Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

2+ Hours of Westerns and Crime on a Saturday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Worth Its Salt.  Ed Craig is running for the office of delegate to Congress, representing Arizona. He also buys a salted gold mine which is secretly owned by his opponent. 

Followed by the news from 66 years ago, then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, The Richest Man in the West.   A gang of badmen holds up a rich man and his private train. 

Then Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast May 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The King Cobra Murder Case.   A snake is used to kill on an ocean liner. 

Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 4, 1947, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Missing Thumb.  Nick shows a young detective-to-be what the job is really like...by using him as bait to catch the young man's father's killer. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 4, 1948, 76 years ago, Reviewing the Budget.  David declines a glass of milk. 

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2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast May 3, 1949, 75 years ago with guest Lucille Ball. The first show of the season. Bob Hope's Swan's Eye View Of The News. Mail two Swan wrappers to CARE and Lever Brothers will send one cake of soap to European children. Doris Day sings, "Time You Were Here." Bob and Lucille appear in a hillbilly skit. 

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 3, 1953, 71 years ago, Stock Market Tip. Andy and The Kingfish have a hot tip on "United Consolidated" stock, but there are six companies with that name!

Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 3, 1942, 82 years ago, The Freak Show Murder.   Falstaff Openshaw recites. The cast does "The Great Side Show Mystery," as solved by "One Long Pan."  

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Mama Takes the Train.   Claudia and Mama are driving to the station, Mama is leaving to stay with Aunt Louisa. 

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2+ Hours of Crime on a Thursday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 2, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Soaring Saucer.  "Tia Puma" and her friends use genuine flying saucers to smuggle narcotics into the United States. 

Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 2, 1953, 71 years ago, The Margaret Royce Murder Case.  Margaret Royce is missing...as reported by her very strange sister and her even stranger companion. 

Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 2. 1945, 79 years ago, No Coffin For The Dead starring Les Tremayne. Who killed Peter Frame? The assailant is identified as the insane son of Peter Frame's housekeeper. However, the son has been shot while escaping from an asylum and is unable to walk. 

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Suzie’s Cue.  Harry's in Vienna, very interested in a diamond necklace formally owned by Marie Antoinette. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 2, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.   Clark Kent confronts the little old lady and discovers that "she" is really a "he!"

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2 + Hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 74 years ago, Mentallo, the Mental Marvel.  . "Mentallo The Mental Marvel" is a carnival mind reader who attempts to commit suicide after he's asked, "What happened to you the fifteenth of last month?" The man with the photographic memory just can't seem to remember!

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 1, 1960, 64 years ago, Dressed to Kill.  Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress. 

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 1, 1954, 70 years ago, Cara.  Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang.  

Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Parade.  A genuine Martian hires an advertising agency to publicize a parade. The Martians are coming!   

Finally The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast May 1, 1945, 79 years ago, The Man Who Played Dead.  An escaped killer hides in a wax museum; the last place he should have picked.

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2+ Hours of Crime on a Tuesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 71 years ago, I Can’t Sleep.   The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep. 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 89 years ago, The Corpse in the Cellar.  A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and wearing a silver belt buckle.

Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast April 30, 1945, 79 years ago, The Unfortunate Tobacconist.   Three murders in an East End cigar store have an elementary solution. 

Followed by The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 30, 1950, 74 years ago, Murder of a Champion. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 30, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  Clark Kent rescues Pug and Jimmy Olsen and discovers the secret of the ship's cargo...it's nitrate! Beware the little old lady...she may be a spy!

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 62 years ago,  The Grand Canyon Matter.   Johnny nearly gets pushed into the canyon on the trail of a stolen necklace. 

Followed by the news from that Sunday 62 years ago, then an episode of Suspense, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 62 years ago, Blackbeard’s Ace starring Elaine Rost and John Thomas.   A house seems to be haunted by the ghosts of pirates. When a couple decides to spend a week in the house, the ghosts decide to make contact!.

Then T-Man starring Dennis O’Keefe, originally broadcast April 29, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Bleeding Gold. A strange counterfeiting gang makes gold coins with more gold in them than the government uses!

Followed by Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast April 29, 1939, 85 years ago, The Cliff starring Betty Winkler and Frank Lovejoy. A farm boy gets a job with a big-city counterfeiter and winds up in the electric chair. His wife has her own ideas about justice.  

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 29, 1948, 76 years ago, A Visit from Bertha and Fritz.  David has returned from New York. The carpenters are still working on the new wing. 

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2+ Hours of Comedy on a Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 71 years ago, Irma Takes Up Yoga.  Al threatens to leave Irma unless she gets smarter.  So Irma takes up Yoga to help.  

Followed by the news of the day 71 years ago, then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Laraine Day.  Laraine and the boys present a baseball drama entitled “He hit them 1/5 longer”. 

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 28, 1949, 75 years ago, Tony’s Home Permanent.  The "Sam Shovel" story is about a boy named Tony whose mother kept him locked in the closet. It's called "Tony's Home Permanent." 

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast April 28, 1950, 74 years ago, The Scofield Prize.  Dr. Hall's newly finished biography has just won the Scofield Prize...or has it?

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 28, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.   Pug and Jimmy Olsen investigate the ship's strange cargo, and find themselves in big trouble in the ship's hold!

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2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Wooley, originally broadcast April 27, 1951, 73 years ago, Summer Getaway Cottage.  Montague tries to get some peace and quiet at a country cottage. A frustrating evening of Bridge is followed by a ride in the country. 

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 27, 1957, 67 years ago, The Secret Word is House.  

Then The First Nighter Program, originally broadcast April 27, 1952, 72 years ago, Refresher Course.  A domestic comedy, a bewildered husband, two kids and a frustrated wife. What this family needs is a refresher course...in marriage!  Barbara Luddy and Olan Soule star. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 27, 1956, 68 years ago, The Record Collectors.   John Dehner interviews two record collectors who play some items from their collections. The whole show is a hoax.  Howard McNear and Lou Huston are hilarious. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Repairing the Wall.  Claudia and David are up at 8:15 AM and out walking. A meeting with Matthew Warren is planned. 

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2+ Hours of Drama on a Friday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast April 26, 1945, 79 years ago, The House I Live In starring Raymond Massey.  A man's son is in a Japanese prison camp, and the neighborhood doesn't seem the same. 

Followed by the Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast April 26, 1943, 81 years ago, Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The adaptation of the 1942 classic wartime adventure/romance in North Africa. "La Marseillaise" is sung by two hundred members of the "free French" in the audience. 

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 26, 1949, 75 years ago, Death Stalks the Hunter.  Wealthy playboy George Martin has been killed while hunting, but it was no accident. 

Follower by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Paul Dubov substituting for Frank Graham, originally broadcast April 26, 1950, 74 years ago, It All Comes Back.   Miss "Smith" can't remember her name. Miss Smith also had a loaded .32 calibre Smith and Wesson in her purse.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 26, 1948, 76 years ago, Noises in the Night. The show starts with a bang...nothing happens in the country. 

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then This is your FBI, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 72 years ago, The Loner.  Don Conway, an expert on make-up, is paroled from prison and promptly robs a bank. He's a "loner" whose only interest is his system of beating the horses. 

Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 72 years ago, Harry Lime Joins the Circus. Hans Hessle is an escaped Nazi being sought by many of his victims for his atrocities during the war. Harry is working for a circus in central Europe and is hot on his trail.

Then Murder at Midnight, originally broadcast April 25, 1947, 77 years ago, Nightmare.   A woman has a very vivid dream that her husband is going to kill her!

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast April 25, 1948, 76 years ago, The Fourth Man starring Berry Kroger. Three "civilized" men and a "savage" are adrift on a raft with little water. The "savage," without thirst, watches the others fight over the remaining water. 

Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 25,1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  Superman rescues Pug and Jimmy Olsen. 

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Wednesday means Westerns and Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, Stage Snatch. Big Foot kidnaps Rowse, a killer being brought to trial by Marshal Dillon. Big Foot is determined to take his own justice...Indian style!

Followed by the news of Sunday, April 24, 1960, then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, Irish Luck.  Paladin makes friends with an Irishman named O'Bannon on St. Patrick's Day. Shortly thereafter, O'Bannon finds himself on trial for a robbery and murder. Paladin testifies at the trial, and O'Bannon is acquitted.  

Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, One More Shot. The son of a newspaper photographer takes his dad’s photographic plates to the office...but he’s involved in an accident.  Or is it murder?

Follower by Murder By Experts, originally broadcast April 24, 1950, 74 years ago, Conspiracy.   A man decides to murder an old girlfriend right in the middle of a flood, and use the water to cover the deed.

Finally The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast April 24, 1945, 77 years ago, Her Weight in Gold.  Andy's a wealthy prospector who proposes to Rita, a dance hall girl. Andy gives her her weight in gold, worth $30,000 (at $30 per ounce, she only weighed 62.5 pounds!), but she disappears overnight!

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, What Happened to John Wilkes Booth? Announced as the first show of the series. The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. 

Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, Rita Malloy.   Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. 

Then Bulldog Drummond starring Ned Wever,  Originally broadcast April 23, 1945, 79 years ago, The Dinner of Death.  Barnaby Mullins and Spike Saunders have been arrested for hijacking a truck. Tommy Pepper, an ace reporter, led to their capture. Pepper's bodyguard is named "Dodo;" he drools into the microphone. When Pepper and the District Attorney are poisoned, Tommy Pepper survives, but the D.A. is dead!

Followed by Nick Carter starring Lon Clark, Originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 76 years ago,  The Case of the Little Old Ladies.   A senior citizen payroll robbery...solved with the help of the army!

Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment. Pug has disappeared...with the treasure map! He's been kidnapped, but Jimmy Olsen frees him. Both boys end up in the hold of a freighter, heading out to sea!  Though uncredited on the transcription (to keep the illusion up for the kids) Bud Collyer is Superman as he was through the entire run, while Jackie Kelk (Homer Brown of Aldrich Family fame) plays Jimmy Olson.  

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A Comedy Filled Monday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, Sapphire in Chicago. While Sapphire is away, the Kingfish is determined to be pleasant to his mother-in-law. His efforts lead Mama and himself to a courtroom!

Followed by the news of Sunday, April 22, 1951, then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The IRS visits Jack AGAIN!  Mary reads a letter from Mama. The men from the Internal Revue Service visit Jack once again. The entire cast visits the circus. Jack wrestles a gorilla. 

Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The School gets a TV set. A television set has been placed inside Madison High School. The Coulter Collection Agency soon claims the new television, right before Mr. Stone comes to inspect it. 

Follower by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 22, 1947, 77 years ago, The Carnival.  Fibber and Molly visit the Wistful Vista carnival. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 22, 1948, 76 years ago, In the Gloaming. 

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2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Originally broadcast April 21, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Vic Damone.  Dean, Jerry, and Vic go into the Foreign Legion. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, Originally broadcast April 21, 1954, 70 years ago, Marie Olson. Gildersleeve is paying attention to the exotic Marie Olsen, more attention than Leroy would like. 

Then Bob Hope, Originally broadcast April 21, 1955, 69 years ago with Jim Backus.  Bob tries to convince the "new" president of NBC to hire him back next season. Last show of the season. 

Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, Originally broadcast April 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Newspaper Misquote. Dennis is interviewed for the Weaverville newspaper and finds himself making some very anti-feminine comments. 

Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 21,1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  The start of a new adventure. There are several plans for intrigue involving a treasure map. 

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Headlining shows from April 20, 1958

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Aces and Eights.  A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" are known as "The Dead Man's Hand."

Followed by The news of April 20, 1958, then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Henry Fell Story.  Henry Fell, a dude from back East has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches.

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Partners.   Two itinerant gamblers stage a "William Tell" act, with deliberate bad aim!

Follower by Suspense, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Alibi Me starring Stan Freberg.  A two-bit hoodlum murders his competitor and finds himself in need of an air-tight alibi...in a hurry! 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 20, 1948, 76 years ago, News of the Neighbors.   Claudia's mom likes the country; the annex is almost finished. 

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast April 19, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Good Samaritans.   A pair of tow-truck drivers turn out to be murderers instead of just thieves. 

Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Iron Fist.  Anton Broder, the editor of a small foreign language weekly in Big Town, is beaten and his paper wrecked by the evil forces from his home country.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Speech.  A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the teen-age use of narcotics from her son Joseph. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast April 19, 1958, 66 years ago, The Wayward Trout Matter. A dead fish always floats, or does it?

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Peaceful in the country.  David, the commuter. 

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 75 years ago, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre starring Humphrey Bogart.  An adaptation of the 1948 film with Bogart reprising his starring role. A story of gold and greed in the mountains of Mexico.  

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 18, 1952, 72 years ago, The Painted Smile.  Harry attends a performance of a Sicilian circus as the guest of one of the clowns. The clown has a very beautiful wife!

Then Crime Files Of Flamond, originally broadcast April 18, 1944, 80 years ago, The Case of the Squealing Duck. A popular nightclub comedian suspects someone of trying to ruin his act. This case is more serious than it seems.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 18, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.  Superman to the rescue, as the "Clara M" heads for the bottom!.  

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2 + Hours of Westerns and War

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 17, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of Oil Trouble.  Chief Blue Fox has signed over the oil drilling rights on the tribe's land to K.C. Lenard, an unscrupulous promoter from Kansas City. 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 17, 1954, 70 years ago, What the Whiskey Drummer Heard. Wilbur Hawkins tells Marshal Dillon about a plot against his life. When Dillon pretends to be dead, two different people brag about killing him!  
Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 64 years ago, Prunella’s Fella.   Mr. Denton hires Paladin to find a hidden valley loaded with silver ore, but Paladin finds a shotgun bride instead.

Followed by the news from April 17, 1960, then Suspense, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 64 years ago, Tonight at 5:55 starring Luis Van Rooten.  The U.S. military leaders are locked in a room, awaiting the Russian missiles to fall.  The program is followed by a five minute Commentary by Richard C. Hottelet. 

Finally The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast April 17, 1945, 79 years ago, Dead Man’s Paradise.  Two killers are trapped in the quicksand bogs outside New Orleans.  

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Boston Blackie staring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 16, 1946, 78 years ago, The Baseball Player Murder. Murder takes place at the baseball game. Clem McCarthy is heard as the announcer broadcasting the game. 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 16, 1935, 89 years ago, The Midnight Phantom.   A burglar has been discovered on Hollywood Boulevard. 

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Noose Hangs High. The Binks brothers are two recluses who start seeing the shadow of a noose! It's all a matter of emeralds! 

Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The Little Red Schoolhouse.  Plans are made to subvert a small American college.  

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 16, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.   Teak Barnaby plans to blow up the "Clara M" and steal the treasure map from the ship's safe.

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2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 15, 1941, 83 years ago, Fibber Needs Glasses.   Fibber visits an eye doctor, gets drops put in his eyes, and begins a search for Wallace Wimple.

Followed by the news of April 15, 1941, then Bob Hope, originally broadcast April 15, 1941, 83 years ago with guest Hedda Hopper.  Bob's opening monologue is about Spring cleaning. Brenda and Cobina are models for "Hope's Dress and Hat Shoppe." Bob gets romantic advice from guest Hedda Hopper.   

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 73 years ago, The IRS visits Jack.  After archery in the back yard, the men from the Internal Revenue Service visit Jack for a second time! Guests Ronald Colman and Benita Hume tell the men from the I.R.S. how Jack managed to take them to the Mocambo nightclub and spend only $3.90! 

Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast April 15, 1949, 75 years ago, Horseback Riding.  Jealous of George going riding with a female client, Liz decides to take up horseback riding.  

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Their Last Night in New York.  An evening at the theatre.  

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 74 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland.  A baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic "hair tonic."

Followed by the news of April 14, 1950, then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 74 years ago, Mrs. Fosters Lost Dog.  The Halls are late for an important dinner because of a little lost dog. 

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 76 years ago.  The show opens with an address by President Truman on the opening of the Security Loan drive.  Jimmy and Victor Moore travel across the country to investigate the housing problem. 

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 75 years ago, Henry the Shortstop. Henry starts the day with a bowl of Grape Nuts, then announces that he's going to be the shortstop on the school baseball team. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 14, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.   "Superman" rescues Clark Kent! He then takes over the ship and throws Barnaby in irons. 

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+ Hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 13, 1958, 66 years ago, Wagon Train.   A wagon train led by the evil Burnwell has killed Carl Justice and stolen $10,000 in gold. 

Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 13, 1958. 66 years ago, Kendall for the Defense. Kendall becomes a backwoods barrister to defend an ex-Indian scout accused of murder.  

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Note.  A young woman reports that her friend Katherine Pilgrim, is addicted to heroin.

Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 70 years ago, Charles Avon, Druggist.  Charles Avon hires Peter Chambers to help him find the killer of Alan Lewis. Lewis was blackmailing Charles Avon, who happens to be a pharmacist and a dealer in illegal drugs as well!

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 13, 1948, 76 years ago, An Important Banquet. Mr. Carrington comes to dinner.   

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Parole to Panic starring Broderick Crawford.  An ex-con trying to go straight is tracked down and shot by members of his old gang. 

Followed by the news of April 12, 1954, then Night Watch starring Donn Reed,  originally broadcast April 12, 1954,  70 years ago, Indecent Exposure.  The first report in the police car is about a case of indecent exposure. The cops travel to another city to arrest the suspect. The show makes for fascinating listening to the man's wife at the police station and an interview with the suspect in his jail cell.

Then Escape, originally broadcast April 12, 1953, 71 years ago, Classified Secret starring Parley Baer.  Spies on a cross-country bus...and counterspies along for the ride.  

Followed by Sky King starring Earl Nightengale, originally broadcast April 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Lady Sheriff.   Lady Alice has stolen $60,000 in diamonds and escaped on her golden palomino. The trail leads Sky to a plane crash, a gun fight, and plenty of action inside of a diamond mine!

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 12, 1948, 76 years ago, The Moving Men. The moving men cometh.

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast April 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Money Machine.  A former worker in a mental hospital breaks in and steals one of the inmates who happens to be a mathematical genius. An act in the carnival is set up for the madman. 

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Man of Mystery. Gregory Arkadin summons Harry from Vienna to Antibes. He's a wealthy man who has had amnesia for 20 years. He hires Harry to find out who he really is. It's worth $10,000 to Harry if he succeeds. 

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 11, 1950, 74 years ago,  Operation Tomorrow.   A professor sends his assistant 100 years into the future in a newly built time machine. Arriving in the year 2050, the assistant finds that the world has been at war for ninety-five years!

Followed by a quick look at the news of April 11, 1950, then Beyond Tomorrow, originally broadcast April 11, 1950, 74 years ago,  Incident at Switchpath. A story about two strange machines found buried deep in a cave. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.  The discovery of a treasure map. Teak Barnaby wants that map...or else!   Though unbilled, Bud Collyer played Superman, and Jackie Kelk (Homer in Henry Aldrich) played Jimmy Olson. 

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Crime Club, originally broadcast April 10, 1947, 77 years ago, The Gray Mist Murders.  A pleasure cruise to Hawaii on a private yacht becomes the scene of several murders. 

Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast April 10, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the High School Hotshots.   Two teen-agers graduate from robbing gas stations with a hot-rod getaway car to murder. A piece of purple sewing thread in the vital clue to their capture.  

Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 10, 1960, 64 years ago, Two Horse Parlay.  A man needs $4000 to pay his gambling debts, and the only way to get it is from his blind old aunt, who thinks he's a concert pianist.  

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast April 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Pirate Loot.  Steve Mitchell travels to Trinidad to find himself a diver on the "Sea Witch," searching for a modern sunken treasure. 

Finally The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast April 10, 1945, 79 years ago, When Killers Meet.  Two mad-dog killers on the lam meet their match.

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2 + Hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 74 years ago, Good Friday.  A president feels fit and glad to be alive, but has a strange premonition about death. Guess who?

Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Uncle Harry’s Bones. Where is Uncle Harry? When his bones are found, the search is only beginning. It's a five-year-old murder, and everyone in town is a suspect!

Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 78 years ago, Lady With A Plan starring Elspeth Eric. The wife of the warden uses one of the inmates to kill her husband. She then double-crosses the convict who is machine-gunned in a graphic scene. 

Followed by a quick look at the news of April 9, 1946, then Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 78 years ago, the case of the Disappearing Corpse.   Not only does the murdered man vanish, but so does Nick Carter! 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 9, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.   The secret of "The Whistler" is revealed, and a very important piece of oiled silk is examined. Though unbilled, Budd Collyer played Superman, and Jackie Kelk (Homer in Henry Aldrich) played Jimmy Olson. 

