Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 07-06-25 - Tough Guy, Gladys Kern Murder, The Boomerang


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Crime on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast July 6, 1954, 71 years ago, The Tough Guy.  Barrie joins in the search for a missing $30,000 in stolen loot. 

Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast July 6, 1950, 75 years ago, The Gladys Kern Murder.  On February 14, 1948, a Los Angeles real estate agent is showing a client through a vacant house. The client must have taken a violent dislike to the property, as the agent is found knifed to death the next day. CBS offers $5000 to solve the case. 

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast July 6, 1952, 73 years ago, The Boomerang.  The story is based on the events of May, 1937. A murder and a body in a lake lead the Rangers to a stock auction and the killer of Roscoe Cryder...or does it?

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 6, 1958, 67 years ago, Rub Out and Down starring Lloyd Bridges. A man who runs a gym is having an affair with the wife of Big Willie...much to his sorrow.  This restored version of Suspense was done by the folks at the Suspense project, https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/

Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 6, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousey Takes Care of Baby. Mousie is taking care of the baby, with Lum supervising by telephone. 

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