Crime on a Wednesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast May 14, 1943, 82 years ago, Man with The Twisted Lip. Dr. Watson searching for a friend's husband in an opium den. There, he unexpectedly encounters Sherlock Holmes, who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of Neville St. Clair, a respectable businessman.

Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast May 14, 1952, 73 years ago, Red Red Herring. Cvetic frames a loyal party member to protect himself.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast May 14, 1935, 90 years ago, Murder in the Vineyard. A rancher has been found murdered near Fresno.

Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast May 14, 1955, 70 years ago, The Case of the Tapped Telephone. Police work to apprehend Gus Sickel, a criminal whose activities were uncovered through telephone surveillance.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 14, 1942, 83 years ago, Press to Print Store Bills. Lum has printed up some bills for the store on Diogenes' press. Now, if only they could collect on some of them!

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