Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

2+ Hours of Westerns on a MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast May 6, 1956, 68 years ago, Never the Twain. The daughter of Spotted Tail and a soldier fall in love. Followed by the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 6, 1956, 68 years ago, The Photographer.   "Professor" Jacoby comes to Dodge to photograph "the violence of the west." Finding little action in Dodge, the "Professor" stirs up some excitement himself.Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast May 6, 1954, 70 years ago, Anna Norquest. A mail-order bride from Sweden arrives to find her pen-pal groom about to be hanged for murder.Followed by Straight Arrow starring Howard Culver, originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 76 years ago,  Stage from  Calvados.  Randy Culver seems to have robbed the stage to Calvados. He was framed, but it will take Straight Arrow to prove him innocent. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 76 years ago, Noises in the Pipes.  Claudia and David are doing the dishes...without a maid.Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 71 years ago, with guest Anne Baxter.  Anne and the boys do a sketch about an inventor and a rich schnook sntitled “The Mink Fink”.Followed by the news of the day 71 years ago, then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 71 years ago, Irma Wants an Older Man.  Al jilts Irma on her birthday so Irma takes a date with an older man.Then The Royal Gelatin Show starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 5, 1938, 86 years ago with guest Boris Karloff.   Rudy interviews Washington Lumpkin, a sandhog working on the new 6th Avenue subway in New York City. Mr. Lumpkin loses his place in the script. Tommy Riggs and "Betty Lou" appear on the show for the 40th time. Irving Caesar sings "A Song Of Safety" called, "Hot and Cold Water." Boris Karloff and Harold Vermilyea appear in a very well-written drama titled, "Danse Macabre." "The Sisters Of The Skillet" appear as, "The Roving Radio Reporters.".Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 5, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  While Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen are being held prisoner, Pug is almost captured...but escapes.Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

2+ Hours of Westerns and Crime on a SaturdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Worth Its Salt.  Ed Craig is running for the office of delegate to Congress, representing Arizona. He also buys a salted gold mine which is secretly owned by his opponent. Followed by the news from 66 years ago, then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, The Richest Man in the West.   A gang of badmen holds up a rich man and his private train. Then Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast May 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The King Cobra Murder Case.   A snake is used to kill on an ocean liner. Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 4, 1947, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Missing Thumb.  Nick shows a young detective-to-be what the job is really like...by using him as bait to catch the young man's father's killer. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 4, 1948, 76 years ago, Reviewing the Budget.  David declines a glass of milk. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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.

