Thursday, December 3, 2009

Friday Flash 55.....




WANTED: Private Detective.....

I knew the Dame was trouble.
She had more curves than Mulholland Drive.
And even though she looked like a Kewpee Doll,
she wasn't first prize!
SUDDENLY...Everything went blacker than a bruised crow.
Periods of consciousness were as brief as a paupers will.
(Throbbing Head)
I shouldn't have answered that Ad!!




Ahhh...The theater of the mind!
I subscribe to XM/Serius.
My favorite station is 164..Old Time Radio!
Boston Blackie, The Thin Man, Richard Diamond, Johnny Dollar.
Any old Private Eye programming uses such vivid description, you don't need to see it! Old radios, and Old Time radio...I Love Them!
If you or anyone you know has written a Friday Flash 55.
Come tell The G-Man!
I will visit, read, enjoy, comment...Then BOOK!!!
So from the most ancient host from coast to coast...
Have a Kick-Ass Week-End.......Pal!!!!
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63 comments:

  1. FandangoDecember 3, 2009 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    We also love old time radio


    Our 55 is up

    HERE.
    Leave a comment on ours and we will leave one on yours. Dragon
    Promise.

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  2. Dr.JohnDecember 3, 2009 at 8:05:00 PM EST

    I too have always loved old time radio. I love4 it as a kid when it wasn't old time.
    I have finished my 55.
    You’ll find it
    HERE.
    .
    But it’s a groaner.

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  3. Susan at Stony RiverDecember 3, 2009 at 8:06:00 PM EST

    ROFL More curves than Mulholland Drive! One classic hard-boiled line after another, this was a gem!

    Radio theatre rocks.

    Mine's up and my mother would be horrified about it, but ah well...

    Happy Friday Galen!

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  4. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 8:06:00 PM EST

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  5. Tall KayDecember 3, 2009 at 8:19:00 PM EST

    This is one of my favorites! Love old radio and mystery stories! Mines up too (without the linky thingy) :o(

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  6. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 8:21:00 PM EST

    "More curves than Mulholland Drive" ~ love that line ... may use it in my own ad someday ;-)

    I'm up:

    Friday Flash 55 ~ Sobering 55

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  7. Brian MillerDecember 3, 2009 at 8:23:00 PM EST

    g-man, that one takes the cake, right outta yer mouth...smooth as a plug nickle left in the freeway...nice 55!

    mine is up!

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  8. SerenaDecember 3, 2009 at 8:44:00 PM EST

    There's nothin' like the original hard-boiled detectives.:)

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  9. KathleenDecember 3, 2009 at 8:54:00 PM EST

    LOL!!! Great 55!
    Great image! "Bond, James Bond"
    Love those old private eye types
    Ever listen to Prairie Home Companion and "Guy Noir"?

    Had a bit of a dry spell but I'm back in bid'ness!
    -----

    Mine's up (loosely based on true story this time):

    http://inlindenhills.blogspot.com/2009/12/flash-fiction-friday-litter-mates.html

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  10. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 9:14:00 PM EST

    You've got the hard boiled detective down to a T.

    Mine is here.

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  11. AnonymousDecember 3, 2009 at 9:29:00 PM EST

    So cool, love it! I haven't posted my 55 yet... will be back atcha later :)

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  12. ♥ Boomer ♥December 3, 2009 at 9:46:00 PM EST

    We seriously lack the gift of imagination because of TV and movies. Old Time Radio cannot be beat.

    My 55 will be up before you can count to 55 ...

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  13. Reverend Michael KilgoreDecember 3, 2009 at 9:58:00 PM EST

    I used to love Saturday Mystery Theatre! Great 55 my man...

    Got one up early!

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  14. FelicitasDecember 3, 2009 at 10:27:00 PM EST

    I love this one! Galen, you could have a career writing for Old Time Radio!

    Mine's up too.

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  15. BubbieDecember 3, 2009 at 10:28:00 PM EST

    Oh my gosh - as much as I loved your 55 G-man and it truly made me wince and smile - look at Karis's comment. Now that's funny!!!!
    I did an exact 55 this time around. Based on an almost true story. . .

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  16. MojoDecember 3, 2009 at 10:37:00 PM EST

    Man I'm hearin' Bogie reading this one. Classic!

    Mine's up but I had a schedule conflict so I'm just now posting up the link.

    Enjoy ya'll!

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  17. JannaDecember 3, 2009 at 10:41:00 PM EST

    For some reason, I can almost hear Garrison Keillor doing this as a Guy Noir sketch. :)

    Nice!

