PHILO VANCE: BUTLER MURDER CASE

Philo Vance (that "pain in the pants") goes drilling for murder when he investigates the death of a dentist.  This was radio's third incarnation of S.S. van Dine's famous detective and featured Jackson Beck in the title role.  Purists may be upset that Beck's Vance had little to do with van Dine's character other than the name while others may be pleased that Vance's insufferable personality traits are not evident.

From February 15, 1949:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVsl_aCB0nk&index=23&list=PLHqtXmwpmH0JvOilyzME5tULcLIPrsFnv