Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Tom Conway and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast June 16, 1947, 77 years ago, Death in the North Sea. An innocent man is about to be convicted of murder aboard an ocean liner. Sherlock Holmes uses a scratch on a porthole and a Frenchwoman to defend the man. Followed by the news from 77 years ago, then Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast June 16, 1947, 77 years ago, The Man Who Died Twice. A case of fraud against an insurance company fails when the body of the man who died twice is found. Then Crime Classics, originally broadcast June 16, 1954, 70 years ago, The Death of a Baltimore Birdie...and Friend. A canvasback prize fighter, his adventures in love and murder. Followed by Broadway is my Beat following Larry Thor, originally broadcast June 16, 1950, 74 years ago, The Morris Bernstein Murder Case. Morris Bernstein, a bread delivery man, is beaten to death...and his girlfriend Leah Goldin is beaten too! Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 16, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Deutch and the Radio Mine. "Storm" discovers that there's a fire aboard ship! The ship explodes and Jimmy is rescued by Superman...but "Storm" is lost at sea! Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of crime First a look at this day in History. Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 15, 1954, 70 years ago. Jack March is suspected of the murder of the Contessa La Fresso. She's been knifed to death. Keep your nose on those flowers! Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast June 15, 1951, 73 years ago, The Mountain Murder. Two linemen are shot dead by a mountain man because they thought they would disturb his traps. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, 66 years ago, The Delectable Damsel Matter. A beautiful woman has tons of money and a missing fortune in gems. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 15, 1954, 70 years ago, The Earth is Made of Glass starring Joseph Kearnes. A laboratory experiment in murder? It's not as easy as it sounds! Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Mama Remembers. David is departing...for the station to go to work. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 73 years ago, The Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope reprising his role from the 1940 motion picture. Bob is hired to accompany a beautiful girl to Castle Maldito in Cuba. There are lots of typical "ad libs" by Bob. Next, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Reaching the Summer Cottage. Fibber and Molly set out for the summer cottage. Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Tree. The first couple is the mother of a large family and an expectant father. Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 76 years ago, Al and Irma buy a Wedding Ring. Al takes Irma to see "Harvey." Al and Irma buy a wedding ring for Irma's friend Amber, but Jane thinks it's Irma who's getting married. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 76 years ago, Little Miss Fix-it. The aftermath of a fine weekend. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Variety and Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Chase and Sandborn Hour, originally broadcast June 13, 1937, 87 years ago, with guest Joan Blondell. Charlie McCarthy is in trouble with the truant officer again. Joan Blondell appears in a skit by Colin Clements titled, "Spring." Afterwards, Charlie does his version, titled, "Summer." W. C. Fields misses two cues, then chastizes Don Ameche for jumping his cue. Bill Fields has built a better mousetrap. He's then introduced to young Rollo Pepitone. Fields suggests that he "sit down and play with some broken glass." Charlie chats with Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and tells them that his new tune is called, "A Little Of You On Toast" (the name of a new Rodgers and Hart tune). Richard Rodgers plays the piano as Don Ameche sings the tune for the first time on the air. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 13, 1943, 81 years ago, Gildy Plans the Honeymoon. Who will be Gildersleeve's best man? Will Gildy get Leila to stick to a budget? Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 13, 1948, 76 years ago, Don Wilson’s Weight. The program originates from Detroit. Don Wilson "carries a lot of weight" in this town! Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 13, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Using a radio-controlled plane to escape, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen take over Dr. Deutch's boat after Dr. Browning dies. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay atradio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day.

