Episodes

  • Classic Radio 07-21-25 - The Man Everybody Liked, The Alibi, and the Lottery Racket.

    Classic Radio 07-21-25 - The Man Everybody Liked, The Alibi, and the Lottery Racket.
    Jul 21 2025
    Crime and Science Fiction on a Monday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then, Wanted, originally broadcast July 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The Man Everybody Liked. The story of Philip Feranda, who on May 14, 1949 was murdered in Cleveland. Shortly after this broadcast, Feranda's killer was recognized and captured.

    Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 21, 1937, 88 years ago, The Alibi. A dangerous hold-up man is wanted. He has held up a streetcar motorman.

    Then, The Big Story, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, 77 years ago, The Lottery Racket. The big story of Keeler McCartney of the Atlanta Constitution, who attempts to clean up a lottery racket and nearly gets killed for his efforts.

    Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 21, 1957, 68 years ago, The Green Hills of Earth. The beautiful Robert Heinlein science fiction story about Reisling, the blind poet of the spaceways.

    Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 21, 1942, 83 years ago, The Baby Will Draw the Name. The baby is to pick his own name in a drawing. Lum tries to fix the odds in favor of "Little Lum."

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-20-25 - From 67 years ago Jesse James, Marshall Proudfoot, and Mojave Red

    Classic Radio 07-20-25 - From 67 years ago Jesse James, Marshall Proudfoot, and Mojave Red
    Jul 20 2025
    Drama on a Sunday from 67 years ago

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Jesse James Robs Kendall. Five holdup men outside Laramie, Wyoming Territory, and Kendall's attempt to have them arrested.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Marshall Proudfoot. Chester's father is in Dodge to visit his father...the Marshal!

    Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Mojave Red Sequel Matter. Suspicion falls on Red, the fishing guide.

    Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast July 20, 1950, 75 years ago, The Unsolved Murder of Joseph P Bohanak. On April 10, 1950, the attendant at a Philadelphia gas station is murdered during a robbery. Or, perhaps the killer had a reason to shoot Bohanak several times. CBS offers a $5000 reward to anyone helping to solve the crime.

    Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Who Will Keep the Baby? Lizabeth plans to raise "Little Charlie." Lum plans to raise "Little Lum" in the feed room!

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    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-19-25 - Big Bobo, Anna Carlson, and Tom Barry

    Classic Radio 07-19-25 - Big Bobo, Anna Carlson, and Tom Barry
    Jul 19 2025
    Crime and Science Fiction on a Saturday

    First, a look at the events of the day

    Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 19, 1955, 70 years ago, The Big Bobo. A police sergeant is accused of taking $3500 from a woman to get her husband out of jail.

    Followed by Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 72 years ago, Anna Carlson. Anna describes her life as a married mother of two with a husband on the road, struggling with restlessness and dissatisfaction despite a seemingly stable home.

    Then Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast July 19, 1951, 74 years ago, Tom Barry’s Return. Tom Barry is in a big hurry to get to Dawson. Sergeant Preston is in pursuit of him, to arrest him for murder!

    Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast July 19, 1951, 74 years ago, Dwellers in Silence. Twenty years after mankind abandons the Earth, a spaceship from Mars lands.

    Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 19, 1960, 65 years ago, Bureaucratic Confusion.

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-18-25 - The Mink Coat, The Missing Newshawk, and the Stage Door

    Classic Radio 07-18-25 - The Mink Coat, The Missing Newshawk, and the Stage Door
    Jul 18 2025
    Drama on a Friday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast July 18, 1950, 75 years ago, The Mink Coat. Mishel (Boyer) is given a mink coat in the lobby of a theatre. The beautiful lady disappears...and the coat is alas, stolen.

    Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast July 18, 1948, 77 years ago, The Missing Newshawk Caper. Spade is hired to find a reporter named Ray McCully. Spade finds him all right, stabbed to death!

    Then, Theater of Romance, originally broadcast July 18, 1944, 81 years ago, Stage Door. Starving actresses trying to break into show business meet with success and tragedy.

    Followed by Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast July 18, 1945, 80 years ago, Joyous Heart. A young woman tells Dr. Christian her husband has come home from the war. But he had already been killed!

    Finally. The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast July 18, 1946, 79 years ago, Preston Breaks a Rule.

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    2 hrs and 25 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-17-25 - Little Guns, Busted Up guns, and a Trip to Europe

    Classic Radio 07-17-25 - Little Guns, Busted Up guns, and a Trip to Europe
    Jul 17 2025
    Westerns and Comedy on a Thursday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then, Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 17, 1960, 65 years ago, Little Guns. Paladin travels to Preston, Arizona, when his old friend James Ellis hires him to prevent a range war.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 17, 1960, 65 years ago, Busted Up Guns. The Indian agent on the Sioux reservation has gone off the deep end, is drunk and determined to keep guns away from the Indians.

    Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast July 17, 1955, 70 years ago, Planning a Trip to Europe. Miss Brooks is trying to promote a summer vacation trip to Europe...but so are Mr. Boynton and Mr. Conklin.

    Followed by Granby’s Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast July 17, 1950, 75 years ago, Granby Discovers Electricity. Granby decides an electric milker is needed for his farm.

    Finally, Hilltop House, originally broadcast July 17, 1953, 72 years ago, The Wrong Letter. Dr. Browning gives Julie the wrong letter about Reid. Bad news?

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-16-25 - Mr President, Attorney for the Defense, and Rich Man Poor Man

    Classic Radio 07-16-25 - Mr President, Attorney for the Defense, and Rich Man Poor Man
    Jul 16 2025
    Drama on a Wednesday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast July 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Fairly Out, Fairly In. A high‑stakes diplomatic moment involving a U.S. President during a post-war conference. Which war? And which President?

    Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast July 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Attorney For the Defense. A lawyer murders one of his clients and then is called to defend the dead man's daughter, who is accused of the crime.

    Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 16, 1952, 73 years ago, Rich Man Poor Man. The Party plans the downfall of a wealthy magazine publisher and the takeover of his publications.

    Followed by Encore Theater, originally broadcast July 16, 1946, 79 years ago, Now Voyager starring Maureen O’Sullivan. A woman, deeply troubled by her life with a domineering mother, finds romance and growth while on an ocean voyage. Maureen O'Sullivan replaced Loretta Young on short notice.

    Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 16, 1942, 83 years ago,Elizabeth and Pearl Return. Lum, Abner, Cedric and Mousey tackle the ghost in Abner's house and find....Lizabeth and Pearl!

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-15-25 - Yellow Sky, Drunkenness, and a Missing Murderer

    Classic Radio 07-15-25 - Yellow Sky, Drunkenness, and a Missing Murderer
    Jul 15 2025
    Drama on a Tuesday

    First, a look at the events of the day

    Then, The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast July 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Yellow Sky starring Gregory Peck. An adaptation of the 1948 motion picture where a gang of outlaws confront an old man and his beautiful daughter in a ghost town filled with gold.

    Followed by Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Junior, originally broadcast July 15, 1953, 72 years ago, Jimmy Reynolds. Jimmy Reynolds, a poor teen-ager, has been arrested for drunkenness. Will tries to keep Jimmy from being made an example.

    Then Call The Police, originally broadcast July 15, 1947, 78 years ago, The Case of the Missing Murderer. A case of murder involving the old Branner building. A man pays a private eye $750 for the knowledge that his wife is meeting another man tonight.

    Followed by The Casebook of Gregory Hood starring Gale Gordon, originally broadcast July 15, 1946, 79 years ago. Hood journeys to Mexico City on a mission to acquire rare jade. Upon his arrival, he’s unexpectedly mistaken for a wayward king—caught up in a royal mix‑up that quickly spirals into intrigue.

    Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 15, 1942, 83 years ago, A Ghost in Abner’s House. Lum needs to be coaxed to make a patriotic speech. Cedric has seen a ghost in Abner's house.

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    2 hrs and 45 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-14-25 - Dear Dead Days, Drums of the Fore and Aft, and The Man Who Talked

    Classic Radio 07-14-25 - Dear Dead Days, Drums of the Fore and Aft, and The Man Who Talked
    Jul 14 2025
    Drama and comedy on a Monday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 14, 1951, 74 years ago, The Dear Dead Days. An old lady gets taken for a new kind of ride, by a new kind of chauffeur. Marlowe gets involved up to a gun in his ribs, all because he decides to spend a quiet day at home!

    Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 14, 1949, 76 years ago, The Drums of the Fore and Aft. The Rudyard Kipling story about two drummer boys who show a British regiment the meaning of courage in battle.

    Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 14, 1938, 87 years ago, The Case of the Man Who Talked. An old man's wife has been beaten to death, her body found in a burning house. The man's story sounds very suspicious.

    Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast July 14, 1957, 68 years ago, Tuned Sheep. First show of the series. The Tuned Sheep Chorus and the Incident at Los Varoces, two casinos, The El Sodom and The Rancho Gomorrah, duel for supremacy.

    Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 14, 1942, 83 years ago, A report by The Masked Muskrat as to the true identity of The Black Pelican.

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    https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
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    2 hrs and 39 mins