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Classic Radio Theater for February 27, 2021 Hour 3 - A poor little lamb who has lost his way... Feb 26, 2021

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Gunsmoke, originally broadcast February 27, 1954, Bad Boy. Young Tom Vickers is being led astray by his friend Blake. Cattle rustling and murder soon follow. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast February 27, 1956. William Markey has drowned, taking a $75,000 claim with him!

Classic Radio Theater for February 26, 2021 Hour 1 - Mr President exploits a loophole Feb 25, 2021

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Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast February 26, 1950, 71 years ago, The Loophole. A president tries to avoid a war with England, but must snub France to do it.

Classic Radio Theater for February 26, 2021 Hour 2 - See Me Once, You’ve Seen Me Twice Feb 25, 2021

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Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 26, 1951. See Me Once, You’ve Seen Me Twice. Mr. Wallace has been told to stay away from Lucy Lameroux...or he'll be killed. However, there are two Lucys. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast February 26, 1953. Lum and Abner make their first announcement over the radio. They make a big mistake in the price of salmon.

Classic Radio Theater for February 26, 2021 Hour 3 - Gateway to Danger Feb 25, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast February 26, 1945, Gateway to Danger. When Bugsy Malone breaks out of prison, the D.A.'s assistant has a surprising connection to Bugsy's plan to kill the District Attorney. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Enjoyment. The town drunk is hurt while rescuing a little girl from a parading circus elephant.

Classic Radio Theater for February 25, 2021 Hour 1 - The Anderson Family Bank Feb 25, 2021

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Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 25, 1954, 67 years ago, Check Writing. Jim Anderson tries to teach his youngsters about money management by agreeing to act as a “bank” for the kids, to somewhat uneven results.

Classic Radio Theater for February 25, 2021 Hour 2 - Golfing with the Sponsor Feb 25, 2021

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Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1951, The Golf Game. Phil plays a high-stakes game of golf with his sponsor. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast February 25, 1953. Lum and Abner squabble over who will run the radio station.

Classic Radio Theater for February 25, 2021 Hour 3 -The Mysterious Bride Feb 25, 2021

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The Weird Circle, originally broadcast February 25, 1945, The Mysterious Bride. A young Scotsman rides off to meet his ghostly lover on St. Lawrence's Eve. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Error in Diagnosis. Griff Miller has a bad heart, and an interest payment due on his boathouse. Doc Adams helps out with a check and a quarantine.

Classic Radio Theater for February 24, 2021 Hour 1 - Worse than a bad performance review... Feb 24, 2021

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Suspense, originally broadcast February 24, 1957, 64 years ago, Two Hundred and Twenty-Seven Minutes of Hate starring Charles McGraw. A man just fired from his job at a local television station steals an airplane and plans to fly into the station's transmitter towers. The fact that he doesn't know how to fly an aircraft doesn't even slow him down.

Classic Radio Theater for February 24, 2021 Hour 2 - Medicine Man? Feb 24, 2021

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The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast February 24, 1941, Medicine Man. An accidental landslide causes a broken leg on the Chief's papoose. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 24, 1956, Fibber has gotten a new band saw.

Classic Radio Theater for February 24, 2021 Hour 3 - Selling the colonization of Mars-The Conclusion Feb 24, 2021

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The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 24, 1957, Space Merchants part 2. The science fiction classic of the future in the grip of "Madison Avenue." How to "sell" the colonization of Venus. Staats Cotsworth stars. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Bennett Matter, originally broadcast February 24, 1956. A verdict in and out of the courtroom.

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