Two + hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast February 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Washington Had His Delaware. Dr. Christian takes on a group of anti-American youths in Rivers End.

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast February 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Ancient Sorceries starring Paul Frees. A tale of the supernatural and witchcraft in a small Welsh town.

Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 21, 1950, 74 years ago, The Ladies Night. Ladies' Night in a Turkish bath leads Marlowe to murder and blackmail.

Followed by The Hallmark Hall of Fame, originally broadcast February 21, 1954, 70 years ago, Simon Bolivar, Liberator. A story of Simon Bolivar, the leader of revolutions agains Spanish rule in South America.

Finally The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley, originally broadcast February 21, 1949, 75 years ago, The Adventure of the Hangman and the Book.

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Two + hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Town starring Jeff Chandler, originally broadcast February 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Deer Shooters. Deer hunters careless with a campfire threaten all the ranchers, and cause the death of one of them.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Last Fling. Two harmless old geezers come to Dodge for a good time, and accuse Kitty of trying to kill them! Maybe they're not so harmless after all!

Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast February 20, 1938, 86 years ago, Hounds in the Hills. An insane crone and a hunchback kidnap four boys. Two criminals and a pack of vicious dogs complicate the efforts of the Shadow.

Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 20, 1947, 77 years ago, Twenty Minute Alibi. A man commits suicide while on the phone with his insurance agent, but Casey suspects murder.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum on the Trip to Fort Smith. Diogenes tells Lum to deliver the next batch of pamphlets to Fort Smith, but Lum heads off with a package of sausages instead! The secret rendezvous is "Mother Potter's Chile Bowl."

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 77 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 The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1952, 72 years ago, I Wish I Was. Bob's opening monologue is about the new 1952 cars. 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.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1950, 74 years ago, Jack Returns to LA on the Train. Jack and Mary are playing Gin Rummy while aboard the Super Chief.

Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 19, 1949, 75 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.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 19, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum is 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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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 73 years ago, The Best In Town. Sapphire thinks the Kingfish is interested in a Lonely Hearts Club.

Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 73 years ago, USO Entertaining at an Army Camp. Phil and Remley "volunteer" to perform at a local army base.

Then The Baby Snooks Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1945, 79 years ago. Daddy decides to buy a house as an investment. Danny Thomas is the person trying to get the deed registered.

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1948, 76 years ago, A Night at Ciro’s. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore go to Ciro's to see Peggy Lee perform.

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 18, 1947, 75 years ago. Fibber collecting Doc Gamble’s Bills. Fibber becomes a bill collector for Doc Gamble.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen. A flea circus operator searches for a hidden fortune within a Louis XIV chair. An adaptation of Allen’s 1945 motion picture.

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Chinese Student. Dr. Hall uses the opportunity of an address in the Ivy chapel to speak of tolerance and brotherhood, after a Chinese student leaves Ivy because of prejudice.

Then The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast February 17, 1945, 79 years ago, Danny’s new dog. Danny's new dog, causes Danny to be evicted from his hotel room during the housing shortage. The cast does "Uncle Dan'l's Cabin."

Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel at the Races. "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Shakespearean Actor Who Robbed The Perfume Factory and Stole An Unlabeled 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 Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 17, 1942, 82 years ago. Changing the Clock. War Savings Time has come to Pine Ridge, well, at least to the Jot 'Em Down Store!

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Two + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 73 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!

Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 70 years ago, One Husband Too Many. A case of too many husbands after Rocky is hired by a beautiful woman to kill her husband...for $5000!

Then Out of the Deep, originally broadcast February 16, 1946, 78 years ago. The "Blue Falcon" sails to the Hawaiian Islands on the trail of a chest of buried treasure. Ted Maxwell stars.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast February 16, 1958, 66 years ago, One Chef Well Done. A comedy about a new French chef who discovers what really happened to the old French chef. Maurice Marsac stars.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 16, 1942, 82 years ago. Diogenes discovers that Lum has been writing the pamphlets that Abner claims to have written!

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wo + hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Prisoners Song. Johnny Young's going to burn in the "chair" tonight. It's up to Steve Wilson to prove him innocent in the next four hours!

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Tooth. Mrs. Schroeder has disappeared. Nasty old Mr. Schroeder is suspected of foul play.

Then Escape, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, 71 years ago, Wild Jack Rett starring John Dehner. A story about the old west and a show-down on Main Street.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 15, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dead Candidate. Buzzo! A fun visit to the dictatorship of Milenia.

Finally The Line-Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast February 15, 1951, 73 years ago, The Cigar Box Boys. The "Cigar Store Bandit" has the entire police force puzzled in this surprisingly good story with a twisted ending.

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Two + hours of Western and the Birthday Boy Jack Benny.

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Quiet City. The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 14, 1953, 71 years ago, The Roundup. During the annual round-up in Dodge, Matt's old pal Zell Matlock offers to help out...and is shot by Dillon!

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 64 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 Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Jack Turns 40? It's Jack's birthday. Is it the 39th or the 40th (It was actually his 60th)?

Finally Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Jack’s Birthday. It's Jack's birthday (he's in "the neighborhood" of thirty-five), so Mary reads a poem. The band plays a fine swing arrangement of, "Ridin' High." Kenny sings, "The Lone Prairie." The cast does, "Highlights In The Life Of Fred Allen" (a very short skit!).

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 13, 1955, 69 years ago, Jack Misses his surprise Birthday Party. It's Jack's birthday, but nobody seems to remember. Like many of this season’s shows, portions of a prior script (in this case from February 13, 1949 and February 13, 1948) were recycled.

Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 13, 1952, 72 years ago, Dean Huxley. Does the Dean of Women have a grudge against Dr. Hall?

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 13, 1947, 77 years ago, Lou Buys a Boat. Lou tells the story of Moby Dick. Trying to get a license for their boat, Lou winds up in the marriage license bureau. Finally launching the boat, the boys become ship-wrecked on an island. Bud has trouble reading his script. Lou reads a Valentine's poem to Bud.

Followed by Life With Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast February 13, 1951, 73 years ago, Luigi Has his Tonsils Removed. Luigi is in the hospital to have a tonsillectomy.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 13, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum to Deliver Pamphlets. Abner is working on writing pamphlets for Mr. Diogenes Smith.

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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Las Vegas Story. The show originates from George Air Force Base in Victorville California. Bob talks about different types of hitchhikers around the base. A comedy adaptation of The Las Vegas Story.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 12, 1939, 85 years ago, Jack’s Birthday Present. Mary reads her poem about Jack's birthday. Jack has received a polar bear as a birthday present! (This is the first mention of "Carmichael The Bear" as he would later come to be called). The cast does, "Love Finds Annie Hardy," or "It's About Time."

Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 12, 1947, 77 years ago, Attention. Dennis finds himself the center of much female attention.

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Fibber’s New Suit. Fibber's new suit...is he going to get it for free?

And a second episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Open House. Fibber continued to try to rent Mr. Ingram's house for him. A professor is a likely prospect.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 12, 1942, 82 years ago, Pamphlets on Honesty. Lum is writing pamphlets for Diogenes Smith, but Abner gets the job as Diogenes' assistant!

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