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Classic Radio Theater for March 2, 2021 Hour 2 - Making Tracks out of Tombstone Mar 02, 2021

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Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 2, 1958, Tracks Out Of Tombstone. Sheriff Taggart's attempts to take a cowboy prisoner is resisted by Luke...and with good reason. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 2, 1956, Molly gets a new dress. Fibber and Molly are going to attend a party given by Mrs. Jay Manville Whitney.

Classic Radio Theater for March 2, 2021 Hour 3 - Never Follow a Banjo Act with a Banjo Act Mar 02, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast March 2, 1958, Never Follow a Banjo Act starring Margaret Whiting. A mature cabaret performer is hired to coach a young crooner...who seems to enjoy playing with knives. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast March 2, 1956. A dead man tells a tale, but not the one he was meant to tell!

Classic Radio Theater for March 1, 2021 Hour 1 - The Screaming Woman Feb 28, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 66 years ago, The Screaming Woman starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of kids hear a screaming woman, who is buried alive! But no one believes them.

Classic Radio Theater for March 1, 2021 Hour 2 - My Friend, the Pest Feb 28, 2021

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The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 1, 1950. Benjamin Barkley, an old school-chum of Dr. Carew and a real pest, is back. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 1, 1956. Fibber's no procrastinator; he has to have a haircut.

Classic Radio Theater for March 1, 2021 Hour 3 - The Big Want Feb 28, 2021

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Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 1, 1953, The Big Want. The search for a "George Richmond" leads to a killer of cops who always takes cabs. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast March 1, 1956. A crazy kid in love, a right decision by a court, and the whole case smashes wide open.

Classic Radio Theater for February 28, 2021 Hour 1 - Irma does her taxes Feb 28, 2021

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My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 28, 1949, 72 years ago, Irma does her Taxes. Irma does her income tax, and the Treasury will never be the same.

Classic Radio Theater for February 28, 2021 Hour 2 - Mara, the Seeing-Eye Dog Feb 28, 2021

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Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast February 28, 1939, Puppy Love. Another story about "Mara," the seeing-eye dog. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 28, 1956, Mr Wimple is going to Chicago. Wallace Wimple is moving to Chicago?

Classic Radio Theater for February 28, 2021 Hour 3 - Hillsdale becomes Mumdale Feb 28, 2021

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Bright Star, starring Irene Dunn and Fred MacMurray from 1952, Hillsdale becomes Mumdale. "The Star" sponsors an "Arabian Days" celebration to benefit an orphanage. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast February 28, 1956. A lady weeps, a lover curses, and a strange grim relic is brought up from the sea!

Classic Radio Theater for February 27, 2021 Hour 1 - The Plot is Murder Feb 26, 2021

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The Shadow, originally broadcast February 27, 1938, 83 years ago, The Plot is Murder. A hypnotist has sabotaged an aerial torpedo to destroy America's military experts. An early guided missile! The award given to the show by, "The American Police Review" is read on the air. Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead star.

Classic Radio Theater for February 27, 2021 Hour 2 - The Case of Mr Knutsen Feb 26, 2021

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Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast February 27, 1953, The Case Of Mr. Knutsen. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 27, 1956, Molly’s Beauty Shop Appointment. Fibber has $20. Well, it's a frozen $20 bill.

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