Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio - 08-01-25 - Dry Martini, Spook of Sherwood Mansion, Midway Murders


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Crime on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 77 years ago, The Dry Martini Caper.   A wealthy businessman is shot in broad daylight. Spade tracks down the killer. 

Followed by Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 77 years ago, The Spook of Sherwood Mansion. Captain Jim Scott investigates the haunted house of Janet Sherwood. A murdered man turns out to be an international spy. There's an "atom secret" at stake, and it's very valuable.

Then, Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Midway Murders.  An escaped convict, a roller coaster corpse, and an enraged ape.

Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast August 1, 1954, 71 years ago, The Floyd Decker Murder Case.  Floyd Decker, a former gangster, has been murdered. The body hasn't yet been found. 

Finally. The Second Mrs Burton, originally broadcast August 1, 1949, 76 years ago,  Campaign for Mayor. 

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