5 + Hours of Suspense and Johnny Dollar

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Sorry Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead. The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best-remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone!  The show would be produced seven more times between 1943 and 1960.

Followed by another episode of Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 66 years ago, Like, Man, Somebody Dig Me starring Ted (Elliot) Reid.   The adventures of a beatnik, so cool that not even his own lynching blows his wig. 

Then a quick look at some headlines from 66 years ago, then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 66 years ago, The Midnight Sun Matter. Johnny's flying in a cargo plane over Alaska with a load of dynamite...when the pilot gets appendicitis!

Followed by another episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring John Lund, originally broadcast May 25, 1954, 70 years ago,  The Punctilious Firebug Matter.  A firebug strikes promptly on Tuesday nights, and only at those with new fire insurance policies! 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 25, 1948, 76 years ago, A Mysterious Trip.  A walk in New York City. Will actress Claudia stage a comeback? 

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2+ Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 24, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Mailman.  The search for Harvey Fletcher, a mail thief. 

Followed by Night Watch with Donn Reed, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Abandoned Children and Potential Suicide. The first call is about two abandoned kids while their "parents" drink in a bar. A man is standing in traffic, trying to commit suicide. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Weekend Special: Death starring Agnes Moorehead.  A tangle with a telephone operator when she finds herself trapped in a supermarket with two safecrackers. 

Followed by Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast May 24, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Moving Van Murders. A man surprises two house thieves while they are stealing his furniture, which leads to a death in the park.  

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 24, 1948, 76 years ago, A Letter at Breakfast.  Claudia's not around and Claudia's cheerful. Claudia's secret letter.  

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 23, 1952, 72 years ago, Hot Ice.  The missing loot from a jewel robbery is in the building where a crooked game on an amusement pier is located.  

Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 23, 1953, 71 years ago, The Robin Forrest Murder Case.  A meek obedient wife named Joan Tracy is found drunk with a knife. 

Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Housing Racket.   A crooked home builder post World War II sold substandard houses to returning GI’s.  The counterspies get called in to investigate. 

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 23, 1952, 72 years ago, Murder on the Riviera. Harry's smuggling cigarettes in postwar France and meets a young a girl called "Stupid" with a corpse and 15 million francs. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine. . "Dr. Deutch" and Hans make it safely to their new hideout. There is a traitor on the naval base!   

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2+ Hours of Westerns

First a look at this day in History.

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 22, 1954, 70 years ago, Monopoly.  A "businessman" from St. Louis named Ivy is planning to take over the freight business in Dodge, with a gunfighter to help him do it!

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 22, 1960, 64 years ago, Lucky Penny. The Lucky Penny mine has suddenly started to produce gold again...and Paladin smells a rat. 

Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally Broadcast May 22, 1953, 71 years ago, The Chase.  Cimarron Whitey is dying in a jail cell...drawing a treasure map. The map's only for Blanche McCarthy, but Whitey's cellmate breaks out of jail, with the map.

Followed by Hawk Larabee,starring Barton Yarborough originally broadcast May 22, 1947, 77 years ago, Gold Camp at Mulberry Creek. A local lawyer is suspected of killing a store owner.  An unscrupulous merchant is undercutting the store owner’s daughter.  

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 22, 1942 82 years ago, Jewels on Squire Skimp’s Land.  Lum and Abner suspect that there is a fortune in jewels hidden on a property owned by Squire Skimp. 

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast May 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Big Brother.  A beautiful dancer named Dove. Lou Mendel was madly in love. Mendel was her big brother, who wanted no other...and you can let George finish the limerick. 

Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, Detour to Terror.  A man and his twin sister are lured from a country road where they meet a strange blind man and his brother.  Mason Adams and Mercedes McCambridge stars.

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Poker Murders.   Nick Carter vs. "The Ace of Spades"...a batmanesque costumed villain. A battle of wits...according to Hoyle!

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder.  Blackie tries to find the killer of Paul Blaine, the half-owner of a pawnshop. The main suspect, however, has a perfect alibi!

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 21, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.   "Dr. Deutch" fires a torpedo at an innocent ship, but it is deflected by Superman. Clark Kent recaptures the submarine, but Dr. Deutch and his henchman escape!

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2+ Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball with Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 20, 1949, 75 years ago, Feeling Old.   Liz is feeling old and decrepit, so George takes drastic steps to cheer her up.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 20, 1941, 83 years ago, Fibber Bakes Molly’s Birthday Cake. It's Molly's birthday, and Fibber is baking a cake.

Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast May 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Tammy Merrihue.   Little Tammy tries to get a clerk to take her play $10,000 bill for a tube of toothpaste.  If she does, she wins $3000 and the clerk wins...

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 20, 1946, 78 years ago, Bob Hope Arrives.  Bob Hope comes to Pine Ridge on important business with Cedric.

Then The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Unexpected Trip to Chicago. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 20, 1948, 76 years ago, A Letter of Recommendation.   Gertrude, pro and con. 

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2 + Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 19, 1946, 78 years ago, Leroy Learns to Dance.   Gildersleeve arranges a birthday party for Ethel Hammerschlag, much against Leroy's wishes. Gildy re-enacts an extended conversation he had with his father when he was a young boy. 

Followed by the news from 78 years ago, then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast May 19, 1946, 78 years ago, Fred Allen invites Jack to Appear.  The program originates from New York City. Jack is staying at the Acme Plaza, a unique hotel. Guest Fred Allen wants Jack to appear as a guest on his program. 

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast May 19, 1949, 75 years ago, Murder in the Butcher Shop.  Costello has just invented a cellophane mattress for old maids. Try and guess the punchline! The "Sam Shovel" story is called "The Man Who Drowned In The Los Angeles River," or "Dust Be My Destiny."

Followed by The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Woolley, originally broadcast May 19, 1951, 73 years ago, Big Ed McClune.   A plan to raise the mortgage money for the Proscenium Club leads to Montague's campaign against Big Ed McClune. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 19, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.  "Dr. Deutch" has taken Perry White and Lois Lane aboard the captured submarine owned by Dr. Grayson. The German agent shoots Dr. Grayson!

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2+ Hours of Westerns and Drama from this date 66 years ago

First a look at this day in History.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 66 years ago, The Ghost to Ghost Matter. Johnny investigates a whole town which seems to be haunted, it's not just a haunted house. 

Followed by the news from 66 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 66 years ago, Ray Bradbury’s Zero Hour starring Evelyn Rudie.  The story of the game of "invasion" and a visit from "Drill" once again. 

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 66 years ago, Advice to the Lovelorn.   A man returns from the east to find his girl married to the man who shot up his best friend. 

Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 66 years ago,  Drive To Fort Huachuca.   Watson and his baddies from the Triple X are determined to keep Luke's herd from reaching the army post at Fort Huachucha.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 18, 1948, 76 years ago, Fresh Off The Farm. Chicken dinner on the hoof.

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2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast May 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Lost City.   A whole lot of oil is missing, and Steve Mitchell is off to find out how?

Followed by The news of the day 74 years ago, then Mr District Attorney star Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast May 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of Deadly Devotion. Nick Oliver, on the lam from the St. Louis police, muscles in on a local racket and murders the wealthy Mrs. Post for her money. 

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 17, 1951, 73 years ago, Rogues Regiment starring  Dick Powell.  An American Intelligence Agent and Nazi hunter is on the trail of a former SS war criminal reminiscent of Martin Bormann believed to be hiding in the French Foreign Legion in French Indochina. He joins forces with a French Intelligence agent investigating supplies of weapons to the Việt Minh from the Eastern Bloc.  Dick Powell reprises his leading role from the 1948 motion picture. 

Finally  Claudia, originally broadcast May 17, 1948, 76 years ago,  Gertrude Arrives. Gertrude takes over. 

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2+ Hours of Crime on this Thursday

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Green Hornet, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, 80 years ago, Paroled for Revenge.   A gangster fresh from stir goes gunning for the guy who put him there, Britt Reid.  Donovan Faust stars as the Green Hornet. 

Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then Columbia Presents Corwin, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, New York: A Tapestry For Radio. A description of the world's greatest city at war. The second program of a trilogy about three cities.   Martin Gable is the narrator. 

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 16, 1954, 70 years ago, The Case of the Haunted Burial Cave. Nick is called in by an anthropologist to investigate when he’s attacked at the site of a Native American burial ground.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 16, 1946, 78 years ago, The Plan.  Claire Trevor stars as a woman terrorized by her husband's insane brother. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 16, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.  The evil "Dr. Deutch" introduces himself to Perry White and Lois Lane. Perry White tells him off in no uncertain terms. Clark Kent has escaped from the submarine, returned to Metropolis, and has contacted Jimmy Olsen.

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