Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Westerns on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart, originally broadcast November 1, 1953, 73 years ago, Ben Scofield.  Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son.

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 1, 1959, 67 years ago, Wedding Day. An old friend of Paladin's is being married in the town of Ashton, but is made a widow right after the ceremony!

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 1, 1959, 67 years ago, Westbound. Marshal Dillon and Chester arrest Jack Daggett in Abilene for murder and plan to take him back to Dodge. Daggett's two older brothers have other ideas. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 1, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 4 of the five-part story, The Silent Queen Matter.  An audience with the Queen, an audience with the killer!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 1, 1948, 78 years ago,  David Returns to Work.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Halloween Comedy on a Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary,  originally broadcast October 31, 1943, 83 years ago, Halloween Party.  While Leroy gets into some Halloween mischief, Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker bob for apples with Leila and Eve Goodwin. 

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast October 31, 1940, 86 years ago, Halloween Prank Backfires. Henry's and his pal Toby plan to ring just one doorbell on Halloween. A deep well gets Toby, Henry, and Homer in trouble with the law...several times. 

Then The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 31, 1948, 78 years ago, Trick or Treating with the Beavers.  Jack and the Beavers go trick-or-treating on Halloween. Jack hears the yodeling echo.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 31, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 3 of the five-part story, The Silent Queen Matter.  A bowl of lentil soup and Johnny almost end up in a cemetery! 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 31, 1941, 85 years ago, Squire Wants Lum to Help Swindle the Town. After the "success" of the healing of Lum's "broken" leg, Squire Skimp wants Lum to help him go into the healing business - or else.

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Halloween drama and Comedy on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Followed by the Mercury Theater on the Air, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 88 years ago, The War of the Worlds.   The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey. 

Then, The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast October 30, 1948, 78 years ago, Halloween Party.   Archie throws a Halloween party and finds it's not as much fun to be the host as it is to be the guest. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 30, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 2 of the five-part story, The Silent Queen Matter.  A stagecoach ride, Johnny gets his lumps, and a surprise witness turns up! 

Finally,Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 30, 1941, 85 years ago,  Prince to Heal Lum’s Leg.  Prince Ali Kush "cures" Lum of his broken leg, but he falls off the stage after the cure!

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Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Whistler,  originally broadcast October 29, 1945, 81 years ago, Final Returns.  A ruthlessly ambitious woman makes the final sacrifice.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 29, 1961, 65 years ago, Death of an Old Flame starring Larry Haines.  A cocktail lounge pianist, Ronnie Warren, who gets involved in a fur robbery to help the wife who deserted him five years ago. 

Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 29, 1946, 70 years ago, Grannie’s Witchcraft.  At a Halloween costume party, a strange old woman dressed as a witch warns Blackie that "death is near" in the form of a big blue car.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 29, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 1 of the five-part story, The Silent Queen Matter.  Who killed Barney Slade, and what is the connection to Mavis Slade, an actress in "silent" movies? 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 29, 1948, 78 years ago, Nourishing Cream.    Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters
https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Westerns on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 70 years ago, Dirty Bill’s Girl.  Rose, the card dealer in the Long Branch, plans to kill a man. Who and why?

Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 70 years ago, Army Wife.  After thirty years, an army wife suddenly finds herself a widow. The last show of the series.

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 28, 1951, 75 years ago, The White Elephant. On January 16, 1950, a freight train detective finds a hobo hiding on board and throws him off the train while it's still moving. The next day, a dead body is found in a car by the side of the road. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 28, 1941, 85 years ago,  Big Show at the Schoolhouse.  The fake Hindu almost chickens out of going through his upcoming performance, but the Squire talks him into it. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 28, 1948, 78 years ago,  Claudia's In-Laws Arrive.  The Nortons are expecting company, and David's in the shower. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Crime on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra,  originally broadcast October 27, 1953, 73 years ago, The Pintsized Payroll Bandit. Rocky's job as a night-man in a hamburger joint leads to a nine-year-old runaway with $50,000 in cash!

Followed by Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast October 27, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Ruthless Murderers. A man just out of prison after five years had sworn to kill Mr. Keen. But Keen is saved by one of his secret inventions.

Then The Man Called X, starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast October 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Journey to Xenephon. A plane crash near Greece causes a murder in Athens. A possible cure for cancer is involved. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 27, 1941, 85 years ago,  The Hindu Prince Ali Kush.  The Prince from India has arrived, talking Pig Latin and fooling everyone. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Tucker Trades for a Cow.   Is Mr. Tucker is selling a cow on the installment plan?  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Drama on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Big Town starring Edward G Robinsonwith Claire Trevor, originally broadcast October 26, 1937, 89 years ago, Fire Trap.  The Illustrated Press is being sued for libel by William Harding. Lorelei has called the Harding factory fire, "Harding's Inferno." Steve Wilson is an even bigger louse than his boss Peabody. He organizes a divorce scandal to bring down Harding. Steve is such a rat, that his actions shame himself! He plans to resign from The Illustrated Press and Lorelei plans to do so as well. Have a look at real “Fake News” in the 1930’s.  

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast October 26, 1956, 70 years ago, When The Mountain Fell starring Barry Kroger. An adaptation of a French drama about a shepherd who apparently returns from the dead, two months after being buried alive by an avalanche. 

Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 26, 1951, 75 years ago, Every Frame Has a Silver Lining. Harry is given a package with $50,000 worth of opium by an old friend on the streets of Teheran. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 26, 1942, 84 years ago,  Abner’s Rocket Ship to Mars.  Abner gets the idea to build a rocket ship and fly to Mars!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 26, 1948, 78 years ago,  Claudia Decides on a Cow.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Drama on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Marriage starring Hume Cronan and Jessica Tandy,  originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 73 years ago, An Old Friend of Liz's Is in Town.  After a not-so-interesting cocktail party, Elizabeth gets to meet Putt Trimble, her old boyfriend. Putt has turned into Freddy Baker, the famous band leader!

Followed by Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle starring Lamont Johnson, originally broadcast October 25, 1951, 75 years ago,  Ghost of the Karmiki.  Tarzan frees a young man from slavery, only to watch him willingly return to his captors. What mysterious force — and what terrifying secret — awaits Tarzan when he enters the land of the Karmiki?

Then Suspense, originally broadcast October 25, 1959, 67 years ago, Easy Victim starring Paul McGrath.  A man $10,000 in debt to gamblers decides to take the easy way out...and marry for money. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 25, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 9 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.   The conclusion of the story. Who gets paid off, and why? The answer surprises Johnny!  

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, 78 years ago, Some Serious Yankee Cow Tradin'.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast October 24, 1944, 82 years ago, George is Better than Gable.  Gracie is trying to get George to replace Clark Gable in the movie The Hucksters.  

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 78 years ago, 20th Anniversary.  The Stevens have been married for twenty years, and George has the ideal gift, a beaver coat. 

Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 72 years ago, Drive-In Movie. After not getting an invitation to the Colmans' party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie...and guess what's playing!

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 24, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 8 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.  A friend to the rescue, and an unfriendly phone call from a killer!

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1941, 85 years ago,  Hindu Healer.  The Squire swindles Lum out of another $100 as they await the Hindu to miraculously heal Lum's non-broken leg. 

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Comedy on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly,  originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 81 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit.  Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 23, 1946, 80 years ago,  Gildy Asks for a Raise.  Things are tough financially...so bad in fact that Gildersleeve is going to ask for a raise...and Leroy's selling newspapers.

Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 85 years ago, Henry Forgets to Mail a Letter.  Henry has forgotten to mail a letter, which leads to total confusion at the women's club. Who will deliver the lecture?

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 23, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 7 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.  Getting to the island of Lagos is easy, but getting away from it, that's another story!  

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 85 years ago, Squire Helps Lum Out.  To ease Lum's conscience, the Squire is importing a fake Hindu healer to relieve him of $500. 

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Crime on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast October 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Rene Bene Protection Case.  French hat designer Rene Bene asks Diamond to protect his new designs, and promptly winds up a murder victim.

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 22, 1945, 81 years ago, One Man’s Jury.  A crusading newspaperman finally wins the acquittal of a woman accused of murder. 

Then, The Weird Circle, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 82 years ago, Burial of Roger Malvin.  A man promises to bury his dying friend, but fails to keep his promise. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 22, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 5 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.   Chase is holed up on Lagos Island. Is he cornered, or is it a trap?

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 22, 1948, 78 years ago,  Jared Tucker Talks Cows.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Crime on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast October 20, 1950, 76 years ago, Stamped For Murder.   A phony treasure map is still worth $10,000 and several murders to a team of swindlers...why? 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast October 20, 1938, 88 years ago, The Case of the Abandoned Bricks.  A used brick has been used as a murder weapon.

Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast October 20, 1949, 77 years ago, The Coffin.  One mob boss orders a coffin for another mob boss who is perfectly healthy.

Followed byLum and Abner, originally broadcast October 20, 1941, 85 years ago,  Getting Answers.  Lum owns up to the Squire about his broken leg, and the Squire becomes most indignant.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 20, 1948, 78 years ago,  Dr. Barry Visits. Dr. Barry is coming for a visit. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Comedy on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast October 19, 1946, 80 years ago, Veronica’s Coming-Out Party. Archie is going to a dance, and Dad is trying to take a bath, not at all as easy as it sounds. 

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast October 19, 1952, 74 years ago,  The Camping Trip.  Henry and Mr. Aldrich go camping in the crisp October air. Then there's the matter of the missing diary and the missing marriage license!

