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Classic Radio 08-27-26 - Gentlemen Prefer Horses, Eager Witness, and Sold to Satan
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Drama on a Thursday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Gentlemen Prefer Horses. Boots Crenshaw is a former jockey who needs help...$100 worth of help. Boots sells tips on the horses that are guaranteed to win. In real life, Frank Graham committed suicide on September 3, 1950.
Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 27, 1949, 77 years ago, The Eager Witness. Marlowe tracks down the real killer after a witness at a trial seems to be too eager to testify.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 27, 1961, 66 years ago, Sold to Satan starring Kermit Murdock. Two partners are plagued by a blackmailing model. There's only one way to get rid of her...murder!
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 81 years ago, I’ll Trade You Murder. A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook marked for death by his accomplices. To save his own life, the salesman agrees to kill the original victim.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Talks About "Summer Love". 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
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
New Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox podcasts return on October 1. The Best of Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox will be here every day through September 30.
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Gentlemen Prefer Horses. Boots Crenshaw is a former jockey who needs help...$100 worth of help. Boots sells tips on the horses that are guaranteed to win. In real life, Frank Graham committed suicide on September 3, 1950.
Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 27, 1949, 77 years ago, The Eager Witness. Marlowe tracks down the real killer after a witness at a trial seems to be too eager to testify.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 27, 1961, 66 years ago, Sold to Satan starring Kermit Murdock. Two partners are plagued by a blackmailing model. There's only one way to get rid of her...murder!
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 81 years ago, I’ll Trade You Murder. A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook marked for death by his accomplices. To save his own life, the salesman agrees to kill the original victim.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Talks About "Summer Love". 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
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
New Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox podcasts return on October 1. The Best of Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox will be here every day through September 30.