USA Classic Radio Theater

The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 28, 1942, 79 years ago, Devil’s Hole. Red and Little Beaver head for Devil's Hole, where editor Eli Kendall is challenging Ace Hanlon. Ace is determined to sabotage a new water tunnel.

X Minus One, originally broadcast March 28, 1956, A Pail of Air. A story about the last family left on a frozen Earth. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 28, 1938, Cedric sells chances on a punchboard.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 28, 1954, Jack and the Beanstalk. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Lamarr Matter, originally broadcast March 28, 1956. Some stuff that Johnny doesn't want to hear, but has to!

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 27, 1940, 81 years ago. Gracie’s “Surprise Party” platform for President. Gracie explains her platform. It includes giving student barbers a live sheep. After they learn to shave the sheep, they can write their own diploma on the sheepskin. Gracie and the cast (including Truman Bradley) sing the campaign song, "Vote For Gracie."

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 27, 1954, Blood Money. Joe Harp is a likable fellow who turns out to have a price on his head. Harry Speener has been helped by Joe, but isn't very grateful. Also Have Gun Will Travel, originally broadcast March 27, 1960, They Told Me You Were Dead. Ellen Stoneham, Paladin's love during the war, calls him to ask for help recovering her sons from the Indians.

Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast March 27, 1953, The Case of The Maverick Town. Why is the Mexican couple who are running a restaurant being run out of town? Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Lamarr Matter, originally broadcast March 27, 1956. A set of circumstances arises that keep a man from trusting even himself!

Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, Baseball Uniforms. The Madison High Athletic Fund is so depleted that there's no money for the school baseball team. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 26, 1945, Lum Buys an Engagement ring. While waiting for Mr. Chancellor's check to clear, Lum mortgages the store and buys an engagement ring from a stranger...a twenty-carat perfect blue-white diamond!

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast March 26, 1951, No Escape from the Jungle. A rubber chemist from Rangoon hires George Valentine to find a man who is missing...or is he? A fabulous black pearl necklace turns out to be a fake. A phony traveler winds up as a corpse...a complex corpse! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Lamarr Matter, originally broadcast March 26, 1956. It's vacation time, with a romance that turns out to be a prelude to murder.

The Whistler, originally broadcast March 25, 1946, 75 years ago, The Trigger Man. The lawyer for the biggest crook in town finds himself the only witness that can convict his client.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 25, 1954, Rainy Day Activity. The Anderson family is having a nice quiet rainy day at home. Or trying to. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 25, 1940, The Flying Arrow. Ivan Shark has disappeared, Chuck's secret messages to Capt. Midnight are explained.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast March 25, 1945, Old Flame Violet. Gildersleeve gets a letter from and a visit by "Violet," a lady from the past. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Farewell to Johnny. Johnny Kemp is leaving town; two young ladies are most disappointed.

Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast March 24, 1949, 72 years ago. The boys do a "Sam Shovel" mystery, "The Case Of The Man Who Burned His Sweetheart's Body In The Fireplace," or "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast March 24, 1951, Will the girls be able to lose weight and get a new Easter outfit? Also Can you Imagine that from 1940, Chimp Language. A man compiles a dictionary of chimpanzee language, Cinderella did not wear a glass slipper, a cross of gold brings disaster to many men.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 24, 1957, Harmonica Solo. A World War II combat story. Also the Family Doctor from 1932, Young Chick Harper comes to town; Police Chief Benson is suspicious...and overweight!

Illegal Immigration is not a new issue in the United States. In this 1954 CBS News Special Report, listen to the impact that Illegal Immigration was having on American workers even back then! Fascinating information!

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast March 23, 1951, 70 years ago, The Case of the Final Page. . Nero Wolfe and Archie attend a dinner at the home of Arthur Merle, only to find him knifed in the back.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 23, 1954. Rocky gets a job that pays $10,000 to ride a rocket to the moon! Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 23, 1956. McGee, the Efficiency Expert. Last show of the series.

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 23, 1958, The Homesteaders. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 23, 1956. The conclusion of the story. Zanagian confesses all!

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 22, 1948, 73 years ago. Jane and Irma are trying to help Robert Colby win the election as councilman. Al gets a job campaigning for his opponent Honest Jim Blake.

