Two hours of Crime Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 79 years ago, Two For The Money. A man plans revenge on his brother by leaving $25,000 in cash in his brother's cab!

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 1, 1935, 89 years ago, Highlights of 1934. A re-dramatization of events from the past year. A murder, a bank holdup and a dynamiting.

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast January 1, 1948, 76 years ago, Hot New Years Party. Arson has led to the death of a fireman, which makes it murder. Jake Schultz is the suspect; an ancient code solves a kidnap caper.

Followed by The Black Museum starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 1, 1952, 72 years ago, The Brass Button. Janet Morgan, the "Swamp Girl" is found murdered.

Finally Macabre, originally broadcast January 1, 1962, 62 years ago, The Crystalline Man. The discovery of a quartz sarcophagus and a crystal man asleep inside of it.

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