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Classic Radio Theater for December 7, 2021 Hour 1 - A Date which will live in infamy Dec 06, 2021

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An hour devoted to the broadcasts of December 7, 1941, including a broadcast of HV Kaltenborn News from that date, and an address from the National Commander of the American Legion. Original theme music for this hour by Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic)

Classic Radio Theater for December 7, 2021 Hour 2 - Henry's Lost his Watch! Dec 06, 2021

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The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast December 7, 1952, The Lost Watch. Henry has lost his watch. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 7, 1937, Professor Whiz. After a meeting with an educated owl, the Fraidy Cat is on the trail of the Wintergreen Witch.

Classic Radio Theater for December 7, 2021 Hour 3 - Philo Vance and the Star Studded Murder Case Dec 06, 2021

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Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast December 7, 1948, The Star-Studded Murder Case. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 7, 1955. An old love, and an old hate. Violence breaks out at midnight!

Classic Radio Theater for December 6, 2021 Hour 1 - Britt's engaged? That's news to him! Dec 06, 2021

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The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 6, 1953, 68 years ago, A Pressing Engagement. Rumor has it that Britt is getting married to the niece of Minnie Flint. Minnie's arranged the whole thing, without bothering to tell Britt!

Classic Radio Theater for December 6, 2021 Hour 2 - Irma's Piano lessons...with no piano! Dec 06, 2021

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My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 6, 1948, Irma decides to take piano lessons! Jane sends the piano back just as Irma signs up for piano lessons. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 6, 1937, Roly Poly Policeman. A confrontation with the Roly-Poly Policeman.

Classic Radio Theater for December 6, 2021 Hour 3 - Shhh...the secret word is HAIR Dec 06, 2021

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You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast December 6, 1950, The Secret Word is Hair. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 6, 1955. A man who's afraid of his shadow, a girl who's afraid of nothing, and a stranger who strikes in the night!

Classic Radio Theater for December 5, 2021 Hour 1 - Dr Christian and the Blind Boy Dec 05, 2021

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Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 83 years ago, The Blind Boy. The story of a blind boy and an attempted suicide.

Classic Radio Theater for December 5, 2021 Hour 2 - Sixgun Justice at Roaring River Dec 05, 2021

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Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast December 5, 1952, Six Gun Justice At Roaring River. Judge "Peg Leg" Cooper of Roaring River comes to town, and brings his strange brand of justice with him! Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast December 5, 1939, Taken By Surprise. Captain Midnight and Senor Pareda land quietly and find out about Ivan Shark's planned cattle drive. Whose plane approaches?

Classic Radio Theater for December 5, 2021 Hour 3 - Look pleasant please, Dan Holiday! Dec 05, 2021

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Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast December 5, 1948, Look Pleasant Please. Dan Holiday is asked to have his picture taken with a beautiful girl, and finds himself engaged to an heiress about to come into fifteen million dollars! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 5, 1955. Old Mrs. Cronin is determined to wear the famous "Circle Of Fire" necklace to a wild party!

Classic Radio Theater for December 4, 2021 Hour 1 - Hope and Durante in Pasadena Dec 03, 2021

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The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast December 4, 1945, 76 years ago with guest Jimmy Durante. This is apparently Bob's first post-war broadcast not originating from an army base. Guest Jimmy Durante takes Bob to a ritzy shindig in Pasadena. Bob concludes the show with a tribute to the civilians who stayed behind.

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