Classic Radio 11-17-25 - Hepcat Kills the Canary, Death of Sam Space, and Joan Fuller Murder
Update: 2025-11-17
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Crime on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 72 years ago, The Hepcat Kills the Canary. Rocky lands a temporary job as a bodyguard for a sultry nightclub singer known as The Canary. She’s being threatened by a jealous ex-lover. When The Canary turns up dead before her next show, Rocky becomes the prime suspect.
Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Steve Dunne, originally broadcast November 17, 1950, 75 years ago, The Death of Sam Spade. The first show of the series with Steve Dunne. An undertaker named Charles Swan hires Spade to find out who's been following him. This naturally leads to the death of Sam Spade! The anti-Communist fervor led to Howard Duff getting canned from the show (and Spade creator Dashiell Hammett) getting canned from NBC, but public demand forced the show to come back, albeit with Dunne.
Then, Broadway is My Beat, starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 17, 1950 —75 years ago —The Joan Fuller Murder Case. Joan Fuller has been found floating in the lake in Central Park. She's a rich woman's maid, and she's been knifed.
Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 17, 1938, 87 years ago, The Case of the Four Lead Slugs. The dramatization of the first trial that used the science of ballistics.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 17, 1947, 78 years ago, A Small Death. A cat-astrophe. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
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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, Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 72 years ago, The Hepcat Kills the Canary. Rocky lands a temporary job as a bodyguard for a sultry nightclub singer known as The Canary. She’s being threatened by a jealous ex-lover. When The Canary turns up dead before her next show, Rocky becomes the prime suspect.
Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Steve Dunne, originally broadcast November 17, 1950, 75 years ago, The Death of Sam Spade. The first show of the series with Steve Dunne. An undertaker named Charles Swan hires Spade to find out who's been following him. This naturally leads to the death of Sam Spade! The anti-Communist fervor led to Howard Duff getting canned from the show (and Spade creator Dashiell Hammett) getting canned from NBC, but public demand forced the show to come back, albeit with Dunne.
Then, Broadway is My Beat, starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 17, 1950 —75 years ago —The Joan Fuller Murder Case. Joan Fuller has been found floating in the lake in Central Park. She's a rich woman's maid, and she's been knifed.
Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 17, 1938, 87 years ago, The Case of the Four Lead Slugs. The dramatization of the first trial that used the science of ballistics.
Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 17, 1947, 78 years ago, A Small Death. A cat-astrophe. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.
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
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