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Phillips H. Lord with Gabriel Heatter
for We, The People circa 1938

Don McGlaughlin as David Harding circa June 1943

Don MacLaughlin as David Harding

Mail Pouch chewing and smoking tobacco was David Harding - Counterspy's first commericial sponsor.

Bit-O-Honey matchbook cover promoting David Harding Counterspy over ABC

January 1945 announcement of new day and time for David Harding -- Counterspy

Fresh Deodorant sponsored Counter-Spy after Mail Pouch Tobacco

Fresh promotion of 1945 run of David Harding Counterspy from Oct 1 1945

Full page Billboard ad touting Counterspy's 8.4 Hooper rating from Dec 14 1946

Full page Life ad promoting Counterspy and other ABC programs from Nov 11 1948

By 1948 ABC was fully underway and having established its own respectable track record promoted its 'prizewinners' in this full-page Life spread from April 26 1948

Pepsi promotion No. 83 (Jack Haley) of 1949 run of Counter Spy over ABC from April 18 1949

Don McLaughlin and Mandel Kramer as David Harding and his assistant Harry Peters

The success of David Harding -- Counterspy over Radio prompted a 1950 'B' feature film of the same name

Twice weekly spot ad for David Harding - Counter-Spy for Pepsi circa 1950

Background

Phillips H. Lord and his Lord, Incorporated, quickly became a Radio legend from the 1930s, onward. One of Radio's first successful producer - syndicators, Lord brought numerous long-running Radio features to the air throughout the Golden Age of Radio:

1929-1939 Sunday Evening at Seth Parker's
1932-1933 Country Doctor
1935-1957 Gang Busters
1936-1951 We, The People
1939-1940 The Sky Blazers
1939-1953 Mr. District Attorney
1942-1957 David Harding - Counterspy
1958 Treasury Agent

At one point in the late 1940s Phillips Lord had eighteen featured series' simultaneously airing over three networks. Much in the mold of Frederick Ziv, Himan Brown and the Hummerts, Phillips H. Lord aggressively pursued every element of his productions, maintaining both a firm hand and personal vision for each of his productions. Lord maintained control of his programs until 1950, when he sold his existing programming packages to CBS for a reported $800,000.

Lord premieres David Harding - Counterspy over NBC-Blue

David Harding - Counterspy was a natural progression for Phillips Lord--an amalgam of Lord's hard-hitting crime dramas, Gang Busters and Mr. District Attorney, and his long-running, patriotic series, We, The People. It also tapped into the nation's growing interest in the foreign intrigue surrounding World War II and its aftermath. The program premiered over New York station WJZ on May 18, 1942.

Initially airing sustained over NBC-Blue's flagship station, WEAF, the program found its first sponsor by September 1942 in the form of Mail Pouch Tobacco Company, makers of chewing and smoking tobacco. The initial broadcasts were performed and recorded before a live audience, originating from WJZ, New York. A beneficiary--or victim--of the breakup of the National Broadcasting Company, the production soon transitioned to The Blue Network, then The Blue Network "A", then ultimately the American Broadcasting Company. The Blue Network's flagship station, WJZ, became the originating studio for the series until its move back to NBC in November 1950.

The build-up to the program's debut created quite a buzz. From the May 18, 1942-05-18 edition of the Capital Times:

Phillips Lord's Espionage Drama
Makes Debut Over WIBA Tonight

'Counter-Spy' Is a Tale
Of Thrilling Intrigue

By E. BOWDEN CURTISS
(Radio Editor)

THE fascinating story of the battle of wits behind the firing lines of war will be told in a new dramatic series, "Counter-Spy," which will make its debut tonight at 9 over Station WIBA.

Produced by Phillips H. Lord, the new espionage drama will be heard each Monday evening.

Spy stories will center about David Harding, daring young American, who holds a "cover-all commission" from the United States government. Through this special commission, Harding is permitted to be his own boss, to work wherever and however he wishes, and to co-operate with other government departments as the case comes within their jurisdiction. In this counter-spy assignment, Harding works mainly against professional enemy spies in this country.

The technique of counter espionage is not new to Phillips Lord, producer of the program. For almost four years Lord served in a confidential but official capacity in secret intelligence work, remaining in the United States service until he had fulfilled his mission.

From the May 24, 1942 edition of the Capital Times:

Counter Spy Program Uses True Devices

Open season on radio skeptics, if they call espionage methods in the new "Counter-Spy" series fantastic, will be declared by Phillips H. Lord, producer of the program. The series is heard Mondays at 9 p.m. over station WIBA.

According to Lord, the devices used in his series will be as real as those successfully tried by authentic master-spies. Thoroughly schooled in his subject, Lord says some of the up-to-date methods of spying and counter-spying include:

"Sending secret messages under a postage stamp; placing a time-bomb, the size and color of a lump of bunker coal, in the hold of a ship; sending a secret message from New York to London in the blouse of a ferry bomber pilot; using a Chinese laundry, and the inoculation of live stock with disease germs to create epidemics.

"The average American," Lord claims, "has developed a world-wide reputation as an easy victim of organized espionage. Fortunately, our expert spy-trappers are not so easy to fool.

The show was at the top of the list among programs that had developed the technique of sound effects to a fine art. Each program was written with the sound in mind, not so much sound for sound's sake, but to advance the plot, add color or create atmosphere. Two sound effects men spent a reported ten hours in rehearsal for each broadcast, in addition to the time spent by the actors.

Wisconsin State Journal article from July 20 1942

East coast actors House Jameson, Don MacLaughlin, Phil Sterling and Lawson Zerbe [MBS] (Zerbe appeared as both David Harding and Harry Peters) were the only four actors to ever assume the role of David Harding--Jameson for the first two episodes only, replaced by Don MacLaughlin for the remainder of its twelve year run. Both Connecticut residents, House Jameson premiered in the role while Lord was still auditioning talent for the lead. By the third episode, Phillips H. Lord selected Don MacLaughlin for the role. MacLaughlin was by no means new to Radio, having already appeared in some 300 Radio productions since his debut over Radio in 1935. MacLaughlin's versatility, predominantly in action and straight dramatic roles, made him an ideal candidate among the twenty or so actors who auditioned for the part. The selection proved a prudent one for both Lord and MacLaughlin.

MacLaughlin portrayed David Harding, the ostensible head of the 'United States Counterspies' unit of the federal government. As the Chief Counterspy for the imaginary agency, all reports of suspicious espionage activity were funneled to him, providing the wealth of plots and intrigues which kept the series fresh for some 500+ scripts throughout its run. David Harding's right hand in the series was Harry Peters, a special agent for the unit, portrayed by durable character actor, Mandel Kramer, later famous over Radio for his stint as Johnny Dollar of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Phillips H. Lord's 'vision' for the program hoped to capitalize on the surge of patriotism and security awareness following the bombing of Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941 which marked the United States' official entry into World War II. According to the promotional teasers in newspapers of the era, Lord had reportedly served in an official, yet highly confidential, capacity performing intelligence work for the government as early as 1938. Whether apocryphal or anecdotal the claim is not that far-fetched. Prior to his work in Radio, Phillips H. Lord had been something of an international adventurer himself. Lord's Gang Busters series had provided him even more entre to all manner of law enforcement, F.B.I. and intelligence functionaries throughout the U.S.. Indeed, the wealth of material Lord's had accumulated during the Gang Busters run proved to be a rich source of script plots for David Harding, Counter-Spy.

True to the Lord's track record with Gang Busters, the scripts and taut, fast-paced timing for David Harding, Counter-Spy made for compelling Radio from the program's premiere. Exposition, where necessary to advance the plot, was generally dramatized, rather than 'voice-overed' as was the growing trend of the mystery and intrigue dramas of the era. The election to dramatize even the most elaborate expositional elements of the script kept the listener engaged, while at the same time providing work for as many as twelve actors in many of the scripts.

The War effort provided the backdrop to the vast majority of the scripts from 1942 through 1947. During the post-War years, the scripts evolved treatments such as scams against ex-G.I.s, black marketing, counterfeiting, Cold War foreign intrigue, and domestic espionage activities. By 1952 it became apparent to the production company that the premise for the series had pretty much run its course. The Man Called 'X' (1944-1952) suffered a similar fate at about the same time. Dangerous Assignment (1949-1953), the late-comer to the genre, lingered on till 1953.

Series Derivatives:

David Harding, Counter-Spy; David Harding, Counterspy; David Harding - Counterspy; Counter-Spy; Counter Spy; Counterspy Drama of The War

Genre:

Anthology of Golden Age Radio Espionage Dramas

Network(s):

NBC-Blue [WEAF]; The Blue Network [WJZ]/ABC

Audition Date(s) and Title(s):

Unknown

Premiere Date(s) and Title(s):

42-05-18 01 Title Unknown

Run Dates(s)/ Time(s):

42-05-18 to 57-12-06

Syndication:

Sustaining; Phillips H. Lord, Lord, Inc.; Young & Rubicam

Sponsors:

Mail Pouch Tobacco; American Brewing Company; Lyman Agencies, Ltd.; Brotherhood of Ship Carpenters and Joiners; Crews Beggs Dry Good Company; Metzger Brothers; Wellans Department Store; Gulf States Utility Company; Adams Clothes; Fresh Deodorant [Pharma-Craft]; Universal Match Corporation [Bit-O-Honey]; Pepsi-Cola; Anahist; Gulf Oil Corporation [Gulf Spray Insecticide]; Kraft Foods; Ex-Lax; Permanette; Sunbeam Appliances; New York State Civil Defense Commission

Director(s):

Jay Hanna, Axel Gruenberg, Bill Sweets [Directors]; Phillips H. Lord, Young & Rubicam, Rocco Tito [Producers]

Principal Actors:

Don MacLaughlin, Helen Warren, Phil Sterling

Recurring Character(s):

David Harding, Chief Secret Agent and head of the United States Counterspies unit of the government [House Jameson, then Don MacLaughlin, Phil Sterling and Lawson Zerbe]; Agent Harry Peters [Mandel Kramer, Lawson Zerbe and Phil Sterling]