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast May 3, 1949, 75 years ago with guest Lucille Ball. The first show of the season. Bob Hope's Swan's Eye View Of The News. Mail two Swan wrappers to CARE and Lever Brothers will send one cake of soap to European children. Doris Day sings, "Time You Were Here." Bob and Lucille appear in a hillbilly skit. Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 3, 1953, 71 years ago, Stock Market Tip. Andy and The Kingfish have a hot tip on "United Consolidated" stock, but there are six companies with that name!Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 3, 1942, 82 years ago, The Freak Show Murder.   Falstaff Openshaw recites. The cast does "The Great Side Show Mystery," as solved by "One Long Pan."  Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Mama Takes the Train.   Claudia and Mama are driving to the station, Mama is leaving to stay with Aunt Louisa. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Crime on a ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 2, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Soaring Saucer.  "Tia Puma" and her friends use genuine flying saucers to smuggle narcotics into the United States. Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 2, 1953, 71 years ago, The Margaret Royce Murder Case.  Margaret Royce is missing...as reported by her very strange sister and her even stranger companion. Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 2. 1945, 79 years ago, No Coffin For The Dead starring Les Tremayne. Who killed Peter Frame? The assailant is identified as the insane son of Peter Frame's housekeeper. However, the son has been shot while escaping from an asylum and is unable to walk. Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Suzie’s Cue.  Harry's in Vienna, very interested in a diamond necklace formally owned by Marie Antoinette. Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 2, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.   Clark Kent confronts the little old lady and discovers that "she" is really a "he!"Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 74 years ago, Mentallo, the Mental Marvel.  . "Mentallo The Mental Marvel" is a carnival mind reader who attempts to commit suicide after he's asked, "What happened to you the fifteenth of last month?" The man with the photographic memory just can't seem to remember!Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 1, 1960, 64 years ago, Dressed to Kill.  Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress. Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 1, 1954, 70 years ago, Cara.  Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang.  Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Parade.  A genuine Martian hires an advertising agency to publicize a parade. The Martians are coming!   Finally The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast May 1, 1945, 79 years ago, The Man Who Played Dead.  An escaped killer hides in a wax museum; the last place he should have picked.Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Crime on a TuesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 71 years ago, I Can’t Sleep.   The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 89 years ago, The Corpse in the Cellar.  A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and wearing a silver belt buckle.Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast April 30, 1945, 79 years ago, The Unfortunate Tobacconist.   Three murders in an East End cigar store have an elementary solution. Followed by The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 30, 1950, 74 years ago, Murder of a Champion. Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 30, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  Clark Kent rescues Pug and Jimmy Olsen and discovers the secret of the ship's cargo...it's nitrate! Beware the little old lady...she may be a spy!Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 62 years ago,  The Grand Canyon Matter.   Johnny nearly gets pushed into the canyon on the trail of a stolen necklace. Followed by the news from that Sunday 62 years ago, then an episode of Suspense, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 62 years ago, Blackbeard’s Ace starring Elaine Rost and John Thomas.   A house seems to be haunted by the ghosts of pirates. When a couple decides to spend a week in the house, the ghosts decide to make contact!.Then T-Man starring Dennis O’Keefe, originally broadcast April 29, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Bleeding Gold. A strange counterfeiting gang makes gold coins with more gold in them than the government uses!Followed by Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast April 29, 1939, 85 years ago, The Cliff starring Betty Winkler and Frank Lovejoy. A farm boy gets a job with a big-city counterfeiter and winds up in the electric chair. His wife has her own ideas about justice.  Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 29, 1948, 76 years ago, A Visit from Bertha and Fritz.  David has returned from New York. The carpenters are still working on the new wing. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Comedy on a SundayFirst a look at this day in History.Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 71 years ago, Irma Takes Up Yoga.  Al threatens to leave Irma unless she gets smarter.  So Irma takes up Yoga to help.  Followed by the news of the day 71 years ago, then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Laraine Day.  Laraine and the boys present a baseball drama entitled “He hit them 1/5 longer”. Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 28, 1949, 75 years ago, Tony’s Home Permanent.  The "Sam Shovel" story is about a boy named Tony whose mother kept him locked in the closet. It's called "Tony's Home Permanent." Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast April 28, 1950, 74 years ago, The Scofield Prize.  Dr. Hall's newly finished biography has just won the Scofield Prize...or has it?Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 28, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.   Pug and Jimmy Olsen investigate the ship's strange cargo, and find themselves in big trouble in the ship's hold!Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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.

