John Steele, Adventurer Explained

John Steele, Adventurer
Format:	Adventure fiction
Runtime:	30 minutes
Country:	USA
Language:	English
Television:	Mutual Broadcasting System
Presenter:	Ted Maille
Starring:	Don Douglas
Director:	Elliot Drake

John Steele, Adventurer was a radio drama during the end the Golden Age of Radio.^[1] It was reminiscent of the action magazines of the time such as All-Story and Argosy.

Premise

John Steele was a roving adventurer who held various jobs in exotic locations. The stories were narrated by a friend of Steele's, with Steele making cameo appearances throughout.

Episodes tended to focus more on people Steele met than on Steele himself. Topics included romantic comedy, high-seas adventures, sports, and mysteries.

Production

John Steele, Adventurer debuted on the Mutual Broadcasting System on April 26, 1949, as a component of "Tuesday Night is Mystery Night on Mutual".^[2] Don Douglas portrayed Steele, while Robert Monroe wrote and directed the series.^[3] Other actors heard on the program included John Larkin, Bryna Raeburn, and Jack Edwards.^[4] Music was by Sylvan Levin^[5] and Doc Whipple. Writers included Elliot Drake.^[6]

References

1. Web site: John Steele Adventurer - Single Episodes . 2017-04-14.
2. News: Down Radio Row . November 25, 2022 . Tampa Bay Times . April 26, 1949 . 4. Newspapers.com.
3. News: Radio and Television: The Players Will Give Video Presentation of Shakespeare's 'Macbeth' on May 1 . April 23, 2022 . The New York Times . April 20, 1949 . 54. subscription.
4. Book: Dunning . John . On the Air: The Encyclopedia of Old-Time Radio . May 7, 1998 . Oxford University Press . 978-0-19-977078-6 . 373 . November 25, 2022 . en.
5. Book: Terrace . Vincent . Radio Programs, 1924-1984: A Catalog of More Than 1800 Shows . 2 September 2015 . McFarland . 978-1-4766-0528-9 . 177–178 . April 24, 2022 . en.
6. Book: Ellett . Ryan . Radio Drama and Comedy Writers, 1928-1962 . November 2, 2017 . McFarland . 978-1-4766-2980-3 . 64 . November 25, 2022 . en.