The Adventures of Frank Farrell
Step back in time with The Adventures of Frank Farrell, a spirited series that embodies the wholesome, can-do spirit of American youth in the early 1940s. Syndicated by the Russell C. Comer Company, this delightful show follows the All-American boy, Frank, and his pals Jim, Spud, and Helen through small-town scrapes and mysteries that put their courage and honesty to the test. This collection brings together 10 recordings, totaling approximately 2 hours and 25 minutes of vintage radio fun, including a rare audition program that offers a fascinating glimpse into how the show was pitched to local sponsors.
Collection Highlights
- Rare Audition Program: Hear Coach Grover explain to potential sponsors how to use the series in merchandising, while Frank discovers foul play at a basketball game between Trent High and the City Champions.
- Brimming with Wholesome Action: From towing a racing car to Syracuse, Kansas, only to have their gasoline stolen by robbers, to being mistaken by police for bank robbers, Frank and his friends always play fair to win square.
- A Snapshot of 1941 Radio: Episodes like “Frank, Jim, Find Beasley Tied In Closet” and “Concl Helen Rescue Bank Robbers Caught” capture the serialized cliffhanger style that kept listeners glued to their sets each week.
- Believing in America and Americans: As Coach Grover reminds us, Frank Farrell represents the best of small-town values—loyalty, resourcefulness, and a sense of justice—making this collection a genuine feel-good treasure for OTR enthusiasts.
Track Listing
Show all 20 tracks (2 hours, 25 min)
- Frank Farrell 000000 04
- Frank Farrell 40000x Audition
- Frank Farrell 410321 Frank Jim Find Beasley Tied In Closet
- Frank Farrell 410322 Frank Jim Helen Spud Arrest Bank Robbey
- Frank Farrell 410327 Tony scraps with Frank
- Frank Farrell 410328 Frank Refuses to Apologize
- Frank Farrell 410401 Search For Helen Mr. Newman
- Frank Farrell 410402 Concl Helen Rescue Bank Robbers Caught
- Frank Farrell 410417 Frank Grover Find Newmans Stolen Horse
- Frank Farrell 410418 Concl Helen Found Blackie Captured
- Frank Farrell 000000 04
- Frank Farrell 40000x Audition
- Frank Farrell 410321 Frank Jim Find Beasley Tied In Closet
- Frank Farrell 410322 Frank Jim Helen Spud Arrest Bank Robbey
- Frank Farrell 410327 Tony scraps with Frank
- Frank Farrell 410328 Frank Refuses to Apologize
- Frank Farrell 410401 Search For Helen Mr. Newman
- Frank Farrell 410402 Concl Helen Rescue Bank Robbers Caught
- Frank Farrell 410417 Frank Grover Find Newmans Stolen Horse
- Frank Farrell 410418 Concl Helen Found Blackie Captured