Protagonist(s):

David Harding, Chief Counterspy; Harry Peters, Counterspy

Author(s):

None

Writer(s)

Marguerite Mooney

Music Direction:

Bob Hamilton, Rosa Rio [Organists]

Musical Theme(s):

"Onward Christian Soldiers" by Sabine Baring-Gould

Announcer(s):

David Leeds, Guy Wallace [MBS]

Estimated Scripts or
Broadcasts:

800+

Episodes in Circulation:

Total Episodes in Collection:

Provenances:

Billboard magazine review of Counterspy from August 31 1942

Billboard magazine announcement of Fresh Deodorant sponsorship of Counterspy from June 23 1945

Billboard article regarding the Bit-O-Honey jingle for Counterspy from Mar 8 1947

Billboard announcement of 1947 Radio Award to Schutter Candy Division for its sponsorship of David Harding, Counterspy from May 8 1948

Nov 19 1949 Billboard announcement of Anahist sponsorship of Counterspy

Billboard Dec 12 1953 announcement of Mutual's intent to move Counterspy to Sunday

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The David Harding - Counterspy Program Log
Date	Episode	Title	Avail.	Notes
42-05-18	1	Title Unknown	N	[House Jameson appears as the first David Harding - Counterspy] 42-05-18 Chicago Tribune 9:00 p. m.WENR--" Counter Spy," a drama by Phillips H. Lord. 42-05-18 Wisconsin State Journal The story of the battle of wits waged behind war's firing lines will be told in Counter-Spy, a dramatic series which will make its debut over WIBA at 9 tonight. The dramatizations will center about David Harding, American counterespionage agent who's his own boss and cooperates with government agencies in the fight against spies.
42-05-25	2	Title Unknown	N	42-05-25 Chicago Tribune 9:00 p. m.WENR--Counter Spy, with Phillips H. Lord.
42-06-01	3	Chartering Freighters	N	42-06-01 Chicago Tribune 9:00 p.m.WENR--Counter Spy; "Chartering Freighters."
42-06-08	4	Cherchez la Femme	Y	42-06-08 Chicago Tribune 9:00 p. m.WENR--Counter Spy; espionage drama 42-06-08 Capital Times 9 p.m.— "Counter - Spy," David Harding again matches wits with Axis spies in another thrilling "episode. WIBA.
42-06-15	5	The Case of The Seductive Saboteur	N	42-06-15 Chicago Tribune 9:00 p. m.WENR--Counter Spy; espionage drama 42-06-15 Capital Times COUNTER SPY David Harding, the U. S. Government "Counter Spy," will crack the case of a private soldier abducted by Nazi agents for the purpose of sending false information about the Army to his people at home during the drama, "The Case of the Seductive Saboteur," in the "Counter Spy" series tonight at 9 over Station WIBA.
42-06-22	6	The Case of The Border Invaders ~~Nazis from Mexico~~	Y	[Announces no broadcast for June 29, 1942. Next broadcast on July 6, 1942 from 8p.m. to 8:30p.m EWT.] 42-06-22 Chicago Tribune 9:00 p. m.WENR--Counter Spy; espionage drama 42-06-22 Washington Post 10:00 p. in., WMAL-Counter-Spy. "Case of the Border Invaders," another thrilling dramatization in this weekly series, deals with Axis spy agents from Mexico. Discovery of their hideout in this country is solved by David Harding, daring young Government agent. 42-06-21 Lima News Following a trial of hazardous adventure, David Harding, daring young government agent, will discover the unknown spot in this country in which Axis spies are being flown from Mexico during the "Counterspy" series Monday, at 10:00 p.m., over WJZ.
42-06-29	--	No Broadcast	--
42-07-06	7	Title Unknown	N	42-07-06 Chicago Tribune 8:00 p. m.WENR--Counter Spy; espionage drama
42-07-13	8	Title Unknown	N	42-07-13 Wisconsin State Journal WIBA 9:00 NBC Counter-Spy
42-07-20	9	Title Unknown	N	42-07-20 New York Times 10:00-WJZ-Counter-Spy-Sketch 42-07-20 Capital Times 9 p.m. "Counter-Spy," David Harding again matches his wits with the Axis agents. WIBA.

42-07-27	--	No Broadcast	--	42-07-20 New York Times 10:00-WJZ-Morgan Beatty, Comments
42-08-03	--	No Broadcast	--	42-08-03 New York Times 10:00-WJZ-Morgan Beatty, Comments
42-08-10	--	No Broadcast	--	42-08-10 New York Times 10:00-WJZ-Morgan Beatty, Comments
42-08-17	--	No Broadcast	--	42-08-17 New York Times 10:00-WJZ-Morgan Beatty, Comments
42-08-24	--	No Broadcast	--	42-08-24 New York Times 10:00-WJZ-Morgan Beatty, Comments

