Classic Radio 06-29-26 - Irene, New Arrangement, and Bubbles the Detective

Classic Radio 07-05-26 - Meaning of Freedoms, Girl from Pitchfork Corners, and Only Yesterday

Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast  July 5, 1951, 75 years ago, The Meaning of Freedoms.   The Andersons are back in the days of the American Revolution. The last show of the season.  Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 5, 1950, 76 years ago, Girl from Pitchfork Corners.  Donna Rawlings hires Marlowe to make sure Arnold Lattimore gets where he's going. Donna turns up dead, and a lovesick girl from Kansas complicates the case.  Then, Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast  July 5, 1951, 75 years ago. Only Yesterday starring Mercedes McCambridge and Jeff Chandler.  A newlywed's husband goes off to war. The wife has a baby while he's gone, but when he returns, he's forgotten all about her. After the stock market crash, a reunion takes place.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 5, 1948, 78 years ago, It’s a Boy!  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 07-04-26 - WC and ZaSu, 4th of July Parade, and Poetry

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour starring Don Ameche, originally broadcast  July 4, 1937, 89 years ago with guest ZaSu Pitts.   Robert Armbruster helps Charlie McCarthy with his music. Hoagy Carmichael musically describes how he wrote Star Dust. Hoagy and Dorothy Lamour sing, "This Is How A Dream Should End," a tune written just for this program. ZaSu Pitts appears in a story about a "laundry drudge" who dreams of happiness.  ZaSu makes the mistake of asking W. C.  Fields if he likes frog's legs.  Followed by Life with Luigi starring J. Carroll Naish, originally broadcast July 4, 1950, 76 years ago, The 4th of July Parade. Luigi is going to his first Fourth of July parade.  Then, Anthology hosted by Gene Hamilton, originally broadcast July 4, 1954, 72 years ago, 4th of July Special. Recorded performances from Ronald Colman and Tyrone Power.   Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 4, 1935, 91 years ago, Off to Court. It looks like Squire Skimp is going to win his case. He's decided that he doesn't want to settle out of court!   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 07-03-26 - Word of Honor, Dad Blamed Luck, and Border Town

Westerns on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 3, 1954, 72 years ago, Word of Honor.  After treating a wounded man, Doc gives his word of honor not to reveal the identities or hiding place of his criminal patients. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 3, 1960, 66 years ago, Dad Blamed Luck. Jamie Howard, inveterate gambler and part time horse thief, hires Paladin to regain his lost gold mine.  Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast  July 3, 1939, 87 years ago., Border Town starring Don Ameche, Joan Bennett, and Claire Trevor.  A Mexican lawyer, disbarred when he opposes the upper class, vows to become rich and rise above his humble background. An adaptation of the 1935 motion picture that starred Paul Muni and Bette Davis.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 3, 1935, 91 years ago, Lawyar Visits Lum. After lecturing Abner about signing a paper without thinking about it, Lum does the same thing with Mr. Ferguson, Squire Skimp's lawyer! 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 07-02-26 - Gildy and the 4th of July Speech, and uncut Groucho

Comedy and Crime on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast  July 2, 1952, 74 years ago, Fourth of July Speech.  Gildersleeve wants to deliver the 4th of July speech very much, but Judge Hooker is determined to be the one who makes it. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast July 2, 1956, 70 years ago, The Secret Word is Name.  An unedited recording of a full show.  The hour would be edited down to just 30 minutes with commercials… Groucho’s guests include Tennis star Pancho Gonzalez.   Then, I Was a Communist For the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 2, 1952, 74 years ago, Where the Red Men Roam. "The Battle Of The Bowl" doesn't go quite as the party would like it, thanks to Cvetic's brother and his new "girl" Tanya.  Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 2, 1946, 80 years ago, Uncle Frank Murdered. Joe Parker murders his Uncle Frank for Frank's money. He's planned the perfect crime.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Still Coming.   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 07-01-26 - Solid Citizen, Y'all come, Black Death

Drama on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast  July 1, 1946, 80 years ago, Solid Citizen. A man is in desperate need of $9500 murders wealthy Mrs. Kenyon after stealing her valuable earring. Followed by The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 1, 1954, 72 years ago, Y’all Come. Roy receives a telephoned bomb threat and has to protect Dale. Roy calls in the Chief of Detectives, Thad Brown. (Thad Brown was, in fact, a well-known Los Angeles detective who eventually became Chief of Police.) Then, Suspense,  originally broadcast  July 1, 1962, 64 years ago., Black Death starring Christopher Cary and Mary Jane Higby.  A mad scientist has invented a death ray. Guess what he's planning to use it on Followed by Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 1, 1962, 64 years ago, The Vociferous Dolphin Matter. A talking dolphin can not only speak English, but names a murderer...with the help of a CBS radio engineer! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 1, 1948, 78 years ago, The Baby is Coming! 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]