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Classic Radio Theater for November 4, 2021 Hour 1 - Gracie WON'T take a role in a major picture! Nov 03, 2021

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The “new” George Burns and Gracie Allen show, originally broadcast November 4, 1941, 80 years ago, Playing Mrs North. MGM wants Gracie to appear in the new movie to be made about "Mr. and Mrs. North." Gracie's not interested. The locket Paul Whiteman has for his wife complicates the plot.

Classic Radio Theater for November 4, 2021 Hour 2 - Milton Berle salutes Football Nov 03, 2021

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Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 4, 1947, A Salute to Football. Milton goes to see the "Fighting Irish." Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast November 4, 1955, Baseball Team.

Classic Radio Theater for November 4, 2021 Hour 3 - The Joe Miller Joke Book Nov 03, 2021

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CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 4, 1956, Joe Miller Joke Book. A drama/documentary about the history of jokes, including a fictionalized visit from the venerable Joe Miller himself! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 4, 1955. A big-time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

Classic Radio Theater for November 3, 2021 Hour 1 - The Laura Burton Murder Case Nov 03, 2021

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Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 71 years ago, The Laura Burton Murder Case. The body of Laura Burton is found in a waterfront hotel room, strangled with half a sash from a bathrobe. Laura Burton was very wealthy; her husband is the main suspect. But then, a second woman is found strangled with the other half of the bathrobe sash.

Classic Radio Theater for November 3, 2021 Hour 2 - Blondie tries to make Dagwood Jealous? Nov 03, 2021

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Blondie starring Arthur Lake as Dagwood, originally broadcast November 3, 1949, Stanley Livingston. Blondie tries to make Dagwood jealous by claiming she has a crush on Stanley Livingston. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast November 3, 1959, Supervising the Painters.

Classic Radio Theater for November 3, 2021 Hour 3 - The case of the Portuguese Crooner Nov 03, 2021

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Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, Portuguese Crooner. A Portuguese immigrant has been murdered. The trail of the murderer leads to Newark, New Jersey. A melodic voice leads to violence. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 3, 1955. A big time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

Classic Radio Theater for November 2, 2021 Hour 1 - Joe Friday and The Big Light Nov 01, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 69 years ago, The Big Light. Henry Wilson, a movie director, has been killed at the studio. A 250 pound lamp had fallen on him.

Classic Radio Theater for November 2, 2021 Hour 2 - Henry's got a really overdue Library Book! Nov 01, 2021

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The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, Overdue Library Books. Henry's library book is overdue...to the tune of $5. Beware of Huckleberry Finn! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 2, 1944, Excuses to Visit School.

Classic Radio Theater for November 2, 2021 Hour 3 - Paid in Full Nov 01, 2021

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The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 2, 1955, Paid in Full. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 2, 1955. A big-time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

Classic Radio Theater for November 1, 2021 Hour 1 - Britt Ponset and ben Schofield Oct 31, 2021

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The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 1, 1953, 68 years ago, Ben Scofield. Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son.

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