42-08-31	10	The Case of The Enemy Oil Tanker	N	[Reviewed by Billboard magazine] 42-08-31 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-09-07	11	Title Unknown	N	42-09-07 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-09-14	12	The Case of The Loganberry Point Spy ~~Spy Submarine Logansport~~	Y	42-09-14 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy. How America's secret agents against the Axis espionage network.
42-09-21	13	Title Unknown	N	42-09-21 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-09-28	14	Title Unknown	N	[Begin Mail Pouch Tobacco sponsorship] 42-09-28 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-10-05	15	The Case of The Old Actress	N	42-10-05 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-10-12	16	The Case of The Knife Boat	N	42-10-12 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-10-19	17	The Case of The German Party	N	42-10-19 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-10-26	18	The Case of The Musical Code	N	42-10-26 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy 42-10-26 The Lima News The connection between a concert pianist, and Axis torpedoing of Allied shipping will be brought to light when David Harding cracks wide open the case of the musical code during the "Counterspy" program, Monday, 9:00 p.m. over WJZ.
42-11-02	19	The Case of The Gasoline Barge	Y	42-11-02 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy 42-11-02 Chicago Tribune 8:00 p. m.WENR--Counter Spy; case of the gasoline barge.
42-11-09	20	The Case of The Murdered Chemist	N	42-11-09 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-11-16	21	The Case of The Hoaxed Spies	N	42-11-16 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-11-23	22	The Case of The Bogus Son	N	42-11-23 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy 42-11-23 Lima News An American freighter, torpedoed in the South Atlantic will provide the background for "The Case of the Bogus Son" to be presented during the "Counterspy" program, Monday at 9 p.m. over WJZ
42-11-30	23	The Case of The Stolen Airplane Plans	N	42-11-30 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-12-07	24	The Case of The Continental Spy	N	42-12-07 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy
42-12-14	25	The Case of The Industrial Spy Ring	Y	42-12-14 Washington Post 9 p. m., WMAL--Counterspy Announces The Case of the Trailed Count as next. And eleven days till Christmas.
42-12-21	26	The Case of The Trailed Count	N	42-12-21 Lima News The case of the count who couldn't take it will be dramatized on the "Counter-spy" program on Dec. 21, at 9 p.m. over WJZ.
42-12-28	27	The Case of The Goebbels Propaganda	N	42-12-28 Lima News Goebbels' propaganda circulating in this country will receive particular attention from ace American agent David Harding during the "Counterspy" program, Monday at 9 p.m. over WJZ.
43-01-04	28	The Case of The Masquerading Doctor	N	43-01-04 Lima News Death of mysterious stranger, masquerading as Lawrence Thurston will be investigated by ace American Agent David Harding on the "Counterspy" program, Monday, at 9 p.m. over WJZ.
43-01-11	29	The Case of The Vibrating Code	N	43-01-11 Lima News A beautiful "Mata Hari" posing as a nurse to two American children will come under the watchful eye of United States Agent David Harding in the "Counterspy" series, Monday at 9 p.m. over W.J.Z. Harding, working on the case of the "Vibrating Code," will be trying to find the answer to why German U-boats know the exact range of the guns on different U.S. frieghters.
43-01-18	30	The Case of the Itinerant Enemy Agent	N	43-01-18 Chicago Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter Spy: "The Case of the Itinerant Enemy Agent,"
43-01-25	31	The Case of Painted Post, Wisconsin ~~The Case of the Painted Post~~	N	43-01-25 Chicago Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter Spy: "The Case of Painted Post, Wisconsin." 43-01-25 Lima News David Harding, special American agent, will return to his home town of Painted Post, Wis., and will crack one of the biggest cases of his career during the "Counterspy" program, Monday at 9 p.m. over WJZ.
43-02-01	32	Title Unknown	N	43-02-01 Chicago Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter Spy: David Harding's adventures in espionage.
43-02-08	33	Title Unknown	N
43-02-15	34	The Case of the Poisoned Brandy	N	43-02-15 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "Case of the Poisoned Brandy," murder of a Nazi agent.
43-02-22	35	The Wax Works Case	N	43-02-22 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): the uncovering of an extensive sabotage plot, "The Wax Works Case."
43-03-01	36	The Case of the Illegal Radio Station	Y	43-03-01 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): American agent learns how convoy activity information is leaking out in "Case of the Illegal Radio Station."
43-03-08	37	Title Unknown	N	43-03-08 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): Gestapo headquarters investigate an American trap and get caught in it.
43-03-15	38	The Case of The New York Muggings	N	43-03-14 Nebraska State Journal To everyone who knows him, Phillips H. Lord is a patriotic American, but to one woman in Lincoln, he is a bottleneck in this country's war effort. The woman, avid listener to the "Counter Spy" network series which Lord produces, objects to the way David Harding, the program's central character, abuses the tires on his car. According to a letter the Lincoln fan writes to this column: Harding is taking advantage of his position as "chief U.S. counter spy." Even when he is not chasing spies, he takes his car around corners so fast you can hear the tires squeal, and when he stops the car you can almost smell the tires burning." In answering, Phillips Lord might explain tht the sound of squealing tires on the program consists of a recording used by the sound effects man. 43-03-15 Lima News David Harding, ace American agent, will crack down on New York muggings in his own unusual way when the "Counterspy" program is presented, Monday, at 9 p.m. EWT, over WJZ. 43-03-15 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): David Harding, ace American agent, cracks down on New York muggings
43-03-22	39	The Case Full of Diamonds	N	43-03-22 Lima News A briefcase full of diamonds, a young girl from the country, and a traffic accident will combine to make plenty of trouble for secret agent David Harding during the "Counterspy" program. Monday at 9 p.m. EWT, over WJZ. 43-03-22 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): a briefcase of diamonds, a country girl, and a traffic accident cause trouble. 43-03-24 Wellsboro Agitator Peggy Allenby, actress on Phillips H. Lord's "Counterspy," regrets the realism which Jay Hanna, the director, brings to his work. Arnold Moss, playing a Nazi spy, had to slap Peggy, but at rehearsal the sound made by the sound effects man didn't satisfy Hanna. He and Moss went into a huddle, and when the program went on the air Moss really slapped Peggy, and hard!
43-03-29	40	Title Unknown	N
43-04-05	41	The Case of the Waterfront Sabotage	N	43-04-05 Lima News Chasing saboteurs and enemy agents, David Harding. ace American secret operator, follows the trail to the Savannah. Ga., waterfront during the "Counterspy" program, Monday at 9 p. m., EWT. over W.J.Z.
43-04-12	42	The Case of the Roulette Wheel Payoffs	N	43-04-12 Lima News Secret agent David Harding will try his hand at roulette and running down foreign spies who are being paid off in a gambling house during the "Counterspy" program, Monday at 9 p. m., EWT, over WJZ.
43-04-19	43	The Case of the Marrying Nurse	N	43-04-19 Lima News David Harding, ace American agent, thinks there's something cooking beside bigamy when he gets reports of an attractive young nurse married to an Army lieutenant, a sergeant, and a private, during the "Counterspy" program, Monday at 9 p. m., EWT, over WJZ.
43-04-26	44	The Case of the Recorded Wife	N	43-04-26 Lima News David Harding, America's No. 1 secret agent, will go to work on the "Case of the Recorded Wife" during the "Counterspy" program. Monday at 9 p. m., EWT, over WJZ.
43-05-03	45	The Case of the Airplane Parts	N	43-05-03 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Case of the Airplane Parts."
43-05-10	46	The Case of the Luggi Family	N	43-05-10 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Case of the Luggi Family."
43-05-17	47	The Case of the Confidential Messenger	Y	43-05-17 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): captures gestapo agent in "The Case of the Confidential Messenger."
43-05-24	48	The Case of the Murdering Spy	N	43-05-24 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): uncovers a murdering spy.
43-05-31	49	Title Unknown	N
43-06-07	50	The Case of the Angry Bride	N	43-06-07 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Case of the Angry Bride," story of Mexican fiesta.
43-06-14	51	The Case of the Classroom Murderer	N	43-06-14 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): fights classroom murdered.
43-06-21	52	The Case of the Bogus War Worker	N	43-06-21 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): meets bogus war worker.
43-06-28	53	The Case of the Five Roads to Death	N	43-06-28 Lima News A secret message from Berlin containing orders to enemy agents in this country to blow up the Appalachian Dam sends ace American spy-catcher David Harding to a rendezvous with Italian OVRA agents during the "Case of the Five Roads to Death" in the "Counterspy" program, Monday, at 9 p.m. over WJZ.
43-07-05	54	Title Unknown	N
43-07-12	55	Title Unknown	N
43-07-19	56	The Case of the Tasteless Salt	N	43-07-19 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Case of the Tasteless Salt."
43-07-26	57	The Case of Harding and the Wolf Pack	N	43-07-25 Long Beach Independent A plot diabolical in scope that challenges the astute mind of David Harding, ace American secret agent, makes for intriguing listening in the "Case of Harding and the Wolf Pack," thrilling dramatization to be aired in the "Counterspy" scries over the KECA network Monday at 8:30 p. m.
43-08-02	58	The Case of the Innocent Spy	N	43-08-02 Lima News The incredible machinations of a Nazi spy circle, working in America, will be dramatized on the "Counterspy" program over WJZ on Monday at 9 p.m., EWT. "The Case of the Innocent Spy" will be the evening's drama.
43-08-09	59	Title Unknown	N
43-08-16	60	Title Unknown	N	43-08-16 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): goes fishing for a Nazi agent.
43-08-23	61	Title Unknown	N
43-08-30	62	The Case of the Suicide Pact	N	43-08-30 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Suicide Pact."
43-09-06	63	Title Unknown	N
43-09-13	64	The Case of the Golden Eagle	N	43-09-13 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Golden Eagle."
43-09-20	65	The Case of the Guilty Wife	N	43-09-20 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Guilty Wife."
43-09-27	66	The Case of the Czech Dancer	N	43-09-27 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counter Spy (WENR): "The Case of Czech Dancer."
43-10-04	67	Title Unknown	N
43-10-11	68	The Case of the French Quarter Murders	N	43-10-11 Long Beach Independent WHEN DAVID HARDING super dooper secret agent, meets a dancing teacher who never learned how to dance, his suspicions lead him into the "Case of the French Quarter Murders." This happens on the "Counterspy" program tonight at 8:30 over KECA.
43-10-18	69	Title Unknown	N
43-10-25	70	Title Unknown	N
43-11-01	71	The Case of the Turkish Incident	N	43-11-01 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p.m.--Counterspy (WENR): snares Nazi agents, "The Case of the Turkish Incident."
43-11-08	72	Title Unknown	N
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44-01-31	84	The Case of the Windowpane Message	N	44-01-31 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p. m. — Counterspy (WENR): writing on a window pane brings about capture of a German spy.
44-02-07	85	Title Unknown	N
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44-02-28	88	Title Unknown	N
44-03-06	89	Title Unknown	N
44-03-13	90	The Case of the Blundering Nazi Agent	N	44-03-13 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p. m, — Counterspy (WENR): captures blundering German agent.
44-03-20	91	Title Unknown	N
44-03-27	92	The Case of the Murdered Agent	N	44-03-27 Wisconsin State Journal 9 p.m. -- Counterspy (WENR): detective solves murder of government agent.
44-04-03	93	Title Unknown	N
44-04-10	94	Title Unknown	N
44-04-17		The Case of the Suspicious Razor	N	44-04-17 Bakersfield Californian KERN--8:30 COUNTERSPY An electric razor that clicked off signals to a U-boat and a news peddler who shouted his wares in code--a jigsaw of Nazi infamy solved by David Harding, ace counterspy. 44-04-17 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p. m. — Counterspy (WENR):' discovers Nazi headquarters on a Florida estate.
44-04-24		The Case of the Murdered Czech Patriot	N	44-04-24 Bakersfield Californian KERN--8:30 COUNTERSPY David Harding, ace counterspy, crosses swords with the Gestapo in the murder of a Czech Patriot.
44-05-01		The Case of the Sabotaged Rivets	N	44-05-01 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of the Sabotaged Rivets."
44-05-08		Murder of a Spy In Lisbon	N	44-05-08 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "Murder of a Spy In Lisbon."
44-05-15		Title Unknown	N
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44-06-05		Title Unknown	N
44-06-12		The Case of the Weather Station Sabotage	N	44-06-12 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p. m. Counterspy (WENR): David Harding foils attempt to destroy automatic weather broadcasting system.
44-06-19		The Case of Mickey the Weasel	N	44-06-19 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of Mickey the Weasel."
44-06-26		The Case of the Black Light	N	44-06-26 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of the Black Light."
44-07-03		The Case of the Color Blnd Artist	N	44-07-03 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of the Color Blnd Artist."
44-07-10		The Case of the Innocent Imposter	N	44-07-10 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of the Innocent Imposter."
44-07-17		Title Unknown	N
44-07-24		Title Unknown	N
44-07-31		Title Unknown	N
44-08-07		The Case of the Little Old Chemist	N	44-08-07 Bakersfield Californian 8:30 COUNTERSPY: David Harding and his agents utilize a smoke-screen formula to trap a Nazi spy ring. 44-08-07 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of the Little Old Chemist."
44-08-14		Title Unknown	N
44-08-21		The Case of the Beautiful Legs	N	44-08-21 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "The Case of the Beautiful Legs."
44-08-28		The Case of the House Divided	N	44-08-28 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter-Spy: "Case of the House Divided."
44-09-04		The Case of the Talkative Housekeeper	N	44-09-04 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counterspy: "Case of the Talkative Housekeeper."
44-09-11		Title Unknown	N
44-09-18		Title Unknown	N
44-09-25		The Case of the Kidnaped War Worker	N	44-09-25 Lima News "David Harding--Counterspy" once again outwits the secret agents of thc Nazis in "The Case of the Kidnaped War Worker," broadcast Monday, at 8 p. m., EST, over WJZ.
44-10-02		The Case of the Diplomat's Wife	N	44-10-02 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counter Spy: "The Case of the Diplomat's Wife." 44-10-02 Anniston Star The Nazis laid their plans well in advance to guarantee their preparations for the Third World War. With the connivance of the Japanese, key Germans were to be imprisoned in Japan, released to the United States in a diplomatic exchange, and thus be saved until the time was ripe for their work. But David Harding--Counterspy, working day and night in cooperation with the U.S. State Department, breaks up the Nazi plot, uncovers the hidden agents and rounds up the whole gang in the David Harding--Counterspy program "The Case of the Diplomat's Wife," to be heard tonight at 8 over the Blue Network and WHMA.
44-10-09		The Case of the Claustrophobic Wife ~~The Case of the Robot Propulsion Plans~~	N	44-10-08 Port Arthur News A fifth columnist and robot propulsion plans interest David Harding in "Counterspy" over the Blue network Monday at 8 p.m. 44-10-09 Anniston Star In a thrilling cross-country drama which taxes all the astuteness and resources of David Harding, Counterspy, German agents battle with American Counterspys for possession of secret plans for robot propulsion. Titled "The Case of the Claustrophobic Wife," the drama will be broadcast over the Blue and WHMA tonight at 8:00.
44-10-16		The Case of the Perfume Clue	N	44-10-16 Chester Times "David Harding, Counterspy," trails Nazi agents, using a perfume scent, as his clue. 9 p.m. over the Blue.
44-10-23		The Case of the Missing Correspondent	N	44-10-23 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p. m. David Harding — Counterspy (WENR): "The Case of the Missing Correspondent." 44-10-23 Lima News "The Case of the Missing Correspondent," originally scheduled to be solved by "David Harding — Counterspy" on Monday. Oct. 16. will he broadcast instead. Monday at 8 p. m., over Station WJZ.
44-10-30		Title Unknown	N	44-10-30 Wisconsin State Journal 8 p. m. David Harding — Counterspy (WENR): thwarts plan to halt needed war production.
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44-11-27		The Case of Eloise	N	44-11-27 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counterspy: "The Case of Eloise." 44-11-27 Anniston Star The relentless efforts of the Washington authorities in tracking down Asix operators and frunds in this country will be told on the broadcast of "David Harding--Counterspy" tonight at 8:00 over the Blue and WHMA. Bearing the title "The Case of Eloise," the episode shows graphically just how treachery, duplicity and murder are employed by enemy agents in the conduct of their operations within our gates.
44-12-04		Title Unknown	N	44-12-04 Anniston Star The desperate risks and chances taken by Axis agents in their attempts to slow down American war production will be dramatized on the broadcast of "David Harding--Counterspy" tonight at 8:00 over the Blue and WHMA. David Laurence, war plant operator, thought he had the perfect set-up. He felt confident he never would be discovered as an Axis agent until he made the fatal mistake of killing one of David Harding's counter-espionage operatives.
44-12-11		Title Unknown	N
44-12-18		The Case of the Murderous Wife	N	44-12-18 Chicago Daily Tribune 8:00--WENR--Counterspy: "The Case of the Murderous Wife."
44-12-25		Title Unknown	N	44-12-24 Anniston Star How Yankee ingenuity, plus real down East cussedness thwarts the best laid plans of Axis agents will be revealed on the broadcast of David Harding--counterspy, heard Monday at 8 p.m., EWT, over the Blue network.
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45-01-08		Title Unknown	N	45-01-08 Anniston Star When a dying woman, hurled into a Nazi concentration camp, breathes the secret that a high Nazi official, the infamous mass murderer of Hargrove Prison, has changed his identity and escaped to this country via Norway, David Harding, chief of counter-spies, is faced with one of his most important cases. The dramatic story of how Harding tracks down the Nazi, who is as clever as he is brutal, will be told on the broadcast of David Harding--Counter-spy" tonight at 8 over the Blue and WHMA.
45-01-17		The Case Of the Ainu	N	[New day and hour] 45-01-17 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 Counterspy (WLS): "The Case of the Ainu," story of Japanese pilot using white-skinned Jap tribe. Don McLaughlin as "David Harding — Counterspy" will be heard on a new day and hour, beginning with the broadcast at 7:30 tonight over WLS. 45-01-17 Anniston Star A diabolical Japanese plot to creat racial disunion throughout the world is investigated by "David Harding--Counterspy" in "The Case of the Aunu," tonight at 7:30 over the Blue and WHMA.
45-01-24		The Case Of the Trinkets	N	45-01-24 Abilene Reporter-News The appearance in Europe of German soldiers, clad in American uniform, and equipoped with trinkets stamped Made in America, poses a serious problem for United States counterspies. David Harding, their chief, called in to solve the mystery from this side of the Atlantic, learns from an east side peddler their source of supply and one of the most desperate Nazi agents in this country is captured when "The Case of the Trinkets" is solved on David Harding--Counterspy, at 7:30 this evening. Don McLaughlin, as David Harding, heads a cast of radio veterans in the re-enactment of a fascinating case.
45-01-31		The Case of the Turkish Diplomat	N	45-01-31 Abilene Reporter-News DAVID HARDING--COUNTER-SPY--Nazi duplicity and double-dealing fail the enemy agents who plan to murder a Turkish diplomat when their plot is discovered and thwarted by David Harding, above, on this evening's program at 7:30. In real life David Harding is Don McLaughlin.
45-02-07		The Case of The Poisoned Bread ~~The Case of the Argentine Spy Ring~~	N	45-02-07 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--David Harding (WLS): Counterspy smashes spy ring in Argentina, Berlin and U.S. 45-02-07 Chester Daily Times A crafty Gestapo agent, sought by the United States counterspies for more than a year, finally is trapped by his own cleverness during the "Case of the Poisoned Bread," the episode to be broadcast on "David Harding--Counterspy," at 8:30.
45-02-14		The Case of Radio Interference	N	45-02-14 Anniston Star - U.S. Counterspies crack down on Nazi agents attempting to "Jam" American short-wave broadcasts to Germany during "The Case of Radio Interference," to be heard on the Blue Network's "David Harding--Counterspy," tonight at 7:30 over WHMA.
45-02-21		The Case Of the Poisoned Beer	N	45-02-21 Athens Messenger 7:30--"Case of the Poisoned Beer," in David Harding-Counterspy series, Blue--WCOL.
45-02-28		The Case of the Newspaper Plot	N	45-02-28 Anniston Star A newspaper editor in league with the Nazis in a diabolical scheme to sabotage the making of America's machines and other vital war equipment is trapped by "David Harding, Counterspy," in "The Case of the Newspaper Plot," tonight over the Blue and WHMA at 7u:30 o'clock.
45-03-07		The Case of the Bobby-Sox Brigade	N	45-03-07 Abilene Reporter-News A clever Nazi spy tries to use the bobby-sox brigade of Broadway and Times Square to sell magazine subscriptions to sailors so that he can get their addresses—ships of the U. S. Navy—and other vital information. How Chief of Counterspy David Harding, played by Don McLaughlin, finally breaks the case forms the exciting conclusion.
45-03-14		The Case of the German Pressure Group	N	45-03-14 Abilene Reporter-News In the fascinating "Case of the German Pressure Group," David Harding, chief of counter spies, is called upon to solve one of the most perplexing problems he ever has faced during this evenings episode of David Harding—Counterspy at 7:30. Heading a cast of radio veterans re--enacting the case will be Don McLaughlin as. David Harding, Mandel Kramer as his assistant, Kay Raht, Lee Brody, Ed Jerome, Larry Haines and Roger DeKoven.
45-03-21		Title Unknown	N
45-03-28		Title Unknown	N
45-04-04		The Case Of the A Flat	N	45-04-04 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--David Harding--Counterspy (WLS): "The Case of the A Flat." 45-04-01 Nevada State Journal - "The Case of the A Flat"--sounds like a bum pun on the title of a concerto or something--but it's the thrilling-spine-chilling adventure to be heard on this week's "Counterspy." David Harding, two-fisted buster of saboteur rings, gets involved with Nazi agents, black marketeers, and what-have-you...and it happens on Wednesday nite at 8:30.
45-04-11		The Case of the Bogus Invalid	N	45-04-11 Chester Times An escaped prisoner of War, disguised as an invalided American citizen, is tracked down and captured by David Harding during the WPII broadcast of "Counterspy," at 8:30.
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45-05-02		The Case Of the Jewel	N	45-04-29 Nevada State Journal Did you know that the Nazi's were trying to smuggle stolen jewelry into this country to finance operations here? You'll hear all about it this Wednesday on David Harding--Counterspy. "The Case of the Jewel" is the name of the plot.
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45-05-30		The Bogus Mental Case	N	45-05-30 Abilene Reporter-News Nazi espionage agents attempt to use a returned veteran for sinister purposes during the American Broadcasting company airing of David Harding—Counterspy, this evening at 730. Their efforts to thwart his testimony in an important trial by proving him a mental case are blocked finally, however, by Don McLaughlin, as Harding, and his aides.
45-06-06		Title Unknown	N
45-06-13		Cherchez la Femme ~~Washington Woman Spy~~	Y	[Announces next program June 20th]
45-06-20		Title Unknown	N
45-06-27		Title Unknown	N
45-07-04		Title Unknown	N	[Changes to Wed. nights at 10 p.m.] 45-07-01 Zanesville Signal David Leeds will be announcer for "Counterspy" when it moves to its new time on the American (Blue) network. Henceforth this exciting series concerning the adventures of David Harding, intrepid government agent, will be heard each Wednesday night at 10 p.m., EWT. Don McLaughlin plays the title role.
45-07-11		The Case Of the Crooked Contractor	N	45-07-11 Lima News David Harding, fearless foe of spies and saboteurs, befriends a returning war veteran and foils a plot to defraud the government in the "Case of the Crooked Contractor," a thrilling "Counterspy" episode to be aired over WJZ on Wednesday at 10 p.m.
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45-07-25		The Case Of the Dog of Dynamite	Y	45-07-25 Lima News Dynamite helps David Harding, intrepid government agent, to block an act of espionage sky-high in another timely episode of "Counterspy" entitled "The Case of the Dog of Dynamite" to be heard over WJZ at 10 p.m. Wednesday.
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45-08-15		The Case Of the Tablecloth Doodle	N	45-08-15 Lima News David Harding, sworn foe of saboteurs and spies, proves that even the smallest clue may have great significance, in another timely episode of "Counterspy" entitled "The Case of the Tablecloth Doodle," to be heard Wednesday at 10 p.m., over WJZ.
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45-09-05		The Case Of the Ham Actor	N	45-09-05 Wisconsin State Journal Now that the Nazis and Japs have been accounted for, "David Harding--Counterspy," the intrepid sleuth portrayed by Don MacLaughlin and heard Wednesdays at 9 p.m. on WENR, is turning his attention to the growing rackets designed to fleece returning servicemen. The contract for the Counterspy program has been renewed, effective Sept. 26. 45-09-05 Wisconsin State Journal - 9 p.m.--Counterspy (WENR): "The Case of the Ham Actor."
45-09-12		The Case Of the Spurious Spiritualist	N	45-09-12 Wisconsin State Journal 9 p.m.--Counterspy (WENR): "Case of the Spurious Spiritualist."
45-09-19		Title Unknown	N
45-09-26		Title Unknown	N
45-10-03		Title Unknown	N
45-10-10		The Case Of the Veteran's Nylons	N	45-10-10 Abilene Reporter-News A ring of wartime racketeers who swindle the mothers, wives and sweethearts of servicemen by using nylon stockings as their lure, is broken up by David Harding and his associates during the Case of the Veteran's Nylons on teh 9 o'clock David Harding-Counterspy show. The show is at the top of the list among programs that have developed the technique of sound effects to a fine art. Each program is written with the sound in mind, not so much sound for sound's sake, but to advance the plot, add color or create atmosphere. Two sound effects men spend ten hours in rehearsal for each broadcast, in addition to the time spent by the actors.
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45-10-24		The Case Of the Girl With The Photographic Mind	N	45-10-24 Abilene Reporter-News The activities of a ring of wealthy international crooks and one of their accomplices, a young lady whose ability to memorize virtually unlimited volumes of material, causes David Harding some anxious moments until he solves the Case of the Girl with the Photographic Mind, during David Harding-Counterspy at 9 this evening.
45-10-31		Title Unknown	N
45-11-07		The Case of Madame le Docteur	N	45-11-07 Abilene Reporter-News The setting for The Case of Madame le Docteur, to presented on David Harding-Counterspy at 9 p.m., is a lonely ranch located in southern Mexico. Madame, one time executioner for Herr Hitler and an expert in devising ways to kill by poison, continues to elude the law until Harding, by dint of constant watching and waiting, finally traps her.
45-11-14		The Case Of the G.I. Spenders	N	45-11-14 Abilene Reporter-News The Case of the G.I. Spenders deals with a reacket conducted in New York night clubs where stooge cigarette girls inform their bosses of returned veterans who are spending lavishly in the club, enabling the racketeers to carry on from there. With only the flimsiest evidence, David Harding traces the criminals to their headquarters during tonight's episode of Counterspy at 9 o'clock.
45-11-21		The Case Of the Phony Philanthropy	N	45-11-21 Abilene Reporter-News 10:00--David Harding -- Counterspy, encounters "The Case of the Phony Philanthropy," American-WCOL.
45-11-28		The Case Of the Reservation Racket	N	45-11-28 Abilene Reporter-News The activities of a gang operating a racket in railroad reservations in New York's Grand Central Station are broken up by David Harding, chief of counterspies, during the Case of the Reservation Racket, the David Harding - Counterspy drama to be heard this evening at 9 o'clock. Don McLaughlin plays the role of David Harding each week.
45-12-05		The Case of the G.I. Education Racket	N	45-12-05 Abilene Reporter-News When a gang victimizes returned vets, offering them bogus business opportunities and educational advantages, U.S. Counterspies break up the racket during the David Harding-Counterspy drama, 9 p.m. today. With his agents posing as dance hall hostesses, hat check girls and in other roles, Harding and aides bring the case to a dramatic conclusion by combing acting ability and expert detection.
45-12-12		Title Unknown	N
45-12-19		Title Unknown	N	[Fresh sponsorship of Counterspy Ends] 45-11-24 Billboard magazine COUNTER-SPY, Pharma-Craft Corporation-sponsored Blue show, is being dropped on December 19. Young & Rubicam will try to keep it in shop.

