Classic Radio Theater

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Classic Radio Theater for June 23, 2021 Hour 2 - Chester Morris as Boston Blackie Jun 22, 2021

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Boston Blackie starring Chester Morris(who played Blackie in the movies), originally broadcast June 23, 1944, first show of the Summer Series. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused of taking $10,000 from a woman's grandfather. It's all the woman's plan to help her recover, "The Jonathan Diamond." Also Lum N Abner, originally broadcast June 23, 1948

Classic Radio Theater for June 23, 2021 Hour 3 - Sundown for the old Gunfighters Jun 22, 2021

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Escape, originally broadcast June 23, 1950, Sundown. A story about the gunfighters of the old west. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast June 23, 1929, Andy and Kingfish visit Amos in Jail.

Classic Radio Theater for June 22, 2021 Hour 1 - Jack Parr on what a Movie Star really thinks Jun 21, 2021

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Jack Parr, originally broadcast June 22, 1947, 74 years ago, What does a movie star really think? What radio one hundred years ago would have sounded like.

Classic Radio Theater for June 22, 2021 Hour 2 - A Rocketship lands in Montana? Jun 21, 2021

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Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast June 22, 1948, Zero Hour. A rocket ship from another planet seems to have landed in Montana. Also Lum n Abner, June 22, 1948.

Classic Radio Theater for June 22, 2021 Hour 3 - Dr Kildare and the erratic intern Jun 21, 2021

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The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast June 22, 1951, Dr Paul Bailey, Intern. Dr. Paul Bailey has been failing his duties as an intern. Has he been drinking? Also part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Pearling Matter, originally broadcast June 22, 1956.

Classic Radio Theater for June 21, 2021 Hour 1 - Which Martin is the Real Martin - Dean or Tony? Jun 21, 2021

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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast June 21, 1949, 72 years ago. Guest Tony Martin and his fan club try to stop Dean Martin from using his last name.

Classic Radio Theater for June 21, 2021 Hour 2 - The Final Episode of Straight Arrow Jun 20, 2021

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Straight Arrow starring Howard Culver, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, Long Summer. The last show of the series. Mesquite Molly has been kidnapped, but is rescued by Straight Arrow. Also a gag reel, not intended for broadcast, of the alleged life of director Ted Robertson on the day Straight Arrow went off the air.

Classic Radio Theater for June 21, 2021 Hour 3 - Philip Marlowe and the Gold Cobra Jun 20, 2021

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Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 21, 1950, Gold Cobra. Marlowe is hired by Roth Winkman, a character right out of Dickens, to deliver a gold cobra to Chicago. A real snake puts some bite into the case. Also part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Pearling Matter, originally broadcast June 21, 1956. Once you get in on a joke, you do what they tell you...you go along with the gag.

Classic Radio Theater for June 20, 2021 Hour 1 - Candy Matson and the Symphony of Death Jun 19, 2021

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Candy Matson YUkon 2-8309, originally broadcast June 20, 1950, 71 years ago, Symphony of Death. A composer is going to die, and there's no doubt about it. Natalie Park Masters stars.

Classic Radio Theater for June 20, 2021 Hour 2 - Philo Vance and The Prize Ring Murder Case Jun 19, 2021

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Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast June 20, 1950, The Prize Ring Murder Case. Also Lum N Abner, originally broadcast June 20, 1945, Squire Skips. The Ira Hodgkins trial against Abner is in recess, but Ira's lawyer (Squire Skimp) has sent an important message.

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