Drama on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 78 years ago, Crime and Punishment. Crime and Punishment follows impoverished ex-student Raskolnikov, who murders a pawnbroker believing he can justify the crime for a greater good, only to be consumed by guilt and driven toward confession and redemption.  The last show of the series.

Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast September 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Indian Caper.  Also known as The Chargogogogmanchogagogchobunamungamog Caper.  Sam is hired to find a drunken engineer, who is promptly found scalped. A valuable wampum belt is stolen. 

Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 25, 1960, 65 years ago, The Five Down Matter.   The fifth anniversary of Bob Bailey in the role of Johnny Dollar. 

Finally, Night Watch with Donn Reed, originally broadcast September 25, 1954, 71 years ago.  The first call is about a burglary suspect caught in a motel, stealing towels and bedclothes! Later, a young girl was locked out of her house.

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