Mr and Mrs North - Single Episodes

Frances Lockridge and Richard Lockridge

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Mr. and Mrs. North are fictional American amateur detectives created by Frances and Richard Lockridge. They were featured in a series of novels, a Broadway play, a motion picture, and several radio and television series. The radio mystery series aired on CBS from 1942 to 1954, captivating nearly 20 million listeners.

The Norths, publisher Jerry and his wife Pam, lived in Greenwich Village and stumbled upon murders every week. The series is notable for its humor and the unique dynamic of Mrs. North often solving the cases, contrasting with the traditional lone detective trope in American mystery fiction.

In addition to their radio success, the Norths were adapted into a Broadway play and a film, showcasing their enduring appeal. The series has left a lasting legacy in the mystery genre, appreciated by aficionados and new readers alike.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.