Mixilo's BB Podcast

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Oldest Gag Matter” Johnny investigates a suicide — or maybe a murder? (Original air date August 12, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 23:50)

0:25:00 - excerpt: We Interrupt This Broadcast
“D-Day: The Normandy Invasion”

0:30:00 - Our Miss Brooks
The entire school body is locked out, and doing lessons on the football field. (Original air date June 5, 1949. CBS network.) (Running time 29:29)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Amy’s Good Deed” Amy has a very strange demand of Marshall Dillon, one he’s not willing to meet. (Original air date November 27, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 21:25)

1:20:00 - excerpt Bob and Ray
“The Bathysphere” Part 1

1:30:00 - Dragnet
“The Big Boys” A gang of robbers have come to Los Angeles from San Francisco, planning to pull a job. (Original air date March 16, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 26:54)

1:55:00 - excerpt Bob and Ray
“The Bathysphere” Part 2 & 3

2:00:00 - Lights Out.
“The Bathysphere” A political thriller about a scientist and a dictator who share a deep sea diving bell. (Original air date June 29, 1943. CBS network.)(Running time 29:24)

2:30:00 - Escape.
“Orient Express” William Conrad stars in this suspenseful tale of political drama onboard the famous trans-Balkan railroad. (Original air date February 19, 1949. CBS network.)(Running time 29:30)

3:00:00 - The Lux Radio Theatre
“Lillian Russell” A fictionalized adaptation of the life and loves of the musical actress Lillian Russell, starring Alice Faye. (Original air date October 21, 1940. CBS Network. )(Running time 59:52)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Case of Trouble Matter” Johnny’s first clue is his own face in this case in the midwest. (Original air date August 5, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 23:34)

0:25:00 - Tom Corbett, Space Cadet
“The Greatest Show in the Universe” A circus hires the cadets to protect their precious cargo to the planet Venus — wild cats! This is part of our exploration of children’s programming from the Golden Age of Radio. (Original air date May 20, 1952. ABC network.)(24:06)

0:50:00 - excerpt: Interview with actors Frank “Frankie” Thomas and Jan Merlin who played Tom Corbett and Roger Manning, respectively, on TV and radio’s Tom Corbett, Space Cadet

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“The Preacher” What happens in Dodge City when a citizen refuses to wear a gun? (Original air date November 13, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 21:09)

1:20:00 - excerpt Lincoln Memorial: Marian Anderson, Easter Sunday Recital (Original air date April 9, 1939. NBC network.)

1:30:00 - Dragnet
“The Big Thank You” Annie Johnson, a woman on parole from a murder conviction, is suspected of harming Laura Muller, who has disappeared. (Original air date March 9, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 26:14)

2:00:00 - The Story Of Doctor Kildare
A mysterious patient is hospitalized with hemophilia. The fate of nations could rest in Dr. Kildare’s hands. (Original air date May 18, 1951. MGM syndication.)(Running time 26:09)

2:30:00 - The Pepsodent Show
Birthday buddies Bob Hope and Beatrice Lillie star in this episode which includes a fox hunt sketch and musical entrées. (Original air date January 14, 1947. NBC network.)(Running time 29:36)

3:00:00 - The Lux Radio Theatre
“Destry Rides Again” An adaptation of the film that made Jimmy Stewart famous, in a story by the writer Max Brand. (Original air date November 5, 1945. CBS Network. )(Running time 59:22)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Four Is A Crowd Matter” A man is convinced that one of his brother’s three daughters is going to kill him. (Original air date July 29, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 23:10)

0:20:00 - excerpt: 1929 Interview with Arthur Conan Doyle

0:30:00 - Fibber McGee and Molly
The McGees put up a stranded merchant marine for the night. (Original air date January 30, 1945. NBC network.)(24:43)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Second Choice” Andy Hill, a reformed gunfighter, must be returned to Oklahoma Territory to stand trial for murder. (Original air date November 6, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 21:06)

1:20:00 - excerpt The Land’s Best Bands
featuring Spike Jones (Original air date 1951.)

1:30:00 - Dragnet
Program #35. Two little girls, aged seven and eleven, are missing. Their pet collie is found beaten to death. (Original air date February 02, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 27:18)

2:00:00 - Men At Sea
The moving story of “The Four Chaplains” who sacrificed their lives for others. (Original air date August 19, 1945. NBC network.)(Running time 29:35)

2:30:00 - X Minus One
A spaceman who has lived his whole life in space comes “home” to earth. (Original air date May 1, 1956. NBC network.)(Running time 28:40)

3:00:00 - The Lux Radio Theatre
“Pride of The Marines” Inspired by a true story of a decorated war hero, a blinded Marine, who struggles with his homecoming. (Original air date December 31, 1945. CBS Network. )(Running time 57:51)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Weather Or Not Matter” This is one time that Johnny wishes the weatherman was wrong. (Original air date July 15, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 21:38)

0:20:00 - excerpt: President Harry S. Truman Princeton University commencement speech. (Original air date June 7, 1947. CBS network.)

