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Classic Radio Theater for September 26, 2021 Hour 1 - The First Shadow-Death House Rescue Sep 25, 2021

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The Shadow, originally broadcast September 26, 1937, 84 years ago, Death House Rescue starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead. Just before an innocent man is to be executed for murder, The Shadow uses mental telepathy to get the goods on the real killers. First show where the Shadow wasn’t just a narrator, but an active participant in the series.

Classic Radio Theater for September 26, 2021 Hour 2 - Is the Benny Show On the Air? Sep 25, 2021

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The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast September 26, 1954, Is the Benny Show On the Air? First show of the last season. Jack complains to the chief engineer at CBS when his show isn't being broadcast! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast September 26, 1958, Charley and Madge to Be Neighbors.

Classic Radio Theater for September 26, 2021 Hour 3 - Dan Holiday gets Shanghaied Sep 25, 2021

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Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, Shanghaied. Dan takes a blackjack on the head and finds himself on the high seas to adventure! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 26, 1956. Dark can cover a multitude of sins and also a strong man with a deadly weapon!

Classic Radio Theater Matinee September 25, 2021 - She got Married to Murder Sep 25, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast September 25, 1946, 77 years ago, Married to Murder. A woman marries an artist right after he murders his girlfriend for the thrill of living with a killer. She has plans for even greater thrills! "The tide doesn't testify!" (Broadcast on the Nevada Talk Network)

Classic Radio Theater Matinee September 25, 2021 - A Yours Truly Johnny Dollar mystery. Sep 25, 2021

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast September 25, 1960, 61 years ago, The fifth anniversary of Bob Bailey in the role of Johnny Dollar begins with a heartbreaking phone call and continues with a mystery that takes him to the west coast. (Broadcast on the Nevada Talk Network)

Classic Radio Theater Early Edition September 25, 2021 - Gildersleeve and that New Spruce Scent Sep 25, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 25, 1946, 75 years ago. Gildersleeve gets out of singing for the P. T. A. so he can go on a date with Leila. He then learns that she's going to be married to Dr. Culpepper! (This aired on the Nevada Talk Network.)

Classic Radio Theater for September 25, 2021 Hour 1 - Tag, you're it! Sep 24, 2021

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Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast September 25, 1950, 71 years ago, Tag, You’re It. A dead blonde with a note in her purse that says..."tag, you're it." That's only the start of a diabolical scheme. Murder in the radio studio!

Classic Radio Theater for September 25, 2021 Hour 2 - Beating the high cost of living Sep 24, 2021

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George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, Beating the High Cost of Living. George and Gracie are upset about the high cost of living. George tries to sell Mr. Judson, the Texas oil millionaire, a play she's written. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast September 25, 1959, Project Far Sight. "The Green Pickerel" (a satire of "The Scarlet Pimpernel").

Classic Radio Theater for September 25, 2021 Hour 3 - Peter Lorre and Crime and Punishment Sep 24, 2021

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Mystery In the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, Crime and Punishment. Last show of the Summer Series. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 25, 1956

Classic Radio Theater for September 24, 2021 Hour 1 - Mind your Manners Sep 23, 2021

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Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 24, 1953, 68 years ago, Mind Your Manners. An important client is coming to dinner with the Andersons, and Jim is trying to make sure the kids remain on their best behavior.

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