Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio for November 5, 2024 - Earth Abides, Hai-Lai, and A New Face


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A Dramatic Tuesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Escape, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides starring John Dehner.   A magnificent story about the end of "The Age Of Man," and the beginning of, "The Age Of The Rat." 

Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Havana. Steve Mitchell is sent to Cuba to gamble on HaiLai - in connection with a smuggling ring.

We follow that with Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 5, 1946, 78 years ago, A New Face for Joe Harvey.  Joe Harvey has had plastic surgery and has a whole new face. The cops will never find him now...only, his new face is that of Donald Tate, a cop-killer. 

Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast November 5, 1945, 79 years ago, The Fifth of November. A Guy Fawkes Day adventure.

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 5, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow.  An arrow is shot in the dark. a mysterious figure is seen and a hand grabs at Jimmy Olsen! A silver arrow silences Hopeful Jake, just as he's about to reveal the secret!

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