Classic Radio Theater

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Classic Radio Theater for June 30, 2021 Hour 3 - Johnny Dollar and some not-so-funny money Jun 30, 2021

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Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 30, 1957, The Funny Money Matter. A rootin' tootin' character from Oklahoma pays his insurance premiums with $100 bills...bad ones! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast June 30, 1958, False Alarm

Classic Radio Theater for June 29, 2021 Hour 1 - The Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Col. James Fisk Jr. Jun 28, 2021

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Crime Classics, originally broadcast June 29, 1953, 68 years ago, The Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Col. James Fisk Jr. An excellent story about the rivalry between two wealthy New Yorkers in 1872 and the beautiful widow, beloved of both. Lou Merrill is the host as Thomas Hyland.

Classic Radio Theater for June 29, 2021 Hour 2 - The Story of Joan of Arc Jun 28, 2021

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CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast June 29, 1956, The Eternal Joan. An adaptation of the story of Joan of Arc. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 29, 1929, Amos and Andy go to the Lawyers Office.

Classic Radio Theater for June 29, 2021 Hour 3 - J. B. Kendall and Madame Belle Siddons Jun 28, 2021

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Frontier Gentlemen starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 29, 1958, Madame Belle Siddons, Confederate Spy. Meet a gambler extraordinaire, and a woman with a past. Also part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 29, 1956. If you want to hide something, put it in plain view. Only don't go overboard on the system if you're hiding a murderer!

Classic Radio Theater for July 28, 2021 Hour 1 - Irma and Jane head out for Vacation Jun 27, 2021

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My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 28, 1948, 73 years ago, Planning their vacation. Irma and Jane plan to take a vacation at Moosehead Lodge. The last show of the season.

Classic Radio Theater for July 28, 2021 Hour 2 - Philip Marlowe and the Pelican's Roost Jun 27, 2021

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Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 28, 1950, Pelicans Roost. . Lynn Russell hires Marlowe, even though it looks like she's a killer. A corpse with an ice pick through the neck and mascara for a blonde, leads to the solution of the case. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 28, 1929, Money for the Lawyer. Earl Dixon threatens Amos over the telephone after Amos knocked him down. The Kingfish introduces lawyer Wagner to Amos and Andy.

Classic Radio Theater for July 28, 2021 Hour 3 - Richard Diamond Private Detective and the Rifle Case Jun 27, 2021

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Richard Diamond, Private Detective, originally broadcast June 28, 1953, The Rifle Case. An old German immigrant has perfected an improved rifle, which brings out some representatives of "The Party." Also part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 28, 1956. Three of them. One by a man who should know, one by a man who doesn't, and another by a bullet!

Classic Radio Theater for June 27, 2021 Hour 1 - Jack's Last Show of the 1948 season ends with the Sabre Dance... Jun 26, 2021

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Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 27, 1948, 73 years ago, The program originates from New York City. The last show of the season. The Sportsmen repeat their great Lucky Strike commercial to the music of, "The Sabre Dance.".

Classic Radio Theater for July 27, 2021 Hour 2 - Fred Allen wants to Stop the Music Jun 26, 2021

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Fred Allen, originally broadcast June 27, 1948, Stop The Music. Fred says, "Radio is the Marshall Plan with music." The Allen's Alley question is, "Where do you plan to take your summer vacation?" The last show of the season. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 27, 1929, Mr Taylor posts Amos’ bail.

Classic Radio Theater for July 27, 2021 Hour 3 - Philo Vance and the Argyle Murder Case Jun 26, 2021

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Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast June 27, 1950, The Argyle Murder Case. An actor's dead body is found on a ferryboat. The body has on all new clothes...and argyle socks that don't match. Also part 3 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 27, 1956. Beauty may be skin deep, but fear goes a lot further down than that! Sometimes as deep as death!

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