"William Spier, radio's outstanding producer/director of mystery and crime drama brings you the greatest private detective of them all: Sam Spade."With a quick mind and a quicker tongue (occasionally planted firmly in cheek), Dashiell Hammett's daring detective takes the case, takes a few punches, takes the dough (when there is any), and takes advantage of Effie's...good nature, in eight digitally restored and remastered capers.This set stars Howard Duff as Spade, with Lurene Tuttle as his flirtatious Gal Friday.Episodes Include: The Death Bed Caper 06-20-48, The Wheel of Life Caper 07-11-48, The Missing Newshawk Caper 07-18-48, The Lazarus Caper 09-12-48, The Hot 100 Grand Caper 09-19-48, The Dick Foley Caper 09-26-48, The Red Ampola Caper (Rehearsal) 05-21-50, The Farmer's Daughter Caper 09-03-50