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Monday, April 19, 2021 - OTR Comedies

Fibber McGee & Molly: Cleaning the Hall Closet

The very favorite (and perhaps most remembered) of the all the running gags on the Fibber McGee & Molly program is opening the hall closet door. That beloved closet, and the hilarious results of opening it, first appeared in this episode.

The plot: Fibber needs his dictionary from the hall closet. When Molly goes to retrieve it for him she opens the closet door and suddenly finds herself buried in a mountain of tumbling rubble -- all the junk Fibber has salvaged and squirrelled away over the years.

The closet routine was repeated over and over again throughout the run of the show -- much to the anticipation and delight of audiences and listeners everywhere.

Featuring: Jim Jordan, Marian Jordan, Harlow Wilcox, Harold Peavy, Isabel Randolph, Gracie Allen, Bill Thompson, Billy Mills Orchestra, The Kingsmen

Original Air Date: March 5, 1940 on NBC

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Thursday, April 15, 2021 - OTR Westerns

The Six Shooter - Gabriel Starbuck

One of the town fathers, while having his hair cut, discusses a town meeting of the previous night. The general consensus is that Gabe Starbuck, the city's sheriff, has grown too old for the job.

The trouble is, no one wants to break the news to the man who cleaned up the town 40 years earlier. Breezy, the barber, thinks Britt is the perfect man to break the news to Gabe.

About that time the bank is robbed.

Featuring: Jimmy Stewart, Herb Vigran, John Stephenson, Lamont Johnson, Dal McKinnon, Bill Johnstone

Original Air Date: November 23, 1953 on NBC

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Wednesday, April 13, 2021 - OTR Mysteries

The Saint - "A Real Gone Guy"

Shirley Gray, a famous singer, calls Simon Templar to ask for help finding out who killed Terry Richards, the head of the band where Shirley is the featured singer.

Under suspicion is Sammy, Terry's previous partner; Dick Carter, the band's drummer; and Shirley Gray herself -- who used to be a headliner until Terry coerced her into joining the band.

Fun story that all takes place in a theater.

Featuring: Vincent Price, Vivi Janiss, Lawrence Dobkin, Lou Merrill, Jack Edwards, William Johnstone

Original Air Date: July 2, 1950 on NBC

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021 - OTR Dramas

Defense Attorney - "The Thomas Richards Case"

Velma Richards has sought out Martha Bryant because her husband, Richard, has was sentenced to prison for one to five years. And now, despite glowing recommendations from former employers and clergymen, he is having a problem with his probation officer.

His crime? Bouncing a $72.00 check.

Defense Attorney Bryant's righteous indignation goes into high gear as she pursues first the judge, then the probation officer, and finaly the governor -- all in an effort to get justice for the young Thomas.

Good acting and production qualities.

Featuring: Mercedes McCambridge, Howard Culver, Eddie Firestone, Jeanne Bates, Parley Baer, Lawrence Dobkin

Original Air Date: March 13, 1952 on ABC

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Monday, April 12, 2021 - OTR Comedies

The Halls of Ivy - The Student Actress

William Todhunter Hall, president of Ivy College, knows that his wife Victoria, a former British musical comedy star, still at times feels the tug of stage calling her.

Clarence Wellman, chairman of the board of Ivy, complains to Professor Hall about Vicki's negative influence on the students, Toddy learns it is Wellman's sister who is stirring the pot.

When Clarence and his sister are invited to dinner at the Hall's home, things get very interesting -- and memorable. This is an outstanding script that will have you laughing, crying -- and thinking.

Featuring: Ronald Colman, Benita Hume, Lucille Norman, Willard Waterman, Bea Benaderet, Herb Butterfield, Lois Corbett

Original Air Date: May 5, 1950 on NBC

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Saturday, April 10, 2021

Old Time Radio Grab Bag #4

Here is our line-up out of the grab-bag this week:

1. CBS Radio Workshop....2-10-57...."Words"

2. 20 Questions....11-23-46....Guest: Emily Post

3. Confession....7-5-53...."Doris Kane Case"

4. Favorite Story....9-10-46...."Merridian 7-1212"

Very special thanks to Jerry Haendiges for making available these

selections.

You can visit Jerry's old time radio site, "The Vintage Radio Place" at:

http://www.otrsite.com

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Thursday, April 8, 2021 - OTR Westerns

Gunsmoke - "The Stallion"

Oath Harker has his eye on Dan Stokes' prize stud stallion. The problem is, Harker is well known for the poor way he handles his horses. When Dan refuses to sell him the horse, Oath legally takes the steed in settlement of a debt.

Dan reluctantly agrees to the arrangement, but vows revenge if he ever learns Harker is mistreating the animal.

When the runaway stallion later shows up in Dodge City, beaten half to death with a bullwhip, Matt and Chester are determined to find out where the horse came from and who would treat an animal so cruelly.

Featuring: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Ralph Moody, James Nusser

Original Air Date: May 18, 1958 on CBS

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Wednesday, April 6, 2021 - OTR Mysteries

Dragnet - "The Big Informant"

Detectives Joe Friday and Frank Smith have been assigned to the Burglary Unit. For over two months a gang of burglars have been operating as safe crackers in Los Angeles.

The public is clamoring for an arrest -- so far the thieves have successfully robbed over a dozen locations and still the LAPD has no leads as to their identities.

When Joe and Frank get a call from Ernie, one of their informants, it makes them hope for the big break they desperately need.

Featuring: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Vic Perrin, Stacy Harris

Original Air Date: March 2, 1953 on NBC

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021 - OTR Dramas

Night Beat - "Mentallo, The Mental Marvel"

Randy Stone is on the night beat for the Chicago Star when he decides to visit the carnival at Riverview Park. There he wanders into the sideshow and discovers an act billed as "Mentallo The Man Who Knows Everything." Mentallo, he learns, boasts a perfect photographic memory.

When someone in the crowd asks Mentallo what happened to him on the 15th of last month -- the man who knows everything goes into a panic and the show is called off.

When Randy tracks down the man who asked the question, he is met with threats. Now, really intrigued, the intrepid reporter is determined to find the answer.

Featuring: Frank Lovejoy, Ben Wright

Original Air Date: May 1, 1950 on NBC.

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Monday, April 5, 2021 - OTR Comedies

The Jack Benny Program - Jack Loses His Memory

When Jack gets accidentally hit on the head, he loses his memory and has an epiphany which leads him to and becoming the town's most generous man and someone who enjoys spending money.

As evidence, he offers Mel Blanc a raise and spends $50,000 to purchase a yacht!

It is noteworthy that Jack is still able to come across as someone everyone likes despite being miserly, vain, and argumentative.

This episode is hilarious and you will still find it timely even after some seventy-one years.

Featuring: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Phil Harris, Rochester, Dennis Day, Don Wilson, Mel Blanc

Original Air Date: October 9, 1949 on CBS

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