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Classic Radio Theater for February 7, 2021 Hour 3 - In The Dark Feb 07, 2021

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The Whistler, originally broadcast February 7, 1943, In the Dark. A good murder story about a blind man and his unfaithful wife aboard their yacht. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, $250,000 disappears. A company executive disappears with $250,000, a very average guy!

Classic Radio Theater for February 6, 2021 Hour 1 - Trouble in Varmint Valley Feb 06, 2021

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Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast February 6, 1953, 68 years ago, Trouble in Varmint Valley. Colonel Winfield is feuding with Henry Trowbridge, his friend of 40 years. A buyer wants to buy both ranches; Trowbridge wants to sell, Winfield does not.

Classic Radio Theater for February 6, 2021 Hour 2 - The Glee Club Donation Feb 06, 2021

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The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 6, 1952, Glee Club Donation. Dr and Mrs Hall are curious about an anonymous donation to the Glee Club. Also the Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 8, 1958, Paul Junior’s Arithmetic. Betsy is a very picky eater, but she will drink her milk!

Classic Radio Theater for February 6, 2021 Hour 3 - The Sea Phantom Feb 06, 2021

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Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast February 6, 1942, The Sea Phantom. Also The Unexpected, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, Cargo Unknown. A dive for $2 million in sunken treasure off the coast of Honolulu.

Classic Radio Theater for February 5, 2021 Hour 1 - A Corner of Autumn Feb 05, 2021

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On Stage starring Elliott and Cathy Lewis, originally broadcast February 5, 1953, 68 years ago, A Corner of Autumn. An excellent study of the romance between an ugly saloon singer and an alcoholic piano player.

Classic Radio Theater for February 5, 2021 Hour 2 - The Brandon Jewel Robbery Feb 05, 2021

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Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast February 5, 1946. The Brandon Jewel Robbery. Blackie is framed for the Brandon jewelry store robbery and murder. Also Police Headquarters from 1932, James Davis is a drunk who calls the cops from "Smokey Joe's Bar," requesting for an escort home. The next day, Davis is found murdered in his apartment.

Classic Radio Theater for February 5, 2021 Hour 3 - The Cheyennes Feb 05, 2021

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Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 5, 1955, Cheyennes. The Cheyenne have gotten repeating rifles and are leaving the reservation for the warpath. A new army captain proves an added problem. Also Frontier Fighters from 1935, Lewis and Clark. President Jefferson's expedition is made possible by the faithful Sacajawea.

Classic Radio Theater for February 4, 2021 Hour 1 - Detective Bob Hope? Feb 04, 2021

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The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 4, 1953, 68 years ago. Bob's opening monologue is about the flu epidemic. Guest Jack Webb solves a murder case with his new partner, Detective Bob Hope. Who killed Barney Dean? Bob is named "Peanut King" by the National Peanut Council.

Classic Radio Theater for February 4, 2021 Hour 2 - The Communist Sleeper Feb 04, 2021

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I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast February 4, 1953, The Sleeper. The wife of a well-known congressman is blackmailed by the Party. Also the Police Reporter from the 1930’s, The Mounties. A true case about Joseph Hindahl who was murdered in the province of Alberta, Canada on March 10, 1907.

Classic Radio Theater for February 4, 2021 Hour 3 - Rosalind Russell is a Hired Wife Feb 04, 2021

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Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 6, 1949, the adaptation of the 1940 Motion Picture Hired Wife starring Rosalind Russell in her original screen role. The answer to a tycoon's tax problems is a marriage of convenience to his secretary. Also Fibber McGee & Molly, originally broadcast February 2, 1954. Visiting Servicemen’s Clubroom.

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