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Wooley, originally broadcast April 27, 1951, 73 years ago, Summer Getaway Cottage.  Montague tries to get some peace and quiet at a country cottage. A frustrating evening of Bridge is followed by a ride in the country. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 27, 1957, 67 years ago, The Secret Word is House.  Then The First Nighter Program, originally broadcast April 27, 1952, 72 years ago, Refresher Course.  A domestic comedy, a bewildered husband, two kids and a frustrated wife. What this family needs is a refresher course...in marriage!  Barbara Luddy and Olan Soule star. Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 27, 1956, 68 years ago, The Record Collectors.   John Dehner interviews two record collectors who play some items from their collections. The whole show is a hoax.  Howard McNear and Lou Huston are hilarious. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Repairing the Wall.  Claudia and David are up at 8:15 AM and out walking. A meeting with Matthew Warren is planned. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2+ Hours of Drama on a FridayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast April 26, 1945, 79 years ago, The House I Live In starring Raymond Massey.  A man's son is in a Japanese prison camp, and the neighborhood doesn't seem the same. Followed by the Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast April 26, 1943, 81 years ago, Casablanca starring Humphrey Bogart and Ingrid Bergman. The adaptation of the 1942 classic wartime adventure/romance in North Africa. "La Marseillaise" is sung by two hundred members of the "free French" in the audience. Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 26, 1949, 75 years ago, Death Stalks the Hunter.  Wealthy playboy George Martin has been killed while hunting, but it was no accident. Follower by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Paul Dubov substituting for Frank Graham, originally broadcast April 26, 1950, 74 years ago, It All Comes Back.   Miss "Smith" can't remember her name. Miss Smith also had a loaded .32 calibre Smith and Wesson in her purse.Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 26, 1948, 76 years ago, Noises in the Night. The show starts with a bang...nothing happens in the country. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then This is your FBI, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 72 years ago, The Loner.  Don Conway, an expert on make-up, is paroled from prison and promptly robs a bank. He's a "loner" whose only interest is his system of beating the horses. Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 72 years ago, Harry Lime Joins the Circus. Hans Hessle is an escaped Nazi being sought by many of his victims for his atrocities during the war. Harry is working for a circus in central Europe and is hot on his trail.Then Murder at Midnight, originally broadcast April 25, 1947, 77 years ago, Nightmare.   A woman has a very vivid dream that her husband is going to kill her!Followed by Escape, originally broadcast April 25, 1948, 76 years ago, The Fourth Man starring Berry Kroger. Three "civilized" men and a "savage" are adrift on a raft with little water. The "savage," without thirst, watches the others fight over the remaining water. Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 25,1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  Superman rescues Pug and Jimmy Olsen. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

Wednesday means Westerns and DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, Stage Snatch. Big Foot kidnaps Rowse, a killer being brought to trial by Marshal Dillon. Big Foot is determined to take his own justice...Indian style!Followed by the news of Sunday, April 24, 1960, then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, Irish Luck.  Paladin makes friends with an Irishman named O'Bannon on St. Patrick's Day. Shortly thereafter, O'Bannon finds himself on trial for a robbery and murder. Paladin testifies at the trial, and O'Bannon is acquitted.  Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, One More Shot. The son of a newspaper photographer takes his dad’s photographic plates to the office...but he’s involved in an accident.  Or is it murder?Follower by Murder By Experts, originally broadcast April 24, 1950, 74 years ago, Conspiracy.   A man decides to murder an old girlfriend right in the middle of a flood, and use the water to cover the deed.Finally The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast April 24, 1945, 77 years ago, Her Weight in Gold.  Andy's a wealthy prospector who proposes to Rita, a dance hall girl. Andy gives her her weight in gold, worth $30,000 (at $30 per ounce, she only weighed 62.5 pounds!), but she disappears overnight!Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, What Happened to John Wilkes Booth? Announced as the first show of the series. The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, Rita Malloy.   Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. Then Bulldog Drummond starring Ned Wever,  Originally broadcast April 23, 1945, 79 years ago, The Dinner of Death.  Barnaby Mullins and Spike Saunders have been arrested for hijacking a truck. Tommy Pepper, an ace reporter, led to their capture. Pepper's bodyguard is named "Dodo;" he drools into the microphone. When Pepper and the District Attorney are poisoned, Tommy Pepper survives, but the D.A. is dead!Followed by Nick Carter starring Lon Clark, Originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 76 years ago,  The Case of the Little Old Ladies.   A senior citizen payroll robbery...solved with the help of the army!Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 23, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment. Pug has disappeared...with the treasure map! He's been kidnapped, but Jimmy Olsen frees him. Both boys end up in the hold of a freighter, heading out to sea!  Though uncredited on the transcription (to keep the illusion up for the kids) Bud Collyer is Superman as he was through the entire run, while Jackie Kelk (Homer Brown of Aldrich Family fame) plays Jimmy Olson.  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