    Mine is ready, too... right HERE.

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  18. One Prayer GirlDecember 3, 2009 at 10:54:00 PM EST

    Could this be "Guy Noir"???

    Loved it.

    Mine is up

    PG

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  19. DianneDecember 3, 2009 at 11:13:00 PM EST

    Fun, loved it!
    Mine is up! (or down)

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  20. Lulda CasadagaDecember 3, 2009 at 11:34:00 PM EST

    This is truly a different side of you G...I like it...mysterious! I punched out a 55 for ya! Enjoy your weekend and happy radio listening!

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  21. LarryDecember 4, 2009 at 12:33:00 AM EST

    Well nice I do remember old radio shows and still like to hear them but it's been awhile since I've heard one. it's that time of week and I'm up just follow the link for my Flash 55.


    Flash55

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  22. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 12:52:00 AM EST

    g-man, okay... mine is now posted!

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  23. clean and crazyDecember 4, 2009 at 12:56:00 AM EST

    this sounds like the start of a great detective yarn!! great job!! mine is up this week too!! sorry i missed last week

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  24. Ed & JeanneDecember 4, 2009 at 1:14:00 AM EST

    Good one!

    I have contributed this week too...a humor potporri on current media topics

    Here

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  25. KimberlyDecember 4, 2009 at 1:39:00 AM EST

    That's awesome, G! I don't have satellite radio, so I wasn't aware you could get those old programs. How fun! Radio drama!

    I had a bit of my own drama, but I'm back online and better than ever!
    -smarmoofus

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  26. KimberlyDecember 4, 2009 at 1:41:00 AM EST

    [Erica] Hi, G-man! I'm away on holidays with my husband and child... we'll think of you in Hawaii! And I thought of you before I left, too! My 55 goes live at midnight, Pacific time. Which is 3am for you. Look for it!

    -Erica

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  27. Enchanted OakDecember 4, 2009 at 1:48:00 AM EST

    My 55 is up at 12:30 a.m. Pacific time. Loved your old detective.

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  28. anthonynorthDecember 4, 2009 at 3:32:00 AM EST

    A real flashback there. Excellent.

    You'll find mine here.

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  29. AnonymousDecember 4, 2009 at 3:37:00 AM EST

    LOL...more curves than Mulholland Drive. That is the best line I've ever heard! LOL. I wish I could remember those old radio days...sigh... Mine is up HERE. Have a great weekend :)

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  30. Cazzie!!!December 4, 2009 at 4:27:00 AM EST

    Love it!

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  31. ShadowDecember 4, 2009 at 4:49:00 AM EST

    your descriptions here are superb! have a rockin' weekend!

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  32. Dulçe ♥December 4, 2009 at 5:08:00 AM EST

    he he he those curves can be so dangerous. I love it .
    have a super weekend G Man. Mine's up, yes.

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  33. forever lostDecember 4, 2009 at 5:19:00 AM EST

    taddum! Mine is up! and I loved listening to shows on the radio. Had forgotten them, thanks!

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  34. NessaDecember 4, 2009 at 5:31:00 AM EST

    I love the old detective stories. Everything is so intense and your 55 captured the essence so well.

    Flash 55 - Love

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  35. inappropriatesueDecember 4, 2009 at 7:00:00 AM EST

    That was great. Almost felt like a Hitchcock thriller ... Where's Grace Kelly? Didn't take her for a kewpie, LOL.

    I'm Up
    http://inappropriatesue.blogspot.com/2009/12/55-flash-fiction-friday-full-disclosure.html

    And make sure you come back Saturday for Song Saturday and 55 Flash 55 connections!

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  36. Maude LynnDecember 4, 2009 at 7:12:00 AM EST

    You do that style of writing really well!

    Mine's up!

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  37. Hootin AnniDecember 4, 2009 at 7:52:00 AM EST

    Golly.....your 55 was like 'listening' to old time radio. And then, you go and add the extra segment to you post...indeed. Radio is still GOOD! I loved this one!!!!

    Mine's posted below my Show n Tell Friday....it's hot...well, at least I'm wishing for HOT.

    Here

    Have a great Friday.

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  38. Jess Mistress of MischiefDecember 4, 2009 at 8:13:00 AM EST

    Sweet pulp fiction with a twist of colorized cheeseball.

    I LOVE IT!

    Mines posted

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  39. the walking manDecember 4, 2009 at 8:20:00 AM EST

    I think there was a doctor from Lake Orion who sorta feels the same way.

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  40. clean and crazyDecember 4, 2009 at 8:24:00 AM EST

    Kinky Freedman!!! That is who this sounds like!! I couldn't think of his name last night he has a book called "The love song of J. Edgar Hoover" or is it story, but it is much like this!! You could really write one you know, I would buy it!!

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  41. Eaton Bennett aka Berenice AlbrechtDecember 4, 2009 at 8:42:00 AM EST

    Hi Galen, That was like stepping back into some great old movie I remember from waaaaaaaay back. :))

    my 55 is up as promised.

    I will be visiting as many 55's as I can later in my Saturday -(Oz) . Have a great weekend.

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  42. hopeDecember 4, 2009 at 8:45:00 AM EST

    Ah, film noir for the ears...me like!

    Mine's up...happy weekend!

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  43. LouDecember 4, 2009 at 9:01:00 AM EST

    Hubba, hubba...

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  44. LynnDecember 4, 2009 at 9:02:00 AM EST

    Good job, G-man!

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  45. Connie T.December 4, 2009 at 9:58:00 AM EST

    I like this one.

    I did one today.
    http://connieemeraldeyez.blogspot.com/2009/12/friday-flash-55.html

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  46. JessieDecember 4, 2009 at 10:00:00 AM EST

    nice one!

    mine is up -- it's not very good, but it is what it is...

    lol

    smiles,

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  47. The neverending battle of child's opiate addictionDecember 4, 2009 at 11:18:00 AM EST

    What a great blast from the past 55!! Thanks for the back story on this, may have to check out that station. Have a super weekend!

    Mine is up.

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  48. AkannieDecember 4, 2009 at 11:23:00 AM EST

    LOL...delightful, G-man, absolutely delightful!

    Mine's up...and I don't see this technotard linking anything here, although I can link to you on my blog, so maybe I'm learning something!

    Frigid midwestern temps here today...so, the reason for my 55!


    Happy frostyballs weekend up north where you are!!

    xoxox, Akannie

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  49. AkelamaluDecember 4, 2009 at 11:36:00 AM EST

    I love the suspense! :0

    Fab 55 m'dear. Mine's up. x

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  50. buffalodickDecember 4, 2009 at 12:08:00 PM EST

    I wish I had a pencil thin mustache- the Boston Blackie kind.. Jimmy Buffet....

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  51. myrtle beached whaleDecember 4, 2009 at 12:14:00 PM EST

    Late again.

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  52. MonaDecember 4, 2009 at 12:14:00 PM EST

    Ok G man. I wrote one too. But mine is no detective story...its an open book!

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  53. Head CookieDecember 4, 2009 at 12:18:00 PM EST

    Hey there G, love your 55 and you were vivid I could imagine it without seeing it as well. Well I am happy to announce that my 55 is up and on time. By golly miracles do exist lol. Have a great weekend.

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  54. Monkey ManDecember 4, 2009 at 12:38:00 PM EST

    Sirius offers great stuff. Those old programs are a lot of fun. Your 55 is a great throwback to that era. My 55 is HERE.

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  55. Nikki (Sarah)December 4, 2009 at 1:05:00 PM EST

    I have never listened to 'old time radio' stuff, but this is cool. Thanks for this G-man. It's great. mine's up.

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  56. limeDecember 4, 2009 at 1:33:00 PM EST

    ya know i was the besotted mother of the bride in a radio production once long time ago

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  57. DonnettaDecember 4, 2009 at 2:03:00 PM EST

    Love the old time radio shows, Galen. Remember Eve Arden in Our Miss Brooks? I remember listening to that one when I was a little girl at my Nana's house.

    My 55er is up! D

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  58. PS the PratsieDecember 4, 2009 at 4:19:00 PM EST

    loved this one !! super :)


    mine : http://talentishere.blogspot.com/2009/12/he-hated.html

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  59. MikeDecember 4, 2009 at 7:48:00 PM EST

    I was picturing the movie, Mullholand Falls, when I read this!

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  60. SDecember 4, 2009 at 8:37:00 PM EST

    Youre getting too good at this!
    ;)

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  61. Brian MillerDecember 4, 2009 at 8:58:00 PM EST

    thanks for the great comment g-man...loving playing along and visiting everyone...some real talent here. yours included...smiles. have a kick ass weekend!

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  62. LarryDecember 5, 2009 at 12:56:00 PM EST

    hey Galen just wanted to stop by and Thank You for the comment you left on This Blog Of Mine I enjoy your visits.
    Larry.

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  63. secret agent womanDecember 6, 2009 at 7:43:00 PM EST

    Do crows get bruises?

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