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Classic Radio for November 2, 2023 - The Big Light, Paid in Full, and the Mexican Hat Trick
Published 2 years, 3 months ago
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An hour of Crime Drama
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Light. Henry Wilson, a movie director, has been killed at the studio. A 250 pound lamp had fallen on him.
Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 2, 1955, 68 years ago, Paid in Full. A couple of gangsters use an innocent girl to get a line on stolen smuggled contraband.
Finally The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast November 2, 1951, 72 years ago, The Mexican Hat Trick. Harry's in Mexico City down to his last borrowed cigarette when a friendly pickpocket puts him on the trail of an innocent-but-convicted murderer.
Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Light. Henry Wilson, a movie director, has been killed at the studio. A 250 pound lamp had fallen on him.
Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 2, 1955, 68 years ago, Paid in Full. A couple of gangsters use an innocent girl to get a line on stolen smuggled contraband.
Finally The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast November 2, 1951, 72 years ago, The Mexican Hat Trick. Harry's in Mexico City down to his last borrowed cigarette when a friendly pickpocket puts him on the trail of an innocent-but-convicted murderer.
Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream