Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio for March 22, 2024 - Murder at Lake Mead, Script by Mark Brady, and Pressure


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Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, The Lake Mead Mystery Matter.   A hood on a fishing trip is seeking revenge and takes his victim for a "last ride."

Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Suspense, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, Script by Mark Brady starring Marie Winsor.  Who killed who? "I didn't know the gun was unloaded!" A radio script writer tries for ultra-realism. 

Then Escape, originally broadcast March 22, 1953, 71 years ago, Pressure starring William Conrad.   An American sub trapped underwater for many hours by a Japanese destroyer.  

Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Deadly Summons.   Elizabeth Blake has been killed in an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. Mrs. Blake was a famous actress. Her son is quoted as saying, "murder will out." The boy's stepfather, confined to a wheelchair, is a possible suspect.

Finally Quiet Please featuring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast March 22, 1948, 76 years ago, A Night to Forget. A radio performer starts experiencing what it's like to be dead. 

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