First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, 86 years ago, Steve and Charlotte Dixon. Charlotte has decided to divorce Steve in order to move to the city and become a poet. But a car accident makes Charlotte reconsider her decision.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 14, 1954, 69 years ago, Dinner at Dons. Jack goes to Don's house for dinner and winds up with a cold and a robber.

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 14, 1943, 80 years ago, Rejected by Eve. Gildersleeve turns down Leila for Eve Goodwin...who promptly rejects him!

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 14, 1952, 71 years ago, The Square Triangle. Eva Morley causes the death of three men. There aren't many women like her!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 14, 1941, 82 years ago, Abner to buy a lion. Cedric tries to qualify for a library card. Squire Skimp takes an order from Abner for a lion for Lum!

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Two hours of Drama.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast November 13, 1951, 72 years ago, The most Famous Man in the World. A young couple receive a couple of visitors from the future, who predict they will be most famous people in the world in the near future.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 63 years ago, The Man Who Murders People. A good story about a commuter train ride into fear. Who is "The Roseville Killer?"

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 63 years ago, The Bad One Matter. A juvenile delinquent down south knows the secret of a murder, but refuses to reveal it...and for a good reason!

Followed by Macabre, originally broadcast November 13, 1961, 62 years ago, Final Resting Place. A horror story about an escaped madman and his victim willingly buried alive.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 13, 1941, 82 years ago, New York Library and Lions.

Two hours of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour starring Rudy Valley, originally broadcast November 12, 1939, 84 years ago with guest Jean Arthur. Charlie McCarthy wants his old job back with Edgar Bergen. Guests Jean Arthur and Alan Marshall appear in, "The Artist," by A. A. Milne. "Vera Vague" lectures about American history (and loses her place in the script). Mortimer Snerd tells Jean Arthur about life back home in Snerdville.

Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 12, 1944, 79 years ago, Larry Stevens and Jack argue over salary. The program originates from Muroc Dry Lake Army Air Base, California. Mary reads a letter from Mama. Jack discusses salary with newly hired singer Larry Stevens, who was replacing Dennis Day who had gone into the service.

Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 73 years ago, Phil talks to his sponsor. After a nightmare about his sponsor, Phil decides to talk with his boss, Mr. Scott(Gale Gordon). Phil once again sings, "The Thing."

Finally The Old Gold Comedy Theater starring Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast November 12, 1944, 79 years ago. Two radio writers are making $1000 week scripting soap operas. Dick Powell and Victor Moore star.

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Two hours of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11, 1948, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel Sorry, Wrong Rhumba. Lou loses his place in the script once again. A few minutes later, both Bud and Lou lose their places in the script. Then Veola Vonn cracks up and can't read her lines. Detective "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Telephone Operator Who Died While Dancing," or "Sorry, Wrong Rhumba." Lou mentions that, "Most of the doctors that switched to Camels have returned to using automobiles!"

Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 11, 1941, 82 years ago, Premiere Of Look Whos Laughing. Guests Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy arrive in Wistful Vista for the premier of "Look Who's Talking." The picture's actual opening took place the next day in San Francisco. Edgar Bergen co-starred in the film with Fibber McGee and Molly. See the movie here!

Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 11, 1945, 78 years ago, Domestic Arts. Gildersleeve tries to get Marjorie interested in house-keeping, but Birdie gets the wrong idea!

Next The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 11, 1956, 67 years ago, Report On the We-uns. A portrait of our culture, as it might appear to those six thousand years in the future.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 11, 1941, 82 years ago. Books for the new library arrive.

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Two hours of Crime Drama.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 10, 1953, 70 years ago, The Big Kid. . A teen-age gang war is about to erupt: "The Orchids" vs. "The Pink Rats."

Followed by Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast November 10, 1949, 74 years ago, The Engaged Girl Murder Case. Mr. Keen solves a murder case while on horseback!

Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 10, 1953, 70 years ago, Messenger for Murder. Rocky is paid $1000 to deliver a package to a dangerous neighborhood. A tough blind lady, $5000 and a murder soon follow!

