Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 11-27-25 - The Day CBS cut almost all the remaining Dramatic Shows


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Thanksgiving shows and the end of Radio Shows from Hollywood on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth,  originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 78 years ago, After Turkey, The Bill.   A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, Home Is Where You Find It.  From The Suspense Project:  “This episode was expected to be the final Suspense broadcast. The series was cancelled along with numerous other programs, including all soap operas. Suspense would return and replace Gunsmoke at the end of June 1961 and conclude on September 30, 1962.
Mandel Kramer plays “Tex,” a fast-talking Texan who meets a man named John on a train. Tex thinks John is an easy target to convince him to consider a shady proposition to make some big money. “

Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, The Empty Threat Matter.  Johnny returns from Tahiti with a nervous old man, who is sure that he's going to be murdered.  Bob Bailey’s final show and the last show from Hollywood. 

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, From Here To Boston.    The last show of the series. Paladin inherits a fortune and moves to Boston...after narrowly avoiding being poisoned. 

Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago, Dirt.    A shotgun wedding in Dodge, but with a twist. The groom gets shot if he marries the girl...and also if he doesn't! And what about Crazy Beulah?  The show would continue a few more months until June 18, 1961 when Suspense would return. https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/2025/10/1961-06-25-call-me-at-half-past.html

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 78 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner.  Thanksgiving dinner...with champagne – and Coca Cola!

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