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Classic Radio Theater for June 26, 2021 Hour 1 - The Las Fred Allen Show, with Henry Morgan and Nathan Birmbaum Jun 25, 2021

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Fred Allen, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 72 years ago. Fred Allen’s last radio show. His guest Henry Morgan is trying to keep his furniture from being repossessed, so Fred takes him to see Jack Benny in an attempt to get some help.

Classic Radio Theater for June 26, 2021 Hour 2 - At the Crime Club, Death Never Doubles Jun 25, 2021

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Crime Club, originally broadcast June 26, 1947, Death Never Doubles. A lawyer and a crook are doubles and the crook's mob mistake the lawyer for their old boss. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 26, 1945, Lum found out the whole story.

Classic Radio Theater for June 26, 2021 Hour 3 - Wherever You May Be Jun 25, 2021

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X Minus one, originally broadcast June 26, 1956, Wherever You May Be. A researcher, newly arrived in the Ozarks, meets Abby, a girl with VERY unusual abilities. Also part 2 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 26, 1956. Variations on an old theme. You pay your money, and you take your choice. But no matter how you pick it, it comes out murder.

Classic Radio Theater for June 25, 2021 Hour 1 - No Sad Clowns for Jeff Regan Jun 24, 2021

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Jeff Regan, Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 71 years ago, No Sad Clowns for Me. "When a little old man named Crackly comes in, don't take his case." Mr. Crackly wants to find a man named Bliss. A circus story.

Classic Radio Theater for June 25, 2021 Hour 2 - Mr President Takes Manila Jun 24, 2021

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Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, I’ll Take Manila. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 25, 1929, Andy, Kingfish, and Earl Dixon talk about Amos being in jail.

Classic Radio Theater for June 25, 2021 Hour 3 - George Valentine and The Man from French Guiana. Jun 24, 2021

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Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 25, 1951, The Man from French Guiana. Amnesia, man overboard and a prodigal brother-in-law arriving from South America. Also part 1 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Longshot Matter, originally broadcast June 25, 1956. A lonely girl, a fine young man, a gentle father, and one of them is a killer!

Classic Radio Theater for June 24, 2021 Hour 1 - Cvetic's Tour of Duty Jun 23, 2021

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I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 24, 1953, 68 years ago, Tour of Duty. Cvetic is being sent to the Caribbean to help start a revolution or to move the one in progress toward the Communists.

Classic Radio Theater for June 24, 2021 Hour 2 - Lieutenant Seiberts Loving Cup Jun 23, 2021

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Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 24, 1956, The Loving Cup. Captain Quince has an unusual way to give Lieutenant Seiberts the confidence he needs to be a good officer. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 24, 1935, Squire falls down in Lum and Abner’s movie theater.

Classic Radio Theater for June 24, 2021 Hour 3 - The Whistler's Blind Bet Jun 23, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast June 24, 1946, The Blind Bet. A casino owner murders his partner and tries to keep his wealthy patron happy and alive, but not too alive. Also Amos n Andy from June 24, 1929, Andy and Kingfish get a lawyer for Amos.

Classic Radio Theater for June 23, 2021 Hour 1 - Archie and Jughead capture a Nazi! Jun 22, 2021

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Archie Andrews, originally broadcast June 23, 1945, 76 years ago. Archie and Jughead capture an escaped Nazi prisoner! This, of course, leads to a night in jail for stealing a car! Bob Hastings stars.

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