Then The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 19, 1941, 85 years ago, On the Train to Los Angeles.   Jack and the gang are taking the train back to California from New York.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 19, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 5 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   Around the Caribbean to Barbados.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Return from the Discount Drug Store.   Claudia and David return from shopping. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Crime on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Death of a Doll starring Mason Adams. A reporter falls in love with a nameless girl in the morgue...and her doll. The talking doll leads him to The Devil himself!

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 18, 1959, 67 years ago, The Crisis of Dirk Diamond starring Bernie Grant.  A comic-strip cartoonist creates the ideal villain...and winds up with a bad case of the funnies.

Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast October 18, 1942, 84 years ago, Death Comes at Midnight. A man dreams that he's going to be killed in forty-eight hours...and it looks like he's going to be proved correct!.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 18, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 4 of the 9 part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   A woman in the picture.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Parking Problems.  Claudia looks for a parking place. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Comedy on a Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 78 years ago, House Without a Lot.  The Kingfish sells Andy a fine house for only $500, but as usual, there's a catch. 

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, 87 years ago,  Barbara and Constance.  A poignant story about Henry and two girls, Barbara and Constance. Which one will it be? 

Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Ozzie Promises to Take the Boys Hiking.  But he also made a promise to Harriet.  What to do?

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 17, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 3 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   The murder of Freddy Quintana. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 17, 1941, 85 years ago,  Abner Bandages the Wrong Leg.  Oops.  

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Comedy on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 16, 1953, 73 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland.  A set of weights and a derrick to lift them play havoc with the Harris household.

Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 16, 1949, 77 years ago, Recovering From a Cold.    Jack still has a cold (and sounds like his nose is really stuffed up). A yacht salesman is suing him for $49,000. 

Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 16, 1955, 71 years ago, Friendship.  Mrs. Davis uses her fortune-telling cards to predict that Miss Brooks will lose all her friends before nightfall. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 16, 1956, 70 years ago,Part 2 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.  Way down yonder in New Orleans.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 85 years ago, Miss Fredericks is dating.  While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks. 

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Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson,  originally broadcast October 15, 1939, 87 years ago, The Village of Doom.  While on a picnic with Margot Lane, Lamont Cranston is unable to open a jar of olives! He says, "It's the toughest case I've ever had." The citizens of Old Mill are being killed by a strange disease. The cause? It's an old hag using her pet jackdaw as a flying killer!

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 15, 1961, 65 years ago,  Seeds of Disaster starring Bernard Grant.  A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly harmless souvenir may put a young girl’s life in danger. Can a desperate father piece together the clues and find his wife and daughter before it’s too late?

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 15, 1950, 76 years ago, Smart Boy.  A henchman walks out on his gangster boss with $60,000 of his money. Years later, he has to commit a murder to remain safe from his old boss. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 15, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 1 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   A missing stockbroker and a missing $120,000.   

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 15, 1948, 78 years ago,   Hunting with Jimmy.  The house is empty without David. He's out hunting. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Westerns on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 70 years ago, Still Waters.  Mrs. Feemster and the "Committee On Moral Improvement" visit the Fort...and eliminate beer! 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 70 years ago, Gunshot Wound.  Jim Nielson, who has only a short time to live, returns to Dodge to kill the Mahler Brothers. 

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 14, 1951, 75 years ago, Play for Keeps.  The story is based on the events of December 12, "several years ago." Jace Pearson tracks down the crooked constable who killed Sheriff Smithers in cold blood. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 14, 1941, 85 years ago, Trouble with Deception. Because of a little white lie, Lum has to pretend he has a broken leg. He refuses to claim the insurance money the Squire says he's entitled to. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Trespassers Beware!  David and Claudia behind the barn. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy and a Quiz on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago,  Buck Privates starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.  The adaptation of the 1941 motion picture.  Two boys duck into a movie theatre to escape a cop, and find themselves in the pre-war Army. 

Then Double or Nothing starring Walter O'Keefe, originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 77 years ago. The classic quiz.  The Grand Slam Question: In New York, after how many years is a bank account considered abandoned? One of the contestants is June Bryde Thale,  one of the Our Gang kids.  

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago, Accident Insurance.   The plot thickens, and the repercussions widen about Lum's suddenly broken leg. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 13, 1948, 78 years ago,   Roger Stays The Day.  David's partner Roger has breakfast in Connecticut. .   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Crime on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 12, 1947, 79 years ago: The Case of the Hermit Thrush.  A retired concert singer, locked in his house for the last fifteen years, has suddenly disappeared after leaving a dead boy behind!

Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 78 years ago, The Cover Girl Murder Case.  Sugar Keen, a beautiful photographer's model, has been strangled with a wire. 

Then, The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 12, 1941, 85 years ago, The Dragon Tongue Murders. Jerry Post and his sister Barbara are both broke. However, their mother is very wealthy. "The apple of death falls into three equal parts." Mrs. Post's twin brother has a good motive for her murder as well.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 12, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter, part 5 of 5.  The Windup.  A good solid rock puts on the finishing touches.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Back To Work or Not. Burning the autumn leaves. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Escape, originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 81 years ago, Elementals.  Can a loving couple be made to fight each other over a crust of bread? A wealthy man's experiment in terror. Tony Barret and Georgia Ellis are the couple, and William Conrad is pure evil in this role. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 11, 1959, 67 years ago,  Infanticide.   An eight-year-old asthmatic boy has been murdered. Questioning the father reveals some surprises. Santos Ortega stars. 

Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 11, 1949, 77 years ago, the Case of the Society Swindler.   In a New York penthouse, watching his alarm wristwatch. Time is money! An event for "The World Refugee Fund" is being organized...for sinister purposes. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 11, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter, part 4 of 5. A fake rattler causes the death of a real one. Three down, one to go. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, 78 years ago,  David's First Day Outside.  How long has David been awake?. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Comedy on a Saturday

First, a look at the day's events.

Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunn.   Grant reprises his role from the 1948 motion picture. A married couple decides to have a custom home built out in the country, but it's a lot more trouble than they think.

Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Lulu Mae Simpson.   The Kingfish turns marriage broker to get Andy nuptialated with a big fat...heiress named Lulu Mae Simpson. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 10, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter part 3 of 5.  Primrose Camp is scared stiff, with plenty to hide.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 10, 1941, 85 years ago, Lum’s Broke Leg.   Lum has suddenly developed a romantic interest in Miss Fredericks, the new school teacher. 

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Drama on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 81 years ago, Death by Scripture. A chilling story of a refugee camp in China and the Black Dragon Society's desire for revenge against its enemies. 

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 77 years ago,  A Rose for Pamela. A young concert pianist plans to give up her career and get married, which will embarrass her guardians and reveal the $100,000 they've embezzled from her inheritance.

Then Romance, originally broadcast October 9, 1954, 72 years ago, Pawhuska.  The owner of a hotel in a small town in Oklahoma hires Miss Gail Smith from Kansas City to run his business. He gets more than he bargains for. John Dehner and Joyce McCluskey star.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 9, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter part 2 of 5.   Johnny stumbles on a well-hidden car, a dead body, and the two remaining killers.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 9, 1941, 85 years ago,  The New Teacher.  Lum is hurt because he was passed up to be the President of the School Board.

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Comedy on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 87 years ago, Dennis Day’s First Show.  The first show of the season, the first appearance of Dennis Day. Jack's car is referred to as a 1920 Maxwell.

Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 8, 1953, 73 years ago, The Value of Money.  Father puts the kids on a salary.  It doesn’t go exactly as planned. 

Then,Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 8, 1940, 86 years ago, Fibber Quits Smoking.  Fibber tries to give up his beloved cigars. Gale Gordon portrays Doc Gamble in Doc’s first appearance.  The role would later be played by Arthur Q. Bryan. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 8, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter part 1 of 5.  Johnny heads out into the desert, prospecting for killers and robbers.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 8, 1948, 78 years ago, A Gift from Mr Tucker. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Westerns on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 7, 1951, 75 years ago, Wheelchair Killing.   An old man is beaten to death with a sock filled with sand; the clues lead to a CCC camp nearby. 

Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years ago,  The Galvanized Yankee.  An ex-Rebel is assigned to Company B. His hatred for all Yankees is undisguised. 

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years ago, The Gambler.  A riverboat gambler named Jim Ascombe comes to Dodge to kill Jim Cass...why?

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 7, 1941, 85 years ago, The New Adding Machine.  The boys marvel over the miracle of the adding machine, a most fantastic contraption. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 7, 1948, 78 years ago,  David 'Fixes' the Telephone.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.    

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Drama on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 6, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Genuine Counterfeit.   In a "small European country," a gas explosion kills "Carlos." It was no accident. There are new bonds ($3 million dollars worth) to be printed in the United States. 

Followed by The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast October 6, 1935, 91 years ago, No Turning Back. Two dramatizations with Walter Hampden: "The Return Of The Mayflower" and "The Grasshopper Plague." The Pilgrims all decide to stay in the New World, despite the hardships. A farming family in 1931 North Dakota battles a plague of grasshoppers. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 6, 1941, 85 years ago, The Correspondence Course.  Plans to hire Squire Skimp to drum up new business for the store are under consideration. The salesmanship book is abandoned. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Companions in Convalescence.  Claudia won't let David tie his own shoelace. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Comedy on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast October 5, 1952,  74 years ago, Class Debt Chairman.   Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times? 

