Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 08-25-25 - From August 25 1957-Leiningen vs the ants, Smoky sleeper, and Sweet Cherries


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We head to Sunday, August 25, 1957, for drama

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring William Conrad.  A determined man battles an elemental force of nature. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, The Smoky Sleeper Matter.  A mattress warehouse owned by a shady operator has burned down. Arson?

Then, the CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, Sweet Cherries of Charleston starring Roy Glenn.  The disease of "Freedom," and how it spread among the slaves of South Carolina. 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast August 25, 1938, 87 years ago, The Thirteenth Grave. In Fresno, a seventy-two-year-old man has been reported missing. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 25, 1942, 83 years ago, Auctioning Store Fixtures.  Grandpappy Spears auctions off all the fixtures in the Jot 'Em Down Store. 

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