Have Gun Will Travel, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, The Five Books of Owen Deaver. Owen Deaver, the very tough sheriff of Three Winds, sets his own laws, whether or not the townsfolk want them. Also Suspense, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, Script by Mark Brady. Who killed who? "I didn't know the gun was unloaded!" A radio script writer tries for ultra-realism. Marie Windsor stars.

The Story of Dr Kildare, originally broadcast March 22, 1950. Barbara Lane has been found with an apparent overdose of sleeping pills. The lab report says that she took only one! She's really a drug addict who breaks into the hospital's morphine supply. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 22, 1956. Some real help from two close friends. Suspicions point to Jan, a beautiful accomplice.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast March 21, 1954, 67 years ago, Duel at Lockwood. Wes Singer is determined to get into a gunfight with the Six-Shooter, despite the fact that they've never met. Britt has a surprising conversation with Wes' grandmother.

Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, The Ego Builder. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 21, 1956, McGee shops for a classic book.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 21, 1954, Who is The Mean Old Man? Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 21, 1956. A dead man talks, but there's murder in the Coast Guard too.

Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast March 20, 1949, 72 years ago, The Perfect Marriage starring Loretta Young in her original 1947 screen role with Bob Bailey in the David Niven role. A comedy about a professional couple who decide to get a divorce...just for the fun of it!

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, Old Friend. After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt! Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 20, 1956, What Has Three Arms, One Leg, no Head, and Jingles.

X Minus One, originally broadcast March 20, 1957, Protection. A student at Columbia University comes under the protection of a Valadusian Durg, but there are drawbacks. Whatever you do, don't Lesnerize! Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 20, 1956. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Zanegian tries bribery, and murder.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 19, 1946, 75 years ago. Fibber's in charge of the Wistful Vista Red Cross Drive. But no one will listen to him!

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast March 19, 1950, The Will. George has drawn up a will and that makes Liz think something is wrong with George! Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 19, 1956, The Genuine Australian Boomerang. Fibber has a boomerang...many happy returns!

The Shadow, originally broadcast March 19, 1944, Drums of Doom. A dancer is threatened by voodoo after she brings a bracelet back from Haiti. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 19, 1956. The investigator working on a claim for a sunken ship is killed and Johnny is called to San Diego.

The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, 68 years ago. Les Brown sings a commercial for Jell-O. Bob is getting ready for the Academy Awards. Guest William Bendix appears as a cab driver taking Bob to his first Oscar ceremonies as the host.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 18, 1954, Income Tax Mix-up. Bud got goofy advice that he had to fill out a tax return and signed his name...without ‘Jr”, so it might be confused with his father’s Tax form! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, Keeping the lawyer at bay.

I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast March 18, 1953, The Red Waves. The Party has a secret vessel off the coast to subvert the army as did Tokyo Rose. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, The Flood. Ella Mary Bliss is feeling suicidal, and then the dam bursts!

Escape, originally broadcast March 17, 1950, 71 years ago, Three Skeleton Key starring Vincent Price. The rats return to the lighthouse. . Radio and Television Life Magazine awarded the sound effects on the show, "Best Of The Year."

The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast March 17, 1950, Dirty Politics. Is "Willow Walk" a lover's lane or a den of vice? Dr. Hall battles P.T. Grainger, a machine politician. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 17, 1953, Did Lum accidentally marry Cedric to the Widder Abernathy?

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 17, 1957, The Endless Road. A fable about a highway built in a circle, going nowhere! Then, one day, the road connects with the outside world. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, A Secret Between Three. Duncan Webb is just back from reform school. He's seventeen now; all grown-up with big plans.

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast March 16, 1951, 70 years ago, The Case of the Midnight Ride. Archie Goodwin and Nero Wolfe's dentist are kidnapped and nearly killed on the trail of the elusive "Gloria." A home disc recording provides the needed clue.

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 16, 1958, Pages Progress. Page Webster is going to get married, but his cousin Burley arrives in Tombstone and wins Page's ranch in a crooked poker game. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 16, 1956. There's a $100 reward for the return of a dog named Spot. McGee finds the dog but Teeny and Teeny's father get the reward.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 16, 1954. Rocky witnesses the execution of the will of a wealthy woman who thinks that she's going insane. She believes that she's going to kill her husband. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Clinton Matter, originally broadcast March 16, 1956. The town comes apart with two murders and a shoot-out!

