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Thursday, July 8, 2021 - OTR Westerns

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - "The Homesteaders"

When Colonel Everett and his business associate Mr. Granby show up in

Tombstone, it is both suspicious and problematic. Everett claims to hold a land grant issued by Mexico's president Santa Ana the year before Mexico sold the land to the United States. The U.S. government promised to honor all prior land grants.

Luke's hackles get up when he is sure he recognizes Granby from a previous time -- and questions the legitimacy of the documents.

How well do you know your Mexico / U.S. History? Get a lesson in what is a pretty good story.

Featuring: Sam Buffington, Junius Matthews, John McIntire, Jim McCallion, Bill Quinn, Ed Jerome

Original Air Date: March 23, 1958 on CBS

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Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - OTR Mysteries

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Alvin Summers Matter

Fred Wilkins of Northeast Fidelity has a problem. Alvin Summers embezzled $75,000 from a client company and Northeast had to pay up on a surety bond. Before they could find him, Summers disappeared.

Now Fred has received an anonymous phone call from Santa Tomas, Mexico with information about the case. The problem: The call went dead before he could get the man's name or exact location.

Enter Johnny Dollar -- sent off to Mexico on a possible wild-goose chase where he will meet an odd assortment of ex-pat slackers -- several of whom will end up dead.

Featuring: Bob Bailey, Virginia Gregg, Marvin Miller, Don Diamond, Tony Barrett, Parley Baer

Original Air Date: Week of October 24, 1955 on CBS

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Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - OTR Dramas

Suspense - "The Twist"

Gus Green remembered twelve years earlier when he drove a taxi for a living -- and spent his days dreaming of something better. When he met Van Hauser, a comedy writer for radio, he saw his ticket out of the cab.

Even though they instantly disliked one another, Gus convinced Van to offer him a chance as a writer. Ironically, on their own they were both terrible writers. As a team, however, they were a smash hit.

When his Van announced he was getting married to Julie, Gus figured his partner would break up the team. The solution was simple: He had to get rid of Julie.

Featuring: Michael O'Shea, Sidney Miller

Original Air Date: September 11, 1947 on CBS

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Monday, July 5, 2021 - OTR Comedies

The Adventures of Maisie - Killer Diller

After her latest employment fiasco Maisie is hopping a freight train back to the City. On a boxcar she meets a hobo who introduces himself as a gentleman and a poet -- one Henry Glendennon Dillon.

Maisie recognizes Henry as a one-time carnival sideshow wrestler who used to to do an act challenging members of the crowd. Maisie sees an opportunity: Become his agent and introduce him (and herself) to the world of professional wrestling.

Fun script, albeit far-fetched, filled with characters who could easily be right out of a Damon Runyon story.

Featuring: Ann Sothern, Sheldon Leonard, Marvin Miller, Peter Leeds, Hans Conreid, Ted de Corsia

Original Air Date: October 4, 1951 on Mutual

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Sunday, July 4, 2021 - Archive Show from March 30, 2015

Here is our line-up for this week-end repeat of a Boomer Boulevard

Show we did back in 2015:

1. Lux Radio Theater....03-29-54...."A Blueprint for Murder"

2. Jack Benny Show....01-17-54...."Jack Gets a Traffic Ticket"

3. Gunsmoke....09-24-55...."Indian White"

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Thursday, July 1, 2021 - OTR Westerns

The Six Shooter - The Stampede

Britt has signed on with the McAdams Brothers to take a herd of 400 white faced cattle to Abilene. There are only three cowboys on the drive: Britt, Rife and Norm McAdams.

Rife is the much older brother who has been in charge since their parents died many years before when Norm was just a youngster. Rife fears he may not have taught young Norm, who is on his first cattle drive, a strong work ethic. This becomes evident the first time the cattle stampede.

The real problem, however, surrounds a suspected love triangle that involves the two brothers and Norm's wife, Carrie. This makes for a compelling episode about family tragedy with a Shakesperean feel.

​Featuring: Jimmy Stewart, Lou Merrill, James McCallion

Original Air Date: October 4, 1953 on NBC

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Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - OTR Mysteries

Dragnet - "The Big Want"

Friday and Smith are working day watch on the fugitive/bunco detail searching for a man wanted in Modesto for burglary. Modesto police report their suspect has recently moved to Los Angeles.

Before the search is over the detectives will be introduced to a second suspect who is an ex-felon, and become involved in two gun battles -- one of which will result in a dead detective.

Gripping no-nonsense story detailing the danger police officers face every day.

Featuring: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Joyce McCluskey, Paul Richards

Original Air Date: March 1, 1953 on NBC

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - OTR Dramas

Bold Venture - "Deadly Merchandise"

Slate and Sailor have sailed to Key West to pick up a load of unknown cargo. When they arrive, however, no one is there to meet them.

Upon arriving back in Havana, Slate is confronted by an exotic hotel guest who inquires about the mysterious shipment. When Slate and Sailor go to her room to find out more, they find her murdered.

Before the all is said and done the duo learn that the mysterious missing cargo was actually a load of weapons intended for Cuban revolutionaries.

Featuring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall

Original Air Date: April 1, 1951; Syndicated

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Monday, June 28, 2021 - OTR Comedies

The Great Gildersleeve - "Gildy Plays Cyrano"

In a flashback episode, Gildersleeve is doing volunteer work for the Summerfield Community Theater. When the company decides to do a production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Throckmorton is asked to perform the title role.

Gildy is excited about the prospect of playing the lead -- but has second thoughts when he learns Cyrano is about a soldier who feels unrequited love. Because Cyrano believes his huge nose makes him unattractive, he is afraid to express his feelings to the one woman he truly loves, the lovely Roxanne.

Add backstage and opening night jitters and it makes for a fun story.

Featuring: Harold Peary, Louise Erickson, Bea Benaderet, Walter Tetley, Richard Legrand, Floyd Munson, Earle Ross

Original Broadcast Date: June 2, 1946 on NBC

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Sunday, June 27, 2021 – Archive Show from February 19, 2012

Here is our line-up for this week’s archive show:

Adventures of Sam Spade….6/20/48….”The Deathbed Caper”

Life of Riley….3/24/50….”Cissie’s Marriage”

Gunsmoke….2/20/54….”Last Fling”

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