Classic Radio 05-17-26 - Monitor '58

Classic Radio 05-18-26 - Advice to the Lovelorn, Drive to Fort Huachucha, and Zero Hour

Westerns and Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast  May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Advice to the Lovelorn.  A man returns from the east to find his girl married to the man who shot up his best friend.  Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Drive to Fort Huachuca.  Watson and his baddies from the Triple X are determined to keep Luke's herd from reaching the army post at Fort Huachuca.  Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Zero Hour starring Evelyn Rudie as Mink.  The story of the game of "invasion" and a visit from "Drill" once again.  Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast May 18, 1951, 75 years ago, Zombies in Haiti.  Ken Thurston travels to Haiti to battle a wave of terror murders caused by zombies.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Fresh Off The Farm.  Chicken dinner on the hoof. 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] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!

Classic Radio 05-17-26 - Monitor '58

Monitor Radio First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Monitor Radio, originally broadcast May 17, 1958, 68 years ago.  Two hours of the NBC Radio weekend news magazine that ran all weekend long.   More details at http://monitorbeacon.net/ [http://monitorbeacon.net/] The First Hour is from 3 to 4pm Eastern time and is hosted by Walter Kiernan and Peter Roberts.  Alex Dreier from Chicago comments on the South American recession and anti-Americanism. Miss Monitor gives a time check. Johnny Erp interviews a referee at the Indianapolis 500 about the use of signal flags. Fibber McGee tries to impress Teeny with his old army uniform. Ed Arnow interviews golfer Harvey Ward, Jr.  The second hour is from 11pm to Midnight hosted by Monty Hall.  Jim Simpson in Washington, D.C. interviews Cookie Lavangetto, the manager of the Washington Senators baseball team., Vickie Cummings is interviewed from Ann Arbor. Jane Morgan receives an award from the Advertising Club of Washington as, "Entertainer of the Year" and is interviewed by Patty Cavander.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Gertrude Arrives.  Gertrude takes over.  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] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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 05-16-26 - April Showers, Opportunity show, and Chili

Variety on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago, April Showers starring Jack Carson and Dorothy Lamour.   A story of the "good old days" of Vaudeville, based on the 1948 movie which starred Jack Carson and Ann Sothern, inspired by the early vaudeville career of Buster Keaton Followed by Opportunity USA, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago.  A variety program promoting the "Opportunity Drive" for the sales of Savings Bonds. The lineup includes Lum and Abner, Bob Hope, Irene Dunne, Lionel Barrymore, Jo Stafford, Al Jolson, Roy Rogers, The Riders Of The Purple Sage, and more.   Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 16, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Recipe for Chili. McGee's chili con carne.  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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 05-15-26 - Lena Countryman, Indian Horse, and Tovarich

Westerns and Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 15, 1960, 66 years ago, Lena Countryman.  Lena Countryman, a schoolteacher, is going to be killed by Dutch Talbot because she caused the death of his son by trying to teach him to swim.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 15, 1954, 72 years ago, the Indian Horse.   Obnoxious Lieutenant Flagg wins a horse race against Sy Pilcher, old Howling Dog is another matter, however. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 15, 1939, 87 years ago, Tovarich starring William Powell and Miriam Hopkins.   A comedy about two starving Russian emigres who become servants in the home of a wealthy Parisian, and much more. Claudette Colbert and Charles Boyer starred in the 1937 motion picture.   Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 15, 1955, 71 years ago, The McGees Take in a Movie.  Molly's purse has been knocked over the balcony at the Bijou movie house. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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 05-14-26 - Wilson in Occupied Paris, Murder in the Vineyard, and Battles of Belvedere

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Big Town starring Edward G. Robinson, dated May 14, 1942, 84 years ago, Occupied Paris.   Steve Wilson and Lorelei are in Nazi-occupied Paris, fighting the Germans.  Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast May 14, 1935, 91 years ago,  Murder in the Vineyard.  A rancher has been found murdered near Fresno.  Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast May 14, 1949, 77 years ago, the Battles of Belvedere Caper.  Sam Spade is hired by an eccentric, wealthy woman living in a mansion in Belvedere, an affluent area in the San Francisco Bay Area. The client is embroiled in a bizarre "war" with her neighbors, involving property disputes and escalating antics that move from petty grievances to actual danger. Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews,  originally broadcast May 14, 1952, 74 years ago, The Red Red Herring.   Cvetic frames a loyal party member to protect himself.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 14, 1948, 78 years ago, The Prodigal Pup.  The story of Bluff and Mr. Tucker.  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] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!