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Classic Radio Theater for November 11, 2021 Hour 2 - Gildy tries to get Marjorie interested in domestic life Nov 10, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 11, 1945, Domestic Arts. Gildersleeve tries to get Marjorie interested in housekeeping, but Birdie gets the wrong idea! Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast November 11, 1955, Baseball Managers.

Classic Radio Theater for November 11, 2021 Hour 3 - A Salute to Politics? Nov 10, 2021

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The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, A salute to Washington, D.C. and politics. Miltie runs for Alderman. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 11, 1955. The odds are set, the last chip is down, it's the last spin of the wheel, and death is the croupier!

Classic Radio Theater for November 10, 2021 Hour 1 - Are George and Gracie expecting a baby??? Nov 09, 2021

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George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 10, 1942, 79 years ago, Expecting a Baby? The program originates from the Camp Elliot (New York) Marine Base. The Beverly Hills Uplift Society plans to take care of defense worker's baby. George, of course, thinks that he's going to be a father.

Classic Radio Theater for November 10, 2021 Hour 2 - Amos and Andy and Jack and Rochester Nov 09, 2021

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Amos n Andy, originally broadcast November 10, 1944 with guest stars Jack Benny and Rochester. The Kingfish and Andy start an employment office. Their first customer is Rochester, looking for a new job. Their second customer is Jack Benny, looking for a new valet! Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 10, 1947, David’s Cold.

Classic Radio Theater for November 10, 2021 Hour 3 - Ray Bradbury's Dwellers in Space Nov 09, 2021

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X Minus One, originally broadcast November 10, 1955, Ray Bradbury’s Dwellers in Silence. Twenty years after mankind abandoned the Earth, a spaceship from Mars lands. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 10, 1955. A bungling fool, a tightening net, and a violent death in a crooked alley of the Casbah.

Classic Radio Theater for November 9, 2021 Hour 1 - The Singular Adventure of the Dying School Nov 08, 2021

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Nigel Bruce and Tom Conway, originally broadcast November 9, 1946, 75 years ago, The Singular Adventure of the Dying School. Five boys have been mysteriously murdered. All have died from "pneumonia" at a boarding school. Holmes and Watson investigate.

Classic Radio Theater for November 9, 2021 Hour 2 - Henry has an overdue library book! Nov 08, 2021

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The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, Overdue Library Books. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 9, 1939, Pablo’s Surprise.

Classic Radio Theater for November 9, 2021 Hour 3 - The 45 Automatic Nov 08, 2021

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The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 9, 1955, The Forty-Five Automatic. A racketeer has sold stolen military guns to teenagers. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 9, 1955. A desperate fight in an Algiers alley, a killer is named, and a lovely lady confesses her shame.

Classic Radio Theater for November 8, 2021 Hour 1 - The Capture of Stacy Gault Nov 07, 2021

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The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 8, 1953, 68 years ago. The Capture of Stacy Gault. Bank robber Stacy Galt is coming to Elk Point, and Britt Ponset is the only man left in town to face him. After a big meal, into the hotel walks Stacy Gault, looking for a room for the night.

Classic Radio Theater for November 8, 2021 Hour 2 - The Lone Ranger and Squint-eye Nov 07, 2021

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The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast November 8, 1954, Squint Eye. An innocent man is found on the railroad tracks, nearly dead. He's been framed by Mark James, a squinty-eyed badman. Also Suspense, originally broadcast November 8, 1959, The Last Trip. When a husband leaves on an overseas business trip his loving wife is apt to slip a remembrance gift in to his suitcase as our heroine Myra does. Ralph Bell stars, who also co-wrote the script.

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