Gang Busters
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Oct 16, 2026
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The only national program that brings you authentic police case histories.
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[police siren] Gang Busters.
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[siren wailing]
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[train rumbling] Emergency flash.
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These are authentic facts.
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Since this new crime wave has started, a murder has been committed in the United States every three hours.
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In its relentless war upon this crime wave, that this country may be a safe country in which to live, Gang Busters presents Lewis J. Valentine, former commissioner of the largest police force in the world, who will interview by proxy W.M. Adams, Sheriff Potter County, Texas.
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Commissioner Valentine.
John LundVOICE_ACTOR
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Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Tomorrow, Gang Busters brings you on CBS Radio another true crime story, naming names and places, giving complete details on the operations of a ruthless criminal gang, showing you how the cops, after a bitter manhunt, put them out of business.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Every Saturday night on most of these same stations, hear Gang Busters, the program that gives criminals wanted descriptions that help the public enforce the law and often collect rewards for their good citizenship.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Gang Busters, Saturday nights on CBS Radio.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
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And remember, you'll find western adventure and music with Gene Autry, Saturday evenings on the CBS Radio Network.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
We'll return to Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar in just a moment.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Tomorrow night, Gang Busters brings you authentic, hard-hitting proof that crime does not pay, all the facts right out of police files.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
The program names names and describes actual manhunts just as they took place.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
It's a Saturday evening event for adventure fans right here on CBS Radio.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Don't miss Gang Busters tomorrow night over most of these same CBS radio stations.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Gang Busters.
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[dramatic music] Now, with our star, John Lund, we bring you the second act of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
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John LundVOICE_ACTOR
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Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
If you like your thrills to be real, your adventures to be true to life, Gang Busters is the show for you.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Every Saturday night, most of these same CBS radio stations bring you this enthralling drama that names names, places, and dates in the nation's battle against crime.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Oftentime, the police official originally involved in the case narrates the story.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
Full of action, bravery, and realistic excitement, Gang Busters brings you new thrills straight out of life every Saturday night on CBS Radio.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
[upbeat music] America now listens to 105 million radio sets, and listens most to the CBS Radio Network.
Dan CoverlyNARRATOR
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Don GardnerHOST
Now Gang Busters, presented in cooperation with police and federal law enforcement departments throughout the United States, the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories.
Don GardnerHOST
[siren blaring] Tonight, Gang Busters presents the case of the Quincy Killers.
Don GardnerHOST
Who'd have thought that a railroad ticket in the hands of alert detectives could be a one-way ticket to the gallows? [whistle blowing] Gang Busters has asked the honorable Peter F.
Don GardnerHOST
Hartman, former Chief of Police, Quincy, Illinois, to narrate by proxy tonight's case.
Don GardnerHOST
Now, Chief Hartman, before we begin, I'd like to remind our listeners about a special feature at the end of tonight's program.
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Peter F. HartmanNARRATOR
So Don, if the afternoon seemed like an eternity to Philip and William Heinze as they waited their moment, the events that night must have seemed to occur in a split second.
Peter F. HartmanNARRATOR
But sometimes split seconds are remembered better than eternities by murderers and their pursuers.
George WalshNARRATOR
George Walsh speaking.
George WalshNARRATOR
Stay tuned for Gang Busters, which follows in a few minutes over most of these same stations.
George WalshNARRATOR
For mystery mixed with merriment, join Mr. and Mrs.
George WalshNARRATOR
North Tuesday evenings on the CBS Radio Network.
speaker_5VOICE_ACTOR
Well, Malone, we can't all be as smart as you.
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After all, if I knew all the answers I'd be doing guest shots on Gang Busters.
Gene RaymondVOICE_ACTOR
Well, it had to be Jackie Sherman.
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It had to be, huh? Why?
Bill AndersSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Just relax and let Tarzan's story for tonight, titled Cathedral of the Congo, provide the atmosphere and excitement.
Bill AndersSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
Also tonight on most of these same stations, hear the case of the twice-parked car on Gang Busters, a saga of an automobile with an alibi taken from actual police records.
Bill AndersSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
And don't forget, Gene Autry will be along tonight, too, as well as that full-hour Steve Allen Show with all its fun.
Bill AndersSOUNDBITE_SPEAKER
All ahead tonight on CBS Radio.