John Steele, Adventurer
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| Genre | Adventure fiction |
|---|---|
| Running time | 30 minutes |
| Country of origin | USA |
| Language(s) | English |
| TV adaptations | Mutual Broadcasting System |
| Hosted by | Ted Maille |
| Starring | Don Douglas |
| Directed by | Elliot Drake |
| Original release | 1949 – 1956 |
John Steele, Adventurer was a
Premise
John Steele was a roving adventurer who held various jobs in exotic locations. The stories were narrated by a friend of Steele's, with Steele making cameo appearances throughout.[citation needed]
Episodes tended to focus more on people Steele met than on Steele himself. Topics included romantic comedy, high-seas adventures, sports, and mysteries.[2]
Production
John Steele, Adventurer debuted on the Mutual Broadcasting System on April 26, 1949, as a component of "Tuesday Night is Mystery Night on Mutual".[2] Don Douglas portrayed Steele, while Robert Monroe wrote and directed the series.[3] Other actors heard on the program included John Larkin, Bryna Raeburn, and Jack Edwards.[4] Music was by Sylvan Levin[5] and Doc Whipple.[4] Writers included Elliot Drake.[6]
References
- ^ "John Steele Adventurer - Single Episodes". Retrieved 2017-04-14.
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Radio and Television: The Players Will Give Video Presentation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' on May 1". The New York Times. April 20, 1949. p. 54. Retrieved April 23, 2022.
- ^ ISBN 978-0-19-977078-6. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
- ISBN 978-1-4766-0528-9. Retrieved April 24, 2022.
- ISBN 978-1-4766-2980-3. Retrieved November 25, 2022.
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