Drama on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 9, 1949, 77 years ago, Stagecoach starring John Wayne.  The classic story based on the movie about The Ringo Kid, The Plummer Boys, and The Apaches. 

Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 9, 1950, 76 years ago, Sorry Wrong Number starring Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster.  An adaptation of the movie which was adapted from the "Suspense" radio show. 

Then, Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast January 9, 1938, 88 years ago, Hit and Run.   Dr. Christian is called after a car crash. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 9, 1948, 78 years ago, Lottie Takes Over. A freight terminal has landed!  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth,  originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Queen of the Amazons.  A circus strong-lady reports an attempted robbery...of her hope chest! 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 8, 1935, 91 years ago, Crime Does Not Pay.   A program about juvenile delinquency. A patrolman has been found murdered. He was shot in the back!

Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark,  originally broadcast January 8, 1944, 82 years ago, the Double Disguise.  Nick Carter uses a clever double disguise to unravel the kidnapping of a wealthy heiress.

Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast January 8, 1952, 74 years ago, Flying Trip to Nowhere.  Ken Thurston poses as an airplane pilot to find out which of three atomic scientists has stolen the elusive "Formula H.".

Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 78 years ago, The New Secretary.   A new secretary is hired. She has a thick Bronx accent.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Drama on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues.   Counterspy agents investigate a series of seemingly minor thefts that are actually part of a larger foreign espionage plot. By tracing the pattern of stolen items, the agents uncover critical clues that lead them to an enemy spy operating inside the United States.

Followed by The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Lost Weekend starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman.  The classic about the battle of the bottle.

Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, You Came Along starring Van Johnson.   A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 78 years ago, The Organ Grinder.  Claudia buys a hurdy-gurdy.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman,  originally broadcast January 6, 1950, 76 years ago, Reappointment.  The first show of the series. Will Dr. Hall be reappointed as head of Ivy College? 

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 74 years ago, Irma's Memoir.   Irma has written her memoirs and is looking for a publisher. 

Then, The Milton Berle Show,  originally broadcast January 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Salute to Winter Sports.   Miltie is in the north woods...in a cabin with Mr. and Mrs. Gallop. 

Followed by Theater Guild on the Air, originally broadcast January 6, 1946, 80 years ago, Three Men on a Horse starring Stu Erwin and Shirley Booth.  The program originates from the Vanderbilt Theatre, New York City. A farce about a little guy who writes verses for greeting cards and who loves to bet on the ponies.

Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast January 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Sold At Auction.  Would a stranger think Claudia and David are married? Mr. Grant visits and is very grateful that Claudia drove into his car.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 5, 1947, 79 years ago, New Year’s Nightmare. A man goes on a year-end bender and wakes up a year later married to a strange woman. 

Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast January 5, 1943, 83 years ago, the Fast One.   A story about two men with a mighty power, the power to move very, very rapidly. 

Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast January 5, 1950, 76 years ago,  The Case of the Rushville Murder.   A madwoman has escaped from the asylum and committed murder, but what about her sane sister?

Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 5, 1951, 75 years ago, the Case of the Deadly Sell-out. A prize-fighter has disappeared, but Archie soon finds his dead body. A blackmailing dame is shot in Archie's arms. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 5, 1948, 78 years ago, Women Drivers.  Claudia kills two birds with one stone. Claudia drives and proves the rule, "No man ever taught he's wife how to drive without a fight."   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Drama on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Mask Part 2.  The Black Masked Bandit eludes the efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 4, 1959, 67 years ago, Don’t Call Me Mother starring Agnes Moorehead.  A possessive mother is determined to break up her son's marriage. 

Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast on January 4, 1954, 72 years ago, "The Day The Earth Stood Still," starring Michael Rennie and Jean Peters.  An alien from space gives mankind a final chance to achieve world peace—the adaptation of the 1951 movie.  

Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 4, 1955, 71 years ago, Sold At Auction.   There's an army surplus auction, and Fibber wins...ten gallons of house paint. 

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Crime on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast January 3, 1950, 76 years ago, The Tip Top Murder Case.  A chorus girl named Susan Blake has no money. Nevertheless, she's being blackmailed for $5000, and then is murdered!

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast January 3, 1950, 76 years ago.  The Pistol starring Gerald Mohr.  An action-packed western about the first Colt six-shooter, the California gold fields, and a double-crossing dance hall queen.

Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 3, 1934, 92 years ago,  Missing Mexican Sheiks.   A hold-up has taken place on Terminal island. The robbers are both dark, one of them a Filipino. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 3, 1960, 66 years ago, Zero Hour.  At five o'clock, the children decide to play another game.

Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 3, 1955, 71 years ago,  He Got Game.  Fibber tries to get basketball tickets from his old pal, Coach Fogarty. 

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Drama on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholt,  originally broadcast January 2, 1938, 88 years ago, The Kidnapped Husband.   A woman's husband has been kidnapped. 

Followed by Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast January 2, 1942, 84 years ago, Resolution 1841. Laura Cabot shares her story of New Year's Eve where she braves snow and wind with friends to attend a party being held by friends, and discovers in attendance an acquaintance from one hundred years prior.

Then, X Minus One,  originally broadcast January 2, 1957, 69 years ago, The Moon is Green.   A woman dares to look out of the window and sees a man who lives unprotected in the open air.

Followed by Sherlock Holmes starring Sir Ralph Richardson and Sir John Gielgud, originally broadcast January 2, 1955, 71 years ago,  Doctor Watson Meets Sherlock Holmes.  The first adventures of Holmes and Watson. How they met and solved their first case. Some of Holmes' peculiar habits are described. 

Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast January 2, 1948, 78 years ago, The Parking Lot.   Claudia's "stupid" car.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 81 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith starring Preston Foster and Louise Allbritton in the adaptation of the 1941 motion picture originally starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery.  A married couple discovers their marriage is legally invalid because of a technicality. The revelation sparks a battle of wits and pride as the pair divorce, date others, and ultimately realize they still belong together..  

Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast January 1, 1950, 76 years ago,  Weighty Affairs of State.   A president who never expected to be elected to this office. He was determined to fulfill all his campaign promises, including the loss of 20 pounds. 

Then, The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast January 1, 1956, 70 years ago.  Professor William Makepiece Kirkwood reads his poems, Mortimer was supposed to appear as the New Year's baby, Effie's advice to the lovelorn, Charlie the photographer, guest Lew Ayres discusses religions of the world, Dr. McCarthy's television hospital. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 1, 1948, 78 years ago, Julia's New Year Musicale.  Poor Daphne, she has only three million bucks!  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy on New Year's Eve

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show,  originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 75 years ago, Mr. Scott's New Year's Party.  Phil and Alice haven't been invited to the sponsor's New Year's Eve party, so Phil plans to take Alice to Ciro's. 

Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 31, 1944, 81 years ago, Jack Resolves to Be Friends With Fred Allen.  Jack's New Year's resolution is to be friendly with Fred Allen. The cast does their annual New Year's allegory: "The New Tenant." "1944" listens to the radio and hears Adolph Hitler on "Double Or Nothing" and Emperor Hirohito asking advice from "Mr. Anthony!" 

Then, Fibber McGee and Molly,  originally broadcast December 31, 1940, 85 years ago, Fibber Finds A Gold Watch.  Fibber finds a gold watch at the corner of 14th and Oak. Who lost it? 

Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 31, 1953, 72 years ago, New Year's Sitter.  New Year's Eve turns out to be "a mixed-up scramble." A good-looking babysitter makes the Andersons change plans...several times!

Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 31, 1947, 78 years ago, New Year's Eve.  Happy 1948 Claudia! Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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