Classic Radio Theater

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Classic Radio Theater for May 14, 2021 Hour 2 - The Dark Horse President May 13, 2021

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Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast May 14, 1950, Dark Horse. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 14, 1958, Driving to New York

Classic Radio Theater for May 14, 2021 Hour 3 - The RED Red Herring May 13, 2021

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I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast May 14, 1952, The Red Red Herring. Cvetic frames a loyal party member to protect himself. Also part 1 of the five-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story the Medium Well Done Matter, originally broadcast May 14, 1956. A matter of a medium well-done...plus a seance or two.

Special Edition - On a Note of Triumph May 13, 2021

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On May 8, 1945, 60 million Americans tuned in to hear On A Note of Triumph, Norman Corwin's radio masterpiece marking the end of World War II in Europe. Lauded by Carl Sandburg as "one of the all-time great American poems," it was the most listened-to radio drama in U.S. history. The narrator is Martin Gable, best remembered by those not fans of the New York stage as the husband of Arlene Francis of What's My Line fame.

Classic Radio Theater for May 13, 2021 Hour 1 - Capt. Quince and the War Correspondent May 12, 2021

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Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast May 13, 1956, 65 years ago, The War Correspondent. A reporter from a New York newspaper comes west to tell the "truth" and also to learn of the "real" west.

Classic Radio Theater for May 13, 2021 Hour 2 - Fibber buys smuggled Irish tweed! May 12, 2021

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Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 13, 1947, Smuggled Irish Tweed. Fibber has purchased three bolts of "genuine" Irish tweed...at a bargain price too! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 13, 1959, Aunt Effie Entertains Mrs Houston

Classic Radio Theater for May 13, 2021 Hour 3 - Gildy meets Craig Bullard May 12, 2021

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The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, Meet Craig Bullard. Gildersleeve is scheduled to debate Judge Hooker on the subject of, "Juvenile Delinquency." After taking care of young Craig all day, Gildersleeve changes his outlook. Also an episode of Easy Aces, originally broadcast May 13, 1941, Jane smashes the car.

Classic Radio Theater for May 12, 2021 Hour 1 - Irma picnics on an artillery range! May 11, 2021

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My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 12, 1953, 68 years ago. Irma, Jane, and the crew go out for a picnic. Unfortunately the picnic grounds that Irma chose happens to be an artillery range!

Classic Radio Theater for May 12, 2021 Hour 2 - Should Candiates be Married? May 11, 2021

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Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast May 12, 1948 with guest Victor Moore. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take a trip across the country taking a poll whether a candidate should be married. Also the Origin of Superstition from 1935, Knocking on Wood.

Classic Radio Theater for May 12, 2021 Hour 3 - The Long Way Home May 11, 2021

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CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 12, 1957, The Long Way Home. A look at a future we hope will never be. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast May 14, 1935, the Hog Chain Letter is OK. The hogs are arriving faster than they can be shipped back.

Classic Radio Theater for May 11, 2021 Hour 1 - I Won't Die Alone May 10, 2021

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The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 73 years ago, I Won’t Die Alone. Two crooks steal $254,000, but only one gets away. They meet seventeen years later.

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