Drama on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast October 19, 1956, 69 years ago, The Legend Of Annie Christmas starring Amanda Randolph and narrated by William Conrad.  A legendary giant Negress who started as a slave but who became a heroine to her people.

Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 19, 1941, 84 years ago, The Hoodoo Ship.  The crew of a ship filled with slaves murders the Africans aboard "The Raven" in 1850. In "modern" times, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed. When two murders take place on board "The Raven," keep your eye on the bo's'on with the wooden leg!

Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 19, 1947, 78 years ago, The Case of the Perfect Alibi.  . A man pays Nick $10,000 to spend the night with him and to act as an alibi...yet still he commits murder!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast October 19, 1952, 73 years ago, The Big Pill.  Two Marines are poisoned in a cheap hotel by the slightly mad "Stubby."

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Buying the Observatory Property.   All of a sudden, Squire Skimp has three buyers for the old Beauford place! 

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