Episodes

  • Classic Radio 12-18-24 - Miracle At Christmas, Moving Picture Murder, and Scared Kid

    Classic Radio 12-18-24 - Miracle At Christmas, Moving Picture Murder, and Scared Kid
    Dec 18 2024
    A Dramatic Wednesday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 18, 1951, 73 years ago, Miracle At Christmas. Mason Adams stars in the traditional Christmas story about a doctor and an ambulance driver on Christmas Eve and about the strange miracles that happen.

    Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 18, 1934, 90 years ago, The case of the Moving Picture Murder. A hold-up and murder has taken place in San Diego.

    Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 18, 1955, 69 years ago, Scared Kid. A nice young man named Gil Varden kills Henry Gant after an argument in the Long Branch, and leaves town in a hurry.

    Next, Guest Star, originally broadcast December 18, 1955, 69 years ago, The Meaning of Christmas starring Red Skelton. Red plays the role of a talking Christmas tree.

    Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 18, 1938, 86 years ago, King Squeebeeble and Santa Clause. The villainous King Squeebeeble (of the land of "Squeebobble") continues to hold Santa a prisoner.

    Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 18, 1953, 71 years ago, Expecting a Property Tax Refund. Fibber is expecting a property tax refund. He's expecting $42.60.

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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-17-24 - The Cactus Pear, Police Impersonator, and Yuletide Miracle

    Classic Radio 12-17-24 - The Cactus Pear, Police Impersonator, and Yuletide Miracle
    Dec 17 2024
    Drama on a Tuesday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Cactus Pear. The story is based on the events of March 28, 1947. A cowboy is gunned down with a shotgun. The clues are a shotgun shell and a cast of a horse shoe.

    Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast December 17, 1946, 78 years ago, Police Impersonator. Martin asks Boston Blackie to lend him $10,000. After Black tells him to "keep his head under water," a voice impersonator in the next room is able to imitate Blackie's voice.

    Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 17, 1961, 63 years ago, Yuletide Miracle starring Larry Haines and Santos Ortega. A Christmas story, Sir Benjamin being a most mischievous ghost.

    Followed by Claudia, originally broadcast December 17, 1948, 76 years ago, Finding Mistletoe. Claudia is staring out the window and sees parasites.

    Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 17, 1938, 86 years ago, Queen Alice’s Ball. Jonathan meets "The Mad Hatter," "The Jabberwocky Bird" and good Queen Alice herself. Queen Alice will help in the rescue of Santa Claus.

    Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 17, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. Superman moves the river of the Incas and saves the city from destruction.

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    2 hrs and 17 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-16-24 - Night at the Opera, Andy's Wedding, and The Big Event

    Classic Radio 12-16-24 - Night at the Opera, Andy's Wedding, and The Big Event
    Dec 16 2024
    A Comedic Monday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 79 years ago, Night at the Opera. . After the opera, Gildy runs through a little aria, Evening Star.

    Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 16, 1951, 73 years ago, Breaking Up Andy’s Wedding. Madame Queen has sabotaged Andy's wedding plans with Theresa Tompkins and has waddled back into Andy's life. So has Junior, the big, tough son of Madame Queen. Andy is scheduled to marry both Theresa and Madame Queen!

    Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 16, 1956, 68 years ago, The Big Event. A fantasy about the world crisis created when the Law of Averages is repealed for twenty-four hours.

    Next, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 16, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Department Stores. Miltie tries to return a pair of snowshoes.

    Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 16, 1938, 86 years ago, In The Kingdom of Alice. Passing through The Wall of Doors, Jonathan Thomas and his friends discover that Gus (the Koala bear) has been captured.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 16, 1948, 76 years ago, David Interrupted. Claudia has managed to be quiet for five whole minutes.

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    2 hrs and 40 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-15-24 - Gracie and Herbert Marshall, Shoelaces for xmas, and Irma and Al Dance

    Classic Radio 12-15-24 - Gracie and Herbert Marshall, Shoelaces for xmas, and Irma and Al Dance
    Dec 15 2024
    Comedy on a Sunday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 15, 1942, 82 years ago, The Swami’s Predictions. After having their tea leaves read by a fortune teller, George thinks Gracie is leaving him for guest Herbert Marshall.

    Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 15, 1946, 78 years ago, Exchanging Shoelaces. Babe Marks, Mary's sister in real life, appears on the show. Mary does not appear, she was sick at the last minute. The Sportsmen sing the commercial to the music of The Dance Of The Hours. Jack returns to the department store to exchange the metal-tipped shoe laces that he previously bought. The opening of the first of a solid ongoing story.

    Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 15, 1947, 77 years ago, Dancing Fools. Al has to take Rhumba lessons to take Irma out to a nightclub. Al's own version of the rhumba proves to be a success.

    Followed by Claudia, originally broadcast December 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Going to the Birds. Winter is on our doorstep!

    Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 15, 1938, 86 years ago, The Wall of Doors. The grateful king presents Jonathan with a golden key, which will come in very useful when dealing with The Wall Of Doors.

    Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 15, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. The Supreme Chief of the Inca nation challenges Superman to create a river...or the white men shall be put to death!