Followed by the Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 74 years ago, Guest star Rosemary Clooney.  The first show of the season, originating from Decatur, Michigan. The fifteenth anniversary of Edgar's and Charlie's partnership. 

Then The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast October 5, 1943, 83 years ago, Cowboy Love Tales.   Gracie suspects George is interested in another woman, a lady dentist!

Followed by YoursTruly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 5, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter part 5 of 5.  The third picture leads to the diamonds and a murderer. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 5, 1948, 78 years ago,  Balancing the Checkbook.   Claudia is adding things up. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Crime and Drama on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Sweepstakes Murder.  Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!" 

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 73 years ago, Zero Hour narrated by John Dehner.  The classic Ray Bradbury story about the game of "Invasion" and the visit of "Drill."

Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast October 4, 1942, 84 years ago, The Urge to Kill.  A businessman under intense wartime production pressures develops amnesiac spells with increasing frequency.  

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 4, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 4 of 5.  Bruner, the last lead to the missing diamonds, is murdered.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 78 years ago, David Coming Home From the Hospital.  Why is David coming home from the hospital?. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Comedy on a Saturday
First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 3, 1949,  77 years ago, It Happens Every Spring, starring Ray Milland reprising his starring role from the 1949 picture. A professor accidentally discovers a strange chemical that makes anything it touches repel wood. He takes a leave of absence to use the discovery on a baseball, joins the St. Louis big-league team, becomes a star pitcher, and leads them to the World Series.

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 3, 1946, 80 years ago, Marrying off Eddie Cantor's Daughter.  Gracie tries to find a husband for Eddie Cantor’s daughter Janet Cantor so Eddie can have more room in his house.  

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 3, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 3 of 5.  Johnny nearly skis off a cliff after being shot at on the mountainside. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 3, 1941, 85 years ago, Getting Rid of the Sales Book.  The salesmanship book has been burned and the next great experiment is a second-hand adding machine. 

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Comedy from a Sunday 77 years ago

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack takes inventory of his pantry and has amnesia.  While taking inventory in his pantry, Jack falls, hits his head, and becomes generous!

Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Frankie Borrows Phil's New Chartreuse Car.  Remley buys a car for $300; and what a car!

Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Rival Football Team. Will Stretch Snodgrass transfer to Clay City High?

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 2, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 2 of 5.  A visit to a Swiss inn, a skiing date with a possible murderess.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 2, 1941, 85 years ago, The Various Sales Methods. The boys continue to study their book on salesmanship, while they continue to lose all their customers. 

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Drama and Comedy on our first show back from vacation

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 1, 1940,  86 years ago, Back From Vacation - Unpacking.  The first show of the season. The McGees are back from vacation, but Fibber's sure he's forgotten something.

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast October 1, 1947, 79 years ago, First Show on ABC.  The boys are late to their first show on ABC.  Costello has trouble understanding who’s dealing with the technical aspects of the show. 

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  October 1, 1961, 65 years ago, No Hiding Place starring Court Benson and Grace Matthews. The family with the first fallout shelter in town puts it to use sooner than expected.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 1, 1956, 70 years ago,The Picture Postcard Matter part 1 of 5. $100,000 in diamonds is missing, and Sebastian's clue leads to his death. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 1, 1948, 78 years ago, More Company for David.  David's still in the hospital...and he won't enjoy it. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Originally broadcast Friday, September 30, 2022

Hour 1 -My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast September 30, 1949, 73 years ago, Woman’s Club Election.  Liz is hopeful for a high post in the woman’s club election.  Unfortunately, she got a post she didn’t want - treasurer. 

Hour 2 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 64 years ago, The Tip Off Matter. A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from the convict's last safe robbery.   Last show of the series.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 30, 1948, 78 years ago, David’s Partner Visits. 

Hour 3 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 64 years ago, Devilstone.  An Irishman investigates his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series and the last show of "The Golden Age of Radio." Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 30, 1954. 72 years ago, Advice and Content.   A newspaper columnist tells Fibber, "How to make your wife happy."

Thursday, September 29, 2022

Hour 1 - Wanted!, originally broadcast September 29, 1950, 76 years ago: The Case of Gladys Tibbett Glasgow Stewart.   Alvin and Gladys Stewart are both shot by a psychopathic murderer in Oklahoma on October 12, 1939. However, Gladys turned out to have a "past."  Last show of the series. 

Hour 2 -The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 69 years ago: How to fix a leaky faucet, a Hollywood labor leader, Ssshhh--boom.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 29, 1948, , 78 years ago: Doctor’s Report on David.  Dr. Barry says everything is going as expected...and that there may not be any complications.

Hour 3 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 29, 1949, 77 years ago: The Case of the Vicious Visitor.  A prison guard is beaten in the dark; a man and his wife are both murdered.  Also, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 29, 1954, 72 years ago.  A Prince of a Regret.  The governor offers Fibber a "soft, well-paid" job.

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Hour 1 - Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Clock. Mishel is taken with a woman who is more interested in the stage than romance.  

Hour 2 -  The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, The Mumpkins' first Baby. A distraught father-to-be named Willie Mumpkin upsets Blair Hospital. Dr. Gillespie thinks Dr. Kildare ought to be more interested in romance. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 28, 1948, Rebuilding The Barn. Claudia has lost her appetite while David's in the hospital. 

Hour 3 -The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 28, 1951, Work of Art.  In Buenos Aires in July, 1944, Harry is hired to swindle an original Rubens from its beautiful owner.  Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 28, 1956.   The motive for arson and murder begin to take definite shape, in the form of a confession. 

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 27, 2022

Hour 1 -The Whistler, originally broadcast September 27, 1942, 84 years ago, Jealousy.  A sick woman is sure that her husband is trying to kill her so he can be with another woman. She therefore decides to make the first move. 

Hour 2 - Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 75 years ago,  Billiard Table.  Jim’s bought a second-hand billiard table in not very good shape.  A fishing hook that rips the top of the table leads to more problems. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, Mr Tucker Helps Out.  Claudia telephones David in the hospital...and speaks to the butler!

Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, The Helping Hand.  Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.   Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 27, 1956.  A trip to sea on "The Lily Ann" that starts like an ordinary fishing trip. Somewhere on board lurks a man with murder in his heart and his next intended victim...Johnny Dollar! 

Originally broadcast Monday, September 26, 2022

Hour 1 - The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 26, 1943, 79 years ago, Leila Arrives Home.  Gildy gets appointed to the school board, but that takes second place to Leila coming back to town. 

Hour 2 - Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast September 26, 1952, Return to Dos Rios. First show of the series. Chad Remington is a two-fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. His sidekick, Cherokee O'Bannon (Wade Crosby), speaks in a W.C. Fields accent. Chad gets revenge on his father's killers and clears the name of the innocent Indian who was lynched for the crime. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 26, 1954, Feed ‘em and Weep. 

Hour 3 -The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, Red Wind.   Forty-one matched pearls with a diamond propeller clasp...a good reason for murder! Also Part 3 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 26, 1956.  Dark can cover a multitude of sins and also a strong man with a deadly weapon! 

Originally broadcast Sunday, September 25, 2022

Hour 1 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 78 years ago, Free Movie Tickets. Archie has gotten two free tickets to the movies at the Bijou Theatre. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. 

Hour 2 - Mystery In the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 79 years ago, Crime and Punishment. Last show of the Summer Series.  An adaptation of the movie script instead of the Dostoyevsky novel. Also Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police, originally broadcast September 25, 1937, 89 years ago, A Teahouse Fire. Clint and Speed find the secret crime laboratory on fire, while Splinters disobeys The Octopus' orders to kill Bob Gilmore!

Hour 3 -  Gangbusters, originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 78 years ago, Cincinatti Narcotics Ring.  The story of Labard and Peltier, who are smuggling heroin from Canada.  Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 25, 1956, 70 years ago.  

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 24, 2022

Hour 1 - Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast September 24, 1950, 76 years ago, Null and Void.  The widowed president faces problems not only with his son, but with a battle over tariffs. 

Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 81 years ago, The Man Who Died Twice.  $400,000 says there's no honor among thieves. Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Visits the Hospital

Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 24, 1955, 71 years ago, Indian White.  Dennis Cullen, raised as  an Indian but really a white boy, leaves to join the Cheyenne during an Indian uprising.  Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 24, 1956, 70 years ago.  Johnny is hired by "Byron Kane" of the Intercoastal Maritime and Life Company to investigate a restaurant in Cod Harbor, Massachusetts, which is run by "Meg."  

Originally broadcast Friday, September 23, 2022

Hour 1 - Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr, originally broadcast September 23, 1953, 73 years ago, Farm Sale Day.  There's a fertilizer sale going on during "Farmer's Day" in Illyria, and some modern merchandising methods are in order. 

Hour 2 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Celebration starring Robert Young and Virginia Bruce.  A man and his "hypo-maniac" wife "celebrate" their eighth anniversary.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 23, 1948, A Taste of Loneliness. Claudia has taken a taxi home from the hospital. David remains in the hospital.    

Hour 3 -My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast September 23, 1949.  George and Liz decide to clean out the attic, so of course they get themselves locked in.  Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 23, 1954, A Leg Up in Business.  Fibber releases all those frogs.

Originlally Broadcast Thursday, September 22, 2022

Hour 1 -Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 22, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Postal Pirates Part 2.   The investigation of the parcel post theft ring continues. An apparent suicide is really a murder.

Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 22, 1957,  69 years ago, College Football Report.  A sports interview, A Hollywood agent with canine clients, Bang Gunley: U. S. Marshall Fields (sponsored by "Puffed Grass" cereal).  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 22, 1948, 78 years ago, One Lives, One Dies.  Tense drama in a doctor's office. 

Hour 3 - Gangbusters, originally broadcast September 22, 1945, 81 years ago, Red Evening Dress.  The story of Juanita Hanson, who lead William Harlen Crain to ex-convicts named Crane (no relation) and Shakey O'Leary. The gang commits a series of crimes for Juanita, who wanted a red dress very much.  Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 22, 1954, 72 years ago, Low Lying Frog.   What will Fibber do with all those frogs?

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 21, 2022

Hour 1 -Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Moving to Chicago.  Possibly the first show of the series. Luigi arrives in Chicago, sets up his antique business, avoids Rosa, and nearly sells his prize statue of George Washington. 

Hour 2 -  Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, The Back-Stage Murder Case. After a theatre has been robbed, the star receives a threatening letter and her understudy is murdered.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, An Automobile Accident. Bad news...very bad news.

Hour 3 -  The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 21, 1951, 75 years ago, Rogues Holiday.  Harry's crossing the Atlantic on the Princess Ann, planning to swindle to Lady Barbara Follet. However, what about her lovely companion?  Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 21, 1956, 70 years ago.  A gambler stakes his life on his hand...and loses! 

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 20, 2022

Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 20, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Postal Pirates. A parcel post theft ring.  A little black box catches a revolver in mid-air. A one-fingered typist punctuates sentences with bullets.

Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 20, 1942, 84 years ago,  Fog. A young fisherman with a brief spell of amnesia has killed an enemy, but remembers nothing about it.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 20, 1948, 78 years ago, An Autumn Evening at Home. 

Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 20, 1954, 72 years ago,The FU.   It appears that Al Clovis has shot Onie Becker in the back, killing him. Clovis leads Marshal Dillon and Chester out of town so the bank can be robbed.  Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 20, 1956, 70 years ago.   Up pops an eyewitness and drives the final nail into the wrong coffin!

Originally broadcast Monday, September 19, 2022

Hour 1 -  Suspense, originally broadcast September 19, 1946, 80 years ago, Till The Day I Die starring Dane Clark.  A killer and his moll are holed up after pulling a job and killing a man. The dead man looks exactly like the killer, and with good reason!

Hour 2 - Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast September 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Extra! Extra! A young newsboy hires Dan to get his father out of jail. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 19, 1954, 72 years ago, Your Three Minutes are Up. 

Hour 3 -The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast September 19, 1945, 81 years ago, David Has a Fight with the Jones Boy.  Ozzie has a fight with Harriet!  Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 19, 1956.  Harvey's been shot in the forehead with a .38 Smith and Wesson. Alvin Gentry confesses to the murder, but all the facts are wrong and the confession is rejected. A possible mistake! 

Originally broadcast Sunday, September 18, 2022

Hour 1 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 18, 1947, 79 years ago, The Black Cat.  The classic tale about the man who kills his wife and hides her body behind a brick wall. A feline nemesis! 

Hour 2 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings as Archie, originally broadcast September 18, 1948, 78 years ago. Archie’s in Love. Archie's mother thinks he's sick, but actually "The Pride Of Riverdale" is just love with his history teacher, Miss Biddle.   Also The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast September 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Big Bill. Big Bill won't stand cruelty to animals, but he's very shy with Annie. A bullet in the leg gives Cupid a hand.

Hour 3 -  Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 18, 1952, 74 years ago,  Weekend Activity.  There's a convention of insurance underwriters in Chicago at the same time that all three kids are going to be away for the weekend. This is not as easy as it sounds! Also Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police, originally broadcast September 18, 1937, 89 years ago, Barney heads for the hut. 

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 17, 2022

Hour 1 -I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast September 17, 1952, 74 years ago, The Rat Race. Cvetic drives a hearse that is smuggling a wanted Communist out of town and away from the FBI. He helps the fugitive get onto a Polish freighter...with the help of "Candy."

Hour 2 - The Chase and Sandborn Hour starring Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast September 17, 1939. Charlie tells about his adventures in Honolulu. Guest Fred MacMurray and Don appear in "Brenda," by John Whedon. Helen Broderick does a monologue as a harried secretary and then feuds with Charlie.

Hour 3 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 17, 1951, Neal Cream, Doctor of Poison starring Charles Laughton.  The story of the most notorious poisoner who ever lived.   Also Part 1 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 17, 1956. An attempt on Harvey Stone's life and an attack on Johnny! 

Originally broadcast Friday, September 16, 2022

Hour 1 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 16, 1956, 70 years ago, The Payroll.  The paymaster is four months late coming to Fort Laramie...but watch out when he finally shows up! Norman Macdonnell, the producer and director of the show, tells a brief history of the real Fort Laramie on the 67th anniversary of the fort's closing. 

Hour 2 - The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to Radio.  Milton takes Junior (Arnold Stang) to a child psychiatrist.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 16, 1948, 78 years ago, A Steak Dinner Goes to the Dogs.

Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 16, 1956, 70 years ago, Thick ‘n’ Thin. Odie Perkins and Brace McCoy, two old codgers who have been friends for years, suddenly start feuding.  Also, The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1952, 74 years ago, with guest Rosemary Clooney.  Dean, Jerry, and Rosemary are circus performers. 

Originally broadcast Thursday, September 15, 2022

Hour 1 - Gangbusters, originally broadcast September 15, 1945, 81 years ago, The Case of Harry ‘Red’ Bever.   "Red" is an army deserter with a quick trigger finger. Red is caught by a trick involving two women drivers. Gangbusters Nationwide Clues: an $8500 reward is offered for the return of a two-year-old baby. 

Hour 2 - Stan Freberg, originally broadcast September 15, 1957, 69 years ago, Another Hi-Fi Lecture. The Freberg Build-It-Yourself grand piano, The fortune cookie factory, Prof. Horn lectures on Hi Fi.   Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 15, 1948. 78 years ago, The Nortons’ First Anniversary. It's the first anniversary for Claudia and David. Making a racket in the middle of the driveway in the middle of Connecticut. 

Hour 3 - Wanted, originally broadcast September 15, 1950, 76 years ago, Brothers in Crime. On March 17, 1947, in Bakersfield, California, there was a bank robbery. Suspicion fell on "Stupid" Sam Scribner, but the cops couldn't prove anything. In Oregon, Sam teamed up with an Indian-looking guy, known only as "Seminole," and more crimes followed.  Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 15, 1954, 72 years ago, And Not a Drop to Drink.   The water at 79 Wistful Vista is turned off for the afternoon. Fibber gets very thirsty! 

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 14, 2022

Hour 1 - The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast September 14, 1956, 70 years ago, A Pride of Carrots, or Venus Well Served. A clever allegory about the first astronauts to land on Venus and the talking vegetables that live there.  June Foray, Bill Thompson, Daws Butler, and Alan Reed make this a treat for the ear. 


Hour 2 - Big Town, starring Edward Pauley, originally broadcast September 14, 1948, 78 years ago, "Blind Justice".  A construction foreman named Mike Barton has been shot. Was the killer Knuckles Malone? The only "witness" to the crime is blind.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 14, 1948,  78 years ago, Claudia and the Country Auction. 


Hour 3 -   The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 14, 1951, 75 years ago, Love Affair.  In a remote Saudi Arabian town, Harry finds a murder and a double-cross in oil. Harry has the oil concession rights and two foreign agents set to buy.  Also Part 5 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 14, 1956, 70 years ago.   Fate plays a devil's tune, collects a payment long overdue, and the music ends in a scream! 

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 13, 2022


Hour 1 -Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 13, 1949, 76years ago, The Case of the Flatbush Fagin.  A story about juvenile delinquents who worshipped a really bad kid. Stolen loot is paid for with a wet handkerchief and hard cash.


Hour 2 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 13, 1954, 73 years ago, Dooley Surrenders.  A buffalo skinner named Emmett Dooley confesses to Marshal Dillon that he's killed a man, but Matt has a good reason for refusing to put him in jail.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 13, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia’s First Check.  It's been a fine day...a fine day!  


Hour 3 -It Pays to be Ignorant starring Tom Howard, originally broadcast September 13, 1950, 76 years ago.  In what town in Pennsylvania did Lincoln make his Gettysburg address?  Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 13, 1956, 70 years ago.   A search for a dead man who intends to stay dead, and is willing to kill to do it! 

Originally broadcast on Monday, September 12, 2022

Hour 1 - Meet Miss Sherlock starring Sondra Gair as Jane Sherlock, originally broadcast September 12, 1946, 80 years ago, Wilma and the Widow. Jane Sherlock, amateur detective, and her friend, attorney Peter Blossom, try to solve another murder...with a beret!

Hour 2 - The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 12, 1943, 83 years ago, The War Bond Drive. Summerfield is going all out to sell U. S. War Bonds. Gildersleeve makes an eloquent appeal for bond purchases.  Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 12, 1954, 82 years ago,  Never End a Sentence with a Premonition.  Fibber's fortune cookie reads, "You have a rendezvous with a big man in a blue serge suit...beware!"

Hour 3 - Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast September 12, 1948, 78 years ago,  Actor’s Alibi.   Murder in a radio studio, death by electrical transcription?  Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 12, 1956, 70 years ago.  $80,000 and a beaten girl...both missing! Then, one of the two is found and a bombshell explodes! 

Originally broadcast on Sunday, September 11, 2022

Hour 1 - Four Star Playhouse, originally broadcast September 11, 1949, 77 years ago, Paradise USA starring Rosalind Russell.  A comedy-romance involving an actress and an artist. Jeff Chandler appears, billed as Ira Grossel, his birth name. 

Hour 2 -Nightwatch with reporter Donn Reed, originally broadcast September 11, 1954, 72 years ago, A Traffic Accident and a Strong Arm Robbery.  The first case is about a traffic accident; a woman has been injured.  Also Dick Tracy, originally broadcast September 11, 1947, 79 years ago, The Case of the Low Hijack. Tracy and Pat are prisoners in a truck, being held by "Mori Bund."

Hour 3 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 11, 1947, 79 years ago, The Queen of Spades by Alexander Pushkin.  A Russian officer kills to learn the secret of the playing cards that cannot lose.    Also Part 2 of a 5-part YoursTruly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 11, 1956, 70 years ago.  A trail back into a man's past is faint and twisting, and at times, runs through quicksand! 

As originally broadcast on Saturday, September 10, 2022  

Hour 1 - The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast September 10, 1949, 77 years ago, The Rustin Hickory. A teacher from Ferndale, Nebraska, is in big trouble. A photo helps to end the confusion.  

Hour 2 - Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast September 10. 1950, 76 years ago,  I Beg Your Pardon. The President is in trouble over several pardons that he’s issued. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 10, 1948, 78 years ago, After the Play Ends. Claudia plans to wear her costume home.  

Hour 3 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 10, 1945, 81 years ago,  Phone Call from Death. A woman's best friend is murdered while she's on the phone with the woman...or was she? Also Part 1 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollarstory, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 10, 1956, 70 years ago. Ed Morgan, one of Johnny's best pals, seems to have embezzled $80,000 before his death.

Thanks for enjoying these best-of shows while I take a little vacation!

Originally broadcast Friday, September 9, 2022

Hour 1 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 9, 1956, 66 years ago, Buffalo Hunters.  Captain Quince is trailing those who are slaughtering buffalo on Indian land. 

Hour 2 -   The Sealed Book, originally broadcast September 9, 1945, You Only Die Once.  A scheming husband and wife team try to get a millionaire's money by murdering him.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 9, 1948. Bobby’s First Cold.  Little Bobby is having his first cold and fever. 

Hour 3 - Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast September 9, 1949, The Human Comedy starring Mickey Rooney.   A telegram delivery boy finds out a little of what life is all about. Also,Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 9, 1954, The Shirt Off His Back.  Fibber tries to exchange a sports shirt. 

Originally broadcast Thursday, September 8, 2022

Hour 1 -  Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 8, 1949, 73 years ago, The Case of the Courageous Come-on.   A girl is "good at being bad" until she sees a blind spot. Is the sword mightier than the pen? After the drama, Vice President Barkley speaks about hiring disabled veterans. 

Hour 2 -  X-Minus One, originally broadcast September 8, 1955, The Martian Death March.   The story of man's inhumanity to Martians. An allegory of westward expansion and the mistreatment of the native Americans.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 8, 1948, Mr Tucker Takes Center-Stage.  In Claudia's dressing room after the show.

Hour 3 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 8, 1957,  Revisiting the Abominable Snowman.   A revisit to the Abominable Snowman, a visit to George Washington, a radio show from the Moon similar to Jackie Gleason's "The Honeymooners" called "The Honeyearthers."  Also, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 8, 1954, Antiques Road Race.  Molly has purchased a valuable antique. It's a pair of bookends that Fibber has sold as junk. 

Origionally broadcast Wednesday, September 7, 2022

Hour 1 - Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast September 7, 1954, 68 years ago, Ghosts Don’t Die in Bed. A strange house on a stormy night, and a corpse in the library. The corpse is from an eighty year old murder! Last show of the season.

Hour 2 -  Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 7, 1957, The Charmona Matter.  A sunken yacht and a missing captain are both heavily insured. The grieving wife isn't exactly heartbroken about the loss of either!   Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 7, 1936, Judge McGee of the Court of Domestic Relations.   Meet the judge at the Wistful Vista "Court of Human Relations." Guess who?

Hour 3 -  The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 7, 1951, The Bohemian Star. A diamond as big as a duck's egg? In 1938 London, Harry learns about the crown jewels of Bockanovia.  Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 7, 1956.  The secret of the bones.

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 6, 2022

Hour 1 -Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 6, 1951, 71 years ago, The Big 17.   A teen-age riot in a movie theater leads to the discovery of a marijuana and goof-ball ring. The seventeen-year-old "pusher" is about to start distributing much stronger narcotics. 

Hour 2 - The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast September 6, 1947, Riley goes to College?   Riley enrolls at a phony engineering school: "P.I.T.", "The Pacific Institute Of Technology."  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 6, 1948, Opening Night Jitters. 

Hour 3 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 6, 1955, Strange for a Killer starring John Dehner.   A killer trapped by the cops is holding a man's wife and son hostage in their apartment.  Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 6, 1956.  The curse strikes...twice!

Originally broadcast Monday, September 5, 2022

Hour 1 -Tailspin Tommy, originally broadcast September 5, 1941, 81 years ago, The first show of the series.  The gang flies over a downed airplane.  Upon investigating, it appears to be tied into the theft of a tungsten mine!

Hour 2 - The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast September 5, 1951, Leroy Buys a Car.  The first show of the season. It's finally time to teach Leroy how to drive.  Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 5, 1954, Boast to Boast.  The McGees are back from a brief visit to Twin Rock Falls, but nobody wants to hear about it.

Hour 3 - The Fat Man starring J Scott Smart, originally broadcast September 5, 1951.  An ex-major, hated by everyone, is shot in the woods of suburban Washington, D.C. Whodunnit? Everyone has a motive! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 5, 1956.  A wealthy man isn't, Donald is secretly off to Egypt.

Originally Broadcast Sunday, September 4, 2022

Hour 1 - Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast September 4, 1945, 77 years ago, The Murder Profits starring Wendy Barrie.  During a dark and stormy night, Claudia Dale picks up a hitchhiker on a road beside a cemetery. He seems to know all about her, where she's coming from, and the fact that her husband has just been murdered.

Hour 2 - Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 4, 1952, Engagement Ring.  A member of the Anderson Family just got an engagement ring, but it’s not who you’d expect, and it causes havoc in the household.  Also, Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police, Episode 36, originally broadcast September 4,  1937, Speed is lost in the tunnel.  

Hour 3 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 4, 1947,  The Mask of Medussa.   An excellent horror story about forty seven murderers frozen solid. They still possess active and seething minds, even though they remain in kept in a "wax" museum.  Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 4, 1956.   Looks like Johnny's off on an expedition. 

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 3, 2022

Hour 1 -Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast September 3, 1950, 72 years ago, A Different Kind of Loneliness. As Mr. President tries to put the country’s economic house back in order, he also tries to get the White House repaired.  

Hour 2 -The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast September 3, 1949, The Bums Rush. Marlowe is hired to find an old geezer, and finds murder instead.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 3, 1948, Difficult Dress Rehearsal. 

Hour 3 -The Whistler, originally broadcast September 3, 1945, Ambition Perilous.  A scheming politician's plan to further his career by giving a job to an ex-con he helped send to jail has interesting results.  Also Part 1 of a 5-partYours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 3, 1956.  An expedition is forming, but family conflicts are too.

Originally broadcast Friday, September 2, 2022

Hour 1 -The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast September 2, 1951, 71 years ago, Stanley Hayes.   "The Syndicate" orders Stanley Hayes to be killed.

Hour 2 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 2, 1956, The Return of Hattie Pelfrey.    Hattie Pelfrey, a most unusual old lady, is feeling poorly, so she visits Fort Laramie to visit her son...Captain Quince! Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 2, 1948, Claudia’s Furniture gets a Part!

Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 2, 1956, Old Pal.  A month after Jim Rankin was murdered and the Wells Fargo money stolen, Jim's old girlfriend Lily is leaving town. She's paid for her ticket with two of the banknotes stolen during the robbery. A short time later, Lily disappears!  Also, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 2, 1962, The Doninger Doninger Matter.  Johnny uses an atlas to find the missing beneficiary.

Originally broadcast Thursday, September 1, 2022

Hour 1 -  Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 1, 1949, 73 years ago, The Case of the Cold Blooded Professor Part 2.  Professor Horn has escaped from a maximum security prison, and David Harding is sparing no effort in recapturing him!

Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 1, 1957, Uninterrupted Melody.  Mental Health of Ice Cream truck drivers exposed!  Also St George and the Dragonnet.    Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 1, 1948, The Town Crier Interviews Claudia. 

Hour 3 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 1, 1957, The Man from Tomorrow starring Mr and Mrs Frank Lovejoy. A story about a Korean war jet jockey chosen to develop his senses beyond mortal men.   Also, Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police, originally broadcast September 1, 1938, Shooting Breaks Out.

Originally broadcast Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Hour 1 - The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 31, 1956, 66 years ago, Colloquy #3 - An Analysis of Satire.   Stan Freberg explains the art of satire to a skeptical censor and illustrates the explanation with his own recordings. 

Hour 2 -Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast August 31, 1952, Strange Passenger. An excellent story about a strange woman hitch-hiker named Ann, who loves the song, "Star Dust" and who can't be killed! Also Claudia, originally broadcast August 31, 1948, Claudia Rehearses while David Vacations.

Hour 3 -   Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast August 31, 1954, The Hot Spot.    Johnny Silver, a well-known band leader, has been murdered at "The Hot Spot," a swank nightclub.  Also Part 6 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 31, 1956.   A fiance and his intended are made for each other. Both broke, both frauds. 

Originally broadcast Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 30, 1949, 73 years ago, The Cold Blooded Professor Part 1. Professor Horn is a very smart man, but is also a criminal who has robbed banks.  When approached by a counterspy, he kills him and then kills his housekeeper after changing his appearance. 

Hour 2 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 30, 1954,  Obie Tater.  Two tough guys rough up Obie Tater to force him to tell where his gold is hidden. When that fails...Obie finds himself suddenly married.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast August 30, 1948,  A Rocky Rehearsal. 

Hour 3 - Double or Nothing starring Walter O'Keefe, originally broadcast August 30, 1950.  A fun quiz show sponsored by Campbells Soup.  Also Part 5 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 30, 1956.  Johnny learns that the society girl is out and her maid is in. More female visitors. 

Originally aired Monday, August 29, 2022

Hour 1 - Escape, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, 74 years ago, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz.  The fascinating F. Scott Fitzgerald story about the home life of the richest family in the world. Sam Edwards and Peggy Webber star. 

Hour 2 - Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast August 29, 1946, The Red Raincoat.  A middle class double triangle (a hexagon?) comes right out of "True Detective Chronicles."  Also the Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast August 29, 1936, Shanghai Lil makes a deal. The revolution begins, but The Purple Triangle air fleet returns to its base!

Hour 3 - Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, The Insurance Fraud Scheme.   A doctor, dead for almost seven years, is suspected of still being alive...and with good reason!  Also Part 4 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 29, 1956. A murdered pearl thief and that gun again. 

Originally broadcast Sunday, August 28, 2022

Hour 1 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 28, 1947, 75 years ago, Beyond Good and Evil. An escaped convict kills a minister and takes his place in a small town while planning a bank robbery. 

Hour 2 - The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 28, 1938. Edward Arnold's last appearance as host. Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy appear from Chicago. Edward Arnold and Ralph Bellamy do a scene from "A Well Remembered Voice," by Sir James Barrie. The Dean of The School of Speech of Northwestern University presents Charlie with an honorary degree: "Master of Innuendo."

Hour 3 - The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Margot Stevenson, originally broadcast August 28, 1938, The Tomb of Terror. A mummy's curse seems valid when a strange ray kills those who enter its tomb.  Also Part 3 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 28, 1956.   A .32 calibre gun on its way to the incinerator. 

Drama on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast  August 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Gentlemen Prefer Horses. Boots Crenshaw is a former jockey who needs help...$100 worth of help. Boots sells tips on the horses that are guaranteed to win. In real life, Frank Graham committed suicide on September 3, 1950. 

Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 27, 1949, 77 years ago, The Eager Witness.  Marlowe tracks down the real killer after a witness at a trial seems to be too eager to testify. 

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 27, 1961, 66 years ago, Sold to Satan starring Kermit Murdock. Two partners are plagued by a blackmailing model. There's only one way to get rid of her...murder!  

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 81 years ago,  I’ll Trade You Murder. A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook marked for death by his accomplices. To save his own life, the salesman agrees to kill the original victim.   

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Talks About "Summer Love".  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Westerns and Comedy on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 26, 1956,  70 years ago, The Chaplain. There are fifty-nine men are down with scurvy, and are no fresh fruits or vegetables anywhere on the prairie. 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 26, 1956, 70 years ago, No Sale. Two toughs come to town and demand that Kitty sell them the Long Branch Saloon, and it looks as if they're going to get their way! 

Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast  August 26, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to the Railroads. Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius. 

Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 81 years ago, David Sells Ozzie’s Suit.  David sells Ozzie's coat, which winds up in the hands of the jealous and tough boyfriend of Lana Shanahan. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 26, 1948, 78 years ago, A Visit to Coney Island. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Drama on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 25, 1957, 69 years ago, Sweet Cherries in Charleston starring Roy Glenn.  The disease of "Freedom," and how it spread among the slaves of South Carolina. 

Followed by Wanted, originally broadcast August 25, 1950, 76 years ago, James Joseph Sweeney, Career Criminal.  On October 14, 1926, in New York City, John Joseph Sweeney and the "West Side Gang" shot up a mail truck and killed a motorcyclist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition, the gang members were wanted for assault and sodomy. Witnesses describe the event, and the cops began "Operation Rogue's Gallery."

Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 25, 1950, 76 years ago.  Crossing Paris starring Jay Novello and William Conrad.   Four suitcases of black-market pork, a meek man and a bully at midnight during the occupation of Paris by the Nazis. 

Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 25, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Murdering Messenger.  A fast-talking man poses as himself to impersonate someone else! 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 25, 1948, 78 years ago, A visit to Coney Island. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Comedy and Variety on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then,  The General Tire Revue starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast August 24, 1934,  92 years ago, The House of Rawchild.  The cast does The Rise Of The House Of Rawchild, a parody of the 1928 work The Rise of the House of Rothschild that was also a 1934 film starring George Arliss, Loretta Young and Boris Karloff.   

Followed by Grand Central Station, originally broadcast August 24, 1946, 80 years ago, Moon Blind.  A poor boy arrives in New York to seek his fortune, promising "by the moon" to remember his girl back home.

Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 24, 1956, 70 years ago, The Billion Dollar Failure of Figger Fallup.  A tale about the day the devil hired a pollster to find out how many folks would be entrusted to his care in the next twenty years. 

Followed by The Judy Canova Show, originally broadcast August 24, 1943, 83 years ago, Judy’s Date with Mickey Rooney.   Judy goes to buy an evening gown for her date tonight with Mickey Rooney. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia at the ballgame. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Drama and Science Fiction on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast  August 23, 1943, 76 years ago, Skylark starring Ginger Rogers.  A dissatisfied wife decides to divorce her successful but workaholic advertising executive husband, only to find herself torn between him and a charming bohemian lawyer.  Claudette Colbert starred in the 1941 motion picture.  

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast August 23, 1953, 73 years ago, The Man From Tomorrow starring Lawrence Dobkin.  A former fighter pilot is trained to develop his five senses beyond those of ordinary men...and to possibly develop a sixth sense! This is a great show.  Hear an even better version of this script on the September 1 episode of Suspense that stars Frank and Joan Lovejoy.  (Hint- it will be on our upcoming September 1 Best of Classic Radio Theater.)

Then, Dimension X, originally broadcast August 23, 1951, 75 years ago.  The Elixir Of Life can cure any disease and keep you alive for one hundred years. A private investigator has to discover whether it's the real McCoy, or a deadly poison!

Followed by 2000 Plus, originally broadcast August 23, 1950, 76 years ago,  The Flying Saucers.  In the year 2012, a second "Zeus" rocket is about to be launched from White Sands. The saucers have been visiting for the last three months and are considered a potential threat. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 23, 1948, 78 years ago, An Evening at the Summer Theatre.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Variety on a Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast August 22, 1937,  89 years ago, guest Glenda Farrell.  Charlie McCarthy is operating a lemonade stand. Don Ameche and guest Glenda Farrell appear in a skit titled "Lucky Day." W. C. Fields has returned from Hawaii. He tells tales about his Uncle Larceny, the pirate. 

Then,Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast  August 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Mind Over Murder. There's no such thing as an innocent bystander...or is there? What does the number 4826 mean?

Followed by Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast August 22, 1950, 76 years ago, The Lady in Question.  Mishel suddenly acquires a wife, and a jail cell for murder. 

Finally,Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 22, 1935, 91 years ago,  The Store’s First Day on the Road.  At the end of the first day of operation, the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels has made a clear profit of $15.57...well almost.

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Comedy and Westerns on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Granby’s Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast  August 21, 1950, 76 years ago: Granby Breaks Down.  Granby becomes very sensitive to noise. The last show of the series. 

Followed by Too Many Cooks starring Hal March, originally broadcast August 21, 1950, 76 years ago, The New System.  The Cook family is trying to make a schedule so the dozen of them can work their way into the bathroom…and other issues.  

Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago, The Warrant.  Paladin is captured by a bounty hunter, to be turned over to an evil sheriff out for his blood.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago,   Dangerous Bath.  Two crooks take advantage of Matt and Chester and swipe their horses while they’re bathing in the river. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 21, 1935, 91 years ago, First Day on the Road. All the canned goods have fallen off the shelves of the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels, but Cedric has a good idea.

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Drama on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast August 20, 1950, 76 years ago, A Man, A Plan, A Canal-Panama!  On the occasion of his 25th wedding anniversary, Mr. President is opposed to the French government building the Panama Canal. 

Followed by The Green Lama starring Paul Frees, originally broadcast August 20, 1949, 77 years ago, The Adventures of the Perfect Prisoner.  The last show of the series. A talented sculptor named Frank Cobb is about to be pardoned from a "model prison." However, he's knifed to death before he can be officially told about the pardon. The Green Lama deals with a prison riot and an escape attempt by one hundred armed inmates. 

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  August 20, 1961, 65 years ago, Murder is a Matter of Opinion.  Two brothers at college plan to fake a murder, but the blanks in the gun turn out to be very real bullets. Can an innocent man be convicted of murder...and executed?

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 20, 1945, 81 years ago, X Marks the Murderer.  A woman has a theory about a series of murders, a very interesting theory. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 20, 1948, 78 years ago,  A trip to the movies...almost. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy and Westerns on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast  August 19, 1953, 73 years ago, A Fish Story.  After a day fishing with Leroy, a "fish story" nearly gets Gildersleeve in hot water with the Game Warden. 

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 19, 1940, 86 years ago, George is Late for the Show.  George is "late" for the broadcast. When he does arrive, he brings Elsie Tralafas, his new partner!

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 19, 1956, 70 years ago, Annie Oakley.   Kinsman and Dolliver have been fighting over Mrs. Kinsman...or have they?

Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 19, 1956, 70 years ago,   Goodbye Willa. Captain Quince finally takes the plunge...and proposes to Miss Willa.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 19, 1948, 78 years ago, First Night Back Home.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime and Drama on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 18, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Desert Explosion.  Man-eating birds of prey are used to execute a betrayer. A smuggler uses "geometry in action." 

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 18, 1949, 77 years ago, Sixteen Jewel Thieves.  There have been sixteen jewel burglaries in the last sixteen days, a very active thief! The trail leads to Walter Tracy. 

Then, Escape, originally broadcast  August 18, 1947, 79 years ago, The Fourth Man starring Paul Frees.  A drama about three escaped convicts on a raft, and of their "savage" companion, a cannibal! 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 18, 1957, 69 years ago, The Celestial Omnibus.   A young boy's ride on the stagecoach to Heaven.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 18, 1948, 78 years ago,  Lunch in New York with Julia.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast  August 17, 1955, 71 years ago, The Weakest Link.  A criminal conspiracy unravels due to a compromised participant 

Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 17, 1958, 68 years ago, Wonder Boy. A young man with a very fast draw is bound to become a killer. An engrossing story with a real western flavor. 

Then, Crime Classics, originally broadcast August 17, 1953, 73 years ago, The Incredible Trial of Laura D. Fair.   The oft-times married Miss Laura uses her "4-shooter" on a ferry in San Francisco harbor...for interesting reasons.

Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast August 17, 1954, 72 years ago,   Elaine Janis, School Teacher.  Elaine seeks Chambers' help after becoming tangled in an extortion and murder plot.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 17, 1948, 78 years ago, A Day on the Town.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime and Westerns on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 16, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Statue of Death.   An electric eye is outsmarted. A gift of appreciation causes the death of an innocent woman. Molecules of murder!

Followed byDangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast August 16, 1950, 76 years ago, Find Hired Killer Lupac.  The Commissioner sends Steve Mitchell to Paris to track down a dangerous hired killer named Lupac

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  August 16, 1954, 72 years ago, Mavis Mccloud.  Young and beautiful Mavis arrives in Dodge looking for a husband. Finding one in a short time, her troubles are just beginning, and so are Marshal Dillon's!

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 16, 1959, 67 years ago, The Lady. The Honorable Diane Coulter hires Paladin as a guide and interpreter for a trip to Shiprock. An exciting encounter with the Indians ensues. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia has Doubts, David has Doubts.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast  August 15, 1948, 78 years ago, The Critical Author Caper.  Spade is hired to find Gabrielle Leggitt, who has disappeared. The author of murder mysteries plays an important part in the case. 

Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 15, 1948, 78 years ago, The Case of the Professional Beggar. A young boy's life is at stake when he's the witness to a machine-gun murder. 

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 15, 1956, 70 years ago, A Friend to Alexander starring John Dehner.  The James Thurber story of a very personal reaction to the Hamilton-Burr duel. 

Followed by Rocky Jordan starring George Raft, originally broadcast August 15, 1951, 75 years ago,  The Man in the Nile. The price of wisdom is above gold. Sometimes you can know too much; then the price is lead...out of a .38.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 15, 1935, 91 years ago, Inspecting the Rolling Store.  Caleb Weehunt has finally finished the store on wheels, but now how to get it out of the blacksmith shop?

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VJ Day and Crime on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then some of the sounds of this date 81 years ago, August 14, 1945, beginning with a Gabriel Heatter commentary the evening before the announcement, then excerpts of various broadcasts around the country, HV Kaltenborn with commentary on the end of the war, and the Fred Waring Show with a live shortwave report from special commentator Jack Benny in Paris!  We also bring you the Norman Corwin classic Fourteen August, A Message For The Day Of Victory, written on a fast deadline, and performed by Orson Welles 

Followed by Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 14, 1947, 79 years ago, The Lodger.  A good adaptation of the classic Jack the Ripper story.

Then, Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast  August 14, 1950, 76 years ago, The Mary Deming Murder Case.  Mary Deming, the girl voted most likely to succeed in high school, is found murdered in her rooming house. 

Followed by The Crime Club, originally broadcast August 14, 1947, 79 years ago, The Gypsy Sings of Death.   A tea leaf reading, a lost bracelet, and a gypsy caravan lead a reporter to murder. 

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Crime on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast  August 13, 1946, 80 years ago, The Diamond Smuggler.  Momma and Poppa Adams are in reality diamond smugglers and perhaps poisoners.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast August 13, 1949, 77 years ago, Alien Smuggling Ring. Steve's friend and fellow agent Allen Prescott is found hanging in a bell tower in a Portuguese fishing village. Steve is out to break up an alien smuggling racket. 

Then,Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast August 13, 1951, 75 years ago, The Fearless Clown.   Fofo, The Fearless Clown, has been killed by an elephant. However, the beautiful Relita (the girl, not the elephant) has confessed to the crime...before it happened!

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast August 13, 1936, 90 years ago,  The Missing Messenger.  A suspicious person has been spotted near Pasadena Avenue and Avenue Forty-Two. An ideal officer solves a brutal crime.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 13, 1948, 78 years ago,  Lotte from the Bronx Recognizes the Farmer's Wife Within Claudia.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy and Westerns on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then,George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 12, 1940, 86 years ago, Gold Rush Gracie.  George remembers his career in vaudeville and how he met Gracie. 

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 12, 1953, 73 years ago, Deciding on a Lake Cabin. Gildersleeve and Leroy are planning a week at a cabin by the lake...but which cabin by what lake?

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  August 12, 1956, 70 years ago, Assembly Line. Indian Agent Lack is expecting an uprising...and for a very good reason.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 70 years ago, Snakebite. Gorman and Hicks arrive in Dodge and promptly kill Pony Thompson's dog. Gorman is then found knifed in the back.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Cleans the Closet.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Variety on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast  August 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Lou is a Delegate to the UN. Costello almost gets a part acting in a movie with Katharine Hepburn and then gets an offer to work for the U.N.O. as a diplomat. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 11, 1956, 70 years ago, Only Johnny Knows.  A look at child rearing in America since Colonial times. How things have changed, and how they have not changed.

Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 11, 1950, 76 years ago, The Red Forest.  A good story about a group of people trapped by a raging forest fire.  William Conrad stars. 

Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 11, 1950, 76 years ago,  The Quiet Magpie.  Vincent Calloway is standing trial for the murder of his father, which he did not commit. Marlowe uncovers a complex tale of blackmail and intrigue.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 11, 1948, 78 years ago,  Bertha Takes Over.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Drama on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast August 10, 1943, 83 years ago, Sakhalin.  Political intrigue and man's inhumanity to his fellow man on a frozen Siberian island. 

Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 10, 1958, 68 years ago, The Cat Man.  The story of an itinerant Irishman, his sixty-two cats, and his big plans. 

Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast  August 10, 1954, 72 years ago, Utopia Ballroom.  A murder suspect retains Chambers to try to clear him. 

Followed byCrime Classics, originally broadcast August 10, 1953, 73 years ago, The Axe and The Droot Family - How They Fared.   In Pennsylvania in 1795, the shortest distance to an inheritance is two crushed skulls. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Fritz Helps Ruby, the Pig.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Drama on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast  August 9, 1948, 78 years ago, The Thing on the Fourble Board.  A creature from beneath the earth climbs up an oil well pipe to the surface. 

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 9, 1951, 75 years ago, The Big Screen.    With the help of the Los Angeles News, the police tackle a new and growing problem: crooked TV repairmen. The target: "Chaney's Video Repair."

Then, The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast August 9, 1947, 79 years ago, The Riddle of the Dry Well.  Frank and his friends are out west in Arizona. Frank discovers why all the water in the valley has suddenly vanished.

Followed by Confession, originally broadcast August 9, 1953, 73 years ago,  The Peter W Greer Case.  

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 9, 1948, 78 years ago,  Bobby's First Visitor.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Variety on a Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast August 8, 1937, 89 years ago, with guest Wendy Barrie.  Nelson Eddy makes his first appearance on the show in this classic broadcast. Detective Charlie McCarthy has already managed to wreck Edgar Bergen's brand-new car, setting up plenty of laughs. Actress Wendy Barrie stars in John Kirkpatrick's comedy sketch, A Wedding, while W. C. Fields recounts the misadventures of his latest yacht race before trading witty barbs with Barrie.

Followed by Theater of Romance hosted by Arnold Moss, originally broadcast August 8, 1944, 82 years ago, Lady Hamilton starring Gertrude Warner and Peter Donald.  The love story of the aristocratic woman and the famous Admiral Nelson, despite his wife and her husband.

Then, X Minus One, originally broadcast  August 8, 1957, 69 years ago, Scapegoat. The story of an obnoxious visitor from another world.  