The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 68 years ago, Latin Homework. Henry is having a hard time doing his Latin homework, particularly since he can’t find his Latin book!

Escape, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, The Man with the Steel Teeth starring Harry Bartell and written by John Dehner. An American journalist is arrested in Moscow by the Secret Police. He is imprisoned and tortured to get him to confess to false charges...by a man with steel teeth! Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 15, 1956. It's time for Spring cleaning once again.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 15, 1950. Vernon Pendleton is a member of the hospital's board of directors. He's also a hypochondriac who bedevils Dr. Gillespie. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Clinton Matter, originally broadcast March 15, 1956. A death threat...by the sheriff!

Jack Benny, with Orson Welles filling in for Jack, originally broadcast March 14, 1943, 78 years ago. Jack is sick in Chicago. Phil Harris and His Orchestra return after a three month absence. Guest host Orson Welles decides to have a chat with the president of General Foods.

X Minus One, originally broadcast March 14, 1956, Tunnel Under the World. The ultimate experiment in mind control. It's June 15th today...and tomorrow...and tomorrow. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 14, 1956, McGee tries to get the Freeway diverted.

Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, The Dixon Case. The search for blackmailer Louis Dixon begins, so Diamond's client can beat him up. There's more to this search than meets the eye! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Clinton Matter, originally broadcast March 14, 1956. A meeting with the building inspector, who has three bullet holes in him!

The Shadow, originally broadcast March 13, 1938, 83 years ago, The Silent Avenger. A killer uses his shell-shocked brother to seek revenge from beyond the grave. Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead star.

Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 13, 1960, Montana Vendetta. Paladin is rescued from an avalanche by a man trying to kill the man Paladin's been hired to protect. Also Gunsmoke, originally broadcast March 13, 1960, Unloaded Gun. Joe Lime is out to kill Marshal Dillon, who has a fever and is barely able to stand.

Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 13, 1953, Oliver Baldwin. A rancher is shot after the deed on a land sale had been changed from 300 to 3000 acres. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Clinton Matter, originally broadcast March 13, 1956. A confrontation with the contractor.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast March 12, 1946, 75 years ago, Strands of Death. A man kills his wife with a pair of nylons...or does he?

An hour of Fibber McGee and Molly. First as originally broadcast March 12, 1946, Fibber and Doc Gamble bet each other that they can build a better kite. Then from March 12, 1956, Fibber buys a portrait of George Washington for the Elks Club, however it's 18 feet high and 67 feet long!

An hour of crime with Bob Bailey. First Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast March 12, 1951, The Prairie Dog. Jerry Mace, a friend of George Valentine's, is pushed in front of a train and killed. The killer's trail leads to a pawn shop...and The Prairie Dog Killer. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Clinton Matter, originally broadcast March 12, 1956.

The Whistler, originally broadcast March 11, 1946, 75 years ago, Boomerang. "The Door Bell Killer" is terrorizing the neighborhood, and one couple in particular.

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast March 11, 1956, Hattie Pelfrey. Captain Quince is wounded and seeks shelter from the Arapahos in the cabin of a strange old woman...Hattie Pelfrey. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 11, 1953.

Our Miss Brooks Starring Eve Arden, Originally broadcast March 11, 1951, The Clay City Transfer Student. After 39 straight defeats, the Madison High basketball team has a chance with a new student named Tex Barton. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, A Race with the Stork. Mrs. Parkins is ahead of schedule and Mr. Parkins is not at home. Has he taken up drinking again?

Suspense, originally broadcast March 10, 1952, 67 years ago, A Watery Grave starring Joseph Cotton. The story of a man who craved power, position and money and destroyed himself accomplishing it.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 10, 1957, Air Raid. A rebroadcast of the verse play originally heard on The Columbia Workshop in 1938 predicting the civilian horrors of World War II. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 10, 1953. Business is picking up at radio station VPR!

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, Womens Rights Part 2. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Glass Houses. Jess Rankin, who owns the town hardware store, admits that he is an ex-convict. He's about to be blackmailed and ruined by Amos Day, editor of the town's newspaper.

