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Classic Radio 01-07-26 - Kleptomaniac, Lost Weekend, and You Came Along
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Drama on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues. Counterspy agents investigate a series of seemingly minor thefts that are actually part of a larger foreign espionage plot. By tracing the pattern of stolen items, the agents uncover critical clues that lead them to an enemy spy operating inside the United States.
Followed by The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Lost Weekend starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman. The classic about the battle of the bottle.
Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, You Came Along starring Van Johnson. A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 78 years ago, The Organ Grinder. Claudia buys a hurdy-gurdy. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
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, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues. Counterspy agents investigate a series of seemingly minor thefts that are actually part of a larger foreign espionage plot. By tracing the pattern of stolen items, the agents uncover critical clues that lead them to an enemy spy operating inside the United States.
Followed by The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Lost Weekend starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman. The classic about the battle of the bottle.
Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, You Came Along starring Van Johnson. A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 78 years ago, The Organ Grinder. Claudia buys a hurdy-gurdy. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
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