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Classic Radio Theater for September 8, 2021 Hour 3 - Johnny Dollar and the Charmona Matter Sep 08, 2021

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 8, 1957, The Charmona Matter. A sunken yacht and a missing captain are both heavily insured. The grieving wife isn't exactly heartbroken about the loss of either! Also Suspense, originally broadcast September 8, 1957. Old Army Buddy starring Victor Jory. A pompous foreign correspondent is amazed to discover that his wife plans to divorce him!

Classic Radio Theater for September 7, 2021 Hour 1 - A Vacation from Life Sep 08, 2021

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The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast September 7, 1947, 74 years ago, Vacation from Life. A meek college professor finds an explosive mine on a beach and decides to put it to use.

Classic Radio Theater for September 7, 2021 Hour 2 - Dr Kildare and the Medical Examiner Mix-Up Sep 08, 2021

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The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 7, 1950, Medical Examiner Mix Up. A patient is brought into Blair Hospital in a diabetic coma. The patient's name isn't released until the end of the show, and with good reason! Meanwhile, Miss Mudd is given a special tour of the facilities by Dr. Carew. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 7, 1948. Abners Polo Pony?

Classic Radio Theater for September 7, 2021 Hour 3 - Kendall and Belle Siddons... Sep 08, 2021

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Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast September 7, 1958, The Last Of Belle Siddons. A robber named Archie McLaughlin has escaped to Cheyenne. Madame Verdi, the lady in the matter, has something to say about it. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 7, 1956. The secret of the bones.

Classic Radio Theater for September 6, 2021 Hour 1 - Matt Dillon and the Promise Sep 08, 2021

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Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 6, 1954, 67 years ago, The Handcuffs/The Promise. Hank Springer has been shot in the leg, but manages to strangle a deputy sheriff and escape being taken in for trial.

Classic Radio Theater for September 6, 2021 Hour 2 - Chandu, Lum N Abner, and Fibber McGee walk into a studio... Sep 08, 2021

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Chandu the Magician, originally broadcast September 6, 1948, Chandu Escapes. Chandu gets a clue to Robert Reagent's whereabouts, escapes from Roxor's clutches, but Bob is a prisoner. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 6, 1954, Cattin’ Around. The return of Gregory Beauregarde Homer (the cat). Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 6, 1948.

Classic Radio Theater for September 6, 2021 Hour 3 - Red Ryder and the Rodeo at Tarantula Spring Sep 07, 2021

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The Adventures of Red Ryder, originally broadcast September 6, 1946, Rodeo at Tarantula Springs. The Haciampa Kid plans to win the Tarantula Springs Rodeo Bronco contest...and no doubt about it. A crooked gambler complicates his plans.Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 6, 1956. The curse strikes...twice!

Classic Radio Theater for September 5, 2021 Hour 1 - One of the first Airplane Hijackings Sep 07, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast September 5, 1956, 65 years ago, The Security Agent starring Parley Baer and Howard McNear. A dramatized version of one of the first airplane highjackings. The story of a planned escape behind the iron curtain.

Classic Radio Theater for September 5, 2021 Hour 2 - Leroy buys a ... car? Sep 07, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast September 5, 1951, Leroy Buys a Car. The first show of the season. It's finally time to teach Leroy how to drive. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 5, 1954, Boast to Boast. The McGees are back from a brief visit to Twin Rock Falls, but nobody wants to hear about it.

Classic Radio Theater for September 5, 2021 Hour 3 - George has developed an allergy! Sep 07, 2021

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Burns and Allen, originally broadcast September 5, 1946, George’s Allergies. The first show of the season. Gracie wants George to go fishing at "Pine Lake in the Pines." George develops an allergy, he's sensitive to pine trees. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 5, 1956. A wealthy man isn't, Donald is secretly off to Egypt.

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