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Classic Radio 01-12-26 - Dr Gillespie's Dinner, The Big Switch, and A Tale of Two Cities
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Crime and Drama on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 12, 1951, 75 years ago, Dr. Gillespie’s Testimonial Dinner. Dr. Gillespie is having a testimonial dinner held in his honor. But Gillespie thinks the hospital is going to retire him!
Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 12, 1954, 72 years ago, the Big Switch. Mona Fenton is found in a hotel room with the gas on. An attempted suicide? Who was the man who registered for the room with her?
Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 12, 1942, 84 years ago, A Tale of Two Cities starring Ronald Coleman and Edna Best. The classic Charles Dickens narrative of the French Revolution. Coleman had starred in the 1935 film of the story.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Roger’s Idea. Old man Norton had a farm, e-i-e-i, oh? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G 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!
Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 12, 1951, 75 years ago, Dr. Gillespie’s Testimonial Dinner. Dr. Gillespie is having a testimonial dinner held in his honor. But Gillespie thinks the hospital is going to retire him!
Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 12, 1954, 72 years ago, the Big Switch. Mona Fenton is found in a hotel room with the gas on. An attempted suicide? Who was the man who registered for the room with her?
Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 12, 1942, 84 years ago, A Tale of Two Cities starring Ronald Coleman and Edna Best. The classic Charles Dickens narrative of the French Revolution. Coleman had starred in the 1935 film of the story.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Roger’s Idea. Old man Norton had a farm, e-i-e-i, oh? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
Thanks to Richard G 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!
Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html