Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 13, 1946, 78 years ago, Life Insurance. Gildersleeve tries to get Ben (Ben Alexander) set up as an insurance salesman.

Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast January 13, 1952, 72 years ago, Evelyn Winters. An old flame of the Kingfish has come to town to marry him - based on a decades old promis to “wait for her”.

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast January 13, 1950, 74 years ago, Student Editorial. Jared Buckley, an Ivy student, has written an editorial in the student newspaper that is most distressful to Mr. Wellman.

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 13, 1952, 72 years ago. Professor Kropotkin told the immigration authorities that he was married, so he could adopt a boy from Europe. Now he has to come up with a bride!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 13, 1942, 82 years ago, Farm and Needlework Weekly. Lum is now selling magazines to support himself since Abner refused to take him back in the store.

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Two hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Rodeo Murder. Rocky is framed for murder at the rodeo.

Followed by Out of the Deep, originally broadcast January 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Gary Bronson Stows Away. Young Gary Bronson stows away on the "Blue Falcon" as it heads toward Eritrea to dive for sunken Italian war ships and freighters. Young Gary comes in handy when big Eric Sorenson goes berserk while sitting atop a cargo of mines in a sunken ship!

Then The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 12, 1951, 73 years ago, Dr. Gillespie’s Testimonial Dinner. Dr. Gillespie is having a testimonial dinner held in his honor.

Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast January 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Larry Moore Murder Case. Soon after John Welch is acquitted of killing his wife, he swears he's going to get the real killer. Larry Moore is soon found beaten up by John Welch, and later that day is found dead!

Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 12, 1955, 69 years ago, Do or Diet. Doc Gamble tells Fibber and Molly to go on diets.

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Two hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Small. A little old lady check forger is plaguing the city, but there's more to the old lady than meets the eye.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 11, 1952, 72 years ago, The Hand of Glory. Two old brothers in England devote their lives to alchemy.

Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 11, 1944, 80 years ago, Voice on the Wire. Trapped on an island, a voice on the telephone warns a woman that she has only four hours to live.

Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 11, 1959, 65 years ago, The Englishman. James Brunswick, the ninth Earl of Aylesbury, is determined to run his half of a Montana ranch.

Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast January 11, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman. Jim is on the trail of Lily De Vrille ("The Bat Woman"), who has kidnapped Reverend Chalmers and has staked him out on the ground in the jungle.

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Two hours of Mystery and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Survival of the Fittest. A wealthy old recluse meets his brother for the first time in twenty years. Long thought dead, the brother is best remembered for stealing the wealthy hermit's wife many years ago.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 10, 1960, 64 years ago, The Long Night. An old farmer and his young wife are menaced by an escaped lunatic. The madman wants the farmer's hidden money, the farmer's wife wants something else. Ellen MacRae stars, who in 1964 would become known as Ellen Burstyn, Academy Award winner, Tony Award Winner, and Emmy Award winner.

Then This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast January 10, 1947, 77 years ago, The Fugitive Guest. A robbery by a man using a German Ruger has skipped across state lines. Turns out the man is an Army deserter.

Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast January 10, 1950, 74 years ago, The Left Handed Murder Case. A gangster trying to quit the mob is killed shortly after asking Vance for protection.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Claudia can't believe it. Roger is a skiing expert.

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Two hours of Westerns and Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Stagecoach starring John Wayne. The classic story based on the 1939 movie about The Ringo Kid, The Plummer Boys, and The Apaches.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 9, 1954, 70 years ago, The Joke’s on Us Three men lynch a rancher for stealing horses. Two of the men are shot, and the third one is threatened.

Then The Jack Benny Program originally broadcast January 9, 1955, 69 years ago, The Elephant’s Graveyard. Jack searches for the "Elephant's Graveyard."

Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast January 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Broadcasting from Carswell Air Force Base. The program originates from Carswell Air Force Base, Fort Worth, Texas. Bob's opening monologue is about Texas. The cast does a cowboy skit.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 9, 1942, 81 years ago, Mousie vs. Iron Ike. The fight has been fought and the winner decided.