46-02-03		Title Unknown	N	[Begin Schutter Candy sponsorship]
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46-03-03		Title Unknown	N	46-03-03 Abilene Reporter-News When a fanatical, die-hard member of the German Gestapo, has female accomplice, and a number of individuals willing to turn a dishonest dollar, become serious enemies of the United States, David Harding, fictional chief of counterspies, goes into action during toaay's David Harding Counterspy, 4:30 p. m. Harding manages to keep a long-awaited appointment with the criminals and makes certain that they keep still another date—with the gallows.
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46-07-27		The Case of The Stolen Car Racket	Y	[Rehearsal] Rehearsal announces Sunday, August 4th as next program
46-07-28		The Case of The Stolen Car Racket	N
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46-09-29		The Case of The Framed Congressman	N	[Title and air date verified by orginal script]
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47-03-09		The Case of The Vending Machine Slugs	N
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47-05-04		The Case of the Socialite Finger-woman	N	47-05-03 Findlay Republican ABCs 4:30 p.m. Sunday "Counterspy" tackles "The Case of the Socialite Finger-woman."
47-05-11		The Case of the Three Numbers	N	47-05-10 Findlay Republican ABCs 4:30 p.m. Sunday "Counterspy" solves "The Case of the Three Numbers."
47-05-18		Title Unknown	N
47-05-25		The Case of the Racket In Flameproofing	N	47-05-24 Findlay Republican ABCs 4:30 pm. Sunday "Counterspy" uncovers a new insurance racket in "The Case of the Racket In Flameproofing"
47-06-01		Tbe Case of the Victimized War Widow	N	47-05-31 Findlay Republican ABCs 4:30 pm. Sunday "Counterspy" tackles "Tbe Case of the Victimized War Widow"
47-06-08		The Case of the Planted Money	N	47-06-07 Findlay Republican "The Case of the Planted Money" confronts ABC's 4:30 Sunday "Coujiterspy"
47-06-15		The Case of the Singapore Counterfeits	N	47-06-14 Findlay Republican "The Case of the Singapore Counterfeits" confronts ABC's4:30 p.m. Sunday "Counterspy"
47-06-22		The Case of the Musical Geologist	N	47-06-21 Findlay Republican ABC's 4:30 p.m. Sunday "Counterspy" solves "The Case of the Musical Geologist"
47-06-29		The Case of the Double Dilemma	N	47-06-28 Findlay Republican "The Case of the Double Dilemma" will be ABC's 4:30 p.m. Sunday "Counterspy" drama
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48-02-22		The Case of the Power Mad Puppet	N
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48-04-23		The Case of the Bunko Builders	N	48-04-23 Long Beach Press-Telegram 2:30p.m.--KECA--"The Case of the Bunko Builders" will be aired by "David Harding Counterspy."
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48-06-06		The Tattooed Eye	Y	48-06-06 Abilene Reporter News Brig. General Guy Blair Denit, first Army surgeon and formerly Chief Surgeon with General MacArthur in the Southwest Pacific, will speak on behalf of the National Student Nurse Recruitment Campaign during the ABC broadcast of David Harding — Counterspy today at 4:30 p. m. Lending its support to the recruitment drive, the David Harding—Counterspy program on the same day will present a dramatization dealing with a dangerous criminal who was brought to justice through the efforts of an alert and courageous nurse. At the conclusion of the program, Graham Davis, president of the American Hospital Association, will present to David Harding — Counterspy a citation for "Its invaluable contribution to the National Student Nurse Recruitment Campaign." David Harding — Counterspy is heard over KRBC each Sunday.
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48-12-05		Title Unknown	N	[Schutter Candy Division ends sponsorship of Counterspy]

