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Classic Radio 01-18-26 - The Face is Familiar, The Thing in the Swamp, and the Big Dance
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Crime on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 72 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny. An innocent schnook is used by a gang of bank robbers to help them with a caper. Benny’s fourth and final appearance on Suspense.
Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast January 18, 1942, 84 years ago, The Thing In The Swamp. Lamont Cranston uses his powers as The Shadow to investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a remote swamp rumored to harbor a living monster.
Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 18, 1951, 75 years ago, The Big Dance. The Kid Bandits are robbing and beating their victims. A pack of matches leads Friday to Fred Guenther.
Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 18, 1952, 74 years ago, The Double Double Cross. Monte Carlo: 1936. Harry parachutes into England with smuggled currency.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 18, 1955, 71 years ago, Weighty Affairs of State. The diet contest concludes, and the winner is...
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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, Suspense, originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 72 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny. An innocent schnook is used by a gang of bank robbers to help them with a caper. Benny’s fourth and final appearance on Suspense.
Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast January 18, 1942, 84 years ago, The Thing In The Swamp. Lamont Cranston uses his powers as The Shadow to investigate a series of mysterious deaths linked to a remote swamp rumored to harbor a living monster.
Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 18, 1951, 75 years ago, The Big Dance. The Kid Bandits are robbing and beating their victims. A pack of matches leads Friday to Fred Guenther.
Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 18, 1952, 74 years ago, The Double Double Cross. Monte Carlo: 1936. Harry parachutes into England with smuggled currency.
Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 18, 1955, 71 years ago, Weighty Affairs of State. The diet contest concludes, and the winner is...
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