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Classic Radio Theater for October 25, 2021 Hour 1 - DON'T LOOK DOWN! Oct 25, 2021

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Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast October 25, 1950, 71 years ago, Don’t Look Down. . While in New York City, Dr. Christian tries to talk a suicidal young man from jumping off a building ledge.

Classic Radio Theater for October 25, 2021 Hour 2 - Fred Allen and the 1939 Worlds Fair Oct 25, 2021

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The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 25, 1939, The Worlds Fair. Fred wise-cracks about the new "Pot Of Gold" program and other give-away shows. Ipana News: a minor earthquake has struck the northeast. Guest Billy Rose tells the "inside story" of "The Aquacade" at the New York World's Fair. The Average Man's Roundtable discusses, "Do you favor the recent change in our Thanksgiving Day date?" The Mighty Allen Art Players present "a mighty melodrama of the West," titled, "The Prairie Predicament" or "The Cross-Eyed Cowboy Had Slants In His Glance."

Classic Radio Theater for October 25, 2021 Hour 3 - Bob and Ray - Believe it or Rot Oct 25, 2021

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Matinee with Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, Political Broadcasts. "Believe It Or Rot," The Origin of Your Water Supply, Webbley Webster presents an award. Also Part 9 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 24, 1956. Who gets paid off, and why? The answer surprises Johnny!

Classic Radio Theater for October 24, 2021 Hour 1 - Dan Holiday and the Great Torino Oct 23, 2021

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Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 73 years ago, The Great Torino. A story about a murdered magician's assistant, and an impossible trick.

Classic Radio Theater for October 24, 2021 Hour 2 - Jack, Don, and Dennis head to the Drive-In Oct 23, 2021

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Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, Jack goes to the Drive In. After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast October 24, 1939, Hoot of an Owl

Classic Radio Theater for October 24, 2021 Hour 3 - Lum the Postmaster? Oct 23, 2021

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Lum n Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, Lum the Postmaster? Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and decides to hold a sale! Also Part 8 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 24, 1956. A friend to the rescue, and an unfriendly phone call from a killer!

Classic Radio Theater for October 23, 2021 Hour 1 - Henry forgets to mail a letter. Oct 22, 2021

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The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 80 years ago. Henry's forgotten to mail a letter, which leads to total confusion at the woman's club. Who will deliver the lecture? The program originates from the Philadelphia Forum.

Classic Radio Theater for October 23, 2021 Hour 2 - Fibber's Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit Oct 22, 2021

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Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest. Also Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast October 23, 1960, Stardust. Lola Blackwood, an actress, has telegraphed Paladin from Grass Valley, asking for help.

Classic Radio Theater for October 23, 2021 Hour 3 - The Hand In The Coconut Oct 22, 2021

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Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast October 23, 1950, The Hand In The Coconut. A hunter and the hunted. Which is which...and who gets the girl? Also Part 7 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 23, 1956. Getting to the island of Lagos is easy, but getting away from it, that's another story!

Classic Radio Theater for October 22, 2021 Hour 1 - The Time Machine Oct 21, 2021

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Escape, originally broadcast October 22, 1950, 71 years ago, The Time Machine starring John Dehner. The classic HG Wells story about two adventurers in the year 100,080 in the land of the Morlocks and the Eloi.

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