49-01-11		Title Unknown	N	[Begins twice a week airing, Tues and Thurs; Begin Pepsi-Cola Sponsorship] 49-01-11 Wisconsin State Journal - 6:30 p.m.--David Harding, Counterspy (WISC): begins twice-a-week series.
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49-02-22		The Case of The Mexican Rancho	Y
49-02-24		The Case of A Poison Peddler	Y
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49-08-04		The Case of the Record that Lied	N	49-08-04 Portsmouth Times "The Case of the Record that Lied" will be the story for tonight.
49-08-09		The Case of The Blackmailed Hijacker	Y	Announces The Case of the Murmured Million as next
49-08-11		The Case of The Murmured Millions	Y	Announces The Case of The Statue of Death as next
49-08-16		The Case of The Statue of Death	Y	Announces The Case of The Desert Explosion as next
49-08-18		The Case of The Desert Explosion	Y	Announces The Case of The Bouncing Bank Robber as next
49-08-23		The Case of The Bouncing Bank Robber	Y	Announces The Case of The Murdering Messenger as next
49-08-25		The Case of The Murdering Messenger	Y	Announces The Case of A Cold Blooded Killer as next
49-08-30		The Case of The Cold Blooded Professor	Y	Announces File No. 2 The Case of The Cold Blooded Professor as next
49-09-01		The Case of The Cold Blooded Professor File 2	Y	Announces The Case of The Arrogant Arsonist as next
49-09-06		The Case of The Arrogant Arsonist	Y	Announces The Case of The Courageous Come-on as next
49-09-08		The Case of The Courageous Come-on	Y	Announces The Case of The Flatbush Fagan for Tuesday
49-09-13		The Case of The Flatbush Fagin	Y	Announces The Case of The Hot Car Killer for Thursday
49-09-15		The Case of The Hot Car Killer	Y	Announces The Case of The Postal Pirates for Tuesday
49-09-20		The Case of The Postal Pirates	Y	Announces The Case of The Postal Pirates for Thursday
49-09-22		The Case of The Postal Pirates File 2	Y	Announces The Case of The Visiting Vultures for Tuesday
49-09-27		The Case of The Visiting Vultures	Y	Announces The Case of The Visiting Vultures for Thursday
49-09-29		The Case of The Vicious Visitor	Y
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49-12-01		Title Unknown	N	[Begin Anahist sponsorship on Thursdays]
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50-03-14		Title Unknown	N	50-03-11 The Billboard magazine Pepsi Still Reported Dropping ABC's "Counterspy" Despite denials, reports persisted last week that Pepsi-Cola plans to drop "Counterspy," currently airing at 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays on ABC. Blow agency execs are expected to get their notice from the sponsor this week. The soft drink outfit signed a 39-week contract with ABC in January, but it is said to have decided to cancel out at the end of the current cycle.
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50-04-04		The Case of the Magic Murder	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Bootleg Button for Thursday
50-04-06		The Case of the Bootleg Button	N
50-04-11		The Case of the Mile High Murders	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Hoodlum's Hero for Thursday
50-04-13		The Case of the Hoodlum's Hero	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Fabulous Formula for Tuesday
50-04-18		The Case of the Fabulous Formula	N
50-04-20		The Case of the Fabulous Formula File 2	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Hijacked Country for Thursday
50-04-25		The Case of the Hijacked Country	Y	[Verified by Transcription; End Cut]
50-04-27		The Case of the Murdered Confessor	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Soaring Saucer for Tuesday
50-05-02		The Case of the Soaring Saucer	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Crystalline Double Cross for Thursday
50-05-04		The Case of the Crystalline Double Cross	Y	[Verified by Transcription] Announces The Case of the Mama's Boy Murderer for Tuesday
50-05-09		The Case of the Mama's Boy Murderer	N
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50-08-29		Title Unknown	N	50-08-29 Hamilton Daily News Journal ABC—7:30 Counter Spy
50-08-31		Title Unknown	N	[Last ABC Season ends] 50-08-31 Hamilton Daily News Journal ABC—7:30 Counter Spy finale 50-08-31 Indiana Evening Gazette ABC—7:30 Counter Spy Finale

