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Classic Radio Theater for May 24, 2021 Hour 2 - Steve Mitchell and the Burmese Witnesses May 23, 2021

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Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast May 24, 1950, Burmese Witnesses. You can sometimes hook the biggest fish of all, right in the middle of a freight car! Steve Mitchell travels to Mandalay to help plug a leak of supplies being diverted to Burma. A foreign correspondent named Chris Forrester is the key to finding the highjackers. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast May 24, 1935, Disaster strikes at the Unveiling.

Classic Radio Theater for May 24, 2021 Hour 3 - Abandoned Children and a Potential Suicide May 23, 2021

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Night Watch with reporter Donn Reed, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, Abandoned Children and a Potential Suicide. Also part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Tears of the Night Matter, originally broadcast May 24, 1956. The old curse comes up with an old fashioned flourish.

Classic Radio Theater for May 23, 2021 Hour 1 - Leiningen Versus the Ant May 22, 2021

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Escape, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 73 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring William Conrad. A determined man battles even more determined insects in the tropical jungles.

Classic Radio Theater for May 23, 2021 Hour 2 - Leroy gets a job at Peaveys May 22, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 23, 1943, Leroy gets a job. Leroy gets a job at Peavey's drug store, leaving Gildersleeve to move the lawn. Also Lum N Abner, originally broadcast May 23, 1935, The Story of King Midas.

Classic Radio Theater for May 23, 2021 Hour 3 - The Lady in Red May 22, 2021

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The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast May 23, 1950, The Lady in Red. Also part 3 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Tears of the Night Matter, originally broadcast May 23, 1956. A curse goes with the Wendover name...wherever it goes!

Classic Radio Theater for May 22, 2021 Hour 1 - Trouble with the Sound Effects Man May 21, 2021

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Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 22, 1955, 66 years ago. Trouble with Twombly. Jack is having trouble with Twombley, the sound effects man. Eugene Twombley was really the name of one of the sound effects men on the program, but the part is played by Mel Blanc. The last show of the series.

Classic Radio Theater for May 22, 2021 Hour 2 - Paladin and the Lucky Penny May 21, 2021

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Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 22, 1960, Lucky Penny. Paladin hires out to young Dusty for $1.61, to keep his uncle from beating him and shooting his dog. Also Frank Watanabe and the Honorable Archie, originally broadcast May 22, 1934, Discovers Torn Pants.

Classic Radio Theater for May 22, 2021 Hour 3 - Inner Sanctum-Dead To Rights May 21, 2021

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Inner Sanctum, originally broadcast May 22, 1945, Dead to Rights. An inept couple murder for profit, and then run when the net closes in on them. Also part 2 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Tears of the Night Matter, originally broadcast May 22, 1956. . Johnny visits Sam Costigan, a very tough guy!

Classic Radio Theater for May 21, 2021 Hour 1 - Is Liz Pregnant? May 20, 2021

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My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast May 21, 1950, 71 years ago. Liz fakes a cold to fool George's mother, but the plan backfires and the whole neighborhood thinks the Cooper's are expecting.

Classic Radio Theater for May 21, 2021 Hour 2 - Mr Conklin's Black Orchid May 20, 2021

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Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast May 21, 1950, Rare Black Orchid. Walter Denton has discovered uranium...on his shoe! Meanwhile, someone has stolen Mr. Conklin's rare black orchid! Also Frank Watanabe and the Honorable Archie, originally broadcast May 21, 1934, Dressing for a Date.

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