Lights Out, originally broadcast March 9, 1943, 78 years ago, The Ball. A ghastly story about the headless, walking dead. Though Arch Oboler didn’t create Lights Out, he certainly continued in the footsteps of creator Wyllis Cooper in generating some compelling radio.

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, originally broadcast March 9, 1958, Yancey’s Pride. Rancher Drake McArdle plans to lynch a cattle rustler, who turns out to be Yancy, Luke's old army buddy. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 9, 1956, Dinner and the Phony Fiver. Fibber accidentally passes a phony $5 bill at a fancy restaurant.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 9, 1954, The Twice-Murdered Man. The vice-president of an insurance company confesses to an inebriated Rocky that he has strangled his blonde girlfriend. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Plantagenet Matter, originally broadcast March 9, 1956. All the evidence comes true, as a dead girl gets her help.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 8, 1948, 73 years ago. Irma and Jane have had fights with Al and Richard. Plans are made for an intimate dinner for four. Professor Kropotkin is matched up with Mrs. O'Reilly.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 8, 1950, Rico and Carmen Marziano. Rico Marziano's is a street violinist with a sick wife. In fact, she's dying of cancer. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 8, 1956, Out of Postage Stamps. Fibber tries to construct his family tree.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, The Big Laugh. A thoroughly rotten louse cheats lonely women by promising to marry them. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Plantagenet Matter, originally broadcast March 8, 1956. Information about the gun that blows the whole case sky high!

X Minus One, originally broadcast March 7, 1956, 65 years ago, A Gun for Dinosaur. A hunt for thunder lizards eighty-five million years ago.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast March 7, 1950, The Church Murder Case. A practical joker who loves exploding cigars and whoopee cushions is murdered, and the suspect is obviously the killer. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 7, 1956, The Found License Plate. Molly has found a set of license plates. Fibber has lost his license plates.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast March 7, 1954, The Cheyenne Express. Wilbur English, the man who shot Floyd Winters, needs protection from Winters' brother. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Plantagenet Matter, originally broadcast March 7, 1956. A dead girl's .38 automatic comes to life!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 6, 1952, 69 years ago, The Big Evans. A narcotics dealer named George Evans has been beaten up. He accuses Officer Harry Blanchard of the crime.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast March 6, 1950, Triple Indemnity. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 6, 1956. The McGees have a new garbage disposal, so of course, Fibber drops a spoon into it.

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast March 6, 1954. A Philadelphia gambler named Marcus France is in love with Mavis McLeod, and heading for a showdown with a bully named Tiller Evans. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Plantagenet Matter, originally broadcast March 6, 1956. How can you help a dead girl

The Whistler, originally broadcast March 5, 1950, 71 years ago, The Chinese Elephant Puzzle. A wooden puzzle, filled with diamonds, proves a most elusive prize.

Fibber McGee and Molly for an hour! First originally broadcast March 5, 1946 Fibber reports his car stolen and then is arrested while driving it! And then originally broadcast March 5, 1956, Fibber and Wallace Wimple look at a new car, with all it's many gadgets.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 5, 1952, Gildersleeve goes out of his way to be nice to Mr. Bullard to get a $2000 loan for Marjorie and Bronco. Bullard moves into Gildersleeve's house and even tries to hire Birdie away from him! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Plantagenet Matter, originally broadcast March 5, 1956. In Vicksburg, a beautiful girl dies in Johnny's arms, while asking him for help!

Suspense, originally broadcast March 4, 1962, 59 years ago, Doom Machine. In the year 2500, an artificial brain named "Max" is created. Max's first job is to create unlimited energy from the sun!

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast March 4, 1951, Sapphire on Television. The Kingfish sees Sapphire on TV with a strange man. He thinks she's being romanced, but she's only trying to get the Kingfish a job. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 4, 1953, Lum and Abner try another show for Mose Moose.

The Whistler, originally broadcast March 4, 1946, Decision. A doctor has to choose between a beautiful woman with a very sick husband, and the Hippocratic oath. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Cupid Without Wings. Doc Adams prescribes ice cream, delivered by handsome Johnny Kemp, as just the medicine a young lady needs.

The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast March 3, 1957, 64 years ago, Out of Retirement. A retired con-man takes a slipshod swindler under his wing

The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 3, 1948, Flying Lessons. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take flying lessons. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast March 3, 1953. Station VPR puts on its version of Information Please.

My Favorite Husband, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, Womens Rights. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Once to Every Boy. Twin thirteen-year old boys try their first cigar

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 2, 1954, 67 years ago, Honor Among Thieves A doctor's son has stolen $25,000 worth of narcotics from his father's office. Rocky pretends that he's a blackmailer and lays a trap.

Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 2, 1958, Tracks Out Of Tombstone. Sheriff Taggart's attempts to take a cowboy prisoner is resisted by Luke...and with good reason. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 2, 1956, Molly gets a new dress. Fibber and Molly are going to attend a party given by Mrs. Jay Manville Whitney.

Suspense, originally broadcast March 2, 1958, Never Follow a Banjo Act starring Margaret Whiting. A mature cabaret performer is hired to coach a young crooner...who seems to enjoy playing with knives. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast March 2, 1956. A dead man tells a tale, but not the one he was meant to tell!

Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 66 years ago, The Screaming Woman starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of kids hear a screaming woman, who is buried alive! But no one believes them.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 1, 1950. Benjamin Barkley, an old school-chum of Dr. Carew and a real pest, is back. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 1, 1956. Fibber's no procrastinator; he has to have a haircut.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 1, 1953, The Big Want. The search for a "George Richmond" leads to a killer of cops who always takes cabs. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast March 1, 1956. A crazy kid in love, a right decision by a court, and the whole case smashes wide open.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 28, 1949, 72 years ago, Irma does her Taxes. Irma does her income tax, and the Treasury will never be the same.

Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast February 28, 1939, Puppy Love. Another story about "Mara," the seeing-eye dog. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 28, 1956, Mr Wimple is going to Chicago. Wallace Wimple is moving to Chicago?

Bright Star, starring Irene Dunn and Fred MacMurray from 1952, Hillsdale becomes Mumdale. "The Star" sponsors an "Arabian Days" celebration to benefit an orphanage. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast February 28, 1956. A lady weeps, a lover curses, and a strange grim relic is brought up from the sea!

The Shadow, originally broadcast February 27, 1938, 83 years ago, The Plot is Murder. A hypnotist has sabotaged an aerial torpedo to destroy America's military experts. An early guided missile! The award given to the show by, "The American Police Review" is read on the air. Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead star.

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast February 27, 1953, The Case Of Mr. Knutsen. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 27, 1956, Molly’s Beauty Shop Appointment. Fibber has $20. Well, it's a frozen $20 bill.

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast February 27, 1954, Bad Boy. Young Tom Vickers is being led astray by his friend Blake. Cattle rustling and murder soon follow. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Fathom Five Matter, originally broadcast February 27, 1956. William Markey has drowned, taking a $75,000 claim with him!

Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast February 26, 1950, 71 years ago, The Loophole. A president tries to avoid a war with England, but must snub France to do it.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 26, 1951. See Me Once, You’ve Seen Me Twice. Mr. Wallace has been told to stay away from Lucy Lameroux...or he'll be killed. However, there are two Lucys. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast February 26, 1953. Lum and Abner make their first announcement over the radio. They make a big mistake in the price of salmon.

The Whistler, originally broadcast February 26, 1945, Gateway to Danger. When Bugsy Malone breaks out of prison, the D.A.'s assistant has a surprising connection to Bugsy's plan to kill the District Attorney. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Enjoyment. The town drunk is hurt while rescuing a little girl from a parading circus elephant.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 25, 1954, 67 years ago, Check Writing. Jim Anderson tries to teach his youngsters about money management by agreeing to act as a “bank” for the kids, to somewhat uneven results.

Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1951, The Golf Game. Phil plays a high-stakes game of golf with his sponsor. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast February 25, 1953. Lum and Abner squabble over who will run the radio station.

The Weird Circle, originally broadcast February 25, 1945, The Mysterious Bride. A young Scotsman rides off to meet his ghostly lover on St. Lawrence's Eve. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Error in Diagnosis. Griff Miller has a bad heart, and an interest payment due on his boathouse. Doc Adams helps out with a check and a quarantine.

Suspense, originally broadcast February 24, 1957, 64 years ago, Two Hundred and Twenty-Seven Minutes of Hate starring Charles McGraw