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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-14-24 - Bing and Colonna,Lou goes shopping, and the Roadside Stand

    Classic Radio 12-14-24 - Bing and Colonna,Lou goes shopping, and the Roadside Stand
    Dec 14 2024
    https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.htmlA Funny Saturday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast December 14, 1944, 80 years ago. The first tune is, "Don't Fence Me In." Jerry Colonna does his famous, "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline?" Bing sings a medley from, "Holiday Inn."

    Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 14, 1944, 80 years ago, Christmas Shopping for Lou’s Girlfriend. Bud and Lou take a trolley downtown to go Christmas shopping.

    Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast December 14, 1952, 72 years ago, The Roadside Stand. An outdoor refreshment stand in December doesn't earn enough to buy the boys a car. When Henry meets tired travelers at the stand, he decides to rent a family from Illinois rooms for the night in the Aldrich house

    Next, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 14, 1955, 69 years ago, Investments Require Confidence. Fibber's investment isn't going too well. He pays out $15 for every $10 invested.

    Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 14, 1938, 86 years ago, Saving the Elf. Given a box filled with four of his roars by The Lion King, Jonathan Thomas and his friends use one of the roars to rescue The King Of Any Old Thing.

    Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 14, 1948, 76 years ago, David Gets a Haircut. A shopping expedition for David.

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    2 hrs and 33 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-13-24 - Sudden Wealth, Marrige Annullment Murder, a Present for Benny

    Classic Radio 12-13-24 - Sudden Wealth, Marrige Annullment Murder, a Present for Benny
    Dec 13 2024
    Crime on a Friday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 65 years ago, The Sudden Wealth Matter. An investment plan promising to double your money seems to good to be true...and it is!

    Followed by Hearthstone of the Death Squad starring Peter Capell, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, 73 years ago, The Marriage Annulment Murder Case. A young wife and an old husband think their marriage should end in court, but it ends in the morgue.

    Then Suspense, originallly broadcast December 13, 1955, 69 years ago, A Present for Benny starring Jack Krushen. A comedy/gangster story about two boxes. One box contains an ermine coat, the other has a bomb. Which is which?

    Followed by Captain Midnight, originally broadcast December 13, 1939, 85 years ago, Gardo is Blamed. Ivan Shark has discovered the secret of the Aztec temple and plans to trap Captain Midnight!

    Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 13, 1938, 86 years ago, Ogiraf The Lion. Jonathan is awakened and continues the rescue of Santa Claus, but he's warned to beware of, "The Lion King".

    Finally,Claudia, originally broadcast December 13, 1948, 76 years ago, Eight Inches of Snow.

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    2 hrs and 26 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-12-24 - Mae West as Eve, Love in Darkest Africa, and the lost locket

    Classic Radio 12-12-24 - Mae West as Eve, Love in Darkest Africa, and the lost locket
    Dec 12 2024
    A Variety Thursday

    First a look at this day in History.

    Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West. Nelson Eddy begins the program with a rousing, "On The Road To Mandalay." The program contains the famous "Adam and Eve" skit with Don Ameche and guest Mae West, which was considered sacriligious enough to have Mae West banned from network radio immediately after the program. Mae and Charlie banter about the time he "came up to see her,"

    Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast December 12, 1949, 75 years ago. The boys get a job at a suburban resort. Madness follows, funny in spite of the mayhem. The cast does a skit called, "Love In Darkest Africa."

    Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, Miss Frederic's Locket Lost. Lum has declared his love to Miss Fredericks, placed it in a locket, and baked the locket in a loaf of bread...but which loaf of bread?

    Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 12, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan Wakes Up From The Witch’s Spell. "Rumplestich" (the witch) melts an ice-covered river to keep Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy from crossing.

    Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway. Clark Kent fools the Incas into thinking that Perry White and John Craig have been killed.

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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

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    2 hrs and 19 mins
  • Classic Radio 12-11-24 - The Gambler and his Lady, The Thornberry Brothers, and the Midnight Horsemen

    Classic Radio 12-11-24 - The Gambler and his Lady, The Thornberry Brothers, and the Midnight Horsemen
    Dec 11 2024
    Crime and Creepiness on a Wednesday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Gambler and his Lady. Georgia Bascombe may be hanging out with a known gambler named Louis Desmond (she's really married to the guy). When Georgia's mother is murdered, there's the smell of cubeb in the air. The little man with the big smell is murdered too. There are two more killings and lots of violence too.

    Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Thornberry Brothers. Ralph Bell and Art Carney as two criminal brothers. One is hung up on a girl and keeps trying to get back with her. Could she be their downfall?

    Then Macabre, originally broadcast December 11, 1961, 63 years ago, The Midnight Horsemen. A painting of a black knight...with occult powers!

    Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 11, 1953, 71 years ago, Fibber Gets The Call from the War Department. At last, Fibber gets that call from the War Department in Washington, D.C. Fibber never returned his gas mask and helmet from World War I!

    Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 11, 1938, 86 years ago, Crossing the Frozen River. After getting the rubies needed to grow the rose to awaken Jonathan Thomas, Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy begin their return journey.

    Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Red and Yellow Delivery Truck. Lum has his heart set on a red and yellow delivery truck. Abner plans a surprise.

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    2 hrs and 21 mins