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Classic Radio Theater for October 5, 2021 Hour 1 - Is spending in the Anderson house getting out of control? Oct 04, 2021

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Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 71 years ago, Family Spending. Jim thinks the family’s spending is getting out of control.

Classic Radio Theater for October 5, 2021 Hour 2 - Henry needs a haircut...but three times? Oct 04, 2021

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The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, Class Debt Chairman. Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times? Also Little Orphan Annie from 1936, Light in the Deserted Mysterious House. Things look pretty bad for Tony, but Annie doesn't believe he's guilty. Annie and Joe spot a light in a deserted house.

Classic Radio Theater for October 5, 2021 Hour 3 -Philo Vance and the Bulletin Murder Case Oct 04, 2021

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Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 5, 1948, The Bulletin Murder Case. A lady reporter on "The Bulletin" is assigned to interview Philo Vance, but is murdered! Then, the cab driver who discovered the body is bumped off! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 5, 1956. The third picture leads to the diamonds and a murderer.

Classic Radio Theater for October 4, 2021 Hour 1 - IRMA is keeping the books??? Oct 03, 2021

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My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 73 years ago, The Restaurant is Losing Money. Professor Kropotkin's restaurant is losing money...Irma is keeping the books!

Classic Radio Theater for October 4, 2021 Hour 2 - What are cold hands supposed to be a sign of? Oct 03, 2021

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Battle of the Sexes, originally broadcast October 4, 1938. The first question is, "What are cold hands supposed to be a sign of?" Julia Sanderson (head of the women's team), Frank Crumit (head of the men's team) Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 4, 1954, Cover Charge. The McGees have a new slip cover for the living room easy chair. Fibber is relaxing in it...guarding his health.

Classic Radio Theater for October 4, 2021 Hour 3 - Look out - it's time for Invasion! Oct 03, 2021

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Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953. John Dehner narrates an Antony Ellis adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Zero Hour. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 4, 1956. Bruner, the last lead to the missing diamonds, is murdered.

Classic Radio Theater for October 3, 2021 Hour 1 - Love to Mama Oct 02, 2021

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Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast October 3, 1945, 76 years ago, Love to Mama. While an old Italian woman slowly dies, her daughter burns the letters received from her brother, Johnny. She's keeping a deep and painful secret.

Classic Radio Theater for October 3, 2021 Hour 2 - Jack Benny in the Garden of Evil Oct 02, 2021

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Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 3, 1954, The Garden of Evil. Jack recalls his days in vaudeville and early years in radio! The cast does "The Garden Of Evil," a satire of the Mexican adventure film. Mel Blanc does a fine "Sy?, Si!" routine. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 3, 1954, Where Do We Eat? An invitation to dinner presents a problem for the McGees.

Classic Radio Theater for October 3, 2021 Hour 3 - Rita Hayworth - 3 times murder Oct 02, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast October 3, 1946, Three Times Murder starring Rita Hayworth. A greedy prosecuting attorney swears to hang the widow of a man who was just electrocuted. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 3, 1956. Johnny nearly skis off a cliff after being shot at on the mountainside.

Classic Radio Theater Saturday Matinee - Devilstone Oct 02, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 59 years ago. Devilstone. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series,

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