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Classic Radio Theater for October 9, 2021 Hour 3 - Betty Anderson and the Crooner Oct 08, 2021

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Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 9, 1952, Betty and the Crooner. Betty’s fallen hard for a singer...who turns out not to be what she thinks he is! Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 9, 1956. Johnny stumbles on a well hidden car, a dead body, and the two remaining killers.

Classic Radio Theater for October 8, 2021 Hour 1 - John Garfield is the Golden Boy Oct 07, 2021

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The Cresta Blanca Hollywood Players, originally broadcast October 8, 1946, 75 years ago, Golden Boy starring John Garfield. The story of a boxer named "Bonaparte"...who also plays the violin!

Classic Radio Theater for October 8, 2021 Hour 2 - Boston Blackie and the Murdered Show Dog Owner Oct 07, 2021

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Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 8, 1946, Murdered Show Dog Owner. A wealthy woman is murdered shortly after her two dogs win "best in show" at the kennel club. Also an episode of Mary Foster the Editor’s Daughter possibly from 1948, Mary Foster Is Deeply Disturbed

Classic Radio Theater for October 8, 2021 Hour 3 - The Shadow and Murder at the Ball Park Oct 07, 2021

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The Shadow, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, Murder in the Ball Park. At a night game, the pitcher is electrocuted. William Johnstone stars as the Shadow. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 8, 1956. Johnny heads out into the desert, prospecting for killers and robbers.

Classic Radio Theater for October 7, 2021 Hour 1 - The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won? Oct 06, 2021

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Crime Classics, originally broadcast October 7, 1953, 68 years ago, The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won? Dr. Palmer enjoys horse racing and poisoning.

Classic Radio Theater for October 7, 2021 Hour 2 - A Salute to the Old West Oct 06, 2021

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The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1947, A Salute to the Old West. Milton tries to get in to see Darryl Zanuck. Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 7, 1947, David has been whistling and fixing things.

Classic Radio Theater for October 7, 2021 Hour 3 - A Teenage Pickup and a Domestic Discussion Oct 06, 2021

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Night Watch with reporter Donn Reid, originally broadcast October 7, 1954, A Teenage Pickup and a Domestic Discussion. Also Manhunt from 1944, The Story of the Crystal Cue. A millionaire scientist working for the War Department has been shot through the heart. Whodunnit? The main suspect was at police headquarters while the crime was committed.

Classic Radio Theater for October 6, 2021 Hour 1 - The Case of the Genuine Counterfeit Oct 05, 2021

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Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 6, 1949, 72 years ago, The Case of the Genuine Counterfeit. In a "small European country" a gas explosion kills "Carlos." It was no accident. There are new bonds ($3 million dollars worth) are to be printed in the United States.

Classic Radio Theater for October 6, 2021 Hour 2 - Will Babs boyrfiend jump off the pier? Oct 05, 2021

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Life of Riley, originally broadcast October 6, 1945, Riley refuses to let Babs see Simon. Babs wants to invite her boyfriend Simon to come and visit. Riley objects! Meanwhile, Junior is dating Marilyn and seeing her in the park. Marilyn's father objects as well. Simon threatens to jump off the Santa Monica Pier! Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 6, 1947, It’s a Lock. To where did Claudia disappear?

Classic Radio Theater for October 6, 2021 Hour 3 - The Old Oaken Bucket Oct 05, 2021

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It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 6, 1944, Guest Deems Taylor. "What is the name of the Indian maiden the song (to be played) is about?" Don't miss, "The Old Oaken Bucket." Also Little Orphan Annie from 1936, Bill Corwin has Disappeared. The search for Bill Corwin continues. A rowboat has disappeared as well, is there a connection?

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