Captain Midnight

Captain Midnight



Ah, Captain Midnight! A classic from the golden age of radio. Let’s dive into the cockpit and explore this thrilling adventure series. Captain Midnight was a U.S. radio serial that aired from 1938 to 1949. Sponsored by the Skelly Oil Company, it captured the imaginations of listeners across the nation. The show’s creators were radio scripters Wilfred G. Moore and Robert M. Burtt. The story revolved around Captain Midnight, an intrepid aviator who faced off against the notorious villain Ivan Shark, an international criminal. Alongside Captain Midnight was his young ward, Chuck Ramsay, and the resourceful Patsy Donovan. Their adventures spanned the globe, taking them from pre-World War II intrigue to post-war mysteries. The show began as a syndicated serial in 1938, airing on Midwest stations like Chicago’s WGN. Later, it became part of the Mutual Broadcasting System and eventually moved to the American Broadcasting Company (ABC) in 1945.


11 July 2024

Captain Midnight's Cave Conundrum

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In this thrilling episode of Captain Midnight, we kick off with exciting news about the Mexican jumping beans. Every member of Captain Midnight's 1940 flight patrol can now get a bag of these genuine imported curiosities and a thrilling jumping bean game for free. These beans, gathered by daring Mexican Indians, promise endless fun as they wiggle and move, making the Ringo Jumbo game an exciting challenge. To get your free beans and game, simply visit your local Skelly service station with your flight patrol membership card.

Meanwhile, the adventure continues with Captain Midnight and his friends stranded in the crater of an extinct volcano. The villainous Ivan Shark forces Dolores Pareto to surrender a family heirloom, a huge diamond, but she retaliates with a dagger. The tension escalates as Dolores attempts to escape, leading to a dramatic confrontation.

Back with Captain Midnight, Chuck Ramsey, and their friends, they discuss the precarious situation of their hidden plane and the potential need for a quick escape. Patsy and Pebbles bring good news about a feast of American food being prepared, lifting everyone's spirits. However, the looming threat of Ivan Shark's men forces them to consider alternative escape routes.

Patsy reveals a potential escape route through a cave they've been using for shelter. Despite its ominous reputation and the mysterious disappearances associated with it, the group decides to explore the cave, hoping it might provide a way out.

The episode ends on a cliffhanger as the group ventures into the dark cave, with the promise of more mysterious and strange events to come. Don't miss the next episode to find out how Dolores managed to escape and what lies ahead for Chuck, Patsy, and Pebbles in the cave.


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