0:30:00 - The Land Of The Lost
Red Lantern, a magical fish, takes children Isabel and Billy under the sea for adventure; the life of King Regulus of Romavia is threatened. (Original air date December 13, 1947. ABC network.)(29:02)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“The Choice” Andy Hill, an outlaw trying to go straight, gets a job riding shotgun on the stage. (Original air date October 30, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 20:38)

1:20:00 - excerpt Jean Shepherd Live
(Original air date June 5, 1965.) (Running time 11:49)

1:30:00 - Dragnet
Program #38. “The Big Kill” Friday goes undercover as an incarcerated criminal to gather information for a case. (Original air date March 2, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 26:33)

2:00:00 - Night Beat
Reporter Randy Stone must prevent a typhoid epidemic. (Original air date September 25, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 27:37)

2:30:00 - The Halls of Ivy
The last show of the series — Dr. Hall and Victoria are leaving Ivy College for the summer vacation. (Original air date June 25 1952. NBC network.)(Running time 25:44)

3:00:00 - The Whistler
“Hasty Conclusions” A college professor tries a little blackmail when he discovers that the head of the department has plagiarized the research of a dead graduate student. (Original air date May 19, 1947. CBS Network. )(Running time 29:58)

3:30:00 - Bulldog Drummond
“Appointment with Murder” (Original air date October 29, 1945. Mutual Network. )(Running time 28:57)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Rilldoe Matter” Johnny goes fishing for a catch — and catches a body. (Original air date July 8, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 21:08)

0:30:00 - The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny
A true variety show, with a salute to Mother. (Original air date April 2, 1950. CBS network.)(29:48)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Two Mothers” Two mothers lose two sons, and struggle with forgiveness and closure. (Original air date September 18, 1960. CBS network.) (Running time 24:59)

1:30:00 - Dragnet
Program #37. “The Big Grifter” A con-man gives the L.A. Police the run around. (Original air date February 23, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 26:24)

2:00:00 - Escape
“The Vanishing Lady” A daughter recounts the tale of her mother’s disappearance in Paris. (Original air date February 7, 1948. CBS network.)(Running time 28:47)

2:30:00 - The First Nighter Program
“Mother’s Angel Children” A war widow finds new love for herself, and her two children. (Original air date May 4, 1944. Mutual network.)(Running time 24:58)

3:00:00 - On A Note Of Triumph
Norman Corwin’s masterpiece marking V-E Day; inducted into the Library Of Congress’ National Recording Registry 2022. (Original air date May 8, 1945. CBS Network. )(Running time 58:43)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Vociferous Dolphin Matter” Long before Flipper, there was a different talking dolphin, and Johnny needs him to name names! (Original air date July 1, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 23:32)

0:20:00 - Little Orphan Annie
Orphan Annie and friend Joe know that two scientists are working on a secret, silent airplane for the U.S. government. Annie learns about the Wright Brothers and the invention of the airplane. (Original air date June 16, 1936. NBC network.)(14:46)

0:30:00 - Get your decoder ready kids! There will be a secret message from Annie! Little Orphan Annie Annie shares a secret message at the end, to decode with special 1936 decoder pin. (Original air date June 17, 1936. NBC network.)(14:44)

0:50:00 - Interview with Ken Besterman, child star “Kenny Best” from The Horn and Hardart Children’s Hour.

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Dutch George” Dutch George, who is the biggest horse thief in the West, has returned to Dodge.(Original air date November 20, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 20:56)

1:20:00 - Excerpt from NPR Playhouse: NPR at The White House, featuring actor Roscoe Lee Browne in the play “The White House” by A. E. Hotchner (Performed and recorded March 3, 1995)

1:30:00 - Dragnet
Program #36. “The Big Girl” The police are searching for a ruthless blonde assailant. (Original air date February 9, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 26:28)

2:00:00 - The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny
Jack Benny and the gang mark the Kentucky Derby with a skit titled, “Weather Clear, Track Fast.” (Original air date May 7, 1939. NBC network.)(Running time 29:13)

2:30:00 - The Mysterious Traveler
“The Big Brain” A promo-computer can predict anything, from horse races to fatal plane crashes. (Original air date March 14, 1950. Mutual network.)(Running time 29:46)

3:00:00 - Suspense
“Muddy Track” Edmond O’Brien stars as a horse player framed for a murder. (Original air date November 11, 1948. CBS Network. )(Running time 26:12)

3:30:00 - The Quiz Kids
Fred Allen is a guest judge on this quiz show where all the contestants are children. (Original air date March 28, 1943. Blue Network.)(Running time 27:58)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Wayward Gun Matter” Johnny is the prime suspect in his own case. (Original air date June 3, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 22:12)

0:20:00 - Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber is on the hunt for cheaper gasoline. (Original air date November 7, 1954. NBC network.)(10:26)

0:30:00 - Let’s Pretend
“Melilot” The classic children’s program presents the fable of three brothers turned to frogs by an evil witch. (Original air date August 23, 1947. CBS network.)(24:33)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Brush At Elkader” (Original air date October 23, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 20:36)

