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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2+ Hours of A Mixed Bag

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 79 years ago, Auditions. The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Charlie quits Bergen, teams up with Fred, and both audition for a radio show. The first show of the season, the first show on NBC after several years on CBS. The Allen's Alley Question: "How is the housing shortage affecting you?"

Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to the Old West.  Milton tries to get in to see Darryl Zanuck. 

Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 68 years ago, The Galvanized Yankee.  An ex-Rebel is assigned to Company B. His hatred for all Yankees is undisguised.

Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast October 7, 1953, 71 years ago, The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won?  Dr. Palmer enjoys horse racing and poisoning. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 7, 1948, 76 years ago.  David "fixes" the telephone. 

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A Mixed Bag on a Sunday...

First a look at the events of the day

Then Stan Freberg, originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 67 years ago, All About Werewolves.  "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Full Of Teenage Werewolves," a great story about a werewolf who changes into a horrible monster in the daylight (an advertising executive!)

We follow that with the news from 67 years ago, then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 67 years ago, The Bum Steer Matter. Cattle rustlers? Yes and no, but it's anthrax that counts!

Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 6, 1944, 80 years ago with guest Deems Taylor.  An Armed Forces Radio recording of the zany show. The first question (during the program): "What is the name of the Indian maiden the song (to be played) is about?" Don't miss, "The Old Oaken Bucket."

Next The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast October 6, 1946, 78 years ago with guest Jack Benny.  Charlie's in love with two girls, twins named Daisy and Maisie. Guest Jack Benny offers Charlie a show of his own. Jack appeared on his own show the same day.  Two shows?  Good thing he’s just 39...

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast October 6, 1941, 83 years ago, Crooked Oil Association. Clark Kent (Bud Collyer) and Jimmy Olsen (Jackie Kelk) fly out West to help Tumbleweed Jones fight a crooked oil protection association.

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2+ Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Champaign for Caesar starring Ronald Coleman, Vincent Price, and Art Linkletter.  A comedy about a rigged quiz show! Will a know-it-all win $40 million on a TV quiz?

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 5, 1936, 88 years ago, McGee Shops for Clothes.  Fibber and Molly go shopping for a new fall outfit for Fibber. It's off to the Bon Ton. 

Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Class Debt Chairman.  Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times?

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast October 5, 1948, 76 years ago. Claudia is adding things up. 

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A Mixed Bag on a Friday...

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Marriage starring Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 71 years ago, PTA 5th Grade Volunteer   Ben tries to ask questions of Pete's fifth-grade teacher. This is not as easy as it sounds. 

We follow that with Battle of the Sexes, originally broadcast October 4, 1938, 86 years ago, What are Cold Hands. Julia Sanderson (head of the women's team) and  Frank Crumit (head of the men's team) in this early quiz show. 

Then Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 71 years ago, Zero Hour.  The classic Ray Bradbury story about the game of "Invasion" and the visit of "Drill." 

Next Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case Of The Sweepstakes Murder.  Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!"

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 76 years ago.  Why is David coming home from the hospital?

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2+ Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 76 years ago.  Lum wants to remodel the store, but Abner discovers the store is actually 30 feet over the property line! 

Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 76 years ago, The First Show for Rexall.  Phil and Alice go to sign their contract with Rexall. 

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 3, 1954, 70 years ago, The Garden of Evil. Jack recalls his days in vaudeville and early years in radio! The cast does "The Garden Of Evil," a satire of the Mexican adventure film.

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 3, 1946, 78 years ago,  Marrying off Eddie Cantors Daughter.  Will Meredith marry one of guest Eddie Cantor's daughters? Gracie and Eddie plan to get more room at home for Eddie. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 3, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football Team Poisoning.   There's just three minutes to go in the big football game, and Superman is still chasing Pango Pete through the Central American jungles.

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