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 8, 1947, 77 years ago, Molly’s Twisted Ankle.   Fibber is sure Molly has twisted her ankle and is determined to help her with the Spring cleaning.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 8, 1945, 79 years ago, Leroy’s Pet Pig.  Gildersleeve is forced to get rid of Leroy's pet pig. 

Then The Sad Sack Show starring Herb Vigran, originally broadcast April 8, 1946, 78 years ago, Sad Sack Comes Home.  The Sack, just discharged from the Army, buys a new suit and goes to see his girl.  

Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast April 8, 1949, 75 years ago, The Gum Machine.  Liz is determined to stand up for her rights, which leads to a confrontation with a gum machine. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 8, 1948, 76 years ago, Browsing the Catalog.  David and Claudia browse the mail order catalog for farm equipment and kitchen gear.  And clothes. 

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2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 7, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Mitzi Gaynor.  The boys and Mitzi do a sketch about a Hollywood couple where one is a washed up star while the other is still in demand. 

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel and the Short Order Crook.  Costello remembers his first girlfriend. Abbott invites Costello to his birthday party. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Thief Who Stole The Hamburgers From The Lunchroom," or, "He was a short-order crook."

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 7, 1942, 82 years ago, Scrap Drive.    Fibber and Molly decide to clean out the hall closet.

Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 7, 1948, 76 years ago, Saving WEAZ.   Dennis tries to keep the Weaverville radio station on the air, and winds up doing a show all by himself, "Make Believe Bedlam." 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 7, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.  Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen avoid a mutiny and close in on, "The Whistler."

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast April 6, 1948, 76 years ago with guest Dinah Shore. The program originates from Laguna Beach, on behalf of the Laguna Beach Youth Fund. Dinah Shore sings, "The Memphis Blues." Bob and guest Dinah do a skit about the song, "Two Sleepy People." 

Followed by The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Wooley, originally broadcast April 6, 1951, 73 years ago, Gambling. Montague takes on a local gambling ring. 

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast April 6, 1952, 72 years ago, Jack opens his Swimming Pool.  Jack opens his swimming pool, and then visits the dentist.  

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 6, 1956, 68 years ago, Speaking of Cinderella starring Vincent Price and Lurene Tuttle.  A fun look at the old story told the conventional way, and then a modern "Madison Avenue" style version. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 6, 1948, 76 years ago, Opening the Safe.  Claudia straightens up the office. 

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2 + Hours of Suspense

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1945, 79 years ago, A Guy Gets Lonely starring Dane Clark.  An interesting story about an old man in a penny arcade who introduces lonely guys to a beautiful girl...and his unusual racket. 

Followed  by Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 73 years ago, Murder in G Flat starring Jack Benny. A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is switched in the subway with a bag filled with $25,000.  Benny’s first of hour appearances on Suspense. 

Then Suspense,  originally broadcast April 5, 1954, 70 years ago,  Grand Theft starring David Niven. A gentleman planning insurance fraud files a claim on a jewel robbery that never happened. In fact, the jewels never even existed!

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1955, 69 years ago, Zero Hour by Ray Bradbury, starring Isa Ashdown and narrated by John Dehner.  The classic tale about "Drill" and the game of "Invasion." 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 5, 1948, 76 years ago, Hiring a Maid.

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First a look at this day in History.

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The Man from Singapore.  Two schemers kill their ex-partner in Hawaii, planning the perfect crime. 

Followed by Unit 99, originally broadcast April 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Citizen at 26th and D Streets. The first call: meet a citizen at the corner of 26th and D Streets. 

Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Magic Murder. Counterspy operative Peters is shot in the head while filling out a security questionnaire with a famous European jet engine scientist. Only a famous brain surgeon, who happens to be in Venezuela, can possibly save the agent's life!   

Followed by Candy Matson starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast April 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Donna Dunham Case. Candy solves a jealous-lover murder and nearly falls victim herself.  This show may be either a preview or an audition, as the show didn’t begin running on the West Coast network of NBC until June of 1949.

Finally The Adventures of Superman, originally broadcast April 4, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships. Superman rescues Jimmy Olsen and "The Whistler," but there's another "Whistler!"

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by2 + Hours of Crime and Westerns

First a look at this day in History.

Then Crime Club, originally broadcast April 3, 1947, 78 years ago, The Sun is a Witness.  The shadows on a roll of film provide the clues to a murderer. 

Followed by This is my Best starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 3, 1945, 79 years ago, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz.  A very strange love story involving the wealthy Mr. Washington and his diamond that was indeed, "as big as the Ritz." 

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 3, 1954, 70 years ago, Mr and Mrs Amber.   After Neil Amber is caught stealing seeds from the General Store, Pete Fletcher (a wealthy rancher), accuses Amber's wife of stealing one of his calves.  

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast April 3, 1960, 64 years ago, Shanghai Is a Verb.   Hey Boy has disappeared from the Barbary Coast. Bubonic plague and a shanghai ensue. 

Finally Mr District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast April 3, 1939, 85 years ago, The Milano Brothers. The first show of the series. The D.A. goes after protection racketeers in the first episode of a continuing story. 

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 78 years ago, Eight Records of Death. A murder is recorded piece by piece on eight phonograph records.  But no one knows who was murdered or who did it. 

Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 2, 1951, 73 years ago, The Eight Ball.  The mayor and two other respected citizens of Summer Springs has called for George Valentine. George is offered $1000 to not take the case, then finds a dead body named George Valentine has already arrived!

Then The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast April 4, 1945, 79 years ago, The Amateur Mendicant Society.   A group of "wealthy eccentrics" who enjoy dressing as beggars, hires Sherlock Holmes to solve the murder of one of the members. As a time bomb ticks, Holmes learns of a plot against the Prime Minister!

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast April 2, 1955, 69 years ago, The Case of the Mistreated Lady.  Roger Kensell picks up two hitch-hikers who kill him. They later beat up their girl friend Marie.

Finally The Adventures of Superman, originally broadcast April 2, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships. Jimmy Olsen discovers a stowaway, fights with him, and both boys fall overboard!.

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2 + Hours of April Fools Day Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast April 1, 1952, 72 years ago, April Fools Joke. Pasquale plays an April Fool's joke on Luigi by accusing him of opening his mail. 

Followed  by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast April 1, 1949, 75 years ago, April Fools Day.  Who planted the lipstick covered handkerchief in George's pocket...on April's Fool's Day?

Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 1, 1942, 82 years ago, April Fools Day Jokes.   An April Fools joke runs amok. 

Followed by Avalon Time starring Red Skelton, originally broadcast April 1, 1939, 85 years ago, April Fools Day.   Red's opening monologue is about the New York World's Fair. The program starts with, "Gotta Get Some Shuteye." April Fool's Day jokes. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 1, 1948, 76 years ago, April Fools Day. A double-backfiring April fool joke. 

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Two + hours of  Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1948, 76 years ago.  Rose Marie does a very good imitation of Jimmy. The whole cast and guest Victor Moore tour the colleges of America.

Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 75 years ago, How Jack Benny Became Cheap.  . A fantasy about "Generous Jack Benny" and how he became stingy. 

Then the Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 31, 1954,  70 years ago, Two Girls Again.  Gildersleeve is dating two different girls, exotic Marie, and his old standby, Grace Tuttle. 

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 75 years ago, There’s Good Booze Tonight.   What better show to remind one that tomorrow is April Fool's Day? Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Gorgeous Blonde Model Who Fell Into A Vat Of Whiskey," or, "There's Good Booze Tonight." Costello announces that there will be a lightweight championship boxing match (with Ike Williams) on May 26th for "a very worthy cause."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 31, 1942, 82 years ago, Diogenes Leaves $10,000.  Diogenes has confessed all, says goodbye, and leaves Pine Ridge $10,000.

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 30, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Confession.  Paul Marcus confesses to Sergeant Friday that he's murdered Lorraine Farrell...and that his problem is "something personal." 

Followed  by the news from 70 years ago, then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 30, 1954, 70 years ago, The Boarding House Double Cross.  The last show of the series. A case of a boarding house doublecross. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 30, 1944, 80 years ago, Cat and Mouse starring Sonny Tufts.   A story about two "hams" who are working on a secret defense weapon and talking to each other by shortwave. One of them is killed while talking to the other on the air. 

Followed by The Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast March 30, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Tell-Tale Ribbon.  A strange note with five hundred dollars leads to a case of poisoning in a very strange household.  

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 30, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum Brings Back Diogenes.  While Abner plans to have a "closing out" sale and move to Mexico, Lum walks in the door, and so does Cedric and Diogenes Smith!

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Two + hours of  Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Sense of Justice. Andy is accused of murder and in jail. Paladin stands up to a lynch mob out to get him...only Andy is an idiot!

Followed by The news from 65 years ago, then Gunsmoke, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Laurie’s Suitor. An Easterner starts courting a Dodge City girl, and finds himself in a shoot-out, surviving that, he's then kidnapped!.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 29, 1958, 66 years ago, The Killer List Matter.  Everett Benton has been pushed or jumped or fell out of the window. Never try to frame a dead man!

Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast March 29, 1949, 75 years ago, Death Has a Cold Breath.  A broken-down actor inherits a fortune; a tempting scenario for his agent in need of some cold cash. A cold corpse proves to be too cold. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast March 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Renting The Apartment..  

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A Mixed bag today of some of radio’s finest...

First a look at this day in History.

Then X Minus One, originally broadcast March 28, 1956, 68 years ago, A Pail of Air.   A story about the last family left on a frozen Earth. This is one of my favorite shows of all time. 

Followed  by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 28, 1952, 72 years ago, Pleasure Before Business.    Harry's beautiful partner for a Venice jewel robbery has a few ideas of her own; like love. 

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 28, 1954, 70 years ago, Jack and the Beanstalk.  The cast does its version of, "Jack and the Beanstalk." 

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast March 28, 1941, 83 years ago, Nickle and Dime Bandits.  Two small-timers (Rogers and Charleson), and their moll, terrorize Chattanooga and think they can get away with it because they only rob small amounts. 

Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast March 28, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman.   A mysterious Chinaman leaves a letter of great importance at Jim's favorite jungle saloon. 

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Two + hours of  Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Night Must Fall starring Robert Montgomery.  The story of the rise and fall of a very clever British murderer and arsonist.

Followed by Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 75 years ago, To the Victor Go the Spoils.  Which president is being dramatized?