1:20:00 - Dragnet
Program #34. “The Big Man” Part 2; An undercover narcotics investigation. (Original air date January 19, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 27:15)

2:00:00 - The CBS Radio Workshop
“Subways Are For Sleeping” Based on a short story — an inspired a musical — the tale of a domicile-liberated gentleman in New York City. (Original air date August 3, 1956. CBS network.)(Running time 28:43)

2:30:00 - Radio City Playhouse
“The Wisdom of Eve” The story of “All About Eve”. (Original air date January 24, 1949. NBC network.)(Running time 29:57)

3:00:00 - Theatre Five
“The Dance Hall” A death-row inmate’s last moments before the chamber music interlude music by Jean-Baptiste “Toots” Thielemans. (Original air date May 25, 1965.)(Running time 20:21)

3:30:00 - The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre
“Gaslight” A gothic melodrama about a woman being driven mad by her charming new husband. (Original air date February 3, 1947. CBS broadc

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Zip Matter” A locked room mystery. (Original air date May 27, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 22:19)

0:30:00 - The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet
The Nelsons attempt to attend Easter sunrise services. (Original air date April 6, 1947. CBS network.)(28:50)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Trouble In Kansas” (Original air date October 16, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 20:46)

1:20:00 - Dragnet
Program #33. “The Big Man” Part 1; An undercover narcotics investigation. (Original air date January 12, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 27:15)

1:50:00 - Treasury Star Parade
An excerpt featuring Blondie including Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton. (Original air date September 27, 1943. Treasury Department Syndication.)(Running time 12:25)

2:00:00 - The Six-Shooter
Jimmy Stewart, as The Six-Shooter, asks the local outlaw to give money towards a new church organ in Easter Creek. (Original air date April 15, 1954. NBC Network.)(Running time 29:45)

2:30:00 - The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show
So many bunnies… from Mel Blanc’s Bugs to a six-foot tall hare. (Original air date April 9, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 29:19)

3:00:00 - The Lux Radio Theatre
“Our Town” Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about Time, Change, and Continuity. (Original air date May 6, 1940. CBS broadcast.)(Running time 52:06)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Two Steps To Murder Matter” (Original air date May 20, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 23:22)

0:30:00 - Maxwell House Coffee Time
George Burns gives tap dance lessons to Gene Kelly for the role of a lifetime — as George Burns! (Original air date January 27, 1949. NBC network.)(28:35)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“The Coward” Marshal Dillon’s life is under threat. (Original air date October 9, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 21:12)

1:20:00 - Voices Remembering Slavery: Freed People Tell Their Stories, Library of Congress collection. Interview with Fountain Hughes, Excerpt from June 11, 1949.

1:30:00 - Dragnet
Program #32. A personal friend of Detective Friday is on the run for armed robbery and assault with a deadly weapon. (Original air date January 5, 1950. NBC network.)(Running time 27:02)

2:00:00 - Eternal Light
“The Passover Guest” A Sholom Aleichem story about a young boy and a mysterious traveler. (Original air date August 31, 1947. NBC Network.)(Running time 28:03)

2:30:00 - Truth Or Consequences
The Walking Man is revealed! For Real! (Original air date March 6, 1948. NBC network.)(Running time 27:41)

3:00:00 - The Mercury Theatre
“The Man Who Was Thursday” Orson Welles presents this surreal novel with sound effects by Ora Nichols. (Original air date September 5, 1938. CBS broadcast.)(Running time 57:12)

0:00:00 - Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
“The Lust For Gold Matter” (Original air date May 13, 1962. CBS network.) (Running time 22:46)

0:20:00 - The Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands featuring Doris Day, March 31, 1944

0:30:00 - The Jell-O Program Starring Jack Benny
Fred Allen has moved his show to Sunday night, and Jack in not to happy about it! (Original air date February 8, 1942. NBC Red network.)(29:09)

1:00:00 - Gunsmoke
“Good Girl-Bad Girl Company”. (Original air date October 8, 1955. CBS network.) (Running time 20:38)

1:20:00 - Truth or Consequences, excerpt from January, 17, 1948, introducing “The Walking Man” contest.

1:30:00 - Dragnet
Program #31. The L.A. Police are trying to hunt down and break up a gang. (Original air date December 29, 1949. NBC network.)(Running time 27:54)

2:00:00 - Truth or Consequences
The Walking Man contest continues, and an angry William Bendix (Chester A. Riley) visits the set. (Original air date January 17, 1948. NBC Network.)(Running time 28:53)

2:30:00 - Rogues Gallery
“Little Drops of Rain” Dick Powell as Detective Richard Rogue investigates an attempted double murder. (Original air date November 8, 1945. Mutual network.)(Running time 29:38)

3:00:00 - Black Museum
“The Raincoat” Orson Welles presents this famous unsolved mystery. (Original air date 1952. AFRTS broadcast.)(Running time 28:54)

3:30:00 - Suspense
“The Thing In The Window” Joseph Cotton stars in this thrilling story about an out-of-work actor who sees a dead body in a window across the street, again and again. (Original air date December 19, 1946. CBS network.)(Running time 25:48)