Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

A Drama filled TuesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides Part 2 starring John Dehner.  Part 2 of the adaptation of the George R. Stewart post-apocalyptic novel.  If you think the adaptation is great, I strongly encourage you to read the book!Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast November 12, 1945, 79 years ago, The Seeing Eye.  A sea captain has a strange relationship with his first mate, much to the sorrow of the second mate who swears to get a strange revenge, and gets it!Then The Line-Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast November 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Buggered Bunco Boys.   A con-man has been preying on the families of dead soldiers. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 12, 1961, 63 years ago, The Wrong One Matter.  Johnny is out in the Everglades to investigate a decomposing corpse.Finally Superman, originally broadcast November 12, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow.  The discovery of, "The Silver Arrow! The end of the adventure. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Funny MondayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Washington, DC and politics.  Miltie runs for Alderman.Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11. 1948, 76 years ago, another Sam Shovel Mystery.  Detective "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Telephone Operator Who Died While Dancing," or "Sorry, Wrong Rhumba."We follow that with The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 11, 1945, 79 years ago, Mr. Mob Buster. The Allen's Alley question: "How do you think new scientific developments are going to affect you?" "McGee and McGee" (the songwriters) appear in the alley. Fred is trying to buy a radio, guest Monty Woolley wants to give his away. Fred and Monty act in "Mr. Mob-Buster," a combination of "Mr. District Attorney" and "Gangbusters." Monty is trying to capture "Charlie The Chicken."Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 11, 1956, 68 years ago, Report on the We-Uns. A portrait of our culture, as it might appear to those six thousand years in the future.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 11, 1948, 76 years ago.  Veterans Day. 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

A Drama filled SundayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Lights Out, originally broadcast November 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Bon Voyage. Two old ladies with a hidden past board an ocean liner at midnight, along with a sense of guilt. Followed by Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast November 10, 1949, 75 years ago, The Engaged Girl Murder Case.  Mr. Keen solves a murder case while on horseback!Then Mr. and Mrs North starring  Barbara Britton and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 10, 1953, 71 years ago, Death Comes in Cans. The Norths want to go fishing.  But it appears there’s a case of canned tuna that have more than tuna in them that got dropped into the bay. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast November 10, 1952, 72 years ago, The Frightened City starring Frank Lovejoy.  A soldier returns home to find that his brother-in-law has been murdered, along with three other people. But, nobody's talking! Finally Superman, originally broadcast November 10, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow.  Mary Lewis is found in the ghost town; tied up and gagged! She's been on the trail of, "The Silver Arrow" as well. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Funny SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Lum Writes an Opera.  Decrying the lack of culture in Pine Ridge, Lum writes and opera, and tries to find a big name to star in it.  He does find one, but it’s not Grand Opera.   Grand Old Opry, maybe...Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 72 years ago, The New Suit. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea. We follow that with The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast November 9, 1947, 77 years ago with guest Maurice Evans.  Edgar's hurt himself while riding a horse named...Edgar Bergen! Mortimer's gotten a job washing windows. Charlie has gotten guest Maurice Evans to help him stage a Shakespearean drama, but guest Lulu McConnell owns the barn! Romeo and Juliet will never be the same. Then A Salute to Jack Benny’s 20 years in Radio, originally broadcast November 9, 1951, 73 years ago.  A testimonial dinner in honor of Jack to celebrate his twentieth year in radio. The program originates from the Friars Club. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 9, 1948, 76 years ago.  The cow arrives. 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

A Funny FridayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 8, 1939, 85 years ago, The Doughnut King.  Fred analyzes the statutes for pedestrians in New York. The program's guest is the man in charge of merchandising research for the doughnut industry. He analyzes dunking techniques. Round table discussion topic: "Do you think women drivers operate their cars as efficiently as men?" The Mighty Allen Art Players perform "The Sound Man's Revenge."Followed by Take It or Leave it starring Bill Baker, originally broadcast November 8, 1942, 82 years ago with guest Jack Benny. The first category is "Football Teams." Phil plays "Dinah" on his accordion. The third contestant is Jack Benny, whose category is "Musical History." After answering the $1 question, Jack tries to quit and take the dollar!Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 8, 1937, 87 years ago, Introducing Clark Dennis. The Combined and Amalgamated Newspaper Association is going to interview Fibber and Molly. The last appearance of Marian Jordan on the show for 18 months, due to illness. The show eventually changes its name to, "Fibber McGee and Company." The first appearance of Clark Dennis as the program's vocalist,replacing Perry Como. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 8, 1948, 76 years ago.  David and Claudia go for a walk during the night.Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Dramatic ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast November 7, 1952,  72 years ago, Portrait of a Suicide. Mary Blair tries to commit suicide, but is saved by the milkman. She tries it a second time, and this time succeeds. What's going on at the Clearview Rest Home?Then Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 7, 1937, 87 years ago, Operation in a Shack.   The first show of the series. Dr. Christian is forced to operate in a shack. We follow that with Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast November 7, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Borrowed Knife.  A corpse with a knife in his back follows a damsel in distress into Craig's office.  Then Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast November 7, 1948, 76 years ago.  Joe Barker, a small time crook, is reported missing by his wife Madge. Joe is found shot dead. He was a crook and a swindler, but whodunit?Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 7, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow.  Jimmy Olsen finds another silver arrowhead with another puzzling poem on it, and another arrowhead in a cave filled with buffalo bones. 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

