Alan Ladd (born Alan Walbridge Ladd) may have stood just five feet five inches tall, but his presence on the golden age of radio was towering. This collection brings together 82 recordings spanning over 44 hours, showcasing some of his finest performances across detective, drama, and personality programs. From his humble beginnings—once running a hot-dog stand called "Tiny's"—to his rise as a Hollywood and radio star, Ladd’s journey is as compelling as the roles he portrayed. With a self-deprecating wit, he once remarked, "I have the face of an ageing choirboy and the build of an undernourished featherweight." Yet his stern, unyielding on-stage demeanor made him a beloved figure in detective and western film, and these recordings preserve that magic for radio.
