Big Town

(1937-1952)

30 minutes

Radio / Drama / Crime

Writer: Jerry McGill

Cast: Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor and Ona Munson
 
Big Town is a story about Steve Wilson, managing editor of the crusading Illustrated Press, and his pursuit of truth and justice.  The 30-minute show was broadcast out of New York.  Big Town garnered as many as ten million listeners and was rated, in 1945, the number one crime/drama show on radio.  Due to its success it was also produced as a television series by both CBS and NBC.