A Hepcat Kills The Canary - Rocky Fortune | 11/17/1953 (Ep06)

About this episode

This episode features Rocky Fortune, a radio drama starring Frank Sinatra as a jack-of-all-trades involved in crime-solving.

Rocky Fortune was created in 1953 by writer George Lefferts and starring Frank Sinatra in the lead. Rocky Fortune followed the exploits of a marginally employed jack-of-all-trades Rocky Fortune. Though considered a second-rate show even during the 26 weeks it aired, it's a nice boon for Frank Sinatra fans. Hope you enjoy this episode of Rocky Fortune! Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group. - Podcasts @ Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | Amazon | iHeart

Topics covered

• crime
• detective
• radio drama
• Frank Sinatra
• old time radio
• mystery

Keywords

• Rocky Fortune
• Frank Sinatra
• George Lefferts
• old time radio
• crime drama
• detective stories

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Books & works: Rocky Fortune

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