Then Theatre Royal, originally broadcast March 27, 1954, 70 years ago, A Tale of Two Cities starring Sir Laurence Olivier.  The drama is based on a leading character in "A Tale Of Two Cities."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 27, 1942, 82 years ago, Detective Mousy Gray.  Mousey reports that "Operator XW9 is ready" to Fremont by way of Squire Skimp. However, Operator XW9 doesn't know much!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago with Guest Bob Hope.
The program originates from Palm Springs. Mary messes up one of her lines and cracks up the audience. The middle commercial is sung by the Guadalajara Trio. Guest Bob Hope is late for the show. 

Followed  by the news of the day, then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago, Baseball Uniforms.  The Madison High Athletic Fund is so depleted that there's no money for the school baseball team.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 26, 1946, 78 years ago, Bullets Branigan is on the loose!  Bullets Brannigan has escaped and is on the loose in Wistful Vista! Jim Jordan pays a brief tribute to the recently deceased Marlin Hurt, who played the role of "Beulah" on the program. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 26, 1944, 80 years ago, Campaign Photo.  Gildersleeve decides to have photos taken for his campaign for mayor. 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 26, 1942, 82 years ago, Harboring a fugitive?  . Lum and Cedric have disappeared. Abner is arrested for harboring a fugitive!

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Two + hours of Variety and Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast March 25, 1937, 87 years ago with Guest star Bob Hope.  Edgar Bergen tells Charlie the story of "Robinson Crusoe." Tyrone Power and Muriel Kirkland appear in, "Shadow Play" by Noel Coward. Florence Desmond impersonates Katharine Hepburn (while she's singing!), Marlene Dietrich and the fictitious Gladys Potts (the first woman pilot to fly over the North Pole with her baby). Rudy interviews Tony Sarg, a puppeteer who is credited with inventing the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade giant balloons. 

Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast March 25, 1940,  84 years ago, Remember the Night starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck.  An adaptation of the 1939 picture in which MacMurray and Stanwyck reprise their starring roles. A romance story about a prosecutor who winds up taking a beautiful thief with him on a Christmas visit to his mother. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast March 25, 1949, 75 years ago, Walk in the rain. The last program of the series. A walk in the rain to the top of the hill. The program ends with a kiss. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 24, 1948, 76 years ago,  Planning a Vacation. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take a trip around the country looking for an inexpensive vacationland.

Followed The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Hobby Show.  Gildersleeve's at a loss for an entry in the hobby show...he has none!

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 24, 1951, 73 years ago, Iris and Liz’s Easter Outfits?  Will the girls be able to lose weight and get a new Easter outfit?

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel has his love.  The boys do a "Sam Shovel" mystery, "The Case Of The Man Who Burned His Sweetheart's Body In The Fireplace," or "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm." 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 24, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric Escapes?  Squire Skimp's lawyer has decided not to help defend Lum. Cedric has escaped from jail!

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wo + hours of Western and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 66 years ago, The Actress.  A British actress in the old West meets death; Kendall learns her strange secret. 

Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 66 years ago, The Homesteaders.  Colonel Everett arrives in Tombstone with a Spanish land grant to the Meeker ranch, signed by General Santa Ana himself! 

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 23, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Mustache.   A man with a false mustache is suspected of robbing a supermarket.  

Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective, originally broadcast March 23, 1947, 76 years ago, The Case of the Crystal Prophecy. A fortune teller predicts wealthy ladies will commit suicide...and they invariably do!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 23, 1942, 82 years ago, Going to Jail?  The boys are sure that they're going to jail. Mousey quits his job at the store. 

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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, The Lake Mead Mystery Matter.   A hood on a fishing trip is seeking revenge and takes his victim for a "last ride."

Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Suspense, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, Script by Mark Brady starring Marie Winsor.  Who killed who? "I didn't know the gun was unloaded!" A radio script writer tries for ultra-realism. 

Then Escape, originally broadcast March 22, 1953, 71 years ago, Pressure starring William Conrad.   An American sub trapped underwater for many hours by a Japanese destroyer.  

Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Deadly Summons.   Elizabeth Blake has been killed in an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. Mrs. Blake was a famous actress. Her son is quoted as saying, "murder will out." The boy's stepfather, confined to a wheelchair, is a possible suspect.

Finally Quiet Please featuring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast March 22, 1948, 76 years ago, A Night to Forget. A radio performer starts experiencing what it's like to be dead. 

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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 72 years ago,  Faith, Lime, and Charity.  Fraud and orphans-in-need in India by the beautiful Taj Mahal. 

Followed by a look at the news of the day, then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 72 years ago, The Corruptors. An honest government official won't be bribed by a corrupt bridge builder. This leads to arson, and then a kidnapping!

Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast March 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Mr Meeks.   Elenore Meeks thinks her husband Greg Meeks (played by Gale Gordon) should be more involved with the upwardly mobile people of the community.  But Greg has more earthly and homespun pursuits in mind.  

Followed by The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast March 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Death is a Golden Arrow.   An affair of honor with bows and arrows leads to murder.

Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast March 21, 1936, 88 years ago, The Batwoman. Jim operates on Shanghai Lil ("The Bat Woman") and saves her life. Jim frees the Reverend Chalmers, Jacques LaBarr jumps off a cliff and kills himself.

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Two + hours of Westerns and Science Fiction

First a look at this day in History.

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Old Friend.  After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt!

Followed by  Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Caesers Wife. Jeremiah "The Avenger" Smoot hires Paladin to be his bodyguard. Will Jeremiah "The Avenger" use his guns once again? 

Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case Of The Packing House Combine.  Duece Ziderman offers Chad only 8 cents a pound for Chad's cattle. Chad Remington remains loyal to Lizzie McComb's cattle buying service.

Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast March 20, 1957, 66 years ago, Protection. A student at Columbia University comes under the protection of a Valadusian Durg, but there are drawbacks. Whatever you do, don't Lesnerize! 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 20, 1942, 84 years ago. Lum catches Abner and Cedric printing counterfeit $10 bills and tells them they may go to jail. However, it's Lum who gets caught by Mr. Adams!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Shadow starring Bret Morrison and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast March 19, 1944, 80 years ago, The Drums of Doom.  A dancer is threatened by voodoo after she brings a bracelet back from Haiti. 

Followed by  Calling All Cars, originally broadcast March 19, 1935, 89 years ago, The Mae West Jewel Robbery.  The story of the real robbery of Miss West's jewels and $3000 in cash is dramatized. This is a rebroadcast one of the "outstanding cases" originally heard on the show on February 21, 1934.  In one of the few times a cast member is acknowledge, Martha Wentworth portrays Miss West. 

Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast March 19, 1955, 69 years ago,  The Case Of The Reckless Ride.   Two tough guys named Harold Kopan and Edward Robb swear the cops will never get them to Leavenworth.  (Serious apologies for some of the horrible noise in the audio.  It’s in the master copy and I have no way to filter it out!)

Followed by The Adventures Of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 19, 1949, 75 years ago, The Dancing Hands. A set of twin-pianos is played by identical twins, who act non-identically. $30,000 and a corpse further confuse a twin plot. 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 19, 1942, 84 years ago. Now that they're rich, Abner and Cedric plan to stop working, become gypsies and travel around the world. 

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 18, 1948, 76 years ago, Murder in Black and White.  One murder follows another, with no "black and white" evidence behind the killings. Who says pictures never lie?

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 71 years ago, Oslo Norway.  Steve Mitchell flies to Oslo, Norway to tackle "The Bureau," a gang that deals in stolen information. 

Then following a quick look at the news of the day, I Was a Communist For the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 71 years ago, The Red Waves.   The Party has a secret vessel off the coast to subvert the army as did Tokyo Rose. 

Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 79 years ago, Death Goes to the Post.   Nick has a $100 ticket on a dead jockey!

Finally The Weird Circle, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 79 years ago, The Pistol Shot.   A duel of honor with a strange conclusion. 

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast March 17, 1940, 84 years ago, The Hunchback of Notre Dame. Jack gets dramatic coaching from guest Orson Welles, starting with a performance of, "The Hunchback Of Notre Dame." Mary is out sick.

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Another Sam Shovel story.  Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Cannibal Who Cooked The Long-Haired Musician," or, "It Was His First Square Meal."

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 17, 1950, 74 years ago, Dirty Politics.  Is "Willow Walk" a lover's lane or a den of vice? Dr. Hall battles P.T. Grainger, a machine politician. 

Followed by People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast March 17, 1953, 71 years ago.   The first stunt involves a housewife who is told to become an insulting waitress in a local restaurant. "The Funniest Thing That Ever Happened To Me" contest. A boss and an employee have an intelligence contest. Guest Freddy Martin brings in his three-week saxophone student. 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcat March 17, 1942, 82 years ago, The Press Prints Money!  Cedric reveals the secret of his wealth...Diogenes' printing press...which turns out freshly printed money!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 16, 1943, 81 years ago, Concerto for Index Finger.  Gracie is going to perform her, "Concerto For Index Finger" at Carnegie Hall tonight. George is trying to get her to change her mind, but Gracie plays it on the show anyway.

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 16, 1957, 67 years ago, The Secret Word is Chair. A previous contestant returns to bring Groucho a pizza.  

Then Jack Benny, originally Broadcast March 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The IRS pays a visit to Jack. The men from the Internal Revenue Department come to visit!

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 16, 1936, 88 years ago, Check Room Attendance. Fibber McGee and Molly are check room attendants at the Wistful Wistful railroad station.

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 16, 1956, 68 years ago, The Spotted Dog. Twenty years after the previous episode, you can see the development of the characters. There's a $100 reward for the return of a dog named Spot. McGee finds the dog but Teeny and Teeny's father get the reward.

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Two + hours of Crime Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Escape, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Man With the Steel Teeth starring Harry Bartell and written by John Dehner. An American journalist is arrested in Moscow by the Secret Police. He is imprisoned and tortured to get him to confess to false charges...by a man with steel teeth!

Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Impossible. Bernie Hanson has been identified as the head of a team robbing markets, but Hanson has a good alibi. He is hospitalized and cannot leave his bed!

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Shiny Gun. A young boy shoots his friend while playing with his father's loaded gun. Running from the law, he hides out in the sewer pipes.

Followed by Quiet Please, originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Meeting At Ticonderoga starring Ernest Chappell. A Scotsman saves the life of a murderer, not knowing that the man's victim was a kinsman. Years later, during the French and Indian war, the two meet again.

Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 15, 1940, 84 years ago, Another Message. Chuck is to speak to Capt. Midnight again. Will another secret message get out? Capt. Midnight's plan includes a local radio announcer!

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Two + hours of Crime Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Mathematical Murder Case. Eddie Stone wants out of his dance partnership with Betty Lou Taylor. When Eddie is killed, Betty Lou seems to be in step for the murder.

Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe, starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast March 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Vital Statistic. A lady silk merchant is strangled with a pajama sash. Watch out for that very tough lady in slacks!

Then Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dixon Case. The search for blackmailer Louis Dixon begins, so Diamond's client can beat him up. There's more to this search than meets the eye!

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 72 years ago, Violets Sweet Violets. Intrigue and the black market in occupied Marseilles.

Finally The Police Reporter from the early 1930’s, The Case of Warren J. Lincoln. The dramatization of a crime of April 28, 1923. Mrs. Lincoln is reported missing in Aurora, Illinois. Mr. Lincoln beat her over the head with a blunt instrument, cut her body up and burned the parts in the furnace. Likewise with his brother-in-law.

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Two + hours of Crime and Western Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast March 13, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Deadly Train. Mr. District Attorney, along with Harrington and Miss Miller, bring a prisoner back East to testify against a gangster. A hired gunman and his moll plan the murder of the D.A. despite a train wreck!

Followed by Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast March 13, 1950, 74 years ago, Am I My Brothers Keeper? Gig Sanders has broken out of jail to get even with a fellow gang member who's married his old girl. A cop is killed in the process.

Then following a brief look at news headlines of the day, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 13, 1960, 64 years ago, Montana Vendetta. Paladin is rescued from an avalanche by a man trying to kill the man Paladin's been hired to protect.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 13, 1960, 64 years ago, Unloaded Gun. Joe Lime is out to kill Marshal Dillon, who has a fever and is barely able to stand.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 13, 1942, 82 years ago, Half Interest in the Store. The boys give Cedric a half-interest in the Jot 'Em Down Store in exchange for the magic lantern.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Sagebrush Soap Contest. Rochester does his income tax. Jack wins the "Sagebrush Soap" contest, six glorious weeks at Pismo Beach. Radio Daily has selected Jack as, "The greatest radio personality in the past 25 years."

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 12, 1952, 72 years ago, Train Trip to Omaha. Gildersleeve is planning a trip to Omaha, and wants to keep the news from Leroy.

Then following a brief look at news headlines of the day, You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Secret Word is Sky.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 12, 1940, 84 years ago, Make a Pal of Your Wife Week. It's "Make-A-Pal-Of-Your-Wife" Week, so Molly gets taken out to lunch!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 12, 1942, 82 years ago, Lantern Must Be Magical. Lum is sure that Cedric's sudden wealth is due to Diogenes' modern lantern. The lamp refuses to pony up!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 11, 1953, 71 years ago, North Borneo. Steve is sent to locate a ship running supplies to rebels in Southeast Asia.

Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 76 years ago, Fog. Casey and Ann are invited to a millionaire's estate to photograph the fabulous Baldwin diamonds.

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 79 years ago, Webs of Murder. A lady harvests spider webs for army use as cross-hairs in bomb sights!

Followed by The Adventures of The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Shipboard Mystery. A fearful art dealer helps the Saint track down painting masterpieces from the Renaissance that have been smuggled out of Italy.

Finally The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast March 11, 1946, 78 years ago, The Adventure of the Living Doll. A young girl's life is in danger in a case filled with magic and murder. The obvious clue from a dying woman is a sixpence coin.

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Two + hours of comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 10, 1940, 84 years ago, Mr. Benny Goes to Washington. Jack announces that it's Don Wilson's seventeenth anniversary in radio. The cast does, "Mr. Benny Goes To Washington."

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 10, 1949, 75 years ago, A Sam Shovel Mystery. Costello's been working for the Red Cross, then went to a Lana Turner movie. Costello tells an income tax joke. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Strip-Tease Dancer Who Was Arrested For Income Tax Fraud," or, "She Took Off Too Much For Entertainment."

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Victoria’s New Review. Mrs. Hall's old theatrical partner invites her to play the lead in a new Broadway production.

Followed by a brief look at the news of March 10, 1950, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Women’s Rights Part 2. While Lucille and Iris look for jobs, George and Rudolph stay home and take care of the house.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric’s Sudden Money. From where is Cedric getting all his money?

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 9, 1954, 70 years ago, Incident In a Bar. The vice-president of an insurance company confesses to an inebriated Rocky that he has strangled his blonde girlfriend.

Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast March 9, 1955, 69 years ago, Corpse on the Town. A dishonest Broadway producer is saved by marrying his main investor. The new Mrs. Stanton Bishop is found dead almost immediately thereafter...with a broken neck!

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 9, 1958, 66 years ago, The Claim Jumpers. A widow has only a week to get a claim-jumper off her property, or she'll lose it all. The claim-jumper has problems of his own!

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 9, 1958, 66 years ago, Laughing Gas. The Marsh Boys break up a laughing gas show when one of them is made a fool of.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 9, 1942, 82 years ago, Wearing Diogenes Clothes. Lum is wearing Diogenes' suit. Cedric wants a new bicycle...he seems to have a lot of money!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 8, 1949, 75 years ago, The Crooked Eye. An expose of the fake detective racket. A crooked private eye tries to blackmail a client, then beats him almost to death. The "detective" then murders his girlfriend and threatens to do the same to Lorelei!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Laugh. A thoroughly rotten louse cheats lonely women by promising to marry them.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Junkman. A Mexican is found dead in the city dump...killed by a shotgun blast.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast March 8, 1955, 69 years ago, Nobody Ever Quits starring Tom McKee. It's a snowy night atop a mountain, and the leader of the old gang is coming to get the guy who went straight.

Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 8, 1940, 84 years ago, Midnight Message. Capt. Midnight vs. Ivan Shark by radio!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Duffy’s Tavern starring Ed Gardner as Archie, originally broadcast March 7, 1944, 80 years ago. Archie is working on his income tax return, when in walks Colonel Stoopnagle. He has just invented "The Reducinagle," which reduces one's income tax by eighty-percent!

Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Judy Garland. The cast does a spy skit in search of "Ratface." Judy has a crush on Bob Hope.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 7, 1949, 75 years ago. Al wins $500 on a horse; enough money to marry Irma. Irma hesitates when her friend Amber suggests that Irma test Al's love.

Followed by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast March 7, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Corrine Calvert. A sketch about tax time. A domestic drama involving a French maid.

Finally The Alan Young Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1947, 77 years ago. There's going to be a new car awarded at a charity masquerade, and Alan could sure use a new car!.

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Two + hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 6, 1960, 64 years ago, Somebody Out There Hates Me. Tejada, a Mexican badman, is out to kill Paladin after spending eight years in jail.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 6, 1960, 64 years ago, Blood Money. Joe Harp is a likable fellow who turns out to have a price on his head. Harry Speener has been helped by Joe, but isn't very grateful.

Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast March 6, 1938, 86 years ago, The Bride of Death. The Shadow tries to prevent a human sacrifice after a minister and ten parishioners are killed by "The Prophet," a villian who can't die.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast March 6, 1950, 74 years ago, Wire Spool. Steve Mitchell is sent to San Diego to try to recover a spool of wire on which is recorded a threat to world security. The trail leads to a bumpy bus ride in Latin America!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 6, 1942, Lum and Cedric in Charge. Diogenes has left Lum in charge of his pamphlet operation, but he seems to have told Cedric the same thing! Diogenes also seems to have forgotten to pay his landlady.

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast March 5, 1950, 74 years ago, The Chinese Elephant Puzzle. A wooden puzzle, filled with diamonds, proves a most elusive prize.

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast March 5, 1935, 89 years ago, Undercover Woman. A female undercover agent for the narcotics squad has been found dead.

Then Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast March 5, 1947, 77 years ago, Party to Murder. A crook and two sisters murder an engineer from out of town.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Readick, originally broadcast March 5, 1961, 63 years ago, The Morning After Matter. Even though an ex-millionaire disappeared seven years ago, Johnny only has a few days to find him!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 5, 1942, Conversation with the detective. Diogenes seems quite upset to learn that Lum was talking to a detective. He announces that he's leaving town immediately!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Ford Theater, originally broadcast March 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Horn Blows at Midnight starring Jack Benny. The beautiful and funny story of a junior grade angel with a brief but important task on the Earth.

Followed by The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast March 4, 1956, 68 years ago. Charlie helps Carol Richards with her taxes and both wind up fugitives from the FBI, Effie Clinker discusses health, guest is Dr. Armour (a writer of humor), Professor Kirkwood explains his housebreaking kit.

Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews, originally broadcast March 4, 1950, 74 years ago, Archie is Missing! Archie is missing, and no one seems to be able find him!

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 74 years ago, The Paleface starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell. A western comedy lightly adapted from the 1948 film.

Followed by a brief look at the headlines of the day, then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 74 years ago. Women’s Rights. The battle of the sexes with Liz and Iris wanting equal rights. The boys take it a bit too far.

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 74 years ago, Merton Savadas. Fifteen-year-old genius Merton Sevada is in love...with Mrs. Hall!

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Flying Lessons. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take flying lessons.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 3, 1942, 82 years ago, License Plate Mysteriously Returned. Mousy has seen Diogenes late at night again. There are strange goings on! Cedric's license plates have been returned.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Jack’s Song. The program originates from Palm Springs, California. A famous quartet of guests sing Jack's song, "When You Say I Beg Your Pardon, Then I'll Come Back To You."

Followed by a brief look at the headlines of the day, then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Frankie is not going to Vegas with Phil. Phil and Alice are going to Las Vegas, and Remley is not going along with them.

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 81 years ago, Playing Carnegie Hall. The broadcast originates from New York City. The Burns' check into a swanky hotel, with Clarence the Duck. Guest Madeleine Carroll has the room next door. Gracie rehearses her "Concerto For One Finger" for her appearance at Carnegie Hall.

Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast March 2, 1947, 77 years ago, Thorny’s Gift. Neighbor Thorny asks Ozzie to hold onto his wife’s gift. Harriet thinks the gift is for her.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 2, 1942, 82 years ago, License Plate Stolen. Nobody has seen Cedric today, because he's been arrested and is in jail for driving without his license plates. They were stolen!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Screaming Woman by Ray Bradbury and starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of kids hear a screaming woman, who is buried alive!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Want. The search for a "George Richmond" leads to a killer of cops who always takes cabs.

