P O L I C E H E A D Q U A R T E R S ----------- ----------------------- 1932 First Show: not known Last Show: not known Number Shows: 39 Audition Show: none Series Description: POLICE HEADQUARTERS was a syndicated anthology series that aired on NBC stations in 1932. The series consists of 39 15-minutes shows. An interesting example of shows of the early thirties, this series set a pattern that can be seen later in the police series of the 40's and 50's, like DRAGNET. Unlike many of the syndicated series of the period, each show is a complete story. As you can imagine, detailing and solving the case in 12 to 15 minutes and still make each story interesting is a bit of a challange. For the most part, the shows manage this fine. Just don't expect intrecate plots or surprise endings. For those who enjoy a sense of history, POLICE HEADQUARTERS offers an interesting view of police work in its time period. You'll hear comments about rubber hose, cases of entrapment, use of stereotypes that were common of the day. All in all, an enjoyable listen. Log Comments: I obtained my copy of the series from Radio Memories, sold as a complete set. Jerry Haendiges also lists the full run. Show titles were not given at the start of the shows, so there was some slight difference between the two vendors. I've adopted the Radio Memories titles here. Since actual broadcast dates are not known, there is no date field in this list. All shows are available to collectors. Chronological Log: Num Title --- ----------------------------- 1 Rod Dugan Murder 2 Laundry Truck Kidnapping 3 The Warehouse Job 4 James Davis Killed 5 Antonio Moretti 6 Jake Miller Knifed 7 $40,000.00 Payroll Shipment 8 Helen Marsh Killed 9 Tommy Wood Killed 10 Life Insurance Scheme 11 Wagner House Murder 12 Phoney Payroll Check 13 Silver Collection 14 McKenzie Death 15 Man Stealing Food 16 Tommugun Murders 17 Telephone Suicide 18 Boxing Match Death 19 $80,000.00 Robbery 20 Infiltrating The Mob 21 Andy Green Killing 22 Two Officers Disappear 23 Mrs. North Robbery 24 Mrs. Smallwood Killed 25 Dr. Thorton's Wife Disappears 26 Small Girl Found Chained 27 The Williams Brothers 28 Jim Bradley, Jewel Thief 29 Dad Higgins Dies 30 John Fleming Confesses 31 Bank Swindle 32 Deadly Poker Game 33 Judge Carleton Missing 34 William Spencer Killed 35 High Flights Race 36 $190,000.00 Money Transfer 37 Body Stolen 38 Tommy Evans Run Down 39 Mystery Writer Dies (last show) References: * "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All Circulating Shows", by Jay Hickerson, 27436 Desert Rose Ct., Leesburg, FL 34748 * OTR club and vendor catalogs or web sites: * Jerry Haendiges Productions, Jerry Haendiges, 13808 Sunset Dr., Whittier, CA 90602 * Radio Memories, Ted Davenport, 1600 Wewoka St., North Little Rock, AR 72116 * Radio Showcase, Steve Kelez, PO Box 4357, Santa Rosa, CA 95402 * University of Memphis Radio Program Archive, Microforms Dept., McWherter Library, The University of Memphis, Memphis, TN 38152 * Vintage Broadcasts, Andy Blatt, PO Box 50065, Staten Island, NY 10305 Other Logs or Books: * POLICE HEADQUARTERS log, Jerry Haendiges Productions, 13808 Sunset Dr., Whittier, CA 90602 (http://www.otrsite.com). Last Update: Jul 25, 2007 This log is informational only. It does not imply that I or my references have these shows for trade or sale. The shows may still be protected under copyright law and should be obtained only from authorized dealers. The log may be freely reproduced and published on a no-profit basis. Please send error corrections or additional information to Frank M. Passage, 109 Elmwood Road, Verona, NJ 07044 (email: wb2ntp@arrl.net).