Death ShaftSeptember 30, 1951 · Potato Plus
  3. Helping HandNovember 4, 1951 · Potato Plus
  4. Killer's CropDecember 30, 1951 · Potato Plus
  5. Dream FarmMarch 9, 1952 · Potato Plus
  6. Uncertain DeathApril 13, 1952 · Potato Plus
  7. TravestyJune 15, 1952 · Potato Plus
  8. Last StopAugust 10, 1952 · Potato Plus
  9. Three VictimsAugust 24, 1952 · Potato Plus
Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar 6 episodes, 1949 to 1956
  1. Haiti Adventure MatterDecember 17, 1949 · Potato Plus
  2. The Hartford Alliance MatterAugust 10, 1950 · Potato Plus
  3. The Celia Woodstock MatterJanuary 12, 1954 · Potato Plus
  4. The Macormack Matter - Ep 5October 7, 1955 · Potato Plus
  5. The Nick Shurn Matter - Ep 5December 23, 1955 · Potato Plus
  6. The Laird Douglas Douglas of Heatherscote Matter - Ep 5April 13, 1956 · Potato Plus
Cavalcade of America 5 episodes, 1946 to 1947
  1. Danger - Women at WorkSeptember 9, 1946 · Potato Plus
  2. That They May LiveOctober 7, 1946 · Potato Plus
  3. Wings to GloryDecember 9, 1946 · Potato Plus
  4. The Stirring BloodMarch 10, 1947 · Potato Plus
  5. The School for MenMay 5, 1947 · Potato Plus
Jeff Regan, Investigator 5 episodes, 1948
  1. The Lonesome LadyJuly 24, 1948 · Episode guide · Free
  2. The Man with the KeyOctober 2, 1948 · Potato Plus
  3. The Lost LadyOctober 16, 1948 · Potato Plus
  4. The Lady with too Much HairNovember 6, 1948 · Potato Plus
  5. Man Who Fought BackNovember 27, 1948 · Potato Plus
The Life of Riley 4 episodes, 1945 to 1947
  1. Football GameOctober 27, 1945 · Potato Plus
  2. Riley Thinks He's Been PromotedSeptember 7, 1946 · Potato Plus
  3. Music Brings Riley and Peg TogetherNovember 16, 1946 · Potato Plus
  4. Riley Enrolls at PIP Instead Of UCLASeptember 6, 1947 · Potato Plus
Suspense 3 episodes, 1951 to 1958
  1. The Case for Dr SingerJune 28, 1951 · Potato Plus
  2. Firing RunNovember 3, 1957 · Potato Plus
  3. Five Buck TipFebruary 23, 1958 · Potato Plus
The Adventures of Maisie 2 episodes, 1950
  1. The ManicuristMarch 9, 1950 · Potato Plus
  2. Sammythe Pet DuckMarch 30, 1950 · Potato Plus
The Halls of Ivy 2 episodes, 1950 to 1951
  1. Fighting Med StudentMay 24, 1950 · Potato Plus
  2. Football CoachOctober 31, 1951 · Potato Plus
The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show 2 episodes, 1950 to 1954
  1. Unpaid BillsFebruary 19, 1950 · Potato Plus
  2. A Night At The MoviesFebruary 26, 1954 · Potato Plus
The Six Shooter 2 episodes, 1953 to 1954
  1. Sheriff BillyNovember 29, 1953 · Potato Plus
  2. Helen BrickerJanuary 24, 1954 · Potato Plus
Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator 1 episode, 1955
  1. Visitor at MidnightMay 12, 1955 · Potato Plus
CBS Radio Workshop 1 episode, 1956
  1. The Legend of Annie ChristmasOctober 19, 1956 · Potato Plus
Railroad Hour 1 episode, 1954
  1. HomecomingMay 31, 1954 · Potato Plus
The Harold Peary Show 1 episode, 1951
  1. Income TaxMarch 14, 1951 · Potato Plus
The Line Up 1 episode, 1950
  1. The Topaz Earring Case (aka-Murder of Larry Zimmerman)November 23, 1950 · Potato Plus
The Man Called X 1 episode, 1951
  1. A Tiny Bit of MicrofilmFebruary 24, 1951 · Potato Plus

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