An hour of Western adventure.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 70 years ago, Red Lawson’s Revenge. Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously.

Followed by Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 25, 1959, 64 years ago, When in Rome. Paladin shoots and kills "The Professor," a holdup man and accused murderer. He is also forced to wound an innocent bystander, which causes the man's wife to make an unusual request.

And Claudia, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, 75 years ago. Some serious Yankee cow tradin'. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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First, a look at this date in history.

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 69 years ago, The Drive-in Movie. After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie...and guess what's playing!

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 24, 1943, 80 years ago, Low Water Pressure. Leroy is writing an essay about, "Conscientious Civil Service" and "helps" Gildy at the water department. When a "snifter valve" breaks at the reservoir and the town's water supply dries up, Charlie, out at the reservoir, quits!

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1941, 82 years ago, The Hindu Healer. The Squire swindles Lum out of another $100 as they await the Hindu to miraculously heal Lum's non-broken leg.

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 78 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest.

Followed by The Log Cabin Jamboree starring Jack Haley, originally broadcast October 23, 1937, 86 years ago, Samore of Samoa. The cast all buys Jack Haley some -- interesting gifts. Arthur Auerbach plays a palm reader. Jack tells the story of the orphan Horatio Algier Haley.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 82 years ago, Squire helps Lum out. Squire engages a “Hindu Healer” to heal Lum’s (not really) broken leg.

An hour of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 22, 1951, 72 years ago, A Crime Too Simple. A man dumps a body off a pier and then is shot by the Coast Guard. The crime's solution is so simple, Valentine hasn't got a single clue!

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 22, 1946, 77 years ago, Faraday Shot. Inspector Faraday ignores the threats of the Thayer mob and is machine-gunned on the street.

And Claudia, originally broadcast October 22 1948, 75 years ago, Jared Tucker talks cows.

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, 76 years ago, A Salute to Good Health. Milton visits the doctor, but is cured of the hiccoughs by his neighbor.

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast October 21, 1953, 70 years ago, Fire bells are ringing. There are troubles with the school bells in Summerfield, and Leroy is the prime suspect.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 21 1941, 82 years ago, Lum’s Fake Broke Leg. Lum decides to confess to Squire that his leg isn’t broken.

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1940, 83 years ago, Jack tries to trade in the Maxwell. Jack decides to trade in his 1921 Maxwell on a new Packard (which costs $1450-almost $32000 today!). No deal!

Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1957, 66 years ago, The last show of the series. A reprise of the best skits from the previous fourteen shows.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 20, 1941, 82 years ago, Getting the answer from the course. A letter arrives on Lum's free Correspondance Course.

An hour of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 19, 1951, 72 years ago, The Blue Bride. Harry's involved in a counterfeiting scheme in Bordeaux.

Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 19, 1941, 82 years ago, The Hoodoo Ship. The crew of a ship filled with slaves murders the Africans aboard "The Raven" in 1850. In "modern" times, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed. When two murders take place on board "The Raven," keep your eye on the bo's'on with the wooden leg!

And Phyl Coe Mysteries, originally broadcast October 19, 1937, 75 years ago, Last Will and Testament. An invalid is murdered after announcing his intention to change his will. His assembled relatives are the suspects. Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby star.

An hour of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 18, 1942, 81 years ago, Death Comes At Midnight. A man dreams that he's going to be killed in forty-eight hours...and it looks like he's going to be proved correct!

Followed by Mark Trail starring Matt Crowley, originally broadcast October 18, 1950, 73 years ago, The Wings of the Vampire. Mark Trail is called in to investigate why cattle are being killed and all their blood drained. Could it be...vampires?

And Claudia, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 75 years ago. Claudia looks for a parking place.

An hour of Comedy and Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, 84 years ago, Barbara and Constance. A poignant story about Henry and two girls, Barbara and Constance. Which one will it be?

Followed by I Was a Convict, originally broadcast October 17, 1946, 77 years ago, Bad Check. "The Society For The Prevention of Crime" presents a study in the difference between crime enforcement and crime prevention. "Miss B" is interviewed so that we can learn why she committed the crimes she has been convicted of and how society can keep it from happening again.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 17, 1941, 82 years ago, Abner makes a mistake. Lum decides to tell everyone his leg isn’t broken, but he changes his mind.

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history. (Note that today's show was recorded prior to the passing of Suzanne Somers. )

Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye show from October 16, 1953, 70 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland, or Who Put The Muscle In Mr. Harris' Bustle? A set of weights and a derrick to lift them, play havoc with the Harris household.

Followed by Philco Radio Time starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast October 16, 1946, 77 years ago with guest star Bob Hope. The first show of the series.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 82 years ago, Miss Fredericks dating. While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks.