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Classic Radio Theater for June 16, 2021 Hour 1 - The Meteor Man Jun 16, 2021

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Arch Oboler’s Lights Out, originally broadcast June 16, 1937, 84 years ago, The Meteor Man. A monster-from-outer-space story. This one has a sinister appetite.

Classic Radio Theater for June 16, 2021 Hour 2 - Jack Benny vs Henry Aldrich Jun 16, 2021

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Jack Benny, originally broadcast June 16, 1940, last show of the season, Fathers Day. Jack gets angry at the idea that "Henry Aldrich" will replace him for the summer. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 16, 1948

Classic Radio Theater for June 16, 2021 Hour 3 - The Frank Dunn Murder Case Jun 16, 2021

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Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast June 16, 1951, The Frank Dunn Murder Case. A bartender named Frank Dunn is found shot to death. Frank was very appealing to the ladies.

Classic Radio Theater for June 15, 2021 Hour 1 - Picnic for Father's Day Jun 14, 2021

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Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 15, 1950, 71 years ago, Picnic for Father’s Day. What was supposed to be a relaxing Father’s Day at home for Jim Anderson becomes a fishing outing with the entire family.

Classic Radio Theater for June 15, 2021 Hour 2 - Luke Slaughter and the June Bride Jun 14, 2021

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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, June Bride. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 15, 1948, Where did the money go?

Classic Radio Theater for June 15, 2021 Hour 3 - The Frontier Gentleman and the Well Jun 14, 2021

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Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, The Well. A good story about a "cattleman vs. homesteader" feud which is about to become violent. Things are complicated by a small girl at the bottom of a well. Also part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Laughing Matter, originally broadcast June 15, 1956. The comedian's reaction to Johnny's conclusion isn't very funny...and there's no encore

Classic Radio Theater for June 14, 2021 Hour 1 - My Son Jeep Jun 14, 2021

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My Son Jeep starring Martin Huston as Jeep and Donald Cook as his father, originally broadcast June 14, 1953, 68 years ago, Father Says No. Jeep gets into a fight with Chester Willis over Chester making a girl cry, and a squabble develops between Chester’s father and Jeep’s father.

Classic Radio Theater for June 14, 2021 Hour 2 - Is Irma getting married??? Jun 14, 2021

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My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 14, 1948. Al takes Irma to see "Harvey." Al and Irma buy a wedding ring for Irma's friend Amber, but Jane thinks it's Irma who's getting married. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, where’s the missing money?

Classic Radio Theater for June 14, 2021 Hour 3 - Joe Friday and the Big Fall Guy Jun 14, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast June 14, 1955, The Big Fall Guy. A six-year-old girl has been kidnapped and a massive effort begins to recover her. Also part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Laughing Matter, originally broadcast June 14, 1956.. Death tries once again, and death as you know, is blind!

Classic Radio Theater for June 13, 2021 Hour 1 - Norman Corwin and Thomas Wolfe - and Charles Laughton Jun 12, 2021

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Columbia Presents Corwin, originally broadcast June 13, 1944, 77 years ago, Thomas Wolfe. The great radio poet and writer Norman Corwin adapted the works of Thomas Wolfe for this broadcast performed by the fine actor Charles Laughton. A lyrical look at America through the eyes of the famous author.

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