Drama and Westerns on a Friday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast December 27, 1943, 81 years ago, U-Boat Prisoner starring Richard Arlen.  An American merchant sailor is torpedoed twice by the Nazis, and then rescued by the submarine which sunk his ships!

Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast December 27, 1949, 75 years ago, The Identical Murder Case.  Tommy Orchid has killed a man who looked like Philo Vance and Tommy Orchid doesn't tolerate mistakes!

Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 71 years ago, Cora Plummer Quinn. Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money. 

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast December 27, 1959, 65 years ago, The Marriage About Face.  Hey Boy is about to be married to a girl in China...his fiancee since age nine! 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Catching a Cold. Mama has a cold. Hot tea is called for.

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