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Classic Radio Theater for April 4, 2021 Hour 1 - Harry Lime and Fools Gold Apr 03, 2021

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The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 4, 1952, 69 years ago, Fools Gold. Two old brothers in England devote their lives to alchemy.

Classic Radio Theater for April 4, 2021 Hour 2 - Philo Vance and the Mimic Murder Case Apr 03, 2021

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Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, The Mimic Murder Case. A gangster kidnaps Vance and hires a nightclub mimic to imitate his voice. The crook uses this scheme to get the criminal charges against him dropped. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast April 4, 1930. Andy buys a new pair of shoes.

Classic Radio Theater for April 4, 2021 Hour 3 - Richard Diamond and the Enigma of Big Ed Apr 03, 2021

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Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast April 4, 1952, The Enigma of Big Ed. "Big Ed" hires Diamond to find out why a series of fatal accidents have been plaguing his factory. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Salt City Matter, originally broadcast April 4, 1956.

Classic Radio Theater for April 3, 2021 Hour 1 - Dean and Jerry's first Radio Show. Apr 03, 2021

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Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast April 3, 1949, 72 years ago. The boys have a case of pre-opening night jitters. Guest star Lucille Ball doesn’t help much. First show of the series.

Classic Radio Theater for April 3, 2021 Hour 2 - A Martian Pitcher? Apr 03, 2021

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X Minus One, originally broadcast April 3, 1957, Martian Sam. The Los Angeles Dodgers sign a real Martian as a left-handed pitcher. He's got lots of arms, and one of them is thirty-two feet long! He's also a "klugel hunter," who's hooked on chewing gum! Also Suspense, originally broadcast April 3, 1960, A Shipment of Mute Fate. A deadly bushmaster snake has broken loose and is hiding somewhere on an ocean liner.

Classic Radio Theater for April 3, 2021 Hour 3 - Are the Amber Family thieves? Apr 03, 2021

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Gunsmoke, originally broadcast April 3, 1954, Mr and Mrs Amber. After Neil Amber is caught stealing seeds from the General Store, Pete Fletcher (a wealthy rancher), accuses Amber's wife of stealing one of his calves.Also Amos n Andy from April 3, 1939. The first Amos 'N Andy show on CBS. The marriage of Andy Brown to Violetta...including a gun shot at the crucial moment.

Classic Radio Theater for April 2, 2021 Hour 1 - How did Mr Conklin get THREE TV's? Apr 01, 2021

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Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast April 2, 1950, 71 years ago, the Free TV from Sherry’s Department Store. As an April Fool's day joke, Walter (Richard Crenna) tells Mr. Conklin (Gale Gordon) that he's won a television. Mr. Conklin winds up with three televisions and a trip to the county jail.

Classic Radio Theater for April 2, 2021 Hour 2 - Shhh...the secret word is chair... Apr 01, 2021

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You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 2, 1950, The Secret Word is Chair. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 2, 1959, New Chair Damaged.

Classic Radio Theater for April 2, 2021 Hour 3 - George Valentine is behind the 8 ball Apr 01, 2021

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Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 2, 1951, The Eight Ball. The mayor and two other respected citizens of Summer Springs has called for George Valentine. George is offered $1000 to not take the case, then finds a dead body named George Valentine has already arrived! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Salt City Matter, originally broadcast April 2, 1956. Johnny is hired to find the notorious Ed Julian, and to keep him safe.

Classic Radio Theater for April 1, 2021 Hour 1 (No Joke) - Pasquale gets Luigi in trouble... Mar 31, 2021

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Life With Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast April 1, 1952, 69 years ago. April Fools Joke. Pasquale plays an April Fool's joke on Luigi by accusing him of opening his mail.

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