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Classic Radio Theater for February 3, 2021 Hour 1 - The Case Of The Chinaman Who Poisoned His Own Food, or, He Committed Chop Sueycide Feb 02, 2021

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Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 72 years ago, He Committed Chop Sueycide. Costello tells about the accident at his house last night. Sam Shovel solves the case of, "The Case Of The Chinaman Who Poisoned His Own Food," or, "He Committed Chop Sueycide."

Classic Radio Theater for February 3, 2021 Hour 2 - Satirizing Oklahoma Feb 02, 2021

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The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast February 3, 1946, Fred and guest Beatrice Lillie satirize "Oklahoma." Also Also Lum N Abner, January 25, 1935.

Classic Radio Theater for February 3, 2021 Hour 3 - The Incredible History of John Shepard Feb 02, 2021

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Crime Classics, originally broadcast February 3, 1954, The Incredible History of John Shepard. A story about a truly amazing rogue of old England. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast February 3, 1956. Part 5 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A desperate killer is cornered and strikes back, a final showdown.

Classic Radio Theater for February 2, 2021 Hour 1 - Plan X starring Jack Benny. Feb 02, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast February 2, 1953, 68 years ago, Plan X starring Jack Benny. Benny stars as Zeno, the Martian, who is sent to meet the first rocket from Earth to land on his planet, and to put "Plan X" into effect. This was Benny’s fourth appearance on Suspense, all under the direction of Elliot Lewis.

Classic Radio Theater for February 2, 2021 Hour 2 - Barrie Craig's Zero Hour Feb 02, 2021

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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast February 2, 1954. Zero Hour. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, Prize fighter hires Jerry to cure him of superstitions.

Classic Radio Theater for February 2, 2021 Hour 3 - The Big Filth Feb 02, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 2, 1954. The Big Filth. Four children are found alone in a filthy house...their alcoholic mother nowhere to be found. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast February 2, 1956. Part 4 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A rendezvous in a tropic port. Romance, desire and death.

Classic Radio Theater for February 1, 2021 Hour 1 - The Kingfishs' Mother in Law is going to get married! Feb 01, 2021

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Amos n Andy, originally broadcast February 1, 1953, 68 years ago. Mama has a crush on Percival Taylor Jackson and plans to get married! When the Kingfish learns that he's going to lose the $100 per month rent that mama's been paying, he decides to try to break up her wedding plans.

Classic Radio Theater for February 1, 2021 Hour 3 - Mr District Attorney and the Case of the Man with the Gold Teeth Feb 01, 2021

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Mr District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast February 1, 1953. Case of the Man with the Gold Teeth. While holding up a check cashing service, a bandit kills a clerk and fatally smashes a car during his getaway. The killer has some very noticeable gold teeth. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast February 1, 1956. Part 3 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A bereaved relative lies, a frustrated lover comes up fighting, and a lovely lady just vanishes.

Classic Radio Theater for February 1, 2021 Hour 2 - The Garribaldi Case Feb 01, 2021

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast February 1, 1952. The Garribaldi Case. A pretty face and a sob story convince Diamond to search for Tony Garrabaldi, who can save an innocent man from the chair. Also Can you Imagine That? The building rises from the sea

Classic Radio Theater for January 31 2021 Hour 1 - The Roberto Segura Murder Case Jan 30, 2021

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Broadway is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast January 31, 1950, 71 years ago, the Roberto Segura Murder Case. Roberto Segura is found knifed, while his girl plays a guitar nearby.

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