Terry and the Pirates
Mrs. Finch Tells Why
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Terry and the Pirates brings Milton Caniff’s adventure comic strip to radio, following young Terry Lee and his companions through a world of danger, travel, and intrigue. Terry’s adventures are closely associated with Pat Ryan, his resourceful adult companion, and the formidable Dragon Lady, whose shifting loyalties add tension to the story.
The program presents serialized action in a dramatic radio format, using dialogue, narration, and sound effects to carry listeners from one perilous situation to the next. Its stories draw on the comic strip’s mix of exploration, suspense, and encounters with colorful allies and adversaries.
With its brisk adventure style and exotic settings, the series offers the pleasures of a continuing cliffhanger: a young hero facing uncertain odds, a capable supporting cast, and a world where danger can arrive from any direction.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.