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I Was A Communist For The FBI 75 Episodes
I Was a Communist for the FBI was one of the most hard-hitting and politically charged radio dramas of the early 1950s. Based on the real-life experiences of undercover agent Matt Cvetic, who infiltrated the American Communist Party for the FBI, the series dramatized his dangerous double life as both a party member and a secret government informant. Each episode portrayed the constant tension, fear, and moral struggle of living a life surrounded by deception and betrayal during the height of the Cold War and the Red Scare.
Patriotic, suspenseful, and often grim, I Was a Communist for the FBI reflected both the anxieties of its time and radio’s enduring love for espionage thrillers.
The Stars
The role of Matt Cvetic was played by Dana Andrews, a Hollywood leading man known for films such as Laura (1944) and The Best Years of Our Lives (1946). Andrews brought gravitas and intensity to the part, effectively capturing Cvetic’s weariness and inner conflict.
Supporting roles were filled by a talented ensemble of radio actors, including Gerald Mohr, Barton Yarborough, and others who voiced Cvetic’s Communist “comrades,” FBI contacts, and family members caught in the web of secrecy.
Key Dates
• I Was a Communist for the FBI premiered on April 23, 1952, and ran until October 14, 1953, airing on syndication.
• A total of 78 episodes were produced, each running approximately 30 minutes.
• The program was based on Cvetic’s real-life accounts, which had previously appeared in The Saturday Evening Post and were later adapted into a 1951 Warner Bros. motion picture of the same name.
Other Information
Episodes dramatized Cvetic’s infiltration of the Communist Party in Pittsburgh, depicting secret meetings, espionage activities, and the constant threat of exposure. The series was notable for its unflinching portrayal of the psychological toll on the agent, who was unable to reveal his true allegiance even to his family, causing isolation and emotional turmoil.
As both entertainment and propaganda, the show mirrored America’s anti-Communist sentiment during the early Cold War. It carried the tag line: “I was a Communist for the FBI. I walk alone.” This sense of paranoia and danger resonated strongly with contemporary audiences.
While critics sometimes questioned its heavy-handedness, the program was highly effective as a suspense drama and remains a fascinating cultural artifact of the era.
Today, I Was a Communist for the FBI is remembered both as a gripping espionage series and as a reflection of America’s Cold War anxieties, offering a blend of tense drama and political history.
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