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Classic Radio Theater for August 9, 2021 Hour 3 - Sgt. Friday and The Big Missus Aug 08, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 9, 1955, The Big Missus. A woman tells the cops that her ex-convict husband is planning a robbery. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 9, 1956. An attack on a pier, a cable office trick.

Classic Radio Theater for August 8, 2021 Hour 1 - An Astrological Breakout Aug 07, 2021

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This is Your FBI, originally broadcast August 8, 1952, 69 years ago, Astrological breakout. An extortionist breaks out of jail with his cellmate (Played by Parley Baer) who has a penchant for astrology. But the stars don’t fare well for the extortionist after he gives up his loot to his cellmate’s mother.

Classic Radio Theater for August 8, 2021 Hour 2 - Up Periscope on the Chinese Submarine Aug 07, 2021

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Escape, originally broadcast August 8, 1951, Up Periscope starring Hy Averback. A good story about an American in charge of an old broken down Chinese submarine fighting the Japs with the odds all against them. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 8, 1941

Classic Radio Theater for August 8, 2021 Hour 3 - Thunder Rides the Flood Aug 07, 2021

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The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast August 8. 1941, Thunder Rides the Flood. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 8, 1956. A night on the town and a prowl though a room.

Classic Radio Theater for August 7, 2021 Hour 1 - The Clay Pigeon Aug 06, 2021

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Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast August 7, 1948, 73 years ago, The Clay Pigeon. A mysterious man has Dan Holiday mention a name to an occult doctor, which nearly scares him to death.

Classic Radio Theater for August 7, 2021 Hour 2 - Paladin Delibers an Organ...and loses the organ. Aug 06, 2021

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Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, Viva. Paladin and his Indian companion try to bring a church organ to a Mission...during a revolution. Also Suspense, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, The Big Dive. A high diver at a sideshow needs $10,000 and plans the perfect murder to get it.

Classic Radio Theater for August 7, 2021 Hour 3 - Broadway Financier Aug 06, 2021

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Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown as Broadway, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, Broadway Financier. A tough girl is determined to claw her way to the top. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 7, 1956. A murder attempt on a millionaire and a practicing bull fighter.

Classic Radio Theater for August 6, 2021 Hour 1 - Lionel Barrymore is a Man to Remember Aug 05, 2021

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Encore Theater, originally broadcast August 6, 1946, 75 years ago, A Man to Remember starring Lionel Barrymore. The impoverished doctor in a small town leaves behind a legacy beyond wealth.

Classic Radio Theater for August 6, 2021 Hour 2 - Boston Blackie and the Fixed Court Case Aug 05, 2021

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Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmer, originally broadcast August 6, 1946, Fixed Court Case. Blackie joins the Jerry Williams gang to break up a mob that covers its crimes by intimidating witnesses. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 6, 1948

Classic Radio Theater for August 6, 2021 Hour 3 - The Man Who Came to Murder Aug 05, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast August 6, 1945, The Man Who Came to Murder. Wendell has been taking care of wealthy old Aunt Ellen's finances because she hasn't much time left. When her condition improves, Wendell has to take certain steps to keep her from discovering his thievery!. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Alder Matter, originally broadcast August 6, 1956. A Venezuelan with a $250,000 policy on his life has changed his beneficiary five times in the last month.

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