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Classic Radio Theater for April 8, 2021 Hour 3 - Terror Stricken Apr 08, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast April 8, 1946, Terror Stricken. Andrew Miller is out of jail after ten years. He is still determined to get even with Benjamin Reynolds, an accountant who testified against him. A campaign of fear against Mr. Reynolds soon begins. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Nature Takes it’s Course. There are auditions being held for the community play. Some folks perform better without an audience!

Classic Radio Theater for April 7, 2021 Hour 1 - He was a short-order crook. Apr 07, 2021

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Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 72 years ago. Costello remembers his first girlfriend. Abbott invites Costello to his birthday party. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Thief Who Stole The Hamburgers From The Lunchroom," or, "He was a short-order crook."

Classic Radio Theater for April 7, 2021 Hour 2 - Dan Reid's Horse Apr 07, 2021

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The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast April 7, 1943, Dan’s Horse. El Mundo has Dan Reid's horse Victor, planning to use the horse as bait to trap the Lone Ranger. The Ranger rescues Tennessee Martin from a burning barn. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 7, 1960, Identifying the burglar.

Classic Radio Theater for April 7, 2021 Hour 3 - NOH Plays of Japan. Apr 07, 2021

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The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 7, 1957, NOH Plays of Japan. An adaptation of fourteenth century Japanese drama. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, The Love Scene. There are auditions being held for the community play. Some folks perform better without an audience!

Classic Radio Theater for April 6, 2021 Hour 1 - Boris Karloff stars in Cat Wife Apr 05, 2021

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Arch Oboler’s Lights Out, originally broadcast April 6, 1938, 83 years ago. Cat Wife starring Boris Karloff. A man's cat-like wife goes too far. The show features a fine performance by Karloff and an even better one by the "Cat Wife," who receives no billing.

Classic Radio Theater for April 6, 2021 Hour 2 - Dr Gillespie’s New Suit Apr 05, 2021

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The Story of Dr Kildare, originally broadcast April 6, 1951, Dr Gillespie’s New Suit. Dr. Gillespie has been invited to deliver a paper about his work on antibiotics, and may win the Henderson award. But first, he needs a new suit. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast April 6, 1953, Squire recommends a doctor to get Lum out of his broken leg that isn’t.

Classic Radio Theater for April 6, 2021 Hour 3 - Friday and The Big Saw Apr 05, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 6, 1954, The Big Saw. A pair of bank robbers are identified by one of the customers in the bank. The trail leads to a car rental agency. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Salt City Matter, originally broadcast April 6, 1956. Love and hate...the usual ingredients for a big explosion.

Classic Radio Theater for April 5, 2021 Hour 1 - Jack Benny in Murder in G-Flat Apr 04, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 70 years ago, Murder in G Flat starring Jack Benny. A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is switched in the subway with a bag filled with $25,000. Benny gets outstanding support from two regulars from his own show, Joseph Kearnes and Bea Benaderet. This would be the first of four guest appearances by Jack Benny on Suspense thanks to producer/Director Elliot Lewis.

Classic Radio Theater for April 5, 2021 Hour 2 - Journey for Margaret Apr 04, 2021

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Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast April 5, 1943, Journey for Margaret. A melodrama about two orphans during the London blitz. Margaret O'Brien (six years old) and Billy Severn (four years old) are featured. Robert Young and Anita Louise are the featured adults. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 5, 1960, The House has been Robbed.

Classic Radio Theater for April 5, 2021 Hour 3 - An evening in a Police Car Apr 04, 2021

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Night Watch hosted by Donn Reid, originally broadcast April 5, 1954, The police department in action...real adventures. No actors, no script. An actual evening in a police car. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Salt City Matter, originally broadcast April 5, 1956. That hunch turns into action...and murder!

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