Rocky Jordan
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Rocky Jordan is a radio adventure series centered on an American expatriate who runs the Café Tambourine in Cairo. Rocky’s work and life bring him into contact with travelers, locals, and people caught up in danger or intrigue, while his resourcefulness helps him navigate the city’s shifting circumstances.
The program blends crime and adventure with the atmosphere of postwar Cairo. Stories draw on the café as a meeting place and on Rocky’s encounters beyond it, creating a world of mysteries, suspicious characters, and unexpected complications. The radio format brings that setting to life through dialogue, sound effects, and a dramatic cast.
Rocky Jordan has an easygoing but suspenseful tone, balancing the appeal of an observant, capable lead with the uncertainty of each new predicament. Its mix of exotic setting, crime, and adventure makes for an engaging listen.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.