50-10-13	1	Title Unknown	N	[Series moves to NBC; Returns to once-weekly broadcasts; Fridays] 50-10-13 Mt Vernon News NBC 8:30 Counter Spy, formerly on ABC and before that, MBS, begins a new series in place of the Jack Lait Show. 50-10-13 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p. m. — Counterspy (WIBA): new to this station . . .
50-10-20	2	The Case of the Curious Conspiracy	N	50-10-20 Capital Times 8:30 p.m. — Counterspy: "The Case of the Curious Conspiracy," a complicated sabotage plot against war-potential industry—WIBA. 50-10-20 Corpus Christi Times KRIS--David Harding, Counterspy, solves "The Case of the Curious Conspiracy" at 8:30.
50-10-27	3	Title Unknown	N	50-10-27 Capital Times 8:30 p.m. — Counterspy: protecting defense parley — WIBA. 50-10-27 New York Times 9:30-WNBC--Counterspy--Sketch
50-11-03	4	The Case of the Carbon Consul	Y	50-11-03 Capital Times 8:30 p.m. — Counterspy: trouble in Africa—WMAQ. 50-11-03 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.—Counter-Spy (WMAQ): Africans attack tourists 50-11-03 New York Times 9:30-WNBC--Political Talk: Governor Dewey 50-11-03 Washington Post WRC--5:00--Counterspy 50-11-03 Corpus Christi Caller David Harding, Counter-Spy, has trouble in darkest Africa at 8:30. 50-11-03 Los Angeles Times 6:30 P.M. KFI-Counterspy 50-11-03 Chicago Tribune 8:30 p.m.—WMAQ--Counter-Spy Announces David Harding moves to Sunday, November 5th, and every Sunday thereafter. Announces Case of the Mental Murderer as next.
50-11-05	--	No Broadcast Case of the Mental Murderer	--	[Though announced, it would appear that Case of the Mental Murderer never aired] 50-11-05 Wisconsin State Journal 4 p.m.--Dangerous Assignment (WIBA): on new schedule. 50-11-05 Chicago Tribune 4 p.m.--WMAQ--Dangerous Assignment 50-11-05 New York Times 5:00-WNBC--Dangerous Assignment: Drama, With Brian Donlevy 50-11-05 Washington Post WRC--5:00--Counterspy

