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“Murder in Studio One” From TODAY

Dateline NBC

  • May 19, 2022
  • 38:05
  • Full Episode
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<p>TODAY and Audible join forces to crack a case … of murder!</p><p>There’s been a murder in studio one and everyone’s a suspect. Recorded live at the Minetta Lane Theatre, a dozen TODAY and NBC News anchors take center stage in this hilarious radio play. First released in 1941, Murder in Studio One is a whodunit following a female private eye and her fast-talking sidekick as they reluctantly take the case of a murder in a New York radio station. Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb lead an all-star NBC News cast in the comedic mystery produced in partnership with Audible. Dateline’s Keith Morrison lends his iconic voice as the narrator. Written by Norman Corwin, “Murder in Studio One” has been adapted with permission from the Norman Corwin Administrative Trust.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>

Brief Summary

A comedic radio mystery where Inspector Clough investigates the murder of announcer Van Krimp, revealing unexpected motives and a humorous confession.

Key points

  • Murder in Studio One Begins. The stage is set for a thrilling radio mystery featuring a star-studded cast.
  • The Body is Discovered. Tension rises as the characters discover the body of Van Krimp, a prominent radio announcer.
  • The Poisoning Revealed. Inspector Cameo Clough deduces that Van Krimp was murdered with a mysterious poison, Insidium.
  • Suspicion Falls on the Coroner. Cameo suspects the coroner of suspicious conduct in the investigation.
  • The Investigation Deepens. Cameo and her assistant continue to uncover clues about Van Krimp's murder.
  • The Murderer Revealed. Minerva Hammersmith is revealed as the murderer of Cornelius Van Krimp.

Tension

45/ 100Some tension

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