Classic Radio 05-09-25 - Viva La Chance, Sybil Crane Murder, and the Illustrious Client
A Dramatic FridayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 9, 1952, 73 years ago, Viva La Chance. Harry is in Paris, planning to cheat an American named Henry Witherspoon with a scheme involving a treasure in buried gold. Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 9, 1953, 72 years ago, The Sybil Crane Murder Case. Sybil Crane has been knifed and her body dumped on the street...but there was more to Sybil than met the eye. Then the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 77 years ago, The Illustrious Client. The evil Baron Gruener plans to earn his title of an aristocrat of crime. He plans to marry the daughter of General De Murville and she refuses to listen to warnings. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 77 years ago, The Time Machine. The H.G. Wells story about two adventurers in the year 100,080 in the land of the Morlocks. John Dehner and Larry Dobkin star with Georgia Ellis. Finally. The Unexpected, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 77 years ago, Cargo Unknown starring Lyle Talbot. A dive for $2 million in sunken treasure off the coast of Honolulu.Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
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Classic Radio 05-08-25 - On a Note of Triumph and the Red Badge of Courage
Drama on the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. First a look at the events of the dayThen On a Note of Triumph, originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 80 years ago. An excellent V-E Day production making full use of the creative medium of radio. Norman Corwin’s drama brought to life by the underrated Martin Gabel. Followed by The NBC University Theater, originally broadcast May 8, 1949, 76 years ago, The Red Badge of Courage starring John Agar. Graphic descriptions of the carnage found on Civil War battlefields, told by a boy plagued by fear but with a "red badge of courage."Finally, The House of Mystery, originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 80 years ago, The Monster in the Lake. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
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Classic Radio 05-07-25 - Fred Salutes Jack's 10th, The Good Old Days, and Salute to School
A Funny Wednesday First a look at this day in History.Then The Texaco Star Theater starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 7, 1941, 84 years ago with guests Amos ‘n’ Andy. Fred dedicates the entire program to Jack Benny, on the completion of Jack's tenth year on the air. A summary of the events of 1931. The show features a Jack Benny Panaversary. Swami Schmaltz tries to discover What happened to the gas-man on the Jack Benny Show?. Fred visits Amos 'n' Andy at The Mystic Knights Of The Sea lodge hall. Rochester is described as The Lone Ranger of Lenox Avenue. The cast does, "The Highlights Of A Lowlife" or, "Benny Marches On.". Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 7, 1953, 72 years ago, The Good Old Days. Jim tries to show folks how things were done in the good old days instead of making stuff themselves. But when the lights go out, the family tries to do what they did in the old days.Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast May 7, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Old School. A program dedicated to "The American School: The Progressive School, The Grammar School."Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 7, 1942, 83 years ago, The boys discuss car pooling. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
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Classic Radio 05-06-25 - Burma Red, The Second Door, Stranger in the House, and Knock
Drama on a TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 6, 1962, 63 years ago, The Burma Red Matter. Johnny’s on the trail of a Half Million Dollar Ruby.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 6, 1962, 63 years ago, The Second Door starring Robert Readick in a story he wrote. A man's neighbor has a special door that can transport whoever goes through it to anywhere you want to go...instantaneously!Then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast May 6, 1945, 80 years ago, Stranger In The House. A couple moves into a haunted house and the man falls in love with a beautiful ghost. Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast May 6, 1950, 75 years ago, Knock. The last man on Earth sat in a room, there was a knock on the door.Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast May 6, 1960, 65 years ago, Who's Responsible for the Crash? Brownie the dog was sleeping in the middle of the road and a car swerved to avoid him and crashed into the couple’s mailbox. But…who’s responsible?Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day
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Classic Radio 05-05-25 - Blandings and the Barn, Irma wants an older man, and Danse Macabre
A Funny MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Mr. and Mrs Blanding starring Cary Grant and Betsy Drake, originally broadcast May 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Rebuilding the Barn. Mr. Blandings decides to rebuild the barn...not an easy job!Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 72 years ago, Irma Wants an Older Man. It’s Irma’s birthday, but after Al cancels her birthday lunch, she decides she needs an older man. Then The Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 5, 1938, 87 years ago with guest Boris Karloff. Rudy interviews Washington Lumpkin, a sandhog working on the new 6th Avenue subway in New York City. Mr. Lumpkin loses his place in the script. Tommy Riggs and "Betty Lou" appear on the show for the 40th time of 49 appearances. Boris Karloff and Harold Vermilyea appear in an Arch Oboler drama titled, "Danse Macabre."Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 5, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum gets ckeck from Squire! Lum gets the last laugh!Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.htmlAnd more about the Survive-all Fallout Sheltershttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
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