Next Suspense, originally broadcast November 10, 1952, 71 years ago, The Frightened City starring Frank Lovejoy. A soldier returns home to find that his brother-in-law has been murdered, along with three other people. But, nobody's talking!

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 10, 1941, 82 years ago. Lum gets the brilliant idea to start a library in the Jot 'Em Down Store!

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First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 9, 1945, 77 years ago, Superduperman. Garry Moore tells an adventure of, "Superduperman." Jimmy and Garry do a western adventure called, "Durante and Moore Find A Skunk On The Range," or, "Smellbound."

Followed by The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 71 years ago, The New Suit. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea.

Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast November 9, 1948, 75 years ago. " Bob and guest Jack Benny, as disc jockeys, do "The Make Believe Washroom." Jack tries to sell Bob an insurance policy, and then plays the violin while Bob sings, "Buttons and Bows." Bob's monologue is about car telephones and talking traffic lights.

Finally You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast November 8, 1949, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Ink. The first contestant is "Mary Cool" and her partner is an optometrist.

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An hour of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast November 8, 1947, 76 years ago, The Case of the Jersey Butcher Bandits. Narrated by boxing champion Jim Braddock in person (not by proxy). The bandits netted a quarter million bucks...until carelessness netted them a change in venue.

Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast November 8, 1946, 77 years ago, The Robber. An eccentric book dealer dies, and George is hired to find his missing money. The clue lies with Mary...and her little lamb!

Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast November 8, 1949, 74 years ago, The Tea Cup Murder Case. Gangster John Williams has been shot and murdered in a house surrounded by mud...and there's no visible footprints in the mud.

Finally Suspense, originally broadcast November 8, 1959, 64 years ago, The Last Trip. A woman and her lover plan to place a bomb aboard the plane on which her husband will be flying. It's a sort of...birthday present.

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An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, originally broadcast November 7, 1943, 80 years ago. Charlie is a movie agent with 14-year-old Jane Powell for a client. She sings, "Summertime" with her usually spectacular voice. Bill Gaxton tries to get Victor Moore to invest in the airplane business. Bob Burns is determined not to lie and always tell the truth.

Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 7, 1946, 77 years ago, Getting Frank Sinatra To Leave Town. Gracie tries to get guest Frank Sinatra to leave town.

Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast November 7, 1951, 72 years ago, Halloween. Who put the moustache on the bust of Mr. Wellman’s bust?

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 7, 1941, 82 years ago, Abner wrecks Lum’s Date. Lum gets Cedric to help him get a date with Miss Fredericks. Abner thinks it's Lum birthday and plans a surprise party for him!

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An hour of Western Adventure

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 6, 1960, 63 years ago. Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets young Jim Buford, who's tired of farm life and is looking for action. He starts by shooting Paladin!

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 6, 1954, 69 years ago, Smoking Out the Beedles. Jim Beedle and his wife refuse to leave their forty acres. They claim they bought it from Pat Clay, but can't prove it.

Then The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast November 6, 1942, 81 years ago, The Phantom Killer. After his father is murdered during a stagecoach robbery, young Danny is determined to drive the stage himself to catch the killers.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 6, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum Dating Miss Fredericks. Lum's dual personality is explained. Miss Fredericks calls!

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An hour of Crime Drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 5, 1946, 77 years ago, A New Face for Joe Harvey. Joe Harvey has had plastic surgery and has a whole new face. The cops will never find him now...only, his new face is that of Donald Tate, a cop-killer.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, 71 years ago, Havana. Steve heads to Cuba to bet on Jai-Lai. But the man taking his bet may be the key to a human trafficking operation.

Then The Line Up starring Bill Johnstone, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, 71 years ago, Drug Store Robbery. While the cops are watching a line-up just for fun, a report comes in that a bank has been robbed; two tellers were killed with a submachine gun.

Finally The Whistler, originally broadcast November 5, 1947, 76 years ago, The Big Prison. A tale of murder at an isolated hunting lodge, and an attempted escape from Alaska.

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