Sherlock Holmes - Stanley & Shirley (US)

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was a radio drama series that aired from 1946 to 1947. It starred John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes and Alfred Shirley as Dr. Watson. The show was sponsored by Kreml Hair Products and was broadcast on the American Broadcasting Company (ABC). The show was a continuation of the earlier radio series The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, which starred Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce. However, the Stanley and Shirley version took a more lighthearted approach to the material, and the characters were more modernized. The show was well-received by audiences, and it ran for 38 episodes. However, it was canceled after one season due to low ratings. Despite its short run, The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes is a classic of radio drama. It is praised for its humor, its suspenseful plots, and the performances of Stanley and Shirley. Here are some of the things that made The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes a popular radio show