A Criminal WednesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 6, 1948, 76 years ago, The Lady with Too Much Hair. Jeff is hired to guard a man's beautiful daughter while she's at finishing school, but murder gets to class first. A narcotics angle and a wig store figure in the caper. Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast November 6, 1948, 76 years ago, The Doubtful Alibi.   Frank uses a horseless carriage to put out a fire and some fancy detective work to catch the culprit responsible for it. Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast November 6, 1950, 74 years ago, Twice Dead starring Larry Haines.  A woman apparently has returned from the dead. A box with $100,000 is missing, and an idiot brother is suffocated in the basement. Followed by  Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 6, 1947, 77 years ago, The Blonde’s Lipstick. Laura Neely disappears with $10,000 in cash she had collected for the City Welfare Fund, much to Casey's embarrassment.  Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 6, 1941, 83 years ago, Lum Dating Miss Frederick. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Dramatic TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Escape, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides starring John Dehner.   A magnificent story about the end of "The Age Of Man," and the beginning of, "The Age Of The Rat." Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Havana. Steve Mitchell is sent to Cuba to gamble on HaiLai - in connection with a smuggling ring.We follow that with Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 5, 1946, 78 years ago, A New Face for Joe Harvey.  Joe Harvey has had plastic surgery and has a whole new face. The cops will never find him now...only, his new face is that of Donald Tate, a cop-killer. Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast November 5, 1945, 79 years ago, The Fifth of November. A Guy Fawkes Day adventure.Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 5, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow.  An arrow is shot in the dark. a mysterious figure is seen and a hand grabs at Jimmy Olsen! A silver arrow silences Hopeful Jake, just as he's about to reveal the secret!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

A Funny MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast November 4, 1936, 88 years ago, Studio Strategy.  Town Hall News: The filling station of the future. Medical help and gasoline combined. Buffola gags for Fred (who gets seltzer squirted in his face, cracking up the audience and stopping the show). Harry's been on the show for one year tonight. The Mighty Allen Art Players perform, "Studio Strategy" or, "In Hollywood, All Of The Monkey Business Isn't Confined To The Zoo." Mr. Allen of Titanic Pictures is showing, "Africa Squeaks." Trudy Tadpole is the star of "Passion On The Lam." "Ape-O The Jungle Man" (played by Harry) is to marry "America's Sweetheart."Followed by The Abbott and Costello Show, originally broadcast November 4, 1943, 81 years ago with guest Lana Turner.  Abbott and Costello are having trouble getting into the NBC studio before they go on the air. This program is remembered as being broadcast on the day Lou Costello's infant son died by drowning. No mention of this tragedy is made until the very end of the show, when Bud Abbott tells the radio audience what happened. During the program, there was no sign by Costello of anything else on his mind but the next corny joke.  Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 4, 1956, 68 years ago, Colloquy Four: The Joe Miller Joke Book.   A drama/documentary about the history of jokes, including a fictionalized visit from the venerable Joe Miller himself!Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 4, 1948, 76 years ago.  A Second Meeting with Jesse Mason.Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Sunday of CrimeFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Carbon Consul.    The Counterspys are investigating a series of anti-American demonstrations in a small African countries. Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, 86 years ago, The Portuguese Crooner.   A Portuguese immigrant has been murdered. The trail of the murderer leads to Newark, New Jersey. A melodic voice leads to violence. We follow that with Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast November 3, 1953, 71 years ago, The Lonely Corner.  Murderers must have a lot of trouble keeping their books balanced. For one thing, they can't always be sure when they're going to make their next killing, and for another, so many of their assets are buried.Then Suspense, originally broadcast November 3, 1952, 72 years ago, Frankenstein starring Herbert Marshall. The Mary Shelley story about a scientist who creates a man, then is pursued by his creation. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 3, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow. A landslide traps Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen in the cave. After Clark moves a few boulders, they find a mine shaft, empty sacks and finally Tumbleweed; gagged and tied.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

