A Dramatic Friday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley, originally broadcast February 21, 1949, 76 years ago, The Adventure of the Hangman and the Book.  The wife of a prominent book dealer has been found hanged.  

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb originally broadcast February 21, 1952, 73 years ago, The Big Producer.  A trail of pornography leads to a run-down Hollywood studio and a movie has-been. 

Then Dr. Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast February 21, 1939, 86 years ago, Washington Had His Delaware. Dr Christian is trying to stir up patriotism in Rivers End by putting on a pageant.  But there are skeptics. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast February 21, 1956, 69 years ago, Hollywood Hostages starring Eve McVeagh and Tom Brown. Two members of a movie crew arrive at a ghost town to shoot a picture. Two desperate criminals have arrived there ahead of the Hangman and the movie crew, but the Hollywood types think the two crooks are a practical joke.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 21, 1949, 76 years ago, Waiting on the Babysitter.  It's 7:00 P.M. and the babysitter hasn't arrived. 

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A Funny Thursday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 76 years ago, Raising Money to go to Convention. The boys try to attend a convention in Leavenworth, Kansas, by borrowing $200 from a finance company. 

Followed by A Date with Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast February 20, 1945, 79 years ago with guest Frank Sinatra.  Judy and Oogie go to a Sinatra movie. Afterwards, Judy dreams about Frankie. 

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 20, 1944, 81 years ago, Guest Groucho Marx.  Guest Groucho Marx's ad libs have Jack cracking up within two minutes of Groucho's appearance. The cast does, "The Gilroy Murder Case." Rochester helps Don deliver one of the commercials.

Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 76 years ago, invitation to Dinner.  Ozzie accepts a dinner invitation from a man whose name he can't remember. 

Finally Superman,  originally broadcast February 20, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car.  Alfredo The Gaucho makes a threat. He later talks Jimmy Olsen into going with him to his cabin. Is it a trap?.

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A Funny Wednesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 78 years ago, The Radio Blood Test.  How radio affects blood pressure. Two "ad men" named "Charlie" and "Henry." "Dimitri's Keyhole": a Russian gossip program. How to save on taxes. "Offenbach On Broadway." "Hortense and Gerard." "The Coming Attractions Theatre" presents a funny preview of the movie, "Blubber.".

Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 19, 1949, 76 years ago, The Missing Heir. Dennis is reluctant to attend his high school reunion. His old chum gets him to join him in an insurance fraud.

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 19, 1952, 73 years ago, I Wish I Was....   Bob and Hy take inventory in Bob's house which has been remodeled. Bob has dinner with guest Tyrone Power and afterwards dreams that he's Tyrone and Tyrone is Bob Hope.

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 77 years ago, Keeping George from Making Decisions.  George has the opportunity to make $5000 in the cattle market, if only he can use the phone!

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum is the Circulation Manager.   Lum is heading for the county seat in his new position as circulation manager. Lum tells Abner the secret password while telling him that he can't reveal the secret password. 

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A Dramatic Tuesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Weird Circle, originally broadcast February 18, 1945, 80 years ago, The Oblong Box.   A horror story about an ill-fated ocean voyage and the strange secret of the box on board a drifting longboat. 

Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast February 18, 1953, 72 years ago, The Black Gospel.  Cvetic battles a group of insane nihilists.

Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast February 18, 1946, 79 years ago, The Camberwell Poisoning Case.  A family of four cousins is certain that cousin Gerald is going to murder them all and keep the inheritance. Cousin Gerald, however, is the one who's found murdered

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 18, 1953, 72 years ago, Japan. Steve is sent to Tokyo to find out who kidnapped Dr. Mitsuoko. 

Finally Superman,  originally broadcast February 18, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car.  Clark Kent easily removes a boulder to allow an escape from the mine. Suspicion falls on Alfredo The Gaucho. 

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A Funny Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 17, 1952, 73 years ago, Jane Decides to Quit Her Job.   Jane quits her job and breaks off her romance with Richard when Richard hires a beautiful new secretary. Jane writes him a scathing letter and asks Irma to mail it to Richard; a big mistake. 

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 17, 1936, 89 years ago, The Visiting Fireman.  Fibber takes Molly down to the Firehouse to meet the Firemen. 

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 17, 1948, 77 years ago, Guest Fred Astaire. The program originates from Canoga Park High School, Woodland Hills, California. Fred Astaire and Bob do a skit about their start in show business. Barbara Jo Allen, the real mayor of Woodland Hills, makes a fund appeal for the United Nations Crusade For Children. .  