Then following a brief look at the headlines of the day, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, also originally broadcast March 1, 1953, 71 years ago, Behold a Corpse. There's a familiar saying which goes...give a rogue enough rope and he'll hang himself. The theory holds fine except in one instance, what if the chap doling out the rope happens to be the hangman?

Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast March 1, 1948, 76 years ago, Sketch for a Screenplay. A movie about the war, and all too real!

Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 1, 1940, 84 years ago, Secret Airfield. Ivan Shark's plan becomes clear...but first a telegram to Capt. Midnight! Steve is played by Stacy Harris this episode. This is an episode that was syndicated by WGN in Chicago before it went national.

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Two + hours of a Leap Day mixed bag

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast February 29, 1952, 72 years ago with guest star Tony Curtis. Jerry plays a mechanic at a gas station. The boys and guest Tony Curtis do an Arabian Knights themed sketch “Rudolph The Red Nosed Genie”.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime staring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 29, 1952, 72 years ago, The Hyacinth Patrol. In wartime Panama, Harry breaks up a spy ring out to wreck the Panama Canal.

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 29, 1944, 80 years ago, George To Star Opposite Dorothy Lamour. Thanks to numerology, George K. Burns will make a movie with guest, Dorothy Lamour.

Followed by Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast February 29, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Boy Who Got Lost. A sixteen year old boy becomes involved with robbery and murder...and winds up heading for a whirlpool!

Finally X Minus One, originally broadcast February 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Hello, Tomorrow. A return to the surface: a return to genetic perfection.

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Two + hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 28, 1960, 64 years ago, Bad Bert. The search for "Bad Bert," a road agent widely wanted by lawmen, is in reality, an English nobleman!

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 28, 1953, 71 years ago, Trojan War. The Pueblo Gang comes to Dodge, robs the stage and kills two drivers and a lady passenger!.

Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 28, 1950, 74 years ago, The Big Step. A female chemist and a downtown traffic accident leads to a deathbed confession and an industrial theft!

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast February 28, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case Of John Frederick Benson. John Frederick Benson has escaped from custody in Texas...while wearing handcuffs!

Finally Suspense, originally broadcast February 28, 1960, 64 years ago, Lieutenant Langer’s Last Collection. A rotten cop "on the take" shakes down an honest shopkeeper, but has a heart attack right afterwards.

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Two + hours of Mystery

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast February 27, 1944, 80 years ago, The Good Die Young. Young Sondra detests her new step-mother and is determined to get rid of her as soon as possible.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast February 27, 1947, 77 years ago, Three Faces at Midnight starring William Bendix. "Muscles" applies for a job, and finds himself blackmailing the Governor!

Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast February 28, 1938, 86 years ago, The Plot Murder. A hypnotist has sabotaged an aerial torpedo to destroy America's military experts. An early guided missile!

Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast February 27, 1949, 75 years ago, If I Should Wake Before I Die. An excellent story about the future in which a patriotic scientist destroys the Moon, kills off most of the Earth, and has bigger plans for the future! A well-written tale of astronauts and atom bombs.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 27, 1942, 82 years ago, Strange Happenings At Night. Mousie reports that honest Diogenes has been getting strange visitors at night.

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 26, 1935, 89 years ago, California’s Two-man Crime Wave. Two men have robbed a bank while wearing masks. There's more crime to come.

Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 26, 1948, 76 years ago, The Fix. Mike Warren has been murdered. Keep your eye on the trick derby!
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Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 26, 1946, 78 years ago, I Walk in the Night. What does a man think of when there's murder in the air?

Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 26, 1951, 73 years ago, See Me Once, You See Me Twice. Mr. Wallace has been told to stay away from Lucy Lameroux...or he'll be killed. However, there are two Lucys.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 26, 1942, 82 years ago, Mousy, Airplane Watcher. Lum has been lying through his teeth to convince Diogenes' helper that he's an honest man. He has "an official air raid warden's uniform," but it says "P-O-R-T-E-R" on it! Mousie is appointed an airplane watcher.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1948, 76 years ago, A Day at the Races. Jimmy is suffering from insomnia and so guest Victor Moore takes him to the race track.

Followed by The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast February 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Homers Love Note Goes To Henrys Teacher. Henry's in love with his Latin teacher? But what about Kathleen and Muriel and Homer and Agnes?
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Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1951, 73 years ago, The Golf Game. Phil plays a high-stakes game of golf with his sponsor.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast February 25, 1953, 71 years ago, Gildys Great Dane Causes Peavey Trouble. Gildersleeve's dog and Peavy's cat aren't getting along...and neither are Gildersleeve and Peavy!

Finally The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1945, 79 years ago, Guest star Gene Tierney. The program originates from a California naval hospital. Joan Merrill sings, "A Little On The Lonely Side." Charlie is now a hero. He's saved an heiress from a runaway horse. Mortimer has seen a seven-foot chicken at the farm of Mr. Ostrich. Guest Gene Tierney joins "Dr. Gazola" in the hospital.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Gracie wants George to be a doctor. Gracie volunteers George for a medical experiment. George thinks he's going to the hospital to perform!

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 24, 1949, 74 years ago, another Sam Shovel Case. The boys do a "Sam Shovel" skit, "One Hundred Steps To Take When You Come Face To Face With A Killer." Sam solves, "The Case Of The Housefly That Drowned When He Walked Into A Pot Of Hot Coffee or, "Strolling Through The Perc One Day." "Sam" disguises himself as "Limehouse Harry" a satire of "The Third Man."
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Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 24, 1950, 74 years ago, Student Thief. Dr. Hall and "Doc" Fish, the Ivy barber, try to clear the name of Eddie Gray, a student suspected of stealing from the campus bookstore.

Followed by The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast February 24, 1945, 79 years ago, The Murdered Meatball. The cast of "The Danny Kaye Playhouse" presents Inspector H. I. J. Kaye in "The Case Of The Murdered Meatball."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 24, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum, Air Raid Warden. While the hunt for an honest man continues, Lum has been appointed an Air Raid Warden. Is there a bomb in Diogenes' package?

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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 66 years ago, Kendall’s Last Stand. During the massacre of General Custer's forces, Kendall, the British reporter has a near-massacre of his own.

Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 66 years ago, Duel on the Trail. The first show of the series. Slaughter takes a herd of cattle to Tombstone and meets trouble along the trail.

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 23, 1954, 70 years ago, Decoy for Death. The "Organ Grinder" has broken out of jail and is out to get Rocky and the others who set him up.

Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast February 23, 1948, 76 years ago, Wear the Dead Man’s Coat. Wear the dead man's coat...and nobody takes note. An easy path to invisibility, and Kidneyfoot Cassidy takes the path.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 23, 1942, 82 years ago, Installing Victory Boxes. The Jot 'Em Down Store now has "Victory Boxes." Lum describes his strange meeting in Fort Smith.

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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 22, 1952, 72 years ago, It’s In The Bag. Harry meets a friendly Greek aboard the Orient Express. The Greek has black market money, Harry has counterfeit!

Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Charity Killers. Two old ladies practice grand larceny and a dash of murder...all in the name of sweet charity! Lorelei uses a battery operated tape recorder to get the goods on them.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Smoke. Old Mr. Stone, who kept his life savings in his mattress, has been killed, and his invalid wife beaten with a club.

Followed by The Line-Up, originally broadcast February 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The Silver Swan Case. Edna Hawley, who works in the Silver Swan Dance Hall, has been strangled. The cops know whodunit, but they have no proof.

Finally Mr District Sttorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Blackmail Murder.

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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast February 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Washington Had His Delaware. Dr. Christian takes on a group of anti-American youths in Rivers End.

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast February 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Ancient Sorceries starring Paul Frees. A tale of the supernatural and witchcraft in a small Welsh town.

Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 21, 1950, 74 years ago, The Ladies Night. Ladies' Night in a Turkish bath leads Marlowe to murder and blackmail.

Followed by The Hallmark Hall of Fame, originally broadcast February 21, 1954, 70 years ago, Simon Bolivar, Liberator. A story of Simon Bolivar, the leader of revolutions agains Spanish rule in South America.

Finally The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley, originally broadcast February 21, 1949, 75 years ago, The Adventure of the Hangman and the Book.

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Two + hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Town starring Jeff Chandler, originally broadcast February 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Deer Shooters. Deer hunters careless with a campfire threaten all the ranchers, and cause the death of one of them.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Last Fling. Two harmless old geezers come to Dodge for a good time, and accuse Kitty of trying to kill them! Maybe they're not so harmless after all!

Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast February 20, 1938, 86 years ago, Hounds in the Hills. An insane crone and a hunchback kidnap four boys. Two criminals and a pack of vicious dogs complicate the efforts of the Shadow.

Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 20, 1947, 77 years ago, Twenty Minute Alibi. A man commits suicide while on the phone with his insurance agent, but Casey suspects murder.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum on the Trip to Fort Smith. Diogenes tells Lum to deliver the next batch of pamphlets to Fort Smith, but Lum heads off with a package of sausages instead! The secret rendezvous is "Mother Potter's Chile Bowl."

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 77 years ago, The Radio Blood Test. How radio affects blood pressure. Two "ad men" named "Charlie" and "Henry." "Dimitri's Keyhole": a Russian gossip program. How to save on taxes. "Offenbach On Broadway." "Hortense and Gerard." "The Coming Attractions Theatre" presents a funny preview of the movie, "Blubber."

Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1952, 72 years ago, I Wish I Was. Bob's opening monologue is about the new 1952 cars. Bob and Hy take inventory in Bob's house which has been remodeled. Bob has dinner with guest Tyrone Power and afterwards dreams that he's Tyrone and Tyrone is Bob Hope.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1950, 74 years ago, Jack Returns to LA on the Train. Jack and Mary are playing Gin Rummy while aboard the Super Chief.

Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 19, 1949, 75 years ago, The Missing Heir. Dennis is reluctant to attend his high school reunion. His old chum gets him to join him in an insurance fraud.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 19, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum is Circulation Manager. Lum is heading for the county seat in his new position as circulation manager. Lum tells Abner the secret password while telling him that he can't reveal the secret password.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 73 years ago, The Best In Town. Sapphire thinks the Kingfish is interested in a Lonely Hearts Club.

Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 73 years ago, USO Entertaining at an Army Camp. Phil and Remley "volunteer" to perform at a local army base.

