Crime on a Friday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 65 years ago, The Sudden Wealth Matter.  An investment plan promising to double your money seems to good to be true...and it is!

Followed by Hearthstone of the Death Squad starring Peter Capell, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, 73 years ago, The Marriage Annulment Murder Case.   A young wife and an old husband think their marriage should end in court, but it ends in the morgue.

Then Suspense, originallly broadcast December 13, 1955, 69 years ago, A Present for Benny starring Jack Krushen.  A comedy/gangster story about two boxes. One box contains an ermine coat, the other has a bomb. Which is which?

Followed by Captain Midnight, originally broadcast December 13, 1939, 85 years ago, Gardo is Blamed.  Ivan Shark has discovered the secret of the Aztec temple and plans to trap Captain Midnight!

Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 13, 1938, 86 years ago, Ogiraf The Lion. Jonathan is awakened and continues the rescue of Santa Claus, but he's warned to beware of, "The Lion King".

Finally,Claudia, originally broadcast December 13, 1948, 76 years ago, Eight Inches of Snow. 

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A Variety Thursday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West.  Nelson Eddy begins the program with a rousing, "On The Road To Mandalay." The program contains the famous "Adam and Eve" skit with Don Ameche and guest Mae West, which was considered sacriligious enough to have Mae West banned from network radio immediately after the program. Mae and Charlie banter about the time he "came up to see her,"

Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast December 12, 1949, 75 years ago.    The boys get a job at a suburban resort. Madness follows, funny in spite of the mayhem. The cast does a skit called, "Love In Darkest Africa."

Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, Miss Frederic's Locket Lost.   Lum has declared his love to Miss Fredericks, placed it in a locket, and baked the locket in a loaf of bread...but which loaf of bread?

Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 12, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan Wakes Up From The Witch’s Spell.  "Rumplestich" (the witch) melts an ice-covered river to keep Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy from crossing.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway.   Clark Kent fools the Incas into thinking that Perry White and John Craig have been killed.

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Crime and Creepiness on a Wednesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Gambler and his Lady.  Georgia Bascombe may be hanging out with a known gambler named Louis Desmond (she's really married to the guy). When Georgia's mother is murdered, there's the smell of cubeb in the air. The little man with the big smell is murdered too. There are two more killings and lots of violence too. 

Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Thornberry Brothers. Ralph Bell and Art Carney as two criminal brothers.  One is hung up on a girl and keeps trying to get back with her.  Could she be their downfall?

Then Macabre, originally broadcast December 11, 1961, 63 years ago, The Midnight Horsemen.  A painting of a black knight...with occult powers! 

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 11, 1953, 71 years ago,  Fibber Gets The Call from the War Department.  At last, Fibber gets that call from the War Department in Washington, D.C. Fibber never returned his gas mask and helmet from World War I!

Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 11, 1938, 86 years ago, Crossing the Frozen River.  After getting the rubies needed to grow the rose to awaken Jonathan Thomas, Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy begin their return journey. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Red and Yellow Delivery Truck. Lum has his heart set on a red and yellow delivery truck. Abner plans a surprise. 

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A Variety Tuesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 10, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Lansing Hatfield.  Lansing Hatfield sings, "Song Of The Flame." Edgar Bergen is out sick! Charlie McCarthy reports on his condition from his bedside at St. Vincent's Hospital, Los Angeles. Guest Joan Blondell and Fred MacKaye appear in, "After The Party's Gone," by Winston Miller and Michael Jackson. Vera Vague complains that Chivalry is dead. Bergen does two routines from the hospital. Charlie's Christmas shopping service is broke. This is Rudy's final appearance on the show as host. 

Followed by The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast December 10, 1946, 78 years ago, Christmas Present.  Mel tries to raise some money to buy Betty a Christmas present. 

Then Claudia, originally broadcast December 10, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia Worries.   It's freezing out today. 

Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 10, 1938, 86 years ago, Getting Rubies at the Rainbow Bridge.  Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy come to "The Rainbow Bridge," but "The Keeper of the Rainbow" declines to produce the rubies needed to grow the red rose.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 10, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway.   Jimmy Olsen uses a police whistle to summon aid from Superman. 

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Starting our week with Comedy...

First a look at the events of the day

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans.  Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation. 

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 76 years ago, He Died With His Beauts On.  Is Lou being cheap at Christmas time? The program features Sam Shovel in, "The Case Of The Sailor Who Was Shot While Having Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner Pictures On His Chest," or, "He Died With His Beauts On."

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 83 years ago, Forty Percent Off. The show starts with war news and a war message from the Johnson Company. At the end of the show, the cast and audience sing a patriotic song. Fibber "can get it for you wholesale," 40% off everything!

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 83 years ago, To Mena for Bread Orders.  Lum has gone to the county seat to sell the products of the bakery. 

Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 9, 1938, 86 years ago, Whiskery Bill Meets the Walrus.  Whiskery Bill continues his search for a red rose, with which to awaken Jonathan Thomas. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 76 years ago.  Installing Windows. Claudia welcomes David home. The oil delivery man had orange hair. 

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A dramatic Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 75 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford.  An adaptation of the Film Noir mystery about an honest district attorney who gets the help of the devil against the underworld. 

Followed by Point Sublime starring Cliff Arquette and Mel Blanc, originally broadcast December 8, 1947, 77 years ago, Refused Blood Transfusion. A man has contracted a rare form of typhoid, but the only person who can help lost his girl to the victim years ago. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 8, 1957, 67 years ago, Speed Trap starring Everett Sloan. A break-neck ride down a killer mountain with two cops who are after a drunken blonde. 

Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 8, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan In The Witch’s Dream Cave.  While asleep, Jonathan Thomas dreams of Rumplestich, the witch. The antidote to Jonathan's slumbers is a red rose; a scarce item in the middle of December.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 8, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway. . Clark Kent discovers that Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane are in danger and tries to get an old Inca warrior to help him find The Valley Of The Shadows.

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Remembering the events of December 7, 1941 and the attack on Pearl Harbor.

First a look at the events of the day

Then a number of the early reports and analysis of the first hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Manila, at the time an American Territory. 

Then CBS World News Today with shortwave reports and news from John Daly and Elmer Davis on the attacks.  That is followed by news and commentary from NBC’s HV Kaltenborn, all from December 7, 1941, 83 years ago.  

Next, The Gulf Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 7, 1941, 83 years ago, Between Americans.  A sound portrait of our country, starring Orson Welles and written by Norman Corwin.  

Followed by This is your FBI, originally broadcast December 7, 1945, 79 years ago, Pearl Harbor. A program marking the 4th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The story of how the FBI protected the security of America before and after the attack, through the FBI's "years of preparations."

Finally Jonathan Thomas and his Christmas on the Moon, originally broadcast December 7, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan Has Fallen Under the Witches Spell.  Jonathan Thomas falls off Gorgonzola The Horse, and is fated to sleep for a long, long time. 

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A Funny Friday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 6, 1951, 73 years ago, Attic Auction.  Jim decides to convert the attic to a spare room and auction off the contents of the attic. 

Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast December 6, 1949, 75 years ago with guest Jack Benny. Bob Hope goes Christmas Shopping with Doris Day.  A security guard is keeping Jack Benny from getting backstage to the show.  

Then the news from 75 years ago, then Life with Luigi starring J. Carroll Naish, originally broadcast December 6, 1949, 75 years ago, Post Office Breaks Luigi’s Gifts.  The post office broke Luigi’s gift to his mama, so he’s got to fill out the forms…so many forms. 

Followed by the CBS World News Today, originally broadcast December 6, 1941, 83 years ago.  John Daly reports from New York: The Russians are advancing near the Sea of Azov. The Russians say, "the invaders are more the victims of the weather." Moscow is being attacked. A German plot has been uncovered in Mexico

Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 6, 1938, 86 years ago, Whiskery Bill the Squirrel. Jonathan Thomas meets "Whiskery Bill," a squirrel who would like nothing better than to eat the golden acorn.

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 6, 1955, 79 years ago, Who Is Mary Ellen Strongheart?

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A Dramatic Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 87 years ago, The Blind boy.  The story of a blind boy and an attempted suicide. 

Followed by Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 73 years ago, The Paper Bullets. Mrs. Cora Talbot wants help in finding her husband. A publisher named Hillary Grayson, ran a $50,000 contest for novelists, the prize-winning manuscript was been stolen. Which case will Barrie take? The one that pays $2000!

Then This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast December 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Mama’s Boy.  A smuggler and fence has to clear his work with Mama before he does anything.  

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Mysterious Letter. A strange letter arrives at 79 Wistful Vista. It's addressed to Miss Mary Strongheart, care of Fibber McGee and Molly.

Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 5, 1938, 86 years ago, Dragon With The Thirteen Tails. While in The Forest Of Nightmares," Jonathan and his friends are menaced by a fire-breathing dragon, who fortunately is sensitive to pepper.

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 5, 1941, 83 years ago.  The Pan-American Highway.  Jimmy Olsen and Lois Lane are sentenced to death and are to be escorted to The Valley Of The Shadows.

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A Dramatic Wednesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg,originally broadcast December 4, 1950, 74 years ago, And Hope To Die. Flora Stewart, the famous scatterbrained accent is being blackmailed...and her precious phonograph records. Who is trying to frighten Flora out of $10,000, and then kills her?

Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast December 4, 1948, 76 years ago, The Duplicate Dean. Frank and his friends get into trouble when they impersonate the dean while practicing for a dramatic skit. 

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 4, 1955, 69 years ago, A Sunny Afternoon.  It's been a cold winter in Dodge, and only the town miser has enough hay for the cattle. 

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Prize Photograph. Fibber has taken a prize photograph, it's worth $75, but Fibber doesn't find out until it's too late. 

Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 4, 1938, 86 years ago, The Fairy Queen.  After crossing the Merry-Go-Round River, Teenya ("The Fairy Queen") gives Jonathan a magic acorn, which will be needed to get through "The Forest Of Nightmares."

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 4, 1941, 83 years ago, Cedric Brings Stove to Use.  While Grandpa is still spouting facts from the almanac, Cedric delivers Lum's stove to start the bakery.

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