Produced throughout its run in New York City, the series began as a 15-minute serial, becoming a half-hour, self-contained series three months later as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show beginning June 27, 1939.
For the films, see Mr. District Attorney (1941 film) and Mr. District Attorney (1947 film). The cast in 1947. From left: Len Doyle (Harrington), Jay Jostyn (the District Attorney), and Vicki Vola (Edith Miller) Mr. District Attorney is a radio crime drama, produced by Samuel Bischoff, which aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939, to June 13, ...
David Brian reprised his role from that series, only now the D. A. had a name, Paul Garrett. Jackie Loughery was Miss Miller.
A key figure in the dramas was the D.A.'s secretary, Edith Miller ( Vicki Vola ).
Tony Randall served as a replacement for Jostyn during the 1940s, because, in his words, he did "a good Jay Jostyn impression". David Brian (1952–1953 syndication). Voice of the Law – The show's signature was the opening announcer, known as the "Voice of the Law," who defined the creed and duties of Mr. District Attorney.
Dewey. It was Dewey's public war against racketeering which led to his election as governor. Phillips H. Lord, creator of Gang Busters, helped to develop the concept and coined the title. Byron lent an air of accuracy and immediacy to his scripts through close study of crime statistics, a library of criminology texts, following the newspapers, and even going around rough bars to gain tips, background, and color from crooks and police alike. His techniques sometimes enabled Byron to predict major crime waves before the news broke.
Miss Rand – The D.A.'s receptionist was played by Eleanor Silver and Arlene Francis.