Drama on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Ian Martin, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Frightened Bookkeeper.  Humphrey Littleton, a bookkeeper at the Overseas Bank, arrives late to work, claiming the clock in the Merchant’s Building stopped.

Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 77 years ago, The Sugar Kane Caper.  The beautiful Sugar Kane is about to marry into the wealthy Cavanaugh family. 

Then, Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast October 3, 1945, 80 years ago, Love to Mama.  While an old Italian woman slowly dies, her daughter burns the letters received from her brother, Johnny. She's keeping a deep and painful secret. 

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 77 years ago, The Big Gamble.  A racehorse has given birth to identical twins. Plans are made to train one of the foals to be a winner and one to be a loser!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 3, 1947, 78 years ago, The New Apartment.    Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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