Crime and Drama on a Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then, Escape, originally broadcast July 7, 1947, 78 years ago, The Man Who Would Be King. An adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic. Two British adventurers travel to a remote part of Afghanistan to become kings, but their ambition leads to betrayal and a tragic downfall when they are exposed as frauds. 

Followed by Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast July 7, 1947, 78 years ago, Poison for Profit.   A gang operating out of a nightclub is selling poison to people who want to get rid of their relatives. 

Then, Rogue’s Gallery starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast July 7, 1946, 79 years ago, Cabin On The Lake.  At a resort, Janice Cole is found dead in her room. Her body promptly disappears while Rogue sleeps through his weekly hit-on-the-head. Rogue is then accused of the crime!

Followed by Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast July 7, 1949, 76 years ago, The Cable Car Case.  The man riding next to Candy on a cable car is silently shot to death.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 7, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum and Abner to Keep the Baby.  The boys are reluctant to bring the baby to the country seat. A threatening letter is received by "The Black Pelican." 

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