Drama on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre,  originally broadcast September 11, 1947, 78 years ago, The Queen of Spades.   A Russian officer kills to learn the secret of the playing cards that cannot lose.

Followed by The ABC Radio Workshop, originally broadcast September 11, 1953, 72 years ago, Mars Is Heaven.  Another adaptation of the Ray Bradbury classic.  The first expedition from Earth lands on the planet Mars and finds it all very familiar. 

Then, The Four Star Playhouse, originally broadcast September 11, 1949, 76 years ago, Paradise USA starring Rosalind Russell.   A comedy-romance involving an actress and an artist.

Followed by Theatre of Romance, originally broadcast September 11, 1945, 80 years ago, Conflict starring Humphrey Bogart.  A man kills his wife so that he can marry her sister. Shortly thereafter, it starts to seem as if she's returned from the dead!

Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast September 11, 1959, 66 years ago, Paris Chambermaid Problems.   Trying to get a suit cleaned and pressed when the Paris chambermaid doesn't speak English.

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