Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 01-19-25 - Magnificent Obsession, Calculated Risk, and An American is Born


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A Dramatic Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Screen Guild Theater originally broadcast January 19, 1941, 84 years ago, The Magnificent Obsession starring Myrna Loy and Don Ameche.  An adaptation of the 1935 film.  The life of spoiled rich Robert Merrick is saved through the use of a hospital's sole resuscitator, but because the medical device cannot be in two places at once, it results in the death of Dr. Hudson, a selfless, brilliant surgeon and generous philanthropist.

Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 19, 1951, 74 years ago, The Case of the Calculated Risk.   Dave Caffrey tells Nero Wolfe that he plans to commit murder tomorrow. 

Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 83 years ago,  An American Is Born.  Arch Oboler’s story about a Czech couple in Mexico, awaiting an entry visa into the United States. Bette Davis stars. 

Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 19, 1954, 71 years ago, The Museum Murder. Rocky's running a tour through a New York museum. He finds a corpse and adventure in a mummy case.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Lita The Leopard Woman.  Clark Kent and Perry White come upon the hidden room of Max Heller and Lita The Leopard Woman. She shoots Max Heller and Lita escapes in a folding airplane!

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