Crime on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast June 11, 1951, 74 years ago, Sucker Stunt. George Valentine is the sucker when he proves Tim McGeehan is guilty of armed robbery. But what about the murder that McGeehan committed? George Valentine provides McGeehan's alibi!
Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 11, 1947, 78 years ago, Blackie Shoots a Watchman. Mary hires a private detective to follow Boston Blackie! Blackie shoots a watchman!
Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 11, 1935, 90 years ago, Hot Bonds. Stolen "Liberty Bonds" are being "unloaded" for Pretty Boy Floyd's gang. Floyd himself had died only a few months before this broadcast.
Followed by I Was a Communist For The FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 11, 1952, 73 years ago, The American Kremlin. After seeing a dead body at Party headquarters, Cvetic is sent to New York to subvert a labor union. Cvetic is accused of being an FBI spy by a clever fat man.
Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 11, 1942, 83 years ago, Trying to get Poetic License. Lum calls the Town Hall to apply for a "Poetic License."
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