Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio for August 8, 2024 - To Catch a Thief, Astrological Breakout, and Double Identity


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2+ Hours of  Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast August 8, 1953, 71 years ago, Set a  Thief to Catch a Thief. Joe Brin is forced to co-operate with a gang of hi-jackers who plan to steal $90,000 worth of liquor. 

Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast August 8, 1952, 72 years ago, Astrological Breakout.  A convict uses astrology to plan an escape and plot another crime. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast August 8, 1956, 68 years ago, Double Identity starring Vic Perrin.   A man steals $50,000 from the company safe and heads off towards Paris. Who gets on the plane with him...but his boss!

Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast August 8, 1957, 67 years ago, The Scapegoat. The story of a visitor from another world, and an obnoxious one at that! 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 8, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.  A demonstration of the voice machine, which is a truly marvelous invention!

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If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 
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