Classic Radio 06-24-26 - Showboat, Painting the Garage, and Grass Lake

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

Classic Radio 07-17-26 - Steamship, Murder, and Sleeping in a Car

Crime and Romances on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Margot Stevenson,  originally broadcast  July 17, 1938, 88 years ago, Aboard the Steamship.  A mad scientist helps an even madder millionaire believe that he's an Italian Duke from the 12th century Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast July 17, 1950, 76 years ago, The  Emilio Ramirez Murder Case.   Emilio Ramirez is knifed in the barrio of Spanish Harlem. A cop named Johnny Parada is killed while investigating. Then, Night Watch starring Donn Reed,  originally broadcast  July 17, 1954, 72 years ago. The first call is about three men found sleeping in a car. The second call is about the possibility of children being left alone during a domestic dispute.  Followed by Theater of Romance, originally broadcast July 17, 1945, 81 years ago, Suspicion starring Anthony Quinn and Judith Evelyn. A English woman suspects her ne'er-do-well husband of contemplating murder...or worse! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 17, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum’s Life is Miserable. Abner is not the easiest guy to work for, making life very difficult for Lum. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream]

Classic Radio 07-16-26 - Fairly Out Fairly In, The man who knew how to hate

Drama on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast July 16, 1950, 76 years ago, Fairly Out, Fairly In. The President is torn about whether to dismiss members of the former president’s cabinet, thinking they’re working against him.  Meanwhile, opposition to a new tax has people up in arms.   Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 16, 1961, 65 years ago, The Man Who Knew How to Hate starring Joan Lorring and Leon Janney.   Two commuters, one of them her husband, strike up a casual acquaintance aboard a train. The relationship of the two men grows less casual and more problematic when the other man finds the wife extremely attractive.  Then, Let George Do It, starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 16, 1951, 75 years ago,  What Became of Terry Cable? When Mr. Cable's watch is located in a pawn shown, there's no sign of Mr. Cable. George's investigation leads to several warehouse fires.  Maybe he could get Johnny Dollar to help? Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 16, 1952, 74 years ago, Rich Man, Poor Man.  The Party plans to bring down a wealthy magazine publisher and take over his publications.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 16, 1948, 78 years ago,  That First 2:00 AM Feeding.  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