The Lineup
The Frivolous Forger Fracas
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The Lineup is a police procedural set in San Francisco, following the work of the city’s homicide detectives as they investigate crimes and pursue suspects. The series centers on Lieutenant Ben Guthrie and Inspector Matt Grebb, whose cases bring them into contact with victims, witnesses, and people caught up in the city’s criminal underworld.
Each episode unfolds as a dramatic crime story, combining investigative work with scenes that reveal the people and circumstances behind a case. Police interviews, clues, and the detectives’ steady pursuit of answers give the program its procedural shape, while the changing cases offer a range of mysteries and human conflicts.
The show’s appeal lies in its grounded, urban atmosphere and its focus on methodical police work rather than sensational spectacle. Its title evokes the lineup as a familiar part of criminal investigation, and the radio format lets dialogue and sound build a vivid picture of the case as it develops.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.