Classic Radio Theater

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast April 8, 1949. Liz is determined to stand up for her rights, which leads to a confrontation with a gum machine. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 8, 1960, Forgotten Dinner Invitation.

The Whistler, originally broadcast April 8, 1946, Terror Stricken. Andrew Miller is out of jail after ten years. He is still determined to get even with Benjamin Reynolds, an accountant who testified against him. A campaign of fear against Mr. Reynolds soon begins. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Nature Takes it’s Course. There are auditions being held for the community play. Some folks perform better without an audience!

Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 72 years ago. Costello remembers his first girlfriend. Abbott invites Costello to his birthday party. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Thief Who Stole The Hamburgers From The Lunchroom," or, "He was a short-order crook."

The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast April 7, 1943, Dan’s Horse. El Mundo has Dan Reid's horse Victor, planning to use the horse as bait to trap the Lone Ranger. The Ranger rescues Tennessee Martin from a burning barn. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 7, 1960, Identifying the burglar.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 7, 1957, NOH Plays of Japan. An adaptation of fourteenth century Japanese drama. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, The Love Scene. There are auditions being held for the community play. Some folks perform better without an audience!

Arch Oboler’s Lights Out, originally broadcast April 6, 1938, 83 years ago. Cat Wife starring Boris Karloff. A man's cat-like wife goes too far. The show features a fine performance by Karloff and an even better one by the "Cat Wife," who receives no billing.

The Story of Dr Kildare, originally broadcast April 6, 1951, Dr Gillespie’s New Suit. Dr. Gillespie has been invited to deliver a paper about his work on antibiotics, and may win the Henderson award. But first, he needs a new suit. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast April 6, 1953, Squire recommends a doctor to get Lum out of his broken leg that isn’t.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 6, 1954, The Big Saw. A pair of bank robbers are identified by one of the customers in the bank. The trail leads to a car rental agency. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Salt City Matter, originally broadcast April 6, 1956. Love and hate...the usual ingredients for a big explosion.

Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 70 years ago, Murder in G Flat starring Jack Benny. A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is switched in the subway with a bag filled with $25,000. Benny gets outstanding support from two regulars from his own show, Joseph Kearnes and Bea Benaderet. This would be the first of four guest appearances by Jack Benny on Suspense thanks to producer/Director Elliot Lewis.

Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast April 5, 1943, Journey for Margaret. A melodrama about two orphans during the London blitz. Margaret O'Brien (six years old) and Billy Severn (four years old) are featured. Robert Young and Anita Louise are the featured adults. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 5, 1960, The House has been Robbed.