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Classic Radio Theater for May 27, 2021 Hour 1 - Britt Ponset has problems over Blood Relations May 27, 2021

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The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast May 27, 1954, 67 years ago, Blood Relations. The brother of Jud Coffin is courting Viola Wilcox, George's sister. George is violently opposed to the idea of "blood relations," and there's going to be trouble.

Classic Radio Theater for May 27, 2021 Hour 2 - Shrimps Mcgee doesn't refer to his height... May 27, 2021

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Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 27, 1947, Shrimps McGee. Fibber's in the kitchen, cooking up his recipe for "Shrimps McGee." Also Vic n Sade, originally broadcast May 27, 1940, Miss Scott getting too chummy. Sade's next door neighbor, is getting too neighborly. Rush never does get to finish that story about Smelly Clark's Uncle Strap, who has lost a new pair of shoes.

Classic Radio Theater for May 27, 2021 Hour 3 - Captain Quince, the Midwife? May 27, 2021

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Fort Laramie, originally broadcast May 27, 1956, The Sergeants Baby. Stella Merchant is expecting her baby shortly. Captain Quince is left in charge of the garrison. He becomes a midwife with the help of Sergeant Gorce. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast May 27, 1935, Lum is missing.

Classic Radio Theater for May 26, 2021 Hour 1 - King for a Day! May 25, 2021

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Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 75 years Ago. King for A Day. Allen's Alley Question: "Do you have any trouble sleeping, and if you do, what are you doing about it?" Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day." My favorite episode EVER!

Classic Radio Theater for May 26, 2021 Hour 2 - Gildy meets Leila May 25, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast May 26, 1946, Gildy meets Leila Ransome. Lying in his hammock, Gildersleeve remembers the day he first met Leila. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast May 26, 1941, Reopening The Store.

Classic Radio Theater for May 26, 2021 Hour 3 - Jimmy and Victor tour the country May 25, 2021

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Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast May 26, 1948 with guest Victor Moore. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take another of their musical political trips around the country. Also Chandu the Magician, originally broadcast May 26, 1933. A magic book takes Dorothy, Betty Lou and Bob into ancient Lemuria at the time the fabled city was sinking into the sea.

Classic Radio Theater for May 25, 2021 Hour 1 - Arch Oboler's Little Old Lady May 24, 2021

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Arch Oboler’s Lights Out, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 78 years ago, Little Old Lady. Aunt Harriet, living alone in a dark wood, has some very strange feline companions!

Classic Radio Theater for May 25, 2021 Hour 2 - Donovan's Brain (Part 2) with Orson Welles May 24, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1944, Donovan’s Brain part 2 starring Orson Welles. A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! Also Can You Imagine That originally broadcast in 1940, Stone Giant. A stone giant baffles a nation, an introduction is a superstition.

Classic Radio Theater for May 25, 2021 Hour 3 - Luke Slaughter and the Outlaw Kid May 24, 2021

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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, Outlaw Kid. Luke is accused of stealing horses and rustling cattle. He and Wichita hit the trail to Mexico to prove their innocence. Also part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Tears of the Night Matter, originally broadcast May 25, 1956. The conclusion of the story. The "Tears Of Night" come home.

Classic Radio Theater for May 24, 2021 Hour 1 - Jack Webb and the Mail Thief May 23, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 24, 1951, 70 years ago, The Big Mailman. The search for Harvey Fletcher, a mail thief.

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