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Classic Radio Theater for August 16, 2024 - Nicky Small, George Decker, and Beer and Griddles
Published 1 year, 6 months ago
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2 hours of Drama and Claudia
First a look at the events of the day
Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast August 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The Case of John Economos. A Los Angeles cop follows murderer Nicky Small to Chicago, where a diamond ring and a jar of onions are his undoing.
We follow that with Confession, originally broadcast August 16, 1953, 71 years ago, The George S. Decker Case. A man is stuck between his dependent mother and his expensive girlfriend. And he resents them both. But then he finds out the girlfriend has a husband.
Then Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 76 years ago, Presto Change-o, I’m Sure. A young man who has a magic wand that actually works, finds that it's not all "beer and griddles!"
Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Vital Factor. A ruthless millionaire is determined to be the first man to conquer space...no matter what the cost.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia has doubts. David has Doubts.
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If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day.
First a look at the events of the day
Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast August 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The Case of John Economos. A Los Angeles cop follows murderer Nicky Small to Chicago, where a diamond ring and a jar of onions are his undoing.
We follow that with Confession, originally broadcast August 16, 1953, 71 years ago, The George S. Decker Case. A man is stuck between his dependent mother and his expensive girlfriend. And he resents them both. But then he finds out the girlfriend has a husband.
Then Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 76 years ago, Presto Change-o, I’m Sure. A young man who has a magic wand that actually works, finds that it's not all "beer and griddles!"
Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Vital Factor. A ruthless millionaire is determined to be the first man to conquer space...no matter what the cost.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia has doubts. David has Doubts.
Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day.