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 8, 1935, 91 years ago, Tired of High Society.   Cedric has heard some disturbing things about Squire Skimp's mine. Mr. Worthington was driving a car with stolen license plates. Abner has lost all his money at the racetrack and is "shut of being a playboy."

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Drama on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast  August 7, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro.  The classic about the circus magician and his blind wife...and her ultimate horror.

Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, 77 years ago, The Champion Caper.   A wealthy man hires Spade to protect him from his former employee, who is just out of prison after five years. 

Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, 66 years ago, Viva.  Paladin and his Indian companion try to bring a church organ to a Mission...during a revolution.

Followed by Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast August 7, 1947, 79 years ago,  Death in Lovers Lane.  On the trail of "The Lover's Lane Killer," who leaves his calling card on the corpse..."I'm Death!"

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 7, 1935, 91 years ago,  Dixie Belle and Mary Jane. Is Abner playing around with other women? Who are Dixie Belle and Mary Jane? Abner's been talking in his sleep! 

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Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 6, 1950, 76 years ago, There's Nothing Like a Pork Chop When Supper Rolls Around. A Dictaphone tells too much and a leggy blonde tells too little.

Followed by Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast August 6, 1950, 76 years ago, The Willing Victim Report.  Police Captain Jim Scott's fight against crime! The story of a con game and how a beautiful racketeer preys on the manager of an airport, leading to murder!

Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast  August 6, 1946, 80 years ago, The Fixed Court Case.   Blackie joins the Jerry Williams gang to break up a mob that covers its crimes by intimidating witnesses.

Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast August 6, 1952, 74 years ago, Red Cloud on the Good Earth.  Cvetic is ordered to pose as a farm implement salesman and subvert the future farmers of our country. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 6, 1948, 78 years ago,  Fritz and Bertha arrive.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy and Westerns on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast  August 5, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to the Great Outdoors.  Milton rents a cabin in the mountains to get away from it all and de stress.  

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 5, 1953, 73 years ago, The Water Commissioner is Fired.   Gildersleeve is fired as water commissioner!

Then,Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 5, 1956, 70 years ago, Sweet and Sour.   Rena Decker comes to town, and soon men start fighting over her. 

Followed byFort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 5, 1956, 70 years ago,  The Massacre.  The peaceful Shoshone Indians are attacked by a fanatical army major. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 5, 1948, 78 years ago,  Making the Beds.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Drama on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 3, 1956, 70 years ago, Subways Are For Sleeping starring Byron Kane.  A fine adaptation of the fascinating short story about a homeless man (but not a bum!) in New York.  Link to the original article - https://harpers.org/archive/1956/03/subways-are-for-sleeping/

Followed byFrontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 3, 1958, 68 years ago, Nebraska Jack.  Jack has five Indian wives, many children, and an understandable taste for whiskey. 

Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast August 3, 1954, 72 years ago, For Love of Murder.  Barrie bails out of jail a Damon Runyon type. He turns out to be broken-hearted and possibly a murderer.

Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast August 3, 1950, 76 years ago, The Paula Kohler Eubanks Murder. On June 26, 1947, Ms. Eubanks' body was found at the Kansas City (Missouri) city dump, strangled to death. CBS offers $5000 for information leading to the conviction of her killer.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 3, 1948, 78 years ago, Gifts for Bobby.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Westerns and Crime on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy,originally broadcast  August 2, 1950, 76 years ago,  Vienna Mystery.   Steve Mitchell is sent to the U.S. consulate in Vienna to recover documents that have been stolen.

Followed by Confession, originally broadcast August 2, 1953, 73 years ago, Esther Phillips.  A bored housewife goes to the racetrack and gets a little too interested in another better.  

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  August 2, 1954, 72 years ago, No Indians.  Matt commits cold-blooded murder four times to kill off members of a gang scalping settlers and blaming the Pawnees. 

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 2, 1959, 67 years ago, High Wire. Paladin goes to Salamander Springs to persuade a girl to leave her acrobatic boyfriend. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Gertrude Departs.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Variety on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast  August 1, 1937, 89 years ago, with guest star Bruna Castagna.  Charlie McCarthy is taking a correspondence course on how to became a detective. Contralto Bruna Castagna sings an aria from "Mignon." It's Charlie McCarthy's birthday today, time for an argument with W. C. Fields. W. C. describes his adventures while hunting moose. Don Ameche and Dorothy Lamour appear in scenes from "You Can't Have Everything."

Followed by A Date With Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast August 1, 1944, 82 years ago, Father’s Birthday.  It's Mr. Foster's birthday; Judy wants him to have a "perfect day."

Then, Romance, originally broadcast August 1, 1950, 76 years ago, The Story of Mayerling.   The story of Prince Rudolph of Austria and his love for Maria Vetsera. Peggy Webber and Lawrence Dobkin star.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 1, 1935, 91 years ago, Abner Hasn’t Been Seen.  Lum sings a very acceptable rendition of "Asleep in the Deep." Abner still has not been seen in town. Dick Huddleston calls the sheriff. 

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Westerns and Crime on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, Stage Smash.  After Marshal Dillon arrests Cleary Small, his brother Nort wrecks the stage and kidnaps Kitty to exchange for her brother.

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, My Son Must Die.  Paladin and Hey Boy go fishing and catch a damsel in distress. 

Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago,  The Rhymer Collection Matter.  Years after a fabulous collection of porcelain miniatures has been stolen, one of them appears in the mail slot of the former owner!

Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast July 31, 1953, 73 years ago, Boom Town.   Chad and Cherokee (Wade Crosby) visit the town of Bonanza City for a large party given for lawmen.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 31, 1935, 91 years ago,   Selling the Jot-Em-Down store.   Squire Skimp and Snake Hogan are very unhappy that Abner has refused to invest his $2000 in the silver mine. In fact, they force Abner into a car and drive away with him!

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Crime on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast  July 30, 1952, 74 years ago, Draw The Red Curtain.  Cvetic is assigned to help the Party take over an actor's guild.

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 30, 1946, 80 years ago, Freighter Swan.  A tale of mutiny and murder aboard the freighter "Swan.".

Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast July 30, 1946, 80 years ago, Turtle Island Vacation.  Ken Thurston goes on vacation…and is shot!  Pegon Zellschmidt to the rescue! 

Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast July 30, 1950, 76 years ago, A Fire for Romano.  The Romano grocery store was burned down, and Mrs. Romano was killed by hoarding bigots.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 30, 1948, 78 years ago, Welcome to the Farm.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Westerns and Drama on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Nature Boy.   The Quiring family has come to the fort. The strangest trio ever to arrive on the western plains. 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Lost Rifle.   A young boy is found at the scene of a murder. It seems obvious that Ben Tipper, who hated the dead man, is the killer.

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast  July 29, 1950, 76 years ago, The Trigger Man.  A dead man found in a burned out house, a broken spur and a fat man with small feet!  The story is based on the events of June 5, 1948. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago, The Yellow Wallpaper starring Agnes Moorehead.  A madwoman suspects that things are coming out of the wallpaper to get her. Maybe she's not mad? 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago,   Packing for the Return Trip. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Crime on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Escape, originally broadcast  July 28, 1949, 77 years ago, Second Class Passenger starring Parley Baer. An adventure yarn about an ordinary tourist on a cruise ship who finds a beautiful woman, murder and flight in the back alleys of Mozambique. 

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 28, 1949, 77 years ago, The Big Missing.  In this Christmas-time story, Juanita Laskey has been reported missing by her mother. 

Then, Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast July 28, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marriage Bureau Murders.  A woman is found with her head bashed in by a hammer. A marriage bureau provides the clue to the murderer and bigamist. 

Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Glass Donkey.   Who shot Helen Massey? And what about the glass donkey, made in Mexico and sold at the track in Tijuana?

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Plans to Bring Bertha and Fritz Back to the Farm.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime and Fantasy on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast  July 27, 1954, 72 years ago, Nursemaid To Three Beautiful Women.  Byron Thorndike hires Peter Chambers to guard the $50,000 prize money of the "Miss Universe" contest. When Thorndike is stabbed to death, one of the three beauty contest finalists must have killed him.

Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast July 27, 1953, 73 years ago, The Final Day of General Ketchum, and How He Died.  The story of the passing of William Scott Ketchum, an Army officer before, during, and after the Civil War.  He died in Baltimore in 1871 under suspicious circumstances. 

Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast  July 27, 1955, 71 years ago, Star Performance. A wannabe actress turned blackmailer turned secretary sets up a robbery of her employer. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 27, 1956, 70 years ago, Star Boy.   A beautifully done retelling of the Blackfoot Indian legend about The Morning Star who takes an Indian girl from Earth to be his wife. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 27, 1948, 78 years ago,  Plans for Bobby's Education. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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Westerns and Crime on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Matt for Murder.  Red Samples accuses Marshal Dillon of murdering his partner. Wild Bill Hickok is sent for to arrest Dillon so he can stand trial. 

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 26, 1959, 67 years ago, The Wager. Paladin accompanies a couple to Silver City to protect them from attempts on their lives. But it seems Paladin's been paid to kill for sport!

Then, Escape, originally broadcast July 26, 1953, 73 years ago, The Notebook starring John Dehner.   A story about claim jumpers and a pack of wolves in the old West. 

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast July 26, 1950, 76 years ago, Five Gardenias.  Steve Mitchell flies to Yapne, "in the Orient," to find a guerrilla leader and prevent a civil war. A barge full of supplies is attacked by the evil Dr. Mao.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 78 years ago, David Fixes This and That.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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