A Crime filled Thursday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Double Frame. A young man, just out of three years in jail after being framed, finds himself framed all over again. 

Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 76 years ago, Package for Emily.  Vivien and Emily want to marry the same doctor. Emily is wealthy and unscrupulous, but Vivien has Emily's package of sedatives. 

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast October 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Pitfall starring Dick Powell and Jane Wyatt in their original screen roles.  In this adaptation of the 1948 American film noir crime film, John “Johnny” Forbes (Dick Powell), a married insurance adjuster who becomes bored with his predictable life and falls for a femme fatale while her boyfriend is in jail.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 17, 1946, 78 years ago, The Man Who Thought He Was Edward G. Robinson starring…well…Edward G. Robinson.   A meek man decides to kill his wife and asks the toughest guy he can think of for advice on how to do it...Edward G. Robinson. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 17, 1941, 83 years ago, the Crooked Oil Association. Banker  Chaney deputizes Chuck Connors and has Tumbleweed arrested.

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A Funny Wednesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast October 16, 1935, 89 years ago, Who Killed Kirk Reubin?  Town Hall Bulletins/News Of The Week: Mrs. Vanderbilt gets shooting lessons. A visit to the bank of tomorrow. The Town Hall Quartet sings a Yiddish dialect tune, "Since Yussel Learned To Yodel." Don't miss it! The Mighty Allen Art Players do, "Murder In The Dark," or "Who Killed Kirk Reuben?" One Long Pan takes the case. During the amateur contest: The Sickles Hayseeders (a hillbilly band), Betty Riley sings a ballad, Jack Shay plays 3 harmonicas at once (including one in the back of his neck!)

We follow that with Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 16, 1945, 79 years ago, Getting a Pullman Reservation. Fibber tries to get railroad tickets for Mrs. Carstairs.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 16, 1946, 78 years ago, Early Retirement. Gildersleeve is starting to consider an annuity for his retirement. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 83 years ago,  Ms Fredericks is dating.   While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks. 

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A Crime filled Tuesday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast October 15, 1945, 79 years ago, The Manor House Case.  Sherlock impersonates a German diplomat while Watson "solves" the case.

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 15, 1946, 78 years ago, Murder at the Rodeo.  There are two feuding women working at the rodeo. When Belle Adams is thrown from a bronco and hurt. She suspects Hazel is responsible. 

Then The Casebook of Gregory Hood starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Carnival of Death. A hot blonde with a cool million invites Gregory to "drop around."

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 15, 1961, 63 years ago, Seeds of Disaster starring Bernard Grant.   Anger and frustration engulfs him as he tries desperately to contact his wife before she can give their daughter a present of a bracelet made out of native seeds, which he discovered, maybe too late, to be poisonous. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 15, 1941, 83 years ago, the Crooked Oil Association. Banker Chaney accuses Tumbleweed of not owning Comanche Joe's ranch. Comanche Joe is found murdered!

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A Western and Movie Monday 

First a look at the events of the day

Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 68 years ago, Still Waters.  Mrs. Feemster and the "Committee On Moral Improvement" visits the Fort...and eliminates beer!

We follow that with the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 68 years ago, Gunshot Wound. Jim Nielson, who has only a short time to live, returns to Dodge to kill the Mahler Brothers.

Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 14, 1946, 78 years ago, To Have and Have Not starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.  A great adaptation of the 1944 romantic war adventure film loosely based on Ernest Hemingway’s 1937 novel.  Bogie and Bacall reprise their screen roles.  

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 14, 1948, 76 years ago.  David and Claudia behind the barn.

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A Funny Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 13, 1946, 78 years ago, Jack And Mary Walk To The Studio.  Guest Edgar Bergen introduces Charlie McCarthy to the cast. Jack tries to sell the Sportsmen Quartet to Edgar! 

Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast October 13, 1957, 67 years ago, Sponsored by Freberg.  A visit to the World Advertising Agency, a crime drama about Sam Spillaine, private eye.

Then People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast October 13, 1953, 71 years ago, Scaring Away the Tax Collector.  Art has a contestant going to homes suggesting a Quarantine sign to scare away door to door tax collectors. One of the houses he’ll be going to is a tax collector!

