Classic Radio 07-26-26 - Matt for Murder, The Wager, and The Notebook

Classic Radio 07-26-26 - Matt for Murder, The Wager, and The Notebook

Westerns and Crime on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Matt for Murder.  Red Samples accuses Marshal Dillon of murdering his partner. Wild Bill Hickok is sent for to arrest Dillon so he can stand trial.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 26, 1959, 67 years ago, The Wager. Paladin accompanies a couple to Silver City to protect them from attempts on their lives. But it seems Paladin's been paid to kill for sport! Then, Escape, originally broadcast July 26, 1953, 73 years ago, The Notebook starring John Dehner.   A story about claim jumpers and a pack of wolves in the old West.  Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast July 26, 1950, 76 years ago, Five Gardenias.  Steve Mitchell flies to Yapne, "in the Orient," to find a guerrilla leader and prevent a civil war. A barge full of supplies is attacked by the evil Dr. Mao. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 78 years ago, David Fixes This and That.  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 07-25-26 - Paintings of Death, Mad Scientist, and the Dog of Dynamite

Crime on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Satan’s Waitin’, originally broadcast  July 25, 1950, 76 years ago, Paintings of Death.  Satan himself tells the story about a cheating wife and her wealthy husband. He wants a divorce and offers her the house and a lot of money, if her lover will marry her within six months.  Shades of The Whistler in this summer series.  Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast July 25, 1948, 78 years ago, The Mad Scientist Caper.  Raymond Fox is a famous but slightly insane inventor. He hires Spade to recover the secret formula for "Pentron." Sam promptly winds up in a hospital for the mentally deranged! Then, Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor,  originally broadcast  July 25, 1954, 72 years ago, the Katy Lane Murder Case. Marty Lane has been pushed at a swimming pool and has a fractured skull.  Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 25, 1945, 81 years ago, The Case Of The Dog Of Dynamite.  The former commander of all Gestapo agents in Spain plans to enter a U.S. government laboratory working on very valuable "bugs." Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 25, 1935, 91 years ago, The First Families of Pine Ridge.  Lum is starting to have doubts about Squire Skimp and the silver mine.  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 07-24-26 - Spencer Tracy and Edward Arnold, Serenade Macabre, and a jailbreak

Variety and Crime on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast  July 24, 1938, 88 years ago, Guest Spencer Tracy.   Charlie McCarthy tries to sell tickets for his play, being held in a barn. Spencer Tracy and Edward Arnold appear in "Five Star Final."  Unfortunately, many parts of the show are missing.  Followed by Crime Club, originally broadcast July 24, 1947, 79 years ago, Serenade Macabre.  A circus triangle story. A murdered lion tamer causes the trouble.  Then, A Life in Your Hands, originally broadcast July 24, 1952, 74 years ago, Eddie Phillips Escapes from Jail.   Randall Marsden, an aspiring politician, is found shot. Eddie Phillips broke out of prison before he was scheduled to be executed. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 24, 1935, 91 years ago, Proper Etiquette.   A Pine Ridge social tea is described. The Mad Hatter would have felt right at home! 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 07-23-26 - Midnight for Danger, Stolen Laveliers in France, and Home on Approval

Drama on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Top Secret starring Ilona Massey,  originally broadcast  July 23, 1950, 76 years ago, Midnight for Danger. Cloaks and daggers in neutral Switzerland. An arthritic clockmaker holds the key to "Operation Das." Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast July 23, 1946, 80 years ago, Stolen Lavaliers In France.  A strange lady kisses Ken Thurston in the lobby of a New York theatre, which leads to Paris and the stolen Rotterdam collection of jewels.  Then, Romance,  originally broadcast  July 23, 1955, 71 years ago, Home On Approval starring Joyce Mccluskey.  A girl brings her fiance back home to meet her old friends and gets "confused" when she meets her old beau. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 23, 1961, 65 years ago,Stranger With My Face starring  Bernard Grant. A man finds himself four years in the future, in a strange city, with somebody else's face!   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Does Something About the Weather.  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]

Classic Radio 07-22-26 - Autumn Song, Running for Council, and Return Trip

Crime and Westerns on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast  July 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Autumn Song.   A crooked Hollywood agent signs a has-been silent film star and hopes to parlay a wild publicity stunt into a long-term contract.  Followed by Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr., originally broadcast July 22, 1953, 73 years ago, Running for Council. . Ava Lawson is running for town council, and the Illyria Gazette is backing her against "Old Man Dean."  Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 70 years ago, Return Trip starring Larry Haines.  An interstate auto theft ring gets ugly as a gas station attendent tries to call in the car and is killed.   Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 70 years ago, Spotted Tail’s Return.  Spotted Tail has suddenly moved off the reservation with his whole tribe. Captain Quince and sixty troopers ride out after him to find out why.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 22, 1948, 78 years ago, The Phantom House-Cleaner. 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