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Wednesday, September 9, 2020 - OTR Mysteries

Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Jolly Roger Fraud Case

When Pat McKraken from Universal Adjustments calls Johnny Dollar to go on a case, Johnny is already packed for vacation -- a skin-diving trip off the coast of La Jolla.

As coincidence would have it, the case is in San Diego, allowing Johnny to cover his travel expenses, plus make a commission.

The Jolly Roger, one of the finest sea going yachts on the West coast, has burned and sank -- a $450,000 loss. Under suspicion is the owner, an unsavory character named Paulos Zinageon, who was a suspected of being a spy during the war.

Featuring: Bob Bailey, Virginia Gregg, Forrest Lewis, Paul Fries, Jay Novello, Harry Bartell, Don Diamond, Vic Perrin

Original Air Date: March 23, 1956 on CBS.

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Tuesday, September 8, 2020 - OTR Dramas

Escape! - "Two If By Sea"

Phillip Sutherland works for the British Press as a reporter in Moscow. He and his new bride, Marya, are on there way to London. When they try to board their plane, however, Russian officials refuse to let Marya, a famous ballerina, to leave the country. Phillip is forced to leave without her.

In London Philip is told by British officials that it is unlikely he will be able to reunite with his wife.

But Philip is not to be refused and plans a way to get back into Russia in order to rescue her. His plan is fraught with terror, however, and he must rely on friends and a small schooner to take him into the Gulf of Finland.

Featuring: John Dehner, Barton Yarborough, Marta Mitrovich, Paul Fries, Jack Kruschen, William Conrad, Paul Dubov

Original Air Date: February 14, 1950 on CBS

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Monday, September 6, 2020 - OTR Comedies

Our Miss Brooks - "The Telegram"

When Mrs. Davis receives a telegram early one Saturday morning, she is certain it is bad news and becomes convinced it is advising her of the death of her uncle. Not only does she refuse to open the telegram -- she also makes Connie swear she will not open it either.

The only problem is, someone has to open it. Perhaps Miss Brooks could persuade Walter Denton? Mr. Conklin? Harriet Conklin? Each of them have their own reasons for not wanting to be the person to open the telegram.

Featuring: Eve Arden, Jane Morgan, Gale Gordon, Richard Crenna, Gloria McMillan, Joseph Kearns, Peter Leeds

Original Air Date: July 10, 1949 on CBS

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Thursday, September 3, 2020 - OTR Westerns

The Six Shooter - "Silver Threads"

Britt Ponset is on the road again and early one evening runs across a cowboy named Toby sitting at a campfire strumming a guitar and singing a song Britt had never heard before. When Britt asks if he can join him, they soon strike up a friendship. The stranger even teaches Brit some chords on the guitar.

After they part ways, however, Brit learns there may be something ominous about the man he had just left behind. Toby may be wanted for murder.

Featuring: Jimmy Stewart, Barney Phillips, Ben Wright, Will Wright

Original Broadcast: June 6, 1954 on NBC

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020 - OTR Mysteries

The Saint - "The Case of the Blonde Who Lost Her Head"

One evening as Simon Templar is getting out of a cab, a beautiful blonde runs to him, throws her arms around him and calls him "Ellsworth." When Templar tries to correct the young woman, he learns not only can she not remember who Ellsworth is -- she can't even remember her own name.

When Simon calls Inspector Murray to find out if she has been reported as a missing person, he learns her name is Dorothy Moore -- and she is wanted for murdering her guardian earlier in the evening!

Before he turns her over to the police, Templar decides to do a little investigating of his own.

Featuring: Vincent Price. Original Broadcast: November 13, 1949

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Tuesday, September 1, 2020 - OTR Dramas

Suspense - "The Big Shot"

Charlie Morton, an engineer with a baby-face, takes a job in Mexico with an illegal mining operation.

The company is in the mountains mining quartz that must be quickly smuggled out of the country before it is discovered by the government, the local bandits, or the nearby residents.

To complicate matters, Quinn, the boss of the operation, must keep an eye on Charlie. There is little doubt he is adequately qualified to do his job -- but he is so very sensitive about his youthful appearance.

Featuring: Burt Lancaster, Cathy Lewis, Gerald Mohr

Original Air Date: September 9, 1948 on CBS

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Monday, August 31, 2020 - OTR Comedies

The Jack Benny Show - "The Corner Drug Store"

When Phil discovers Dennis can do a spot-on impersonation of Ronald Colman, he talks Dennis into having some fun.

Dennis calls Jack on the phone and pretends to be Ronald Colman. He then invites Jack to a party at the Colman's home that evening and, to spice things up, tells Jack it's a costume party and to bring a date!

The laughs really get out of control when Jack and his date show up at the unsuspecting Ronald and Benita's house -- after they had already gone to bed.

Featuring: Jack Benny, Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Phil Harris, Dennis Day, Ronald Colman, Benita Hume

Original Air Date: November 9, 1947 on NBC

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Sunday, August 30, 2020 - Archive Show - from 3-27-2011

Join us for a nostalgic listen to the following old time radio shows:

1. Tales of the Texas Rangers 4-6-52 "Troop Train"

2. I Love A Mystery 12-28-49 "Million Dollar Curse" Ep 13

3. Gunsmoke 3-28-53 "Quarter Horse"

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Thursday, August 27, 2020 - OTR Westerns

Frontier Gentleman - "School Days"

Kendall is in Wyoming Territory when he runs across a feud between the men of Goose Creek those of the neighboring Rotten Head Gulch.

The dispute seems to center on a school teacher, one Miss Anabella Jones. The men of Goose Greek want Miss Jones to teach exclusively in their town -- but the menfolk of Rotten Head Gulch want her for themselves.

This is all very peculiar because there are only two children between the two towns. It seems the motive driving the men is of a baser nature.

Featuring: John Dehner, Jack Kruschen, Virginia Gregg, Vic Perrin, Jack Moyles, Harry Bartell, Eddie Firestone

Original Air Date: June 1, 1958 on CBS

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Wednesday, August 26, 2020

The Adventures of Sam Spade - "The Death Bed Caper"

Gordon.

Two nights previously the brothers, who had hated each other for years, had been drinking and gotten into a fight. Dan blacked out and when he came to past midnight he was covered in blood. He then found his brother in the cabin of the boat -- apparently his had been head kicked in.

It was Dan's hope that Sam would witness his brother's statement clearing him before he died.

Featuring: Howard Duff, Lurene Tuttle

Original Air Date: June 20, 1948 on CBS.

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