Classic Radio 06-23-26 - Nazi POW in Riverdale, Ricky's late, and George and Gracie to England

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

Classic Radio 07-15-26 - Jimmy Reynolds, My Little Buckaroo, and The Old Enemy

Drama and Westerns on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Junior,  originally broadcast  July 15, 1953, 73 years ago, Jimmy Reynolds. Jimmy Reynolds, a poor teenager, has been arrested for drunkenness. Will tries to keep Jimmy from being made an "example." Followed by The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 15, 1954, 72 years ago, My Little Buckaroo. Roy and Dale find a young French girl with amnesia atop the Empire State Building.  Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr,  originally broadcast  July 15, 1956, 70 years ago, the Old Enemy. A trooper from out of Captain Quince's past, named Patchen, joins the troop and creates problems.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 15, 1956, 70 years ago, Letter of the Law.   Marshal Dillon is forced to evict a reformed gunfighter named Brandon Teak from his land.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 15, 1948, 78 years ago, Leaving the Hospital.  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 07-14-26 - The Red Light Bandit, Shark Bate, and State Senator Hooper

Drama on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast  July 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Red Light Bandit.  A malicious robber is impersonating a police officer, usually striking when there's a red traffic light.  Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, Shark Bait starring William Conrad.   A good story about gun runners during a Central American revolution, with a surprise ending. Then, Wanted, originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, State Senator Hooper.   Senator Hooper is found dead in a car in Michigan. "One of the filthiest (stories) smashed through the newspapers of the nation." The January 11, 1945 story of the "Purple Gang" is told by narration, statements, tape recordings of the participants in the case, as well as actors. "The Voice Of The Underworld" sums up the case. A fascinating radio format, audibly edited on tape (one music cue is late, tape is being heard cued on the air). Where is Myron Selik, "the man with small feet?". Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast July 14, 1957, 69 years ago, Incident at Los Varoces. The El Sodom vs. The Rancho Gomorrah.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 14, 1948, 78 years ago,  Walking the baby...without 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