Classic Radio for June 17, 2024 - Summer Replacements and Bond Drives

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

17-06-2024 • 2時間 41分

2+ Hours of crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Call the Police, originally broadcast June 17, 1947, 77 years ago, Case of the Violent Vegetable. The owner of a fruit stand is murdered by a gangster...who likes apples.  The summer replacement for Amos ‘n’ Andy.

Followed by the news of the day 77 years ago, then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Van Heflin, originally broadcast June 17, 1947, 77 years ago, Red Wing. First show of the summer replacement series for Bob Hope.  Marlowe takes on a case involving a wealthy woman named Lola and her dead lover, Stan Phillips. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a complex web of deceit and corruption.

Then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast June 17, 1945, 79 years ago,  Broadway Here I Come.  Two murderers try to come to the "Big Town" with strange results.

Followed by Four for the Fifth, originally broadcast June 17, 1944, 80 years ago, The Laughter starring Fred MacMurray.  Staff Sergeant Don Williams is "speaking" to the President. Even if not a true story, it begins a story nevertheless...one of millions...of the brave soldiers everyday lives. His story begins of one night...any of many nights of families gathered together...has his brother stating that victory in Europe was a sure thing.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 17, 1948, 76 years ago,  An Evening Alone. Mother's going to bed early.

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