Episodios

  • Classic Radio for July 16, 2014 - Sunken Ships, Murdered Truck Drivers, and Rich Man, Poor Man

    Classic Radio for July 16, 2014 - Sunken Ships, Murdered Truck Drivers, and Rich Man, Poor Man
    Jul 16 2024
    2+ Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast July 16, 1949, 75 years ago, Sunken Ships. Steve is sent to Saigon ("Inscrutable city of intrigue") to investigate three sunken ships.

    Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 16, 1946, 78 years ago, The Murdered Truck Driver. A truck carrying no cargo load is mysteriously hijacked. One of the drivers has been killed and the other has vanished!

    Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 16, 1952, 72 years ago, Rich Man, Poor Man. The Party plans the downfall of a wealthy magazine publisher, and the takeover of his publications.

    Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast July 16, 1950, 74 years ago, Attorney for the Defense. A lawyer murders one of his clients and then is called to defend the dead man's daughter who is accused of the crime.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 16, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling. "Bull" plans to set bear traps for Clark and his friends!

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    2 h y 23 m
  • Classic Radio for July 15, 2014 - Kiss and Make UP, Fibber goes for a swim, and making an example

    Classic Radio for July 15, 2014 - Kiss and Make UP, Fibber goes for a swim, and making an example
    Jul 15 2024
    2+ Hours of Comedy and Western.

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Kiss and Make up starring Milton Berle, originally broadcast July 15, 1946, 78 years ago. The first married couple is Mr. and Mrs. Schaeffer. Mr. Schaeffer complains that his wife moves the furniture around too much.

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast July 15, 1935, 89 years ago, Spring Swim in the Ocean. Fibber goes swimming...in the ocean!

    Then Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr, originally broadcast July 15, 1953, 71 years ago, Jimmy Reynolds. Jimmy Reynolds, a poor teen-ager, has been arrested for drunkeness. Will tries to keep Jimmy from being made an "example."

    Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 15, 1956, 68 years ago, The Old Enemy. A trooper from out of Captain Quince's past named Patchen, joins the troop and creates problems.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Leaving the Hospital.

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    2 h y 32 m
  • Classic Radio for July 14, 2014 - Incident At Los Varoces, Jerry's Life Story, and Irma has the measels

    Classic Radio for July 14, 2014 - Incident At Los Varoces, Jerry's Life Story, and Irma has the measels
    Jul 14 2024
    2+ Hours of Comedy

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast July 14, 1957, 67 years ago, The Tuned Sheep. First show of the series. "Incident At Los Varoces" (The El Sodom vs. The Rancho Gomorrah), an extreme satire on Las Vegas.

    Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast July 14, 1953, 71 years ago. The last show of the season, the last show of the series, the last regularly scheduled radio show starring Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis. Gloria Grahame, who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in The Bad and the Beautiful, does a sketch with the boys about her producing a picture of Jerry’s life.

    Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast July 14, 1947, 77 years ago, Irma Gets Sick. Irma gets sick just as Jane has to go off to Chicago on business. Seems she invited the neighbor kid up who actually was sick -- with measles!

    Followed by Claudia, originally broadcast July 14, 1948, 76 years ago. Walking the baby...without the baby.

    Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 14, 1942, 82 years ago, The Matt Muscrat Report. A report by "The Masked Muskrat" as to the true identity of "The Black Pelican."

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 14, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling. Two phony game wardens tell the campers to move out, but Clark doesn't believe them. Superman investigates a strange airplane that drops a mysterious package into the woods.

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    2 h y 20 m
  • Classic Radio for July 13, 2024 - Murder by Errro, The Missing Piano Player, and two Johnnys

    Classic Radio for July 13, 2024 - Murder by Errro, The Missing Piano Player, and two Johnnys
    Jul 13 2024
    2+ Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast July 13, 1954, 70 years ago, Murder By Error. The husband of a beautiful woman is being blackmailed for $10,000 by a strange looking midget. The case soon leads to diamond smuggling and murder!

    Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast July 13, 1947, 77 years ago, The Case of the Missing Piano Player. Nick and Patsy visit a crooked gambling ship to find out who shot the piano player.

    Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Edmond O’Brien, originally broadcast July 13, 1950, 74 years ago, The Calgary Matter. Johnny tries to track down the gang who has stolen $300,000. Someone's willing to talk, but only for immunity and protection.

    Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 13, 1958, 66 years ago, The Mojave Red Matter. A sunken boat and murder in the desert.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The True Story of “The Jarvis Bay”.

