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Classic Radio 05-11-26 - Murder in the Script Department, The Big Look, and Old Man's New Stand
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Crime on a Monday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast May 11, 1943, 83 years ago, Murder in the Script Department. Two typists are haunted at a radio network. Don't ever complain about Mr. Oboler's scripts!
Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 11, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Look. Mrs. Kieran has been found badly beaten. The evidence points to Mr. Kieran, but then a second woman is found beaten up.
Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast May 11, 1954, 72 years ago, Old Man Krause's New Stand. A newsstand operator named Mr. Krauss has been beaten up twice. Did The Dancer do it? Then, a ninety-year-old woman is shot to death!
Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 70 years ago, The Enormous Radio. A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 78 years ago, An Appointment in New York. A visit to Dr. Roland. 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, Lights Out, originally broadcast May 11, 1943, 83 years ago, Murder in the Script Department. Two typists are haunted at a radio network. Don't ever complain about Mr. Oboler's scripts!
Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 11, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Look. Mrs. Kieran has been found badly beaten. The evidence points to Mr. Kieran, but then a second woman is found beaten up.
Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast May 11, 1954, 72 years ago, Old Man Krause's New Stand. A newsstand operator named Mr. Krauss has been beaten up twice. Did The Dancer do it? Then, a ninety-year-old woman is shot to death!
Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 70 years ago, The Enormous Radio. A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 78 years ago, An Appointment in New York. A visit to Dr. Roland. 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