A Comedy Filled MondayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, Sapphire in Chicago. While Sapphire is away, the Kingfish is determined to be pleasant to his mother-in-law. His efforts lead Mama and himself to a courtroom!Followed by the news of Sunday, April 22, 1951, then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The IRS visits Jack AGAIN!  Mary reads a letter from Mama. The men from the Internal Revue Service visit Jack once again. The entire cast visits the circus. Jack wrestles a gorilla. Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The School gets a TV set. A television set has been placed inside Madison High School. The Coulter Collection Agency soon claims the new television, right before Mr. Stone comes to inspect it. Follower by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 22, 1947, 77 years ago, The Carnival.  Fibber and Molly visit the Wistful Vista carnival. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 22, 1948, 76 years ago, In the Gloaming. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of ComedyFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Originally broadcast April 21, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Vic Damone.  Dean, Jerry, and Vic go into the Foreign Legion. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, Originally broadcast April 21, 1954, 70 years ago, Marie Olson. Gildersleeve is paying attention to the exotic Marie Olsen, more attention than Leroy would like. Then Bob Hope, Originally broadcast April 21, 1955, 69 years ago with Jim Backus.  Bob tries to convince the "new" president of NBC to hire him back next season. Last show of the season. Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, Originally broadcast April 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Newspaper Misquote. Dennis is interviewed for the Weaverville newspaper and finds himself making some very anti-feminine comments. Finally Superman, Originally broadcast April 21,1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  The start of a new adventure. There are several plans for intrigue involving a treasure map. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Headlining shows from April 20, 1958First a look at this day in History.Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Aces and Eights.  A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" are known as "The Dead Man's Hand."Followed by The news of April 20, 1958, then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Henry Fell Story.  Henry Fell, a dude from back East has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Partners.   Two itinerant gamblers stage a "William Tell" act, with deliberate bad aim!Follower by Suspense, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Alibi Me starring Stan Freberg.  A two-bit hoodlum murders his competitor and finds himself in need of an air-tight alibi...in a hurry! Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 20, 1948, 76 years ago, News of the Neighbors.   Claudia's mom likes the country; the annex is almost finished. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast April 19, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Good Samaritans.   A pair of tow-truck drivers turn out to be murderers instead of just thieves. Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Iron Fist.  Anton Broder, the editor of a small foreign language weekly in Big Town, is beaten and his paper wrecked by the evil forces from his home country.Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Speech.  A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the teen-age use of narcotics from her son Joseph. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast April 19, 1958, 66 years ago, The Wayward Trout Matter. A dead fish always floats, or does it?Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Peaceful in the country.  David, the commuter. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 75 years ago, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre starring Humphrey Bogart.  An adaptation of the 1948 film with Bogart reprising his starring role. A story of gold and greed in the mountains of Mexico.  Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 18, 1952, 72 years ago, The Painted Smile.  Harry attends a performance of a Sicilian circus as the guest of one of the clowns. The clown has a very beautiful wife!Then Crime Files Of Flamond, originally broadcast April 18, 1944, 80 years ago, The Case of the Squealing Duck. A popular nightclub comedian suspects someone of trying to ruin his act. This case is more serious than it seems.Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 18, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.  Superman to the rescue, as the "Clara M" heads for the bottom!.  Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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. 

2 + Hours of Westerns and WarFirst a look at this day in History.Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 17, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of Oil Trouble.  Chief Blue Fox has signed over the oil drilling rights on the tribe's land to K.C. Lenard, an unscrupulous promoter from Kansas City. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 17, 1954, 70 years ago, What the Whiskey Drummer Heard. Wilbur Hawkins tells Marshal Dillon about a plot against his life. When Dillon pretends to be dead, two different people brag about killing him!  Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 64 years ago, Prunella’s Fella.   Mr. Denton hires Paladin to find a hidden valley loaded with silver ore, but Paladin finds a shotgun bride instead.Followed by the news from April 17, 1960, then Suspense, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 64 years ago, Tonight at 5:55 starring Luis Van Rooten.  The U.S. military leaders are locked in a room, awaiting the Russian missiles to fall.  The program is followed by a five minute Commentary by Richard C. Hottelet. Finally The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast April 17, 1945, 79 years ago, Dead Man’s Paradise.  Two killers are trapped in the quicksand bogs outside New Orleans.  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html