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Sleuths, Detectives and Private Eyes- The Shamus. Reel Life and Anime.
The names above all mean the same thing — some are slang for a colorful nickname for one who detects.
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Since, even before Sherlock Holmes, there have been detectives- one who investigates crimes-mysteries. And up until the early 1930’s, it was a “mans” world. And for that and all the male counterparts to come after, this article delves into the male “gumshoe”.
In this edition and future articles, we will look at the private eye and his/her incarnations on radio, the silver screen, Television and the literary. Also, a review of two books on the subject and where to stream our beloved sleuths.
Before we go any further, I want to say that I hold detectives in great affection. I grew up watching the Charlie Chan films on a local (Rochester, N.Y.) PBS station back in the late ’60s and early ’70s. Every Friday night at 10 pm one would start flickering on the TV in our living room. I would have myself set up on the couch with my Indian blanket, pillow and a bowl of cereal.
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Michael Shayne-Private Detective
Mike Shayne- Radio Adventures: MICHAEL SHAYNE DETECTIVE OLD TIME RADIO SHOWS — YouTube
