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Book Description This WELCOME... From 1939 to 1946 Americans gathered around their radio to listen to Witty, fast-paced and always surprising, these great radio plays, written by the prolific writing team of Anthony Bouchere and Denis Green, are as fresh today as they were then. The latest audio technology was employed to bring the best audio quality and fidelity to the original performances, which feature nostalgic war-time announcements, original commercials and radio narration. Reader Reviews 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful: Basil Rathbone is back, February 25, 2002 Reviewer: faut3 from Columbia, Maryland USA These gems from just after WWII include stories from the last year of Basil Rathbone's tenure as Sherlock Holmes. While the stories are somewhat contrived, and the list of suspects nearly always amounts to 3 people (the reasons for the 4 out of 5 stars), the charm, the wit, the joie de vivre of the cast and scripts I find disarming and irresistable. To hear again that incredible baritone of Rathbone and the charming slur of Nigel Bruce come through my stereo from ages ago transports me to simpler times and more polite civilization. I cannot recommend these enough - and encourage all fans of the Great Detective and those who enjoy Old Time Radio to purchase this collection. You cannot go wrong ... and if you find yourself smiling or even with a tear in your eye, you too will understand why this set is important and wonderful.
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