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Two hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 8, 1951, 73 years ago, The Man Behind the Frame. A young clerk is framed for murder.

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 8, 1935, 89 years ago, Crime Does Not Pay. A program about juvenile delinquency. A patrolman has been found murdered. He was shot in the back!

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 76 years ago, Queen of the Amazon. A circus strong-lady reports an attempted robbery...of her hope chest!

Followed by Gangbusters, originally broadcast January 8, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Surprised Safecrackers. New York's Safe and Loft Squad is watching Tommy DeLuca and his assistant plan and execute a safe job.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 8, 1942, 81 years ago, Lum wants the store and bakery back. Abner tells Lum he's no longer part owner of the store and Lum gets annoyed. The Lucky Loaf idea has been changed for the better?

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Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 7, 1947, 77 years ago, Escaped Convicts. Four convicts have escaped and Fibber is off to join the posse.

Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 76 years ago, Jimmy is still sick. Bob Hope substituting for Jimmy Durante, who is recuperating. Bob and guest Victor Moore do their own "Road" picture, "The Road To Pismo Beach."

Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast January 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Over Budget. Liz can’t keep her budget under control. George cuts her off. But a business client makes a mess of everything.

Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 73 years ago, Cutting the Band’s Wages. Remley's been evicted by his landlord.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Snowstorm. It's snowing so hard, you can't see anything. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star as Claudia and David.

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Two hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 72 years ago, The Kingfish’s Resolutions. The Kingfish makes his New Year's resolutions. Included among them is a vow not to cheat Andy more...but then he learns about Andy's brooch that's worth $800!

Followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 72 years ago, Suspense. The aftermath of the Rose Bowl are discussed. The cast does a takeoff on Suspense.

Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 72 years ago, Irma the Author. Irma has written her memoirs and is looking for a publisher. The program is actually holding a "March Of Dimes Auction;" the highest bidder gets Marie Wilson's services for a day (as a secretary only!)

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 6, 1946, 78 years ago, Ben Returns from the Navy. Ben (Played by Ben Alexander) is back from the Navy, but Marjorie isn't interested.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 6, 1942, 81 years ago, Abner takes over the Store and Bakery. Lum's bakery business is being neglected while he's training Mousie, so he gives the whole thing to Abner.

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Two hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Angel of Death. Craig fishes a man out of the river following a car crash. Then Craig’s hired to keep an eye on him for a month.

Followed by Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast January 5, 1950, 73 years ago, The Case Of The Rushville Murder. A madwoman has escaped from the asylum and committed murder, but what about her sane sister?

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 5, 1954, 70 years ago, On the Trail of a Killer. Frank's good friend Ellie is, "fat, forty and frustrated." She marries a no-goodnik and is soon murdered. Rocky takes out in hot pursuit and nearly rides the rails...with his ticket punched with a bullet, "from here to eternity."

Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast January 5, 1952, 72 years ago, The John Dobson Murder Case. John Dobson is found poisoned, the second husband of Mrs. Dobson to die within two years!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 5, 1942, 81 years ago, Marketing Lucky Loaf Bread. Mousie is planning to fight Iron Ike again, to get Lum's money back. He knocks out Ike just for practice.

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Two hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Mask Part II. The "Black Masked Bandit" eludes efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next.

Followed by The Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast January 4, 1943, 81 years ago, Suspicion starring Joan Fontaine, Bazil Rathbone, and Nigel Bruce. This is the only time I know of where Rathbone and Bruce worked together apart from the Sherlock Holmes series. A woman suspects her no-good husband has killed his best friend and plans to do her in as well!

Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast January 4, 1947, 77 years ago, The Case of the Elusive Burglar. Ted Murphy engineered a jail break with a book; but learned that alert detectives could write a closing chapter to suit themselves.

Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 4, 1952, 72 years ago, Cherchez La Gem. Harry's in Hawaii after $75,000 in stolen jewels.

Finally Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murder Syndicate. A wife collects double indemnity on her recently deceased husband. Mr. D.A. rightfully suspects that she's hired a professional killer.

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