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This Is Your FBI 357 Episodes
This Is Your FBI was a patriotic, action-packed crime drama that dramatized real-life cases from the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation. Designed to inform, educate, and instill public confidence in law enforcement during and after World War II, the series presented weekly episodes that portrayed the FBI’s role in fighting espionage, sabotage, racketeering, kidnapping, and a wide range of federal crimes. Narrated with authority and performed with urgency, This Is Your FBI was both thrilling entertainment and a clear message of national security and civic duty.
With its realistic storytelling and law-and-order ethos, This Is Your FBI was one of the most respected procedural dramas of the golden age of radio.
The Stars
While the series did not center around recurring characters or a single lead detective, it featured a cast of seasoned radio actors portraying FBI agents, criminals, and civilians. Each week presented a new case, with voice talent drawn from Hollywood’s deep pool of radio professionals.
The program was narrated by Frank Lovejoy and later Dean Carlton, both of whom brought gravitas and a documentary-style tone to the storytelling. FBI Director J. Edgar Hoover endorsed the program, and his name was often invoked to lend authenticity and official weight to the series.
Key Dates
• This Is Your FBI premiered on ABC Radio on April 6, 1945, and ran until January 30, 1953.
• The series was produced in cooperation with the Federal Bureau of Investigation, which provided case material (fictionalized for dramatization).
• It aired for 8 seasons, producing hundreds of episodes, many of which are still preserved and circulated among collectors today.
Other Information
Episodes opened with a powerful announcement: “This Is Your FBI — the official broadcast from the files of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.” Each dramatized story emphasized how cooperation between citizens and law enforcement led to the capture of criminals, highlighting themes of vigilance, integrity, and justice.
During the wartime years, the show focused heavily on espionage, draft evasion, and sabotage, reinforcing the FBI’s image as a frontline defender of national security. In later years, it shifted to address domestic crime: organized fraud, bank robbery, and interstate criminal enterprises. The cases were structured to educate the public on the FBI’s investigative methods while reinforcing a clear moral message.
Unlike pulp detective programs or noir dramas, This Is Your FBI maintained a polished, institutional tone—closer in spirit to Dragnet or The FBI in Peace and War—where procedure and facts took precedence over character development or stylized action.
Today, This Is Your FBI is remembered as a serious, well-crafted law enforcement series that reflected its era’s values and anxieties. It remains a fascinating historical record of how crime-fighting was portrayed in American media and how radio was used to promote trust in government agencies during times of national uncertainty.
Suggested Retail Price: $29.99
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Length: 30
Width: 357
Weight: 0.0500 pounds
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