50-11-12	5	Case of the Stolen Secret	Y	[Series moves to Sunday afternoons, replacing The Big Guy. Duffy's Tavern takes the Counterspy timeslot on Fridays] 50-11-12 Syracuse Herald Journal TODAY'S QUESTION: "When will Counterspy return to the radio?" Answer: Sunday at 5 P. M. over WAGE as a weekly feature. 50-11-12 New York Times 5:00-WNBC--Counterspy: Drama, with Don MacLaughlin 50-11-12 Amarillo News-Globe And at 8:30 DUFFY'S TAVERN replaces COUNTERSPY". COUNTERSPY moves to Sunday at 2. THE BiG GUY which used to be aired Sundays at 2 moves off the board.
50-11-19	6	Case of the Pseudo-Spuds	Y	50-11-19 New York Times 5:00-WNBC--Counterspy: Drama, with Don MacLaughlin
50-11-26	7	The Case of the Hideous Hijacker	Y	50-11-26 New York Times 5:00-WNBC--Counterspy: Drama, With Don MacLaughlin 50-11-26 Gettysburg Times WNBC--4:00--Counterspy; Hideous Hijacker
50-12-03	8	The Case of The Prattling Paper	N	50-12-03 Corpus Christi Times KRIS--David Harding, Counter-Spy takes on The Case of The Prattling Paper at 4:00. 50-12-03 Wisconsin State Journal 4 p. m. — Counterspy (WIBA): sound waves shatter steel plates.
50-12-10	9	The Case of the Infiltrating Agent	Y	50-12-10 New York Times 5:00-WNBC--Counterspy; Drama, With Don MacLaughlin
50-12-17	10	The Case of the Invisible Insurrectionist	Y	50-12-17 Wisconsin State Journal 4 p. m. — Counterspy (WIBA): Harding exposes scheme to exploit Puerto Ricans
50-12-24	11	The Case of the Pretty Plant	Y	[Christmas Program] 50-12-24 Wisconsin State Journal 4 p. m, — Counterspy (WIBA): tale of double-crossing traitors. Announces other Theatre Guild's Christmas Eve production of David Copperfield at the mid-break. Announces Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues as next
50-12-31	12	The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues	Y	50-12-31 Wisconsin State Journal 4 p. m. —Counter-Spy (WIBA) "The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues." Announces Case of the Captured Contact as next
51-01-07	13	Title Unknown The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues	Y	Announces Case of the Captured Contact as next
51-01-14	14	The Case of the Captured Contact	Y	51-01-14 Avalanche-Journal Fluff of the Week: An excited actress on the "Counterspy" radio stanza picked up the phone and asked the operater to connect her with Washington . . . "the offices of the "Scounter Pies." 51-01-14 Wisconsin State Journal 4 p.m.--Counterspy (WIBA): secret agent seeks killer of lecturer on bacteriological warfare. Announces Case of the Double-crossing Defender as next
51-01-21	15	The Case of the Double-crossing Defender	Y	Announces Premiere of Mr and Mrs Blandings to follow. Also announces 'The Fortune Hunter' on Theatre Guild of The Air
51-01-28	--			51-01-28 Wisconsin State Journal WIBA--4:00 Concert Hall
51-02-01	16	Title Unknown	N	[Moves to Thursdays at 8:30 p.m. Central Time] 51-02-01 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): on new schedule; Angela Calomiris, former FBI agents, guest; message from Vice-Pres. Alben W. Barkley.
51-02-08	17	Title Unknown	N	51-02-08 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): tale of Communist spying; Rep. John S. Wood, (d-Ga.), guest speaker.
51-02-15	18	Title Unknown	N	51-02-15 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): David Harding guards radar defenses.
51-02-22	19	Title Unknown	N	51-02-22 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): soldier's father wrecks Red office, disappears.
51-03-01	20	The Case of the Communist Counterfeiters	N	51-03-01 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Communist Counterfeiters."
51-03-08	21	Title Unknown	N	51-03-08 Wisconsin State Journal WMAQ 8:30 Counter Spy 51-03-08 Corpus Christie Caller David Harding continues his fight against a powerful Communist spy ring at 8:30. Join the chase which leads from the Bowery, to a luxurious penthouse, to a desolate New England Farm.
51-03-15	22	Title Unknown	N	51-03-15 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): plotters foment anti-U.S. feeling in Latin America.
51-03-22	23	Title Unknown	N	51-03-22 Wisconsin State Journal WMAQ 8:30 Counter Spy
51-03-29	24	Title Unknown	N	51-03-29 Wisconsin State Journal WMAQ 8:30 Counter Spy
51-04-05	25	The Case of the Gold Smugglers	N	51-04-05 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Gold Smugglers."
51-04-12	26	Title Unknown	N	51-04-12 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): quarrel leads to mob's breakup. 51-04-12 Corpus Christi Caller Underworld characters Luckini, Charlie the Clam and the Baron tangle with David Harding Counter-Spy in a crime story with a surprise ending at 8:30.
51-04-19	27	Title Unknown	N	51-04-19 Wisconsin State Journal WMAQ--8:30 Reporter's Roundup 51-04-19 Corpus Christi Caller A Communist spy ring is uncovered by David Harding Counter-Spy at 8:30.
51-04-26	28	Title Unknown	N	51-04-26 Wisconsin State Journal WMAQ 8:30 Counter Spy
51-05-03	29	Title Unknown	N	[Moves to 7:30, Central Time] 51-05-03 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): traitor tries to foment discord between North and Latin America.
51-05-10	30	Title Unknown	N	51-05-10 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): Waterfront hijackers steal strategic materials
51-05-17	31	The Case of the Gun Hunt	N	51-05-17 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Gun Hunt."
51-05-24	32	The Case of the Black Book	N	51-05-24 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Black Book."
51-05-31	33	The Case of the Music Box	N	51-05-31 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Music Box" and its hidden diamonds. 51-05-31 Corpus Christi Caller A gang of mobsters seal their doom when thley murder a well-loved tavern keeper for refusing to run his business dishonestly. It's just the sort of blatant disregard of the law that David Harding Counter-Spy has been waiting for. Tune in at 8:30.
51-06-07	34	Title Unknown	N	51-06-07 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): mobsters kill innkeeper; David Harding moves in on them.
51-06-14	35	Title Unknown	N
51-06-21	36	Title Unknown	N	51-06-21 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): war on gambling ring.
51-06-28	37	The Case of the Juvenile Narcotics Ring	N	51-06-28 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Juvenile Narcotics Ring."
51-07-05	38	Title Unknown	N	51-07-05 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): mystery drama with Don McLaughlin.
51-07-12	39	Title Unknown	N	51-07-12 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): David Harding unmasks charity racket.
51-07-19	40	Title Unknown	N	51-07-19 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): rounding up world-wide gang of dope peddlers.
51-07-26	41	The Case of the Chocolate Gold	N	51-07-26 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Chocolate Gold," smuggling tale.
51-08-02	42	The Case of the Black Market Bills	N	51-08-02 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Black Market Bills," drama of illegal traffic in U.S. currency.
51-08-09	43	The Case of the Double Kickback	N	51-08-09 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counter-Spy (WMAQ): a waterfront gang, headed by cruel stevedore boss, hijacks ship cargoes in "The Case of the Double Kickback."
51-08-16	44	Title Unknown	N	51-08-16 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): woman helps trap mother-and-son murder team
51-08-23	45	Title Unknown	N	51-08-23 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): enemy plotters kidnap aircraft designer's wife.
51-08-30	46	Title Unknown	N	51-08-30 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agent uncovers plan to divert defense steel to slot machines.
51-09-06	47	Title Unknown	N	51-09-06 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): accidental death leads to fight with counterfeiters.
51-09-13	48	Title Unknown	N	51-09-13 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): criminals kidnap warden's daughter, escape from prison.
51-09-20	49	Title Unknown	N	51-09-20 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): punchboard salesman "covers" ring of racketeers.
51-09-27	50	Title Unknown	N	51-09-27 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): ruse traps gangster who returns after deportation.
51-10-04	51	Title Unknown	N	[Moves back to 8:30, Central Time] 51-10-04 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): car-theft racketeer uses young boys as operatives.
51-10-11	52	Title Unknown	N	51-10-11 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): secret of atomic submarine imperiled.
51-10-18	53	The Case of the Kilroy Gang	N	51-10-18 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Kilroy Gang," actual case.
51-10-25	54	The Case of the Civic Conspiracy	N	51-10-25 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Civic Conspiracy.
51-11-01	55	The Case of the Cold Storage Cargo	N	51-11-01 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): smuggler impersonates officer in "The Case of the Cold Storage Cargo."
51-11-08	56	Title Unknown	N	51-11-08 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): Harding, head of counter spies, lowers boom on welching racketeer.
51-11-15	57	Title Unknown	N	51-11-15 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agents halt distribution of narcotics in defense plant.
51-11-22	58	The Case of the Bandit Brothers	N	51-11-22 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Bandit Brothers."
51-11-29	59	Title Unknown	N	51-11-29 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): refugee resists Iron Curtain agents.
51-12-06	60	Title Unknown	N	51-12-06 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): gang's attempt to silence member backfires.
51-12-13	61	Title Unknown	N	51-12-13 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): mountain rescue by plane.
51-12-20	62	The Case of the Christmas Con	N	[Christmas Program] 51-12-20 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Christmas Con," tale of fraud on hobbyists.
51-12-27	63	Title Unknown	N	51-12-27 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): case history of a typical New York City policeman.
52-01-03	64	Title Unknown	N	52-01-03 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): political exploiter misappropriates government loans.
52-01-10	65	Title Unknown	N	52-01-10 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): footprint gives clue to killer who threatens senator.
52-01-17	66	Title Unknown	N	52-01-17 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): Chinese-Americans pay "protection" for relatives in Red China.
52-01-24	67	The Case of the Racket in Reverse	N	52-01-24 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): "The Case of the Racket in Reverse".
52-01-31	68	Title Unknown	N	52-01-31 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): new district attorney gets death threat.
52-02-07	69	Title Unknown	N	52-02-07 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): David Harding traps fake collector of Korean war relief funds.
52-02-14	70	Title Unknown	N	52-02-14 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): woman agent helps break up narcotics ring.
52-02-21	71	Title Unknown	N	52-02-21 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): bookie syndicate tries to frame police chief.
52-02-28	72	Title Unknown	N	52-02-28 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): organized crime tries to block grand jury probe.
52-03-06	73	Title Unknown	N
52-03-13	74	Title Unknown	N	52-03-13 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): taxicab driver tells unconvincing story of car theft in robbery case
52-03-20	75	Title Unknown	N	52-03-20 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): international stolen car racket.
52-03-27	76	Title Unknown	N	52-03-27 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): sabotage in defense plant.
52-04-03	77	Title Unknown	N	52-04-03 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): kidnap trail leads to amusement park.
52-04-10	78	Title Unknown	N	52-04-10 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): germ-fearing man engineers $2,000,000 robbery.
52-04-17	79	Title Unknown	N	52-04-17 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): attractive girl helps foil counterfeiters.
52-04-24	80	Title Unknown	N	52-04-24 Wisconsin State Journal 8:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agent traps safecracker and cancer quack.
52-05-01	81	Title Unknown	N
52-05-08	82	Title Unknown	N	52-05-08 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agents trace blackmailers.
52-05-15	83	Title Unknown	N	52-05-15 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): prize-seeking reporter almost upsets plans to trap Communists.
52-05-22	84	Title Unknown	N
52-05-29		The Case of the Holiday Fires	N	52-05-29 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): a couple of arson experts prove that there is nothing better than a holiday for a fire in "The Case of the Holiday Fires."
52-06-05	85	Title Unknown	N	52-06-05 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agents set trap for jewel thieves.
52-06-12	86	Title Unknown	N	52-06-12 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): fake clergymen conducts a black market.
52-06-19	87	Title Unknown	N	52-06-19 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): a neurosis about his teeth betrays a thief.
52-06-26	88	Title Unknown	N	52-06-26 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): mother love vs. civic duty.
52-07-03	89	Title Unknown	N	52-07-03 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): blackmail, murder, and alien-smuggling.
52-07-10	90	Title Unknown	N
52-07-17	91	Title Unknown	N	52-07-17 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): gangsterism in trucking business.
52-07-24	92	Title Unknown	N
52-07-31	93	Title Unknown	N
52-08-07	94	Title Unknown	N	52-08-07 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): murder trail leads to diploma mill.
52-08-14	95	Title Unknown	N	52-08-14 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agent guards emissary from another land, meets a time-bomb.
52-08-21	96	Title Unknown	N	52-08-21 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): agent poses as sailor to trap arms smugglers.
52-08-28	97	Title Unknown	N	52-08-28 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): killer endangers himself by trying to help his ailing wife.
52-09-04	98	Title Unknown	N
52-09-11	99	Title Unknown	N	52-09-11 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): escaped convict tries to prove he's dead.
52-09-18	100	Title Unknown	N	52-09-18 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): clever ruse ends bank robber's career.
52-09-25	101	Title Unknown	N	52-09-25 Wisconsin State Journal 7:30 p.m.--Counterspy (WMAQ): ambitious young criminal almost upsets plans to trap lone bank robber.
52-10-05	102	The Case of the Rap Beater	N	[Moves to Sundays] 52-10-04 Austin Daily Herald Sunday NBC—4:30 Counter Spy new time, "The Rap Beater;"
52-10-12	103	Title Unknown	N
52-10-19	104	The Case of the Moose-Pasture Salesmen	N	52-10-19 San Antonio Express Counter Spy — 4:30 p.m., WOAI --The operation of "moose-pasture" salesmen, who have been fleecing American citizens of a million dollars a week from the other side of the Canadian border are exposed.
52-10-26	105	The Case of the Precious Pouch	N	52-10-25 Austin Daily Herald Sunday other: NBC—4:30 Counter Spy "Precious Pouch;"
52-11-02	106	The Case of the Friendly Menace	N	52-11-02 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p.m.—Counterspy (WMAQ) The Case of the Friendly Menace"
52-11-09	107	Title Unknown	N	52-11-09 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p. m. —Counterspy (WMAQ): embezzlement in defense plant.
52-11-16	108	The Case of the Swindled Swindler	N	52-11-16 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p.m. — Counterspy (WMAQ) confidence men manufacture diamonds. 52-11-15 The Progress Sunday other: NBC — 5;30, Counter Spy, "The Swindled Swindler;"
52-11-23	109	Title Unknown	N	52-11-23 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p.m.—Counterspy (WMAQ) disbarred lawyer plots frameup of honest pier boss
52-11-30	110	The Case of the Errant Heiress	N	52-11-30 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p.m.—Counterspy (WMAQ) frauds pose as long-lost relatives. 52-11-29 The Progress Sunday other: NBC-4:30 Counter Spy "Errant Heiress";
52-12-07	111	The Case of the Pension Checks	N	52-12-06 The Progress Sunday other: NBC—5:30, Counter Spy, "Pension Checks;
52-12-14	112	The Case of the Fugitive	N	52-12-13 The Sunday Tribune Sunday other: NBC — 4:30 Counter Spy "Fugitive"
52-12-21	113	Title Unknown	N	52-12-21 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p.m. — Counterspy (WMAQ): fake charity racket.
52-12-28	114	Title Unknown	N	52-12-28 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p.m. — Counterspy (WMAQ): agents track down Communist hatchet man.
53-01-04	115	Title Unknown	N	53-01-04 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p. m.—Counterspy (WMAQ): agents run down racketeers wanted for deportation.
53-01-11	116	Title Unknown	N	53-01-11 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p. m.—Counterspy (WMAQ): agents trap gold thieves.
53-01-18	117	Title Unknown	N	53-01-18 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p. m.—Counterspy (WMAQ): ex-convict helps smash dope ring.
53-01-25	118	Title Unknown	N	53-01-25 Wisconsin State Journal 4:30 p. m.—Counterspy (WMAQ): helicopter helps catch fugitives.
53-02-01	119	The Case of the Disappearing Armored Truck	N	53-02-01 San Antonio Express WOAI--"A Truck "Disappears" "COUNTERSPY" After a spectacular armored truck holdup rtettins $240,000, the truck seems to vanish! David Harding digs up a lead and prevents a criminal double-cross! 4:30 p.m. for Good Gulf Dealers
53-02-01	120	Title Unknown	N
53-02-01	121	Title Unknown	N
53-02-01	122	Title Unknown	N

