Westerns and Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at the events of the day.

Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Beyond Good and Evil.  Lorre excelled in this outstanding summer series with works he selected himself!   An escaped convict kills a minister and takes his place in a small town while planning a bank robbery.

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 28, 1960, 65 years ago, For The Birds.  Paladin undertakes to deliver an exotic pair of pea-fowl across the entire country. Can it be that easy?

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 28, 1960, 65 years ago, Tumbleweed.  A professional hangman named Henry Maples comes to town with his own portable gallows. Simple minded Boog Wilson becomes his loyal friend...and shoots Doc! 

Followed by Night Watch starring Donn Reid, originally broadcast August 28, 1954, 71 years ago.  The first call: two women are fighting in a bar. They might be mother and daughter. An elderly movie actress has been hit by a car. A prowler has been caught in a backyard. 

Finally, Blackstone the Magic Detective starring Edwin Jerome as “the world’s greatest living magician”, originally broadcast August 28, 1949, 76 years ago, The Criminal Who Caught Himself.  A German scientist in America is plagued by a Nazi saboteur. 

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