The Amazing Mr. Malone (also known as Murder and Mr. Malone) is an American radio crime drama series based on the John Malone series of mystery novels by Craig Rice. The series began on ABC in 1948 and was broadcast on NBC Radio in 1951. Characters and story Socialite John Joseph Malone (Gene Raymond, George Petrie, Frank Lovejoy) is a tough Chicago criminal lawyer who takes on a new case in each episode. Malone never gives up until justice is done. Gene Wang wrote for the program. The Malone character first appeared in the book Eight Faces at Three in 1939. The Amazing Mr. Malone was developed by Bernard L. Schubert. Television The series had a brief television run from September 24, 1951 to March 10, 1952 on ABC, with Lee Tracy in the title role. The TV series was sponsored by the Seiberling Rubber Company of Akron, Ohio and was seen alternately with Mr. District Attorney. References External links Jerry Haendiges Vintage Radio Logs American radio dramas Detective radio shows 1948 radio programme debuts 1951 radio programme endings 1940s American radio programs 1950s American radio programs ABC radio programs NBC radio programs American Broadcasting Company original programming Radio programs adapted into television shows 1950s American drama television series American crime drama television series English-language television shows Television shows based on American novels 1951 American television series debuts 1952 American television series endings Black-and-white American television shows