2 + Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 77 years ago, Dream, Dream, Dream. Bert Gordon as "The Mad Russian." Eddie interviews a prospective son-in-law. Eddie and Harry Von Zell travel to Washington to petition Congress to relieve the housing shortage. Next, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 12, 1952, 72 years ago, Lead your own life, Bud. Bud’s getting to the age where he wants to be his own man. He’s going to move into the room over the feed store. Then the Martin and Lewis show, originally broadcast June 12, 1949, 75 years ago. The boys are looking at doing new music, and they’re going to try doing folk music with Burl Ives. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 12, 1938, 86 years ago, Artists and Models Abroad. Guests Joan Bennett and director Mitchell Leisen visit Jack in his dressing room on his first day on the set of, "Artists and Models." Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 12, 1941, 83 years ago, Showdown with Lizebeth. Abner's in hiding from Charlie Dillbeck. Charlie thinks Abner's been romancing his wife. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 11, 1952, 72 years ago, The American Kremlin. After seeing a dead body at Party headquarters, Cvetic is sent to New York to subvert a labor union. Cvetic is accused of being an FBI spy by a clever fat man. Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast June 11, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Sledgehammer Handicap. Robbie Bertram has broken out of jail and has returned to his horse-playing girlfriend. Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 11, 1946, 78 years ago, The Disappearing Plane. Blackie flies back from Boston with evidence about a murder case. The plane disappears. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 11, 1935, 89 years ago, Hot Bonds. Stolen "Liberty Bonds" are being "unloaded" for Pretty Boy Floyd's gang. Floyd himself had died only a few months before this broadcast. Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Dr. Deutch tries to smother Dr. Browning, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen. Superman rescues his friends with the help of "Storm," Jimmy's dog. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day.

Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast June 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Dennis Needs an Agent. Dennis is discouraged by his lack of success in show business. He tries to hire Bud Brennan, the famous press agent, known as, "The Star-Maker." Next, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast June 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Gossips. George is tired of all the gossiping. But that old telephone game has the gossip evolving daily. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 10, 1952, 72 years ago, with guests Roy Rogers and Dale Evans. The program originates from The San Diego Naval Air Station. Roy and Dale are going on a tour with Bob to promote their new movie, Son Of Paleface, also starring the original paleface (Hope)." Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 10, 1947, 77 years ago, Picnic at Dugan’s Lake. Fibber and Molly go to a picnic at Dugan's Lake, and Fibber's diving for gold! Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 10, 1948, 76 years ago, Jeffrey’s Mother. Jeff's mother changes her plans. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Crime Classics, originally broadcast June 9, 1954, 70 years ago, The Assassination Of Leon Trotsky. The Mexican murder of the Russian revolutionary. Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast June 9, 1951, 73 years ago, The Earl Lawson Murder Case. A wealthy man named Earl Lawson has been murdered in Times Square by a man with only a month to live. Then Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast June 9, 1955, 69 years ago, Sucker Bait. A top ranked basketball team suddenly loses two straight games to horrible teams. The Dean wants to know if someone’s fixing the games. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 9, 1952, 72 years ago, Concerto for Killer and Eyewitnesses starring producer/director Elliot Lewis. An escaped killer swears revenge...and nearly succeeds in getting it. Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 9, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Superman prevents a ship from hitting the reef. Dr. Deutch is determined to get his twelve ounces of radium and rule the world! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of drama First a look at this day in History. Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast June 8, 1942, 82 years ago, The Case of the Washington Woman Spy. A wealthy businessman in Washington, D.C. commits suicide after betraying his country. He was goaded into shooting himself by a female enemy agent. Next, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast June 8, 1958, 66 years ago, Big Business. A rogue cattleman makes a bogus treaty with a rogue Indian. That proves to be an issue with the rest of the Cattleman’s Association and the Army. But the rogue cattleman tries to Then the news from 66 years ago, followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 8, 1958, 66 years ago, The Wayward River Matter. A rampaging river at flood crest, and a man who tries to profit from it. Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast June 8, 1951, 73 years ago, The Return of Father Crime. After 25 years in prison, Ox Martin’s getting out, and likely getting back in the “business”... Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 8, 1948, 76 years ago, Pancakes for Breakfast. Jeff has a hard first day on the farm. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast June 7, 1950, 74 years ago, D-Day. Phillip Weatherby wants to be a farmer, and is being expelled from the school of law, despite his father's desire for him to be a lawyer. Followed by the news from 74 years ago, then 2000 Plus, originally broadcast June 7, 1950, 74 years ago, The Other Man. A man comes home to find he was just arrested in Cairo. How can a man be in two places at the same time? Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast June 7, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Will. Charles Stall has been shot. Tire tracks lead to a motel and to a drunken Texan and his car. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 7, 1955, 69 years ago, Frankenstein starring Stacy Harris and Herb Butterfield. An adaptation of the Mary Shelley classic, with a few twists. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 7, 1948, 76 years ago, Jeffrey Killian. Jeff Killian, expelled from school, is coming to Eastbrook. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours dedicated to the 80th anniversary of D-Day, June 6, 1944 First a look at this day in History. Then early morning audio as the news broke from Europe, all unconfirmed, until a short wave broadcast from the Allied Expeditionary Force headquarters broadcast via short wave from London confirmed the Allied Invasion had begun. Next, commentator HV Kaltenborn at 11am Eastern War Time with commentary and analysis on the first hours of the allied invasion of Europe., followed by A Poem and Prayer For An Invading Army. Ronald Colman reads the poem by Edna St. Vincent Millay. The first reading of the poem the poetess wrote for D-Day. Then a very subdued Fibber McGee and Molly with a program of Patriotic Music by Billy Mills orchestra and the Kings Men. Followed by abbreviated shows from Bob Hope and Red Skelton. Bob’s last show of the season was, I’m sure, not what they planned. And Red Skelton was to have had a farewell show, as he was heading off for military service. Sadly, the show gets cut off for time. Then a prayer given by President Franklin Roosevelt for the invading troops. That is followed by President Reagan’s address from the D-Day beach-head at Normandy, France. The broadcast originates from the American cemetery on Omaha Beach on the fortieth anniversary of D-Day on June 6, 1984, 40 years ago today. Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 6, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen are seen watching Dr. Deutch's radium mine. Dr. Julius Browning, a prisoner in the mine, is located. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

2+ Hours of Westerns and Sci-Fi First a look at this day in History. Then X Minus One, originally broadcast June 5, 1956, 68 years ago, Project Mastadon. Three adventurers return to prehistoric times, found a country, and try to establish diplomatic relations with the United States. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 5, 1954, 70 years ago, The Blacksmith. Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, is picked on by Gil Tallman...once too often! Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originaly broadcast June 5, 1960, 64 years ago, Apache Concerto. Paladin is sent to return a harmonium salesman and his lovely niece home, despite being captured by the bandit "Chivaro." Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 5, 1953, 71 years ago, On The Prod. Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall! Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 5, 1941, 83 years ago, Marketing Scheme Backfires. Lum implements Cedric's contest plan. Squire Skimp proves that it's not such a brilliant idea! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of Crime on a Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast June 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Date with Death. A petty crook who holds up taxi drivers ends up killing a cop. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 4, 1946, 78 years ago, Three Witnesses. Three people each have a motive for killing Tom Marshall, an old man, even though he seems to have died a natural death. Then three people are killed within 5 hours...with the same knife! Then the news from 78 years ago, then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast June 4, 1946, 78 years ago, Eight Steps to Murder starring Berry Kroeger. A newsman plans to murder a Broadway producer and marry the man's wife. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 4, 1935, 89 years ago, The Innocent Bride. A bank has been held up in Long Beach. A Russian immigrant proposes marriage and spends lavishly. Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 4, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr Deutch and the Radium Mine. Clark Kent discovers Jimmy Olsen in his cell on Volcano Island. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews staring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 73 years ago, The Economy Program. Mr. and Mrs. Andrews have a disagreement about the cost of grocery shopping. Mr. Andrews knows just the way to save money. Buy everything three at a time! Followed by the news from 73 years ago, then Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 3, 1951, 73 years ago. The last show of the season. Mahlon Merrick is introduced as the writer of all the singing commercials and music director of the program. The Sportsmen do not appear, so the rest of the cast sings the very clever commercial. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast June 3, 1941, 83 years ago with guest star Humphrey Bogart. Bob's opening monologue is about June weddings. Bob and guest Humphrey Bogart do a prison drama. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 3, 1947, 77 years ago, Citizenship Test. Fibber has no birth certificate, so he's going to study for his citizenship papers. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Dinner in the Kitchen. Roger comes to dinner. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of Comedy on a Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then Martin and Lewis, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Jeff Chandler. The boys and Jeff do a sketch that’s a take off on Dragnet on an Indian reservation. Followed by the news from 71 years ago, then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 2, 1953, 71 years ago, Laughing Boy. Irma's boss has purchased a race horse named, "Laughing Boy.". Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast June 2, 1940, 84 years ago, Code of the Hills. Now that Jack's option has been picked up, negotiations begin with members of his cast. The gang does a hillbilly drama called, "The Code Of The Hills." The feud between the Bennys and the Allens is dramatized. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Good and Faithful Servant starring Jack Benny. After thirty years on the job, a meek department store accountant plans his own unique retirement pension. Finally Superman, originally broadcast June 2, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr Deutch and the Radium Mine. The radio-controlled sea plane is heading toward an extinct volcano...with Jimmy Olsen and his dog aboard! Superman rescues Jimmy after the plane crashes. "Storm" is safe too! Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennet Kilpack, originally broadcast June 1, 1950, 74 years ago, The Quicksand Murder Case. A real estate agent loses his new tenant...to a murderess. Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast June 1, 1958, 66 years ago, Cattle Drive. There's going to be an Arizona cattle drive for the Army. Luke bets his horse, "Blue Streak," that they'll arrive with all the cows. Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 1, 1954, 70 years ago, Angela Wentworth’s Uncle. Angel Wentworth asks Peter to, "call on my uncle." The man is dead, of course, and one very expensive earring is missing. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast June 1, 1953, 71 years ago, The Tell-tale Heart. A dramatization of the horror classic. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast June 1, 1948, 76 years ago, To Tell or not To Tell. The bet. Will David tell Claudia about his lunch date? Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of Drama on a Friday First a look at this day in History. Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 31, 1946, 78 years ago, The Slaugherhouse Swindlers. A couple of scammers con vulnerable ranchers out of their cattle and sell them to a black market slaughterhouse. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 31, 1959, 65 years ago, The Man Who Would Be King starring Dan o’Herlihy. The famous Kipling story about the two Irishmen who rule a kingdom of savages as their gods. Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Frances Robinson, originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 76 years ago, The Island in the Lake. George visits the Shelby Friendship Club for a clue to the missing Mrs. Angela Phillistin, a lady with a past from exclusive Tuxedo Lake. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Bindle. Sergeant Friday pretends that he's from Phoenix. He goes undercover to crack a narcotics ring operating out of one of the nicest hotels in Los Angeles. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 76 years ago, Lunch with Victoria Manners. Claudia insists that David have a good lunch. So he has lunch with Victoria Manners. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Photogenic Crook. A movie company comes to a small town in Pennsylvania to re-enact a famous bank robbery. Even the mayor and the chief of police lend a hand. Followed by the news of the day 76 years ago, then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, A Case of Identity. A nearsighted typist needs the deductive powers of Mr. Holmes. She's been left at the altar. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 30, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Littlest Gangster. He's only twelve years old and chews bubble gum, but he leaves behind a very adult corpse! Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 30, 1952, 72 years ago, Pearls of Bohemia. Melody Johnson enlists Harry's aid, ostensibly to win a beauty contest in Egypt. Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 28, 1941, 83 years ago, Mr. Deutch and the Radium Mine. Clark Kent is taken "prisoner" by "Dr. Deutch." Jimmy Olsen's new dog Storm leads him to a sea-plane, which starts to take off! Bud Collyer is Superman, Joan Alexander is Lois Lane, and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olsen. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If 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.

2 + Hours of Westerns and SciFi on a Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 29, 1953, 71 years ago, Bullets for Boot Hill. The old judge in Dos Rios single-handledly stands up to a crowd of drunken cowboys and Blackjack Turner. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 29, 1954, 70 years ago, Feud. An Ozark mountain feud comes to the plains of Dodge City. Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 29, 1960, 64 years ago, Dusty. Paladin hires out to young Dusty for $1.61, to keep his uncle from beating him and shooting his dog. Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Lulungomeena. Ah, Lulungameena, the very name sounds like magic! But is it the most beautiful place in the galaxy? Just ask a Hixabrod!. Finally Chandu the Magician, originally broadcast May 29, 1933, 91 years ago. Nadji asks Frank Chandler to give up his trip to the ruined temple. She sees, "The Black Wings Of Death." Chandu suspects that Dimitri is not dead after all! Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html