Then The Baby Snooks Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1945, 79 years ago. Daddy decides to buy a house as an investment. Danny Thomas is the person trying to get the deed registered.

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1948, 76 years ago, A Night at Ciro’s. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore go to Ciro's to see Peggy Lee perform.

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 18, 1947, 75 years ago. Fibber collecting Doc Gamble’s Bills. Fibber becomes a bill collector for Doc Gamble.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen. A flea circus operator searches for a hidden fortune within a Louis XIV chair. An adaptation of Allen’s 1945 motion picture.

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Chinese Student. Dr. Hall uses the opportunity of an address in the Ivy chapel to speak of tolerance and brotherhood, after a Chinese student leaves Ivy because of prejudice.

Then The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast February 17, 1945, 79 years ago, Danny’s new dog. Danny's new dog, causes Danny to be evicted from his hotel room during the housing shortage. The cast does "Uncle Dan'l's Cabin."

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel at the Races. "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Shakespearean Actor Who Robbed The Perfume Factory and Stole An Unlabeled Bottle Of Perfume" or, "Tabu or Not Tabu." How about, "The Case Of The Panhandler Who Pawned His False Teeth" or, "Beggers Can't Be Chewers."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 17, 1942, 82 years ago. Changing the Clock. War Savings Time has come to Pine Ridge, well, at least to the Jot 'Em Down Store!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Party For Death. Archie attends a cocktail party at which Nero Wolfe expects the guest of honor to be murdered!

Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 70 years ago, One Husband Too Many. A case of too many husbands after Rocky is hired by a beautiful woman to kill her husband...for $5000!

Then Out of the Deep, originally broadcast February 16, 1946, 78 years ago. The "Blue Falcon" sails to the Hawaiian Islands on the trail of a chest of buried treasure. Ted Maxwell stars.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast February 16, 1958, 66 years ago, One Chef Well Done. A comedy about a new French chef who discovers what really happened to the old French chef. Maurice Marsac stars.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 16, 1942, 82 years ago. Diogenes discovers that Lum has been writing the pamphlets that Abner claims to have written!

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wo + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Prisoners Song. Johnny Young's going to burn in the "chair" tonight. It's up to Steve Wilson to prove him innocent in the next four hours!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Tooth. Mrs. Schroeder has disappeared. Nasty old Mr. Schroeder is suspected of foul play.

Then Escape, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, 71 years ago, Wild Jack Rett starring John Dehner. A story about the old west and a show-down on Main Street.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 15, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dead Candidate. Buzzo! A fun visit to the dictatorship of Milenia.

Finally The Line-Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast February 15, 1951, 73 years ago, The Cigar Box Boys. The "Cigar Store Bandit" has the entire police force puzzled in this surprisingly good story with a twisted ending.

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Two + hours of Western and the Birthday Boy Jack Benny.

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Quiet City. The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 14, 1953, 71 years ago, The Roundup. During the annual round-up in Dodge, Matt's old pal Zell Matlock offers to help out...and is shot by Dillon!

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 64 years ago, The Dollhouse In Diamond Springs. Paladin is hired to get back the $20,000 taken during the Diamond Springs bank robbery.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Jack Turns 40? It's Jack's birthday. Is it the 39th or the 40th (It was actually his 60th)?

Finally Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Jack’s Birthday. It's Jack's birthday (he's in "the neighborhood" of thirty-five), so Mary reads a poem. The band plays a fine swing arrangement of, "Ridin' High." Kenny sings, "The Lone Prairie." The cast does, "Highlights In The Life Of Fred Allen" (a very short skit!).

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 13, 1955, 69 years ago, Jack Misses his surprise Birthday Party. It's Jack's birthday, but nobody seems to remember. Like many of this season’s shows, portions of a prior script (in this case from February 13, 1949 and February 13, 1948) were recycled.

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 13, 1952, 72 years ago, Dean Huxley. Does the Dean of Women have a grudge against Dr. Hall?

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 13, 1947, 77 years ago, Lou Buys a Boat. Lou tells the story of Moby Dick. Trying to get a license for their boat, Lou winds up in the marriage license bureau. Finally launching the boat, the boys become ship-wrecked on an island. Bud has trouble reading his script. Lou reads a Valentine's poem to Bud.

Followed by Life With Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast February 13, 1951, 73 years ago, Luigi Has his Tonsils Removed. Luigi is in the hospital to have a tonsillectomy.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 13, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum to Deliver Pamphlets. Abner is working on writing pamphlets for Mr. Diogenes Smith.

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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Cortez Island. Alice Jensen hires George Valentine to find her missing husband. Mr. Jensen is after pirate treasure, but finds a gang of dope smugglers instead.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 11, 1953, 71 years ago, Belgian Congo. Steve is sent to the Belgian Congo to stop two women from fighting about "a strategic mineral" mine.

Then The Adventures of the Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Missing Bridegroom. A very wealthy bride has been left at the altar. Simon Templar tries to find Jimmy Snider, a very elusive bridegroom!

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 73 years ago, Spell in Green. A newspaper columnist kills her boss while clawing her way to the top.

Finally Suspense, originally broadcast February 11, 1962, 62 years ago, The Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln starring Court Benson and Ian Martin. A time travel story about an attempt to alter the present by preventing an assassination in the past. We talk about how bad the final New York episodes of Suspense were. This is an exception.

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Three hours of Drama (With some Comedy)

First a look at this day in History.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 10, 1939, 85 years ago, The Case of the Green Sedan. A holdup has taken place at a Los Angeles bar.

Followed by The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Tom Conway and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast February 10, 1947, 77 years ago, The Strange Case Of The Persecuted Million. A story about a wealthy man being driven crazy...and possibly to suicide.

Then Crime Classics, originally broadcast February 10, 1954, 70 years ago, Three Knives Against Caesar. Hail Caesar...from a "Crime Classics" point of view.

Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast February 10, 1941, 83 years ago, The Moon’s Our Home starring Carole Lombard and Jimmy Stewart. A comedy about a romance between an author and an actress.

Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 10, 1956, 68 years ago, Storm, narrated by William Conrad. An adaptation of the George R. Stewart book. A violent storm, affectionately known as Maria, sweeps through California. Making her way from the Pacific coast, she gains momentum as she approaches the Sierra and transforms into a blizzard of great strength, covering the range with twenty feet of snow.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric may be a deputy. Lum and Abner suspect Cedric is really one of Diogenes' deputies. The boys plan to build an annex onto the feed room for Diogenes' printing press.

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Three hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1943, 81 years ago, with guests Dorothy Lamour and Paulette Goddard. The program originates from the Camp Santa Anita Ordnance Training Center, Arcadia, California. The program starts with a news bulletin. President Roosevelt announces that specified workers will have to work a forty-eight hour week. Bob's opening monologue is about riding in a tank. Meet the Armed Forces: Staff Sergeant James Arnold. The program's guests are the three stars of, "Star Spangled Rhythm." Bob auditions for a role in their next picture...as Tarzan!

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 9, 1948, 76 years ago. Al has used $1000 borrowed dollars to invest in Billy-Boy, a broken-down boxer.

Then The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1944, 80 years ago, with guest Ginny Sims. The program originates from Camp Santa Anita. Nora Martin sings and yodels. The cast does a crime story titled, "Murder At The Track."

Followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1936, 88 years ago, Jack’s Birthday in New York. The program originates from New York. Mary gets a phone call from Mama. Jack and the cast do, "Sergeant Benny Of The Northwest Mounted Police."

Then The Amos ‘n’ Andy show, originally broadcast February 9, 1945, 79 years ago, Andy plays Soldier. Andy pretends he's a soldier to avoid a breach of promise suit by Sylvia Adams.

And Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 9, 1954, 70 years ago, In a Pickle. Frank Ingram, Fibber's new neighbor, stops by to chat.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 9, 1942, 82 years ago, Who is the new deputy? Who are the five citizens of Pine Ridge appointed to be the deputies of Diogenes Smith?

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Three hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los Angeles. Sgt. Friday goes undercover to track them down.

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, Jetsam starring Ben Wright. Junius Peabody is an alcoholic, broke, and on a beach on an island at the end of nowhere. Finding a fortune in ambergris, his troubles are only beginning!

Then The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast February 8, 1950, 74 years ago, Marjorie Northrup. Marjorie Northrup has her leg amputated and develops a bitter attitude toward life.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 8, 1952, 72 years ago, Earl on Troubled Waters. Harry poses as a nobleman to smuggle $30,000 out of the country, but little Lord Randolph himself takes a hand.

Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast February 8, 1955, 69 years ago, War of the Worlds starring Dana Andrews and Pat Crowley. The famous tale about the invasion from Mars, but in a far different presentation than the Welles version. Find a copy of the script here - https://www.genericradio.com/show/1G7E0QN7XF7

Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast February 8, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman. Lyn Chalmers is abducted by a native who is working for "The Bat Woman." The native is killed by Kolu. "Shanghai Lil" De Vrille plans to have Reverend Chalmers marry her to Jungle Jim. She admits that she's in love with Jim.

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hree hours of Laughs

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 7, 1954, 70 years ago, Dennis' mother tells him to quit the show. Dennis tries to quit the show.

Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 74 years ago, From the Vine Street Playhouse with Fred Allen. Bob's opening monologue is about air travel and his recent trip to New York and Washington, D. C. Bob and guest Fred Allen try to break into television as "The TV Twins."

Then People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 74 years ago, Goats Milk. The first contestant tries to milk a goat on stage. "The Cinderella Girl" from Omaha returns...and gets a job in the movies!

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 7, 1946, 78 years ago, Marriage Contest. George and Gracie have made the finals in the contest for "Hollywood's Ideal Married Couple."

Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast February 7, 1951, 73 years ago, The Secret Word is Shoe.

And The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 7, 1943, 81 years ago, Leila’s Sister. Leila Ransom's sister and her little boy have come for a visit. When will Leila and Gildersleeve get married?

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast February 7, 1949, 75 years ago, A Lesson for Jimmy. A package for David. What's in it?

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Three hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 6, 1950, 74 years old, Missing Japanese Weapons. The first show of the season. Steve Mitchell flies to Panama to recover missing Japanese weapons and solve the murder of his friend, Bill Thorne.

Followed by Under Arrest starring Joe Desantis, originally broadcast February 6, 1949, 75 years ago, The Sam Carver Case. Did Sam Carver commit suicide or was he murdered? Ask the spiritualist...she knows a ghost that can kill!

