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Classic Radio Theater for August 12, 2021 Hour 2 - Where will Gildy stay by the lake? Aug 11, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 12, 1953, Deciding on a Lake Cabin. Gildersleeve and Leroy are planning a week at a cabin by the lake...but which cabin by what lake? Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 12, 1948

Classic Radio Theater for August 12, 2021 Hour 3 - The Whisperer and Kid Noonan Aug 11, 2021

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The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast August 12, 1951, Kid Noonan. . "The Syndicate" is determined to obtain control of boxer "Kid Noonan's" contract. Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast August 12, 1955, Great Athletes.

Classic Radio Theater for August 11, 2021 Hour 1 - Sgt Friday and teh Maniac Murder Aug 11, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 11, 1949, 72 years ago, Maniac Murderer. Tenth episode of the series. A homicidal maniac has killed and mutilated several young women on a cold and rainy night in Los Angeles.

Classic Radio Theater for August 11, 2021 Hour 2 - Interviewing Orville the Moon Man... Aug 11, 2021

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The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast August 11, 1957, Orville arrives from the Moon. A flying saucer is captured and a moon man is interviewed. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 11, 1948, Abner and the stolen horse.

Classic Radio Theater for August 11, 2021 Hour 3 - So what is an optimist? Anyone? Aug 11, 2021

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It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast August 11, 1944, What is an Optimist. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast August 11, 1958, Aunt Effie (Margaret Hamilton) Comes to Help Out.

Classic Radio Theater for August 10, 2021 Hour 1 - The Visiting Corpse Aug 09, 2021

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The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast August 10, 1948, 73 years ago, The Visiting Corpse. A man kills his obnoxious mother-in-law and puts her body in a trunk. However, she's not that easy to get rid of!

Classic Radio Theater for August 10, 2021 Hour 2 - Dr Kildare and Buffalo Barney McClure Aug 09, 2021

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The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast August 10, 1950, Buffalo Barney McClure. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 10, 1948, still in jail.

Classic Radio Theater for August 10, 2021 Hour 3 - JB Kendall and the Cat Man Aug 09, 2021

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Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 10, 1958, The Cat Man. A strange story about an itinerant Irishman, his sixty-two cats, and his big plans. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 10, 1956. Johnny fakes his departure and cracks the case.

Classic Radio Theater for August 9, 2021 Hour 1 - Matt Dillon and Joe Phy Aug 08, 2021

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Gunsmoke, starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 9, 1954, 67 years ago, Joe Phy. Joe Phy is running the town of Elkader with an iron fist, until Matt Dillon comes to town!

Classic Radio Theater for August 9, 2021 Hour 2 - Barrie Craig and the Thirteenth Guest Aug 08, 2021

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Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast August 9, 1953, 66 years ago, The Thirteenth Guest. "There's one chap around who never fails to electrify you. He sure can turn it on and turn it off. Am I referring to the state executioner, I wonder?" Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 9, 1948.

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