A Funny SaturdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Overdue Library Book.   Henry's library book is overdue...to the tune of $5. Beware of Huckleberry Finn!Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast November 2, 1949, 75 years ago. The first contestant is Frank Sullivan, an expectant father. Groucho says the secret word!  Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast November 2, 1951, 73 years ago with guest Denise Darcel. A Gambler (Dean) and his moll (Denise) intimidate a young athlete (Jerry) to throw the game. Followed by People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast November 2, 1954, 70 years ago, Free Mink Stole.  Art recruits a young man to see how a woman would react to receiving several gifts including a mink stole, and then taking them back. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 2, 1948, 76 years ago.  Election Day. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

YOUTUBE FOLLOWERS:  There will be a delay in release of these as they have to be manually released.  Sorry for the delay.  The podcasts are released through Spreaker at Midnight and flow down to other podcast channels shortly thereafter.  A Funny FridayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast November 1, 1956, 68 years ago, Jolly Boys Haunted House Adventure.    Gildersleeve setsup a Halloween party at a haunted house for the Jolly Boys, and Gildy does his part to make sure it’s haunted!Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 1, 1951, 73 years ago, Neckties. A tie has appeared at the Anderson household, but no one knows who sent it.. We follow that with Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 1, 1953, 71 years ago, A Radio DJ Wakes up Jack.  Hank, the all-night disc jockey, wakes Jack up at 4 A.M.!Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast November 1, 1942, 82 years ago with guest Robert Benchley. The March Of Trivia: Coffee rationing is to begin. Guest Robert Benchley cracks up during his chat with Fred. How Benchley gets "the biggest laugh in radio," and tries to listen to "The Fred Allen Show."Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 1, 1948, 76 years ago.  David returns to work. 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

A Halloweeny ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 31, 1940, 84 years ago, Halloween. Henry's and his pal "Toby" plan to ring just one doorbell on Halloween. A deep well gets Toby, Henry and Homer in trouble with the law...several times.Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 31, 1943, 81 years ago, Halloween Party.   While Leroy gets into some Halloween mischief, Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker bob for apples with Leila and Eve Goodwin.  Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 31, 1949, 75 years ago, Corpse for Halloween. A tiger hunt...in the jungles of New York City!Followed by The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast October 31, 1937, 87 years ago, The Three Ghosts.  The Shadow becomes the conscience needed to prevent a woman from being frightened to death. Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 31, 1941, 83 years ago, the Silver Arrow.  The trail of the silver arrows is getting clearer. A picture with moving eyes!Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

Our annual remembrance of the War of the WorldsFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Mercury Theater of the Air, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 86 years ago, The War of the Worlds.   The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey in a relocated adaptation of the HG Wells classic. Then HG Wells meets Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 28, 1949, 75 years ago.  The two literary giants, H.G. Wells and Orson Welles, met in San Antonio, Texas, for a recorded conversation on KTSA radio station. This chance encounter was significant, as both men were connected by their work on H.G. Wells’ classic science fiction novel, “The War of the Worlds”.We follow that with the news from 86 years ago, then The Chase and Sandborn Hour, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 86 years ago, with guest Madeleine Carroll.  Nelson Eddy starts the program by singing, "The Song Of The Vagabonds." Edgar tells a ghost story on Halloween.  Madeleine Carroll appears opposite Don Ameche in a romantic drama called, "There's Always Juliet." Judy recounts her first visit to a football game. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 30, 1941, 83 years ago.   The Prince ot Heal Lum’s Leg.   Prince Ali Kush "cures" Lum of his broken leg, but he falls off the stage after the cure!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

A Funny TuesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast October 29, 1944, 80 years ago, Allen’s Alley. Guest Fred Allen helps Jack locate a new singer by conducting a survey of the public in "Allen's Alley."Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then the Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast October 29, 1944, 80 years ago with guest Orson Welles.   Edgar tries to tell a ghost story. Guest Orson Welles conducts a tour through a museum's dinosaur exhibit.  Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 29, 1952, 72 years ago, Momma’s Big Romance. Momma’s got a widower boyfriend who’s coming to visit.  Turns out he’s a policeman.  Turns out the Kingfish busted up his car.Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast October 29, 1947, 77 years ago with guest Lucille Ball. Guest Lucille Ball plays opposite Jimmy in a drama. Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 29, 1941, 83 years ago, the Silver Arrow.  The trio heads to a ghost town.  What was the name of Jimmy’s friend?Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

