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Classic Radio Theater for November 27, 2021 Hour 1 - The clever Mr Farley Nov 26, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast November 27, 1949, 72 years ago, Clever Mr Farley. A counterfeiter on a cross-country train meets a mysterious lady with a hot bracelet and two tough guys following her.

Classic Radio Theater for November 27, 2021 Hour 2 - Birdie takes a vacation. Nov 26, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 27, 1946, Birdy Takes a Vacation. Birdie takes a vacation, and the Gildersleeve family meals aren't quite the same. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 27, 1937, Weary Willie. After de-growing, Jimmy and Judy take off in the Bear's airplane, but become stranded in Looking Glass Valley.

Classic Radio Theater for November 27, 2021 Hour 3 - Fibber chops down the old oak tree Nov 26, 2021

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Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 27, 1945, Chops Down the Old Oak Tree. It's time to chop down the old oak tree. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Day. . Thanksgiving dinner...with champagne (and Coca Cola!).

Classic Radio Theater for November 26, 2021 Hour 1 - Thanksgiving at Mary Livingston's house Nov 25, 2021

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Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 26, 1944, 77 years ago, Thanksgiving at Mary’s House. There's going to be a Thanksgiving Party at Mary's house.

Classic Radio Theater for November 26, 2021 Hour 2 - Raffle Tickets for Jimmy's Turkey? Nov 25, 2021

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The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, with guest Victor Moore. Treacher has been selling raffle tickets on Durante's turkey. Jimmy and Victor Moore in the frozen North catch a claim jumper. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 26, 1937, Paddy O’Cinnamon. Judy and Jimmy meet the Cinnamon Bear and decide to catch the Crazy Quilt Dragon who has taken the silver Christmas Star.

Classic Radio Theater for November 26, 2021 Hour 3 - Blackie and the Lenny Powell Murder Nov 25, 2021

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Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 26, 1946, The Lenny Powell Murder. Lenny Powell hires a pilot to fly him to Branchville for $5000! The pilot's wife is unfaithful and Lenny has $25,000 in cash. After Lenny's murdered, the cash disappears. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, Painted into a Corner. Painted in...with Aunt Louisa's party out of the picture.

Classic Radio Theater Thanksgiving Special - The Thanksgiving Salami Nov 24, 2021

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The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast November 19, 1948,73 years ago. Peg relates the story of her first Thanksgiving with Riley ... and the Thanksgiving...salami? Also Claudia, a soap opera sponsored by Coca-Cola originally broadcast November 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Dinner...with champagne.

Classic Radio Theater for November 25, 2021 Hour 1 - George and Liz go on a Quiz show Nov 24, 2021

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My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 25, 1949, 72 years ago, Quiz Show. Liz arranges for her and George to appear on a quiz show...without George’s knowledge!

Classic Radio Theater for November 25, 2021 Hour 2 - Bert Reese - Tail to the Wind Nov 24, 2021

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Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 25, 1956, Tail to the Wind. Bert Reese and his son Spike, the town bullies, are picking on Hezzie Nuller, a meek man who refuses to defend himself. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 25, 1947, No Room at the Inn. A new apartment? Not quite yet.

Classic Radio Theater for November 25, 2021 Hour 3 - The Man who Stole the Bible Nov 24, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast November 25, 1956, The Man who Stole the Bible starring John Lund. It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and a salesman has a date with the devil! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 25, 1955. The conclusion of the story. A pretty rough wind-up.

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