''Island Venture'' is an American

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adventure drama. It was broadcast on

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from November 8, 1945, until June 20, 1946 The program originated at WBBM in Chicago, Illinois, replacing ''The First Line'' (1942-1945), which focused on the work of the U.S. Navy during World War II. ''Island Venture'' dramatized the adventures of ex-Navy pilot Gil Perry as he operated the Inter-Island Air Service, based on Ilopan island in the Central Pacific. Episodes also featured Trigger Brett, Berry's partner; Chula, a big shot; Mendoza, who owned a cargo line, and Mendoza's daughter. In February 1946, the character of Nancy Goodwin was added as both the operator of a competing air service and as a romantic interest for Perry. The cast featured Jerry Walter as Perry, Hugh Rowlands as Brett, Clare Boreum as Mendoza,

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as Chula, and

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as Mendoza's daughter. Others often heard were Norman Gottschalk, Jonathan Hole, and

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. ''Island Venture'' was sponsored by Wrigley gum.

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Logs

Partial log of episodes of ''Island Venture'' from radioGOLDINdex

Streaming

Episodes of ''Island Venture'' from Old Time Radio Researchers Group Library
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