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 17, 1949, 76 years ago, Sam Shovel at the Races. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Shakespearean Actor Who Robbed The Perfume Factory and Stole An Unlabelled Bottle Of Perfume" or, "Tabu or Not Tabu." How about, "The Case Of The Panhandler Who Pawned His False Teeth" or, "Beggers Can't Be Chewers."

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 17, 1949, 76 years ago, Car Trouble.  Claudia's going shopping down in the village. 

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A Criminal Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 71 years ago, The Big Sucker.   A con-man uses real diamonds to cheat unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass after they've taken the bait. 

Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 74 years ago, The Case of the Party for Death. Archie attends a cocktail party at which Nero Wolfe expects the guest of honor to be murdered!

Then The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, 70 years ago,  Strictly Business. A swindler tries to run a racket around real estate, with a side dish of romance.

Followed by Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, 70 years ago, the Moving Target.  A high-flying globe trotter finds that sheer elbow room is no insurance for survival when a felonious blonde makes a passionate effort to bring him down to earth...really deep down, that is. 

Finally Superman,  originally broadcast February 16, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car.  Clark Kent tries to spring a trap, but only gets himself, Lois Lane and Jenks (the real estate agent) trapped in the mine!

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A Funny Saturday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast February 15, 1943, 82 years ago, They Got Me Covered starring Bob Hope and Dorothy Lamour.  Bob battles Nazi spies in Washington, D.C. and gets to kiss Dottie at the end of a wise-cracking comedy.

Followed by Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis originally broadcast February 15, 1952, 73 years ago with guest William Holden.  Dean, Jerry, and William do a take-off on Holden’s picture Born Yesterday.  

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 15, 1939, 86 years ago, Fibber Fakes Illness To Avoid Fixing Screens. 

Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 15, 1951, 74 years ago, Orchid For a Lady.  It's Valentine Day and Mother's going to get an orchid, one way or another. There are many orchids in fact!

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 15, 1949, 76 years ago, 15 Minutes, Not to Hurry. Claudia wants to return her shopping. 


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We focus on a Sunday 65 years ago

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 65 years ago, Sorry Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead.  The eighth and final presentation of Lucille Fletcher’s most renowned radio work, seventeen years after it’s first performance.    An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone.  

Followed by  the news from 65 years ago, then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 65 years ago, The P O Matter. Johnny flies to California to try to get the goods on Danny Diamond, a VERY clever criminal. 

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 65 years ago,  The Dollhouse in Diamond Springs.  Paladin is hired to get back the $20,000 taken during the Diamond Springs bank robbery. 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 65 years ago, Distant Drummer.   A simple drummer boy from the Civil War is framed for murder by the town bully.  

Finally Claudia,  originally broadcast February 14, 1949, 76 years ago, The Forgotten Fourteenth. 

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A Valentine Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 13, 1949, 76 years ago, Lum Tries To Make His Own Valentine For Rowena.   Lum saves thirty-five cents on a valentine...complications ensue! 

Followed by Jack Benny originally broadcast February 13, 1955, 70 years ago,  Jack Misses his Surprise Birthday Party.   It's Jack's birthday, but nobody seems to remember. 

Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast February 13, 1951, 74 years ago, Tomorrow is Valentines Day.   It's Valentine's Day, and Alice has been receiving flowers from the mysterious, "Guess Who?"

Followed by Queen For a Day starring Jack Bailey, originally broadcast February 13, 1950, 75 years ago.  The first contestant wants a new suit for her husband.

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast February 13, 1942, 83 years ago, The Ghost Car. . After the barn on the Bar-O-Ranch burns down, Clark Kent discovers that a real estate agent has made repeated offers for the property. Clark sets a trap.


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A Criminal Wednesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast February 12, 1941, 84 years ago, The Man From Alcatraz.  Vannie Devine is on the lam. His nerve and his health are shot. He only has his pal Monk and his pet marmoset for company. Bullets Kane is out to kill him, so he calls on Mr. D.A. for protection.

Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, 79 years ago, The Man Who Couldn’t Die starring Richard Widmark. A man kills a chemist for his formula for immortality, but it doesn't quite work out that way. 

Then Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast February 12, 1947, 78 years ago,  The Anniversary of Death.  Lucille Waters has been poisoned and the police suspect her husband. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Readick, originally broadcast February 12, 1961, 64 years ago, The Wayward Fireman Matter. A Series of arsons bring in Dollar and his associate, reformed arsonist Smoky Sullivan.  But the arsonist tries to eliminate Dollar - and almost eliminates Smoky in the process!

Finally Claudia,  originally broadcast February 12, 1949, 76 years ago, Filing the Paperwork. 

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