Then The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud, originally broadcast February 6, 1955, 69 years ago, The Bruce Partington Plans. A body found by the side of a railroad track provides the clue to the missing secret plans.

Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast February 6, 1952, 72 years ago, The Diary of Death. Murder counts to a bloody tree as two pieces of a treasure map which could lead to a great fortune only leads to greater misfortune.

Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 6, 1945, 79 years ago, Death in the Depths. A deep-sea diver thinks more than he should while he's at work. When the time is nine bells, the diver meets some old friends down in a shipwreck!

And One out of Seven starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 6, 1946, 78 years ago, Senator Theodore Bilbo. A true story of a very racist senator.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 6, 1942, 82 years ago. Diogenes plans to use the store's feed room for his printing press. The town has changed, even Squire Skimp has paid his old debts to Lum and Abner!

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Three hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 5, 1948, 76 years ago, Music to Die By. Betty Welch has been found murdered, her boyfriend wounded nearby. The boyfriend's wife was in a nearby apartment!

Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 5, 1949, 75 years ago, The Long Rope. "There was a man with a bad heart, a telephone number scribbled on a cash register receipt and a corpse on the other side of town. I couldn't see the connection between them until I realized that they were all tied together by the same long rope...worth $30,000!"

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 5, 1935, 89 years ago, The Banker in the Well. Gordon Sawyer, vice president of a Tuscon bank, has been kidnapped from his home.

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast February 5, 1945, 79 years ago, Murder is Legal. A lawyer gets his client acquitted, even though he's in love with the client's wife. After a murder, a contract of death is agreed to. A framer is framed for a murder he actually committed.

Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast February 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Case of the Lost Gun. A laundryman named Floreid Scearce is involved in a February, 1954 bank robbery in Danville, Virginia. His accomplice is named Keaton.

Finally Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Reddick, originally broadcast February 5, 1961, 63 years ago, The Who’s who matter. There’s a phony Johnny Dollar running around, and Johnny has to find out who it is...

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Three hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast February 4, 1951, 73 years ago, Mrs. Davis and The Love Triangle. There's a case of puppy love between Mrs. Davis and Horace Barlow, the new school janitor.

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast February 4, 1951, 73 years ago, The New Parking Lot. he Kingfish and Andy start a parking lot, and wind up in the used car business

Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 4, 1953, 71 years ago, Jack Webb. Guest Jack Webb solves a murder case with his new partner, Detective Bob Hope. Who killed Barney Dean? Bob is given a scroll from the National Peanut Council. He is named "Peanut King."

Followed by Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast February 4, 1948, 76 years ago, Courtin' Corabelle. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore go "Courtin' Corabelle" back in the good old days. "Hot Breath Houlihan" (Florence Halop) sings a duet with Jimmy.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 4, 1954, 70 years ago, The Telephone Mix-up. The kids pretend to be gangsters to get gabbers off the party line. Oh, but who the gabbers were,,,

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast February 4, 1948, 76 years ago, A Business Trip. To Chicago, on business.

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Three hours of Fibber and Molly and Lou and Bud

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 75 years ago, Backseat Driver starring Jim and Marion Jordan/Fibber McGee and Molly. Fibber and Molly appear in a well-done thriller-drama. A killer commandeers the car of a couple leaving the movies.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 3, 1936, 88 years ago, Crime Expert McGee. The orchestra starts the show with, "Alexander's Ragtime Band." Fibber claims to be a crime expert.

Then The Radio Hall of Fame, originally broadcast February 3, 1946, 78 years ago with guests Abbott and Costello. The program originates from The Earl Carroll Theatre, Hollywood.

Followed by The Abbott and Costello Show, originally broadcast February 2, 1949, 75 years ago, Another Sam Shovel Mystery. Costello tells about the accident at his house last night. Sam Shovel solves the case of, "The Case Of The Chinaman Who Poisoned His Own Food," or, "He Committed Chop Sueycide."

Then a pair of 15 minute Fibber McGee and Molly shows. First from February 3, 1954, 70 years ago, Inferior Decorators. Fibber and his friends plan to fix up the Women's Club Servicemen's Center as a surprise to Molly. Then from February 3, 1956, 68 years ago, McGee helps with the shopping. Fibber's been spending too much and a budget is called for.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 3, 1942, 82 years ago. A strange character named Diogenes Smith has come to town looking for an honest man and greeting everyone with, "Wonderful World."

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Three hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 1, 1949, 75 years ago, Murder in the Snow. Screen star Linda Lane is going to tell the grand jury what she knows about the narcotics business in Big Town. Steve Wilson and his friends battle a snow storm to reach a train...but arrive too late!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Strip. A gang of car strippers is running rampant. A sixteen-year-old boy is killed in a crash while resisting arrest.

Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast February 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Avenging Blade. The Duke of Buckinghurst is scheduled to place a wreath at the foot of the statue of Charles I. The statue itself is to be used in a plot to murder the Duke.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 1, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dark Enchantress. A young lady in the Algerian casbah needs the help of Harry Lime.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast February 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Man with Gold Teeth. While holding up a check cashing service, a bandit kills a clerk and fatally smashes a car during his getaway. The killer has some very noticeable gold teeth.

Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast February 1, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman. Lyn Chalmers is endangered, while Lil De Vrille ("The Bat Woman") tries to tempt her captive...Jungle Jim. She demands that he marry her!

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Three hours of comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 75 years ago. Professor Kropotkin (Hans Conreid) is going to have to go to the old men's home, unless his friends can help.

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast January 31, 1951, 73 years ago, Professor Warren’s Retirement. Professor Warren announces his retirement from Ivy College, his secret reason is his advancing blindness.

Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast January 31, 1950, 74 years ago, Cinderella is here at last. The first contestant is sent as "Chef Pierre" to a very angry family expecting a seven-course dinner. A "Cinderella Girl" is named. One of her prizes is a date with Roddy MacDowell.

Followed by The Robert Q Lewis show, originally broadcast January 31, 1958, 66 years ago. A half hour of laughs and music.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 31, 1937, 87 years ago, The Bee. Mary reads a letter from her mother. Kenny sings, "Let's Grow Old Together." Phil's "sister" visits. Jack announces that next week, he will play "The Bee," and he dreams about Fred Allen! The Radio Writer's poll has voted Jack "America's Favorite Comedian." Fred Allen is imitated on this program by a performer identified as Lind Hayes - could it have been Peter Lind Hayes?

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 31, 1956, 68 years ago, The New Phone System. There's a lot of confusion about the new telephone.

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Three hours of Crime


First a look at this day in History.


Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 30, 1950, 74 years ago, Skeleton Bay. A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The killer sees the witness, who surprisingly offers to help him to dispose of the body! Martin Gabel stars.


Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast January 30, 1953, 71 years ago, The Red Headed Blackmailer. A blackmailer finds his operation disrupted violently by another person who removes him permanently and doubles the ante. Last show of the series.


Then Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 30, 1952, 72 years ago, A Very Odd Job. Barrie is hired to deliver a puppet, watch a girl sink, discover a vintage murder and realize that the only thing that's as black as it's painted, is a coffin.


Followed by The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast January 30, 1938, 86 years ago, The Poison Death. A madman threatens to poison the entire city...and signs his threat...The Shadow!


Then Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast January 30, 1942, 82 years ago, Death is a Savage Diety. A tale of witchcraft and black magic, based on the novel by Scott Bishop.


Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 30, 1942, 82 years ago, Ventriloquists. While Lum tries to balance the store's books, Cedric and Mousie have become ventriloquists.


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Three hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast January 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Boatwrights Story. Captain Quince takes out a patrol to stop the sale of Henry rifles to Yellow Knife.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 26, 1955, 69 years ago, Young Love. Jesse Wheat is shot in cold blood by two drifters who plan to take over his cattle, his wife, and his ranch.

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast January 29, 1948, 76 years ago, The Piggy Bank Robbery. Bill Shapiro, cub photographer, has been beaten up after his son's piggy bank has been robbed! The key to the mystery...is a key! Ethelbert the bartender observes that the president of CBS has predicted that some day radios will be small enough to wear on one's wrist!

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast January 29, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case Of The Counterfeit Combine. A counterfeiting gang is caught when one of the members buys a live turkey from a suspcious farmer. A detailed description of counterfeit $10 and $20 bills is given instead of "Gangbusters Nationwide Clues."

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 29, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas In January. The celebrated and glamorous movie star, Charity de Frane, has purchased an oil painting for Mr. Francis Xavier Wick, a critic in a Santa Claus suit. He celebrates Christmas in July, and there's murder under the Christmas tree!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 29, 1942, 82 years ago, The Trial. Lum is going on trial for burglary. Or is he?

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Three hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast January 28, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Jimmy Stewart. Bob's opening monologue is about the new car models. When Bob discovers that Bing plans to make a "Road" picture without him, he decides to produce, "The Road To Cactus Gulch" with guest Jimmy Stewart.

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast January 28, 1948, 76 years ago, T-Men. Jimmy returns after a four week illness. Guest Victor Moore and Jimmy do a crime drama called, "T-Men." Jackie Green does excellent imitations of Cantor, Durante and Jolson.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast January 28, 1954, 70 years ago, Trash Can Lids. Jim called to complain the trash company about a damaged trash can lid, but unfortunately, it wasn’t his lid.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 28, 1947, 77 years ago, Waiting for the Bus. Fibber vs. the bus driver...a battle of wills.

Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 28, 1951, 73 years ago, Red Cross Blood Drive. Phil, Alice and Remley donate a pint of blood.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 28, 1948, 76 years ago, Surprise Competition. Mrs. Reid has other plans for the farm.

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Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast January 27, 1950, 74 years ago. Liz can't carry a tune with a shovel, but that won't stop her from writing a hit song.

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast January 27, 1949, 75 years ago. Lou as Sam Shovel solves "The Case Of The General Who Opened Up A Drive-In and Was Caught Selling Horse Meat," or "Custer's Last Hamburger Stand."

Then The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast January 27, 1945, 79 years ago. Danny is flying to Washington, D.C.

Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 27, 1954, 70 years ago, The Secret Word is Money.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 27, 1936, 88 years ago. Fibber and meet meet a chef who's a tough-guy. Bill Thompson appears on the show for the first time; as "The Old Timer" and as a Greek.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 27, 1942, 82 years ago. The trial of Lum Edwards, Justice Lum Edwards presiding.

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