The David Harding - Counterspy Radio Program Biographies

Phillips Haynes Lord Radio, Television and Film Actor, Producer, Writer (1902-1975) Birthplace: Hartford, Vermont, U.S.A Education: Phillips Academy; Bowdoin College Radiography: 1929 Sunday Evening at Seth Parker's 1932 Country Doctor 1935 Gang Busters 1936 We, The People 1939 The Sky Blazers 1939 Mr. District Attorney 1942 David Harding - Counterspy 1958 Treasury Agent	Phillips H Lord circa 1923 Phillips Lord as David (right) of Uncle Abe and David (1931) Phillips Lord circa 1933 Caption: Phillips Lord concentrates on Gang Busters script during the broadcast (1936) Philllips Lord at the CBS Mike Phillips Lord circa 1938 Lord's beloved schooner, Georgette Phillips H Lord circa 1955	From the November 23, 1931 edition of Time magazine: Religion: Saintly Picnic In appearance, Jonesport, Maine is like any Yankee village. But tourists are aware of Jonesport long before they arrive there. As far away as 250 mi. signs advertise it as "The Home of Seth Parker." Throughout the land, a great mass of radio-listeners—devout, folksy, home-loving— know Seth Parker and his neighbors as well as if they were real people and not radio-performers employed by National Broadcasting Co. From the comparative obscurity of a provincial broadcasting station three years ago, Seth Parker has become—by means of a weekly nation-wide hookup, a published hymnal, many a magazine article, a cinema entertainment and a cross-country tour—one of the leading U. S. exponents of homely piety. Everybody—Everywhere. "Seth Parker," composite of many an authentic Down East character, was conceived by Phillips Haynes Lord, 29. Graduate of Bowdoin College in 1925, Mr. Lord wrote unsuccessful short stories, then a radio sketch about rural life in Maine. Success came when he got a radio station in Hartford, Conn, to try out a scene in an old-time singing school, with "Seth Parker" as central figure. National Broadcasting Co. heard of it, signed up Author Lord. Dubious when he began to deepen the religious flavor of his skit, N. B. C. soon discovered it had a treasure. Until the program was temporarily taken off last month, 3,510,000 people were estimated to listen in every Sunday night on "Sunday at Seth Parker's." Mr. Lord is smooth-faced, suave, lively. As Seth Parker, he puts on a white wig and false beard, drawls genially and devoutly, becomes a skinny, saintly Yankee sage. He delivers a little sermon, pointed up with earthy rural witticisms. Leading members of his cast of ten singer-actors are "Ma" Parker, Capt. Bang (famed for his rendition of "Crossing the Bar"). Lizzie Peters, a comic spinster (played by Mrs. Sophia Mecorney Lord, mother of two), and Cefus, Lizzie's half-witted brother. To the accompaniment of an antique melodeon, Seth and his neighbors sing hymns. Titles suggest the neighborly, revivalistic tone: "You Go To Your Church and I'll Go To Mine" (a prime favorite); "Sailing With My Father"; "We Are Gathering With The Lord Today"; "Jesus Is My Neighbor." Slice of Sweetness. That Phillips Lord's program is an adroit combination of tasteful humor and genuine piety, few observers have denied. Proof of its genuineness appeared when Seth Parker and his troupe went touring—from Buffalo early last month, continuing in Colorado. Utah, Oregon and California last week. Everywhere, audiences seem to represent a class which could not be won by smart, theatrical revivalism. To city theatres, churches, convention halls go elderly, placid people, some blind, some lame or halt, who might not have gone out since the last Chautauqua or travelog in the church basement. They see "Seth Parker and his Jonesport Neighbors" performed with no "props" save a fireplace, chairs and the melodeon. Of plot the entertainment has little; to get the actors off stage for intermission it is necessary to pretend they are all going out for supper. The acting is unpretentious, the comedy naive, such as when Seth gets his foot tangled in a carpet while beating time to music. Hardboiled Variety has called it "a saintly picnic, a slice of sweetness, a glorification of the humble and the familiar." Fortuitous though his creation was, Seth Parker has gained a radio following greater even than that of august Dr. Samuel Parkes Cadman. Says the preface to his hymnal: "Seth Parker believes that religion is tangible; that it is a kind word, a thoughtful deed and is not something apart from every day life. He has probably done more to make religion a part of the American home than has any other one man." From the October 1938 edition of Radio Stars magazine: PHILLIPS LORD: As an example of versatility, wholly in the field of radio, Phillips Lord, as actor, director, writer and producer of consistently successful programs of widely differing types, rates as an unusual personality. His Seth Parker, one of the first widely successful radio characters of the "homely" type, started back in 1928, and remained on the air, altogether, some seven years. Lord played the title role, in addition to writing, directing and producing the program, and Mrs. Lord played one of the characters. Next, he produced Uncle Abe and David and when the Hearst papers ran a radio popularity contest at that time, Amos 'n' Andy took first place, Seth Parker second and Uncle Abe and David third, giving Lord two out of three places in the entire radio field. Next came the Stebbins Boys and then the Country Doctor, both in the same "homely" school of script show, neither of which enjoyed the vogue of his earlier serials. But when he returned from the cruise of the Seth Parker he created an entirely new type of program, G-Men, followed by Gang Busters, which has so far seen its third highly successful year. And while Gang Busters, with its real-life melodramatic thrills was running, Mr. Lord created a still different and also successful show in We, The People, returning to the air this fall after three years. Unlike many successful actor-directors in radio, Phillips Lord went directly into radio writing and acting from a high-school principalship. His wife, the former Sophia McCorney, was also a teacher. And with nothing behind him but his Bowdoin College degree and a teacher's experience,Phillips Lord developed his own showmanship on the air. From the October 23, 1975 edition of the Colorado Springs Gazette: Phillips H. Lord ELLSWORTH, Maine (AP) - Phillips H. Lord, 73, creator of "Gangbusters," "Seth Parker" and other radio programs of the 1930's and 1940's, died Sunday. Among Lord's other shows were "Mister District Attorney," "Uncle Abe and David," "Policewoman," "Treasury Agent" and "Counterspy."

Don MacLaughlin Stage, Radio, Television and Film Actor (1907-1986) Birthplace: Webster, Ohio, U.S.A. Education: Iowa Wesleyan College Radiography: 1939 Adventures In Photography 1941 Doctor Christian 1942 David Harding, Counterspy 1943 Words At War 1943 War Town 1946 The Carnation Contented Hour 1949 Crisis In War Town 1950 The Eternal Light 1952 The Chase 1953 Twenty-First Precinct 1959 Suspense Road Of Life	Don MacLaughlin with wife Helen Wagner circa 1955 Don MacLaughlin as David Harding circa 1947 Don MacLaughlin as David Harding for Bit-O-Honey Nov 1948 Don MacLaughlin as David Harding was cited for public service twice during the run of David Harding Counterspy	From the September 4, 1945 edition of the Mason City Globe-Gazette: On The Beam with CHUCK HILTON 1200 ON YOUR DIAL SOME people plan on radio as a career—others just land in it' accidentally—and Don MacLaughlin, well-known radio actor, belongs in the latter group. Don has recently taken over the role of Michael west in "A Woman's Life," written by Kathleen, Norris, and heard Mondays through Fridays at 10:30 p. m., over KGLO-CBS. Literally a rolling stone until the time he made his first break into radio 10 years ago, Don's wanderings started from the time he was still in knee pants, when his family moved from Webster, Ohio—a town which boasted a population of 175! Grammar and high school days were spent in Riverside, Iowa; Hedrick, Ohio, and even a small town in Arkansas. Don's acting started semi-professionally at Iowa Wesleyan college. He and a friend organized a traveling company which toured the neighboring towns. Don playing both leading man, director and stage hand. Unable to finish college because of hard times, Don moved to Chicago, working as time keeper in an electrical plant during the day and attending school at night. Still interested in acting, he joined a western summer stock company. His hopes were frustrated, however, when the director fired him, saying that he would never become an actor. Don contemplated drowning himself, but gave up the idea when he discovered the river was only one foot deep! Instead of acting he was offered the job of "tentman," traveling with the company throughout the west and putting up props, scenery and tents. Don claims the experience was "corny, but wonderful," and that he literally learned the acting business from the ground up! Soon after this, Don met his future wife who convinced him to try radio acting. That was in 1934, and since then, Don's star has been rising rapidly. Selected from scores of applicants to play David Harding in "Counterspy," Don has held that leading role for 3 years. Not always on the right side of the law, however, Don has played villains and gangsters galore, and is in constant demand for all kinds of radio assignments. He lives in Darien, Conn., and is the father of 3 children: Douglas 6, Janet 3, and Brett, 9 months old. As Michael West in "A Woman's Life," Don brings the heartwarming story of his life with Carol West, into the homes of a large and loyal radio audience. His characterization is destined to touch the hearts of all who hear it. From the June 3, 1986 edition of the Ironwood Daily Globe (Ironwood MI): Don MacLaughlin LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Don MacLaughlin, an actor who portrayed attorney Chris Hughes for 30 years in the daytime soap opera "As The World Turns," died Wednesday at 79. MacLaughlin's first Broadway role was "The Fifth Column," and he later played Commander Harbison for most of the run of the musical "South Pacific." MacLaughlin found success on numerous radio shows during the 1930s and 1940s including "Counterspy" and "Road To Life," which made the transition to television in 1954. The next year, he appeared in the original pilot for "As The World Turns," and was a member of the original cast when it premiered as television's first half-hour daily drama in 1956. From the September 9, 1986 edition of the Daily News Record (Harrisburg VA): SOAP OPERA WEEK By Kimberly Redmond Whatever happened to Don MacLaughlin, the actor who portrayed Chris Hughes on "As the World Turns"? I haven't seen him in months.--H.C., Mesquite, Texas I'm sad to report that MacLaughlin, who was an original member of the CBS soap's cast, died of liver disease on May 28 of this year. MacLaughlin, who was 79 at the time of his death, had been appearing periodically on the soap and was on hand to help celebrate its 30th anniversary on April 2. During the week of July 7, "ATWT" paid tribute to MacLaughlin by airing a special show in which the entire cast mourned his character's death.

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