Westerns and Crime on a MondayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 68 years ago, Army Wife. After thirty years, an army wife suddenly finds herself a widow. The last show of the series.We follow that with the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 68 years ago, Dirty Bill’s Girl. Rose, the card dealer in the Long Branch, plans to kill a man. Who and why?Then Crime Classics, originally broadcast October 28, 1953, 71 years ago, John Hayes, His Head, and How They Were Parted.  Mr. Hayes returns from war to his lonely wife to find her afrolic with two comely boarders. His head is shortly thereafter found by the side of the Thames...and then encapsulated in a glass jar. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 28, 1954, 70 years ago, The Shelter starring Joyce McCluskey and Vic Perrin.   A man and a woman wait at a deserted bus stop. One of them is possibly an escaped homicidal maniac!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 28, 1948, 76 years ago.   The Nortons are expecting company and David's in the shower. 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

A Funny SundayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 27, 1950, 74 years ago, The Halloween Party.   It's Halloween, and Ozzie and Harriet are exploring a haunted house.Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 27, 1946, 78 years ago, Dream of Killing the Quartet.   Jack is very unhappy with the quartet and wonders how he could get rid of them.  Mary orders what kind of sandwich?  Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast October 27, 1945, 79 years ago, The Football Game.  Riley tries to encourage Junior by telling his story of his football exploits.Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 27, 1944, 80 years ago, Madam Queen Marriage.  David Johnson would like to marry Madame Queen. Andy finds himself still engaged to marry Madame Queen. They've been engaged for only 14 years. Kingfish accepts $125 from Mr. Johnson to break up the engagement. Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 27, 1941, 83 years ago, the Crooked Oil Association. Superman rescues Tumbleweed from the quicksand pit. Jimmy Olsen finds a mysterious Silver Arrow. The start of a new adventure.Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Dramatic SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 26, 1942, 82 years ago, Wake Island starring Brian Donlevy, Broderick Crawford, and Robert Preston.  A war drama about the relatively undefended Pacific Island attacked by the Japs shortly after Pearl Harbor. We follow that with Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast October 26, 1950, 74 years ago, The Paris-Marseilles Highway.  Michel helps a family to find a lost cow.  But the poor cow has been struck by a car. Michel comes up with a scheme to replace the cow. Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 26, 1941, 83 years ago, The Devil’s Hour. The Devil is summoned on Halloween, at midnight!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 26, 1948, 76 years ago.   Claudia decides on a cow.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

Westerns and Drama on this FridayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 71 years ago, Red Lawson’s Revenge. Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 25, 1959, 65 years ago, When In Rome.  Paladin shoots and kills "The Professor," a holdup man and accused murderer. He is also forced to wound an innocent bystander, which causes the man's wife to make an unusual request. Then Suspense, originally broadcast October 25, 1955, 69 years ago, To None a Deadly Drug starring Harry Bartell. A druggist gives a small boy the wrong medicine and tries to find him before he kills himself with it. Followed by Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast October 25, 1950, 74 years ago, Don’t Look Down. While in New York City, Dr. Christian tries to talk a suicidal young man from jumping off a building ledge.Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, 76 years ago.   Some serious Yankee cow tradin'.Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Funny ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 76 years ago, Substitute Postmaster.  Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and decides to hold a sale!We follow that with George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 24, 1944, 80 years ago, George Better than Gable?   Gracie is trying to get George to take Clark Gabels place in the movie The Hucksters.  Jack Carson tries to compete with George. Then The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Drive-In Movie.  After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie...and guess what's playing!Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 24, 1943, 81 years ago, Low Water Pressure.  Leroy is writing an essay about, "Conscientious Civil Service" and "helps" Gildy at the water department. When a "snifter valve" breaks at the reservoir and the town's water supply dries up, Charlie, out at the reservoir, quits! Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 24, 1941, 83 years ago, The Crooked Oil Association.  The Indians refuse to allow Superman to remove a bullet from the body of Comanche Joe. Jimmy's horse breaks a leg and Superman turns a bullet in flight to save Jimmy from Chuck Connors. 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