2+ Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 24, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Mailman.  The search for Harvey Fletcher, a mail thief. 

Followed by Night Watch with Donn Reed, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Abandoned Children and Potential Suicide. The first call is about two abandoned kids while their "parents" drink in a bar. A man is standing in traffic, trying to commit suicide. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Weekend Special: Death starring Agnes Moorehead.  A tangle with a telephone operator when she finds herself trapped in a supermarket with two safecrackers. 

Followed by Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast May 24, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Moving Van Murders. A man surprises two house thieves while they are stealing his furniture, which leads to a death in the park.  

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 24, 1948, 76 years ago, A Letter at Breakfast.  Claudia's not around and Claudia's cheerful. Claudia's secret letter.  

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