Classic Radio 07-22-26 - Autumn Song, Running for Council, and Return Trip

Classic Radio 07-22-26 - Autumn Song, Running for Council, and Return Trip

Crime and Westerns on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast  July 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Autumn Song.   A crooked Hollywood agent signs a has-been silent film star and hopes to parlay a wild publicity stunt into a long-term contract.  Followed by Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr., originally broadcast July 22, 1953, 73 years ago, Running for Council. . Ava Lawson is running for town council, and the Illyria Gazette is backing her against "Old Man Dean."  Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 70 years ago, Return Trip starring Larry Haines.  An interstate auto theft ring gets ugly as a gas station attendent tries to call in the car and is killed.   Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 70 years ago, Spotted Tail’s Return.  Spotted Tail has suddenly moved off the reservation with his whole tribe. Captain Quince and sixty troopers ride out after him to find out why.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 22, 1948, 78 years ago, The Phantom House-Cleaner. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 07-21-26 - City Hall Bombing, Lottery Racket, and Alibi

Crime and Science Fiction on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast  July 21, 1949, 77 years ago, City Hall Bombing.  Vernon Carney is threatening to blow up City Hall with a bomb if his brother isn't freed from jail by nine o'clock.  The story would be reused a year later and on the Television show.  Followed by The Big Story, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, 78 years ago, The Lottery Racket. The "big story" of Keeler McCartney of the Atlanta Constitution, who attempts to clean up a lottery racket and nearly gets killed for his efforts.  Then, Calling All Cars,  originally broadcast  July 21, 1937, 89 years ago, Alibi.  A dangerous hold-up man is wanted. He has held up a streetcar motorman.  Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 21, 1957, 69 years ago, Green Hills of Earth starring Everett Sloan.   The beautiful Robert Heinlein science fiction story about Reisling, the blind poet of the spaceways.  Perhaps the best adaptation of the story.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, 78 years ago, You've Seen One Baby, You've Seen Them All.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf [https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf] https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html [https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html]

Classic Radio 07-20-26 - Embezzler, Death of a Picture Hanger, and Mighty Mouse

Crime and Westerns on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast  July 20, 1954, 72 years ago, Donald Sloane, Embezzler.  A bank teller steals money from his accounts, but leaves $28,000 behind! Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast July 20, 1953, 73 years ago, The Death of a Picture Hanger. The Ford brothers are hired to kill Jesse James, and they do just that.  Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 68 years ago, Mighty Mouse. A story about five holdup men outside Laramie, Wyoming Territory, and Kendall's attempt to have them arrested.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 68 years ago, Marshall Proudfoot.   Chester's father is in Dodge to visit his son, the Marshal! Parley Baer plays the roles of both Chester and his father!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Naming the baby. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 07-19-26 - Scream for Murder, The Open Boat, and The Last Wish

Crime and Romances on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan,  originally broadcast  July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Scream for Murder. A squabbling couple can always bury their differences. The question is, which of them doesn't mind an underground shelter? Marriages may be made in heaven, but they sometimes end up in the city morgue. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, The Open Boat narrated by William Conrad.  Four men in a small boat try to make it to land. This is not an easy thing to do.  Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr,  originally broadcast  July 19, 1950, 76 years ago, The Last Wish. Marlowe sets out to find Jack Schiller for his father, a dying old man. Not as easy as it sounds. Followed by Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Anna Carlson.  A wife is having trouble settling down despite having two kids.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 19, 1948, 78 years ago, The first confusing Monday morning. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Classic Radio 07-18-26 - Missing Newshawk, Mink Coat, and The Creeper

Drama on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast  July 18, 1948, 78 years ago, The Missing Newshawk Caper.  Spade is hired to find a reporter named Ray McCully. Spade finds him all right, stabbed to death! Followed by Presenting Charles Boyer starring Charles Boyer, originally broadcast July 18, 1950, 76 years ago, The Mink Coat.  Mishel is given a mink coat in a theater lobby. The beautiful lady disappears... and the coat is, alas, stolen.  Then, Murder By Experts, originally broadcast July 18, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Creeper.  A suspenseful story about a mad killer who strangles his red-headed victims.  Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast July 18, 1949, 77 years ago, Deadly Fair starring Larry Haines.  A cabby picks up a killer, then watches him murder two more people and stuff their bodies in the cab's trunk! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 18, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum Has Had It. Lum has had enough ill-treatment from Abner. He quits his job at the Jot 'Em Down Store and goes into partnership with Squire Skimp!  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day