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    2 h y 29 m
  • Classic Radio for July 12, 2024 - Death in the Tropics, The Iron Coffin, and The Big Setup

    Classic Radio for July 12, 2024 - Death in the Tropics, The Iron Coffin, and The Big Setup
    Jul 12 2024
    2+ Hours of Crime and a new baby

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast July 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Death in the Tropics. A hijacker’s partner double-crosses him and leaves him for dead in a burning truck. A Puerto Rican banana plantation becomes the scene of a murder.

    Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 12, 1950, 74 years ago, The Iron Coffin. Marlowe visits a 16th-century Spanish castle (in northern California) to battle the ghost of "Peter The Cruel," who lives in an eight-foot iron coffin!

    Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Setup. The cops break up a burglary ring that uses a hatcheck girl for a spotter.

    Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast July 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Battle on the Staircase. Bert's arm is twisted to "pull out" with Red, leaving Carol by alone. After a quick bank robbery, they head to Portland. A supermarket is the next victim.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 12, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia uses her baby to help another.

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    2 h y 25 m
  • Classic Radio for July 11, 2024 - Chase and Sanborn, Dracula, and Fur Smuggling

    Classic Radio for July 11, 2024 - Chase and Sanborn, Dracula, and Fur Smuggling
    Jul 11 2024
    2+ Hours of variety

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast July 11, 1937, 87 years ago. Charlie McCarthy tells Edgar Bergen about his music lessons. Don Ameche and guest Gladys George appear in a sketch entitled Personal Appearance. W. C. Fields announces that he's leaving on vacation. The verbal battle with Charlie McCarthy continues.


    Followed by The Mercury Theater On The Air, originally broadcast July 11, 1938, 86 years ago, Dracula starring Martin Gabel. First show of the series. An adaptation of the Bram Stoker novel as only Orson Welles could do it.


    Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling. Fred Harmon kills himself! A rare example of suicide on a show meant for kids. Clark Kent, Jimmy Olsen and Batiste (the guide) are camping in the North Woods. They're being watched; what's going on? Bud Collyer is Clark Kent/Superman and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olson.

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    2 h y 34 m
  • Classic Radio for July 10, 2024 - Granby Plants a Crop, Cooks Summer Camp, and Mrs Davis gets a Telegram

    Classic Radio for July 10, 2024 - Granby Plants a Crop, Cooks Summer Camp, and Mrs Davis gets a Telegram
    Jul 10 2024
    2+ Hours of Comedy with a side of Westerns

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Granbys Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast July 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Granby Plants a Crop. What to plant? Corn? Wheat?

    Followed by the news from 74 years ago, then Too Many Cooks starring Hal March, originally broadcast July 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Summer Camp. The Cook children want to go to camp, but Doug doesn’t have enough money to send them. So they build their own camp.

    Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast July 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Telegram for Mrs Davis. Mrs. Davis gets a telegram, but no-one wants to open it! This naturally leads to Christmas in the Spring!

    Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 10, 1960, 64 years ago, Five Days to Yuma. Paladin is hired to deliver a British prisoner named Jeremy Thompson to the Carson City jail. Jeremy's drunken mother proves an unexpected problem.

    Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 10, 1944, 80 years ago, Teaching Cedric to Dance. Abner teaches Cedric to dance and even takes a spin around the store with Lum!

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    2 h y 29 m
  • Classic Radio for July 9, 2024 - The Fiddle Faddle Matter, Epitaph, and Colby Fletcher

    Classic Radio for July 9, 2024 - The Fiddle Faddle Matter, Epitaph, and Colby Fletcher
    Jul 9 2024
    2+ Hours of Crime

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 9, 1961, 63 years ago, The Fiddle Faddle Matter. A businessman has an expensive violin insured for $10,000 stolen. The businessman is then killed!

    Followed by the news from 63 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast July 9, 1961, 63 years ago, Epitaph starring Paul McGrath and Barbara Becker. After a woman's death, her sister is romanced by a suitor with a heart of evil.

    Then The Whistler, originally broadcast July 9, 1947, 77 years ago, The Two Lives of Colby Fletcher starring Elliot Lewis. A man deliberately runs down a pedestrian with his car...trying to complete his scheme to fake his own death.

    Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast July 9, 1950, 74 years ago, She’s Lovely, She’s Engaged, She Eats Soybeans. A story about a new miracle health food. A professional bathing beauty named Jerry Shoulder needs protection.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 9, 1941, 83 years ago, The White Plague. Clark Kent announces that he knows who killed the five lumberjacks and the secret of, "The "White Plague!" Fred Harmon shoots Father Malone! The end of the adventure, but the story line continues. Bud Collyer is Clark Kent/Superman and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olson.

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    2 h y 24 m