Followed by It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944,  80 years ago.  An Armed Forces Recording.  The first question host Tom Howard asks is "For what famous theatrical producer was the Zeigfeld Theatre named?"

Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 83 years ago, the Crooked Oil Association. Superman rescues Jimmy Olsen and the bucking bronco, just as they fall off a cliff!

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A Criminal Saturday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Lives of  Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Golden Fleece.  A story that begins with a bullfight in Spain and ends with a naval engagement in the China Sea!

We follow that with the news from 73 years ago, then This is Your FBI starring Stacy Harris, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Tropical Frame-Up. . The trail of a gang of truck hijackers lead south of the border to a banana plantation. 

Then The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Tuba. A friend of Simon Templar has asked him to join him at a roadhouse where he’s been hired to play his tuba.  Templar thinks there’s more to the story. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Rave Notice starring Milton Berle. Berle stars as an actor who commits murder and then tries to convince the police that he's insane. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 76 years ago. Burning the autumn leaves. 

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A Funny Friday

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, 76 years ago.  Irma and her friends attend a charity masquerade ball. 

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast October 11, 1950, 74 years ago, Phone Problems.   A strange man from the telephone company comes to call. Is Emerson Hall (no relation to Todd Hunter Hall) worth saving?

Then The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Gordon MacRae. The first show of the season. Charlie gets guest Gordon MacRae to help him leave Bergen. Mortimer Snerd down on the farm. 

Followed by The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast October 11, 1947, 77 years ago, Riley The Cop.  A flashback story: Riley the cop. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, 76  years ago.  How long has David been awake?

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A Dramatic Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Criss Cross starring Burt Lancaster.   An adaption of the 1949 Film Noir crime tragedy.  A gangster story about a planned armored car holdup and a double-double-cross. 

We follow that with Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 76 years ago, Beezer's Cellar.   Three crooks take refuge in a most inhospitable spot.

Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast October 10, 1953, 71 years ago, Smoke Ring.   A pants presser wants to join up with a big-time crook. Hijacking a truck-load of cigarettes for the "big-timers" leads to a double-cross...or two. A murder soon follows. 

Followed by Candy Matson YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 75 years ago.  A restaurateur calls Candy with a small problem.  A dead man in a freezer -- wearing a devils costume. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 10, 1941, 83 years ago, Crooked Oil Association.  Superman saves the tank trucks from a tumbling rock as big as a house. Jimmy is tied to a saddle atop a wild horse, heading out into the desert. 

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2+ Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Red Skelton Show, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 75 years ago, The Barbeque.   Red is having a barbecue, Willie Lump-Lump pays a visit. "Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid" stops by for a hamburger. 

Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 9, 1953, 71 years ago, Alice’s First Date. The cast does a satire of, "Dragnet." Phil breaks up his daughter's first date.  

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Perry, originally broadcast October 9, 1946, 78 years ago, Leila Leaves Town.  Leila's leaving Summerfield to get married, a difficult parting for Gildersleeve. 

Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast October 9, 1953, 71 years ago with Jack Buchanan and Douglas Fairbanks Jr. Bob is in London and talks about his trip with Buchanan. Buchanan and Fairbanks joined Hope in a sketch about the second invasion of England. 

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 9, 1941, 83 years ago,  The New School Teacher.  Lum is hurt because he was passed up to be the President of the School Board. 

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A Variety and Comedy Tuesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Charles Laughton.  Charlie the fire chief. Edgar Bergen tells Charlie about the great Chicago fire of 1879. Guest Charles Laughton and host Don Ameche appear in, "Jamaica Inn," adapted from the film that is opening this week. Vera Vague lectures on banking and finance. Charlie and Charles appear in, "Mutiny On The Albany Night Boat.". 

We follow that with Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 8, 1950, 74 years ago, The Measles?  Does Miss Brooks really have the measles?

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast October 8, 1947, 77 years ago with guest Eddie Cantor.  Guest Eddie Cantor and Jimmy reminisce about the good old days of show biz. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 8, 1941, 83 years ago, Crooked Oil Association.  After shooting up Tumbleweed's tank trucks, a second attempt is made to sabotage the trip to the refinery. 

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