I Was a Communist for the FBI

Little Boy Blue Turned Red

English · Espionage, Mystery & Thriller, Radio

I Was a Communist for the FBI is a radio crime drama inspired by the experiences of former FBI informant Matt Cvetic, who infiltrated the Communist Party in Pittsburgh. The series follows his dangerous double life as he gathers information for the Bureau while trying to maintain his cover among people who may suspect him.

Episodes present tense undercover assignments shaped by secrecy, suspicion, and the risk of exposure. Cvetic’s work places him in situations where loyalty and deception are difficult to separate, and where a careless word or gesture could put his mission in jeopardy. The dramatic narration and scenes build the story around his perspective as an operative living under constant pressure.

The series combines crime and espionage with the atmosphere of a Cold War thriller. Its appeal lies in the tension of watching an informant navigate competing allegiances, with each assignment bringing the possibility that his carefully maintained identity could collapse.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.