Dr. Standish, Medical Examiner
Dr. Standish, Medical Examiner is an American radio mystery series that was broadcast on CBS From July 1, 1948, until August 19, 1948. It was a sustaining summer replacement program for The FBI in Peace and War, broadcast on Thursdays from 8 to 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The title character, created by George Harmon Coxe, had appeared in mystery stories in national magazines. Premise By using his medical knowledge, Standish worked with police on difficult criminal cases. As he conducted autopsies, he examined crime victims' corpses to find clues that might help police solve "murders that had absolutely stumped them". His female assistant was "both nurse and Watson to Dr. Standish." Their relationship was strictly professional, but the program implied that she hoped for more — at least to the extent that Standish might call her by her first name. She had "a hefty heart for the doc," but he "seemed too busy with cops and cadavers to pay her the attention which was her due." Episodes included "The Surprized Corpse" on July 8, 1948. Personnel Cast Dr. Paul Standish - Gary Merrill Mary Benson (Standish's assistant) - Audrey Christie Lieutenant Ballard - Eric Dressler Others Announcer - Lee Vines