Classic Radio 08-18-16 - The Desert Explosion, Sixteen Jewel Thieves, and The Fourth Man

Classic Radio 08-19-26 - Gildy's Fish Story, George's New Partner, and Annie Oakley

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. 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 08-18-16 - The Desert Explosion, Sixteen Jewel Thieves, and The Fourth Man

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. Thanks to Brian 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 08-17-26 - The Weakest Link, Wonder Boy, and Laura D Fair

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. 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 08-16-26 - Statue of Death, Hired Killer, and Mavis Mccloud

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 by Dangerous 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. Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream]

Classic Radio 08-15-26 - Critical Author Caper, The Professional Beggar, and A Friend to Alexander

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? 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