Drama on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day

Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast August 8, 1949, 76 years ago, One Chance at the World.  A guy just out of prison asks George Valentine to investigate the death of his wife, which occurred just a week before he was sprung. 

Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 8, 1948, 77 years ago, The Bluebeard Caper.  Ned Towers needs help with his sister. She's about to marry Jefferson Davis Calhoun, who's been married and widowed three times. 

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 8, 1956, 69 years ago, Double Identity starring Vic Perrin.   A man steals $50,000 from the company safe and heads off towards Paris. Who gets on the plane with him...but his boss!

Followed by Romance, originally broadcast August 8, 1950, 75 years ago, Offshore Pirate starring Sammie Hill and Donald Woods. A wealthy and headstrong young woman, is aboard her uncle’s yacht off the Florida coast when it’s hijacked by a group of so-called pirates.

Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 8, 1960, 65 years ago, Trying to Give Away a Washer. 

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