Summary: The Case Of The Missing Corpse (Aired April 4, 1941) Gangbusters was an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories. Beginning with a barrage of loud sound effects — guns firing and tires squealing — this intrusive introduction led to the popular catch phrase "came on like Gang Busters."The series dramatized FBI cases, which producer-director Phillips H. Lord arranged in close association with Bureau director J. Edgar Hoover. Hoover insisted that only closed cases would be used. The initial series was on NBC Radio from July 20 - October 12, 1935. It then aired on CBS from January 15, 1936 to June 15, 1940, sponsored by Colgate-Palmolive and Cue magazine. From October 11, 1940 to December 25, 1948, it was heard on the Blue Network, with various sponsors that included Sloan's Liniment, Waterman pens and Tide. Show Notes From The Old Time Radio Researcher's Group and The Digital Deli. THIS EPISODE: April 4, 1941. Program #232. Blue Network. "The Case Of The Missing Corpse". Sponsored by: Sloan's Liniment. Two bullets in the head fail to discourage a determined Negro witness (Louis Baker) to a bombing. Last minute police bulletin: watch for Clifford Davidson, escaped convict, Oklahoma. "Gangbusters Nationwide Clues." Attention Southwest: Negro wanted for murder. Black, kinky hair, left eye punctured and may be out, three razor slashes on left shoulder. Attention New England: James Joseph Horan, J.J.H. tattoed on right arm, large ears, eye crossed. He's wanted for bank robbery. The program leaves the air after this broadcast until October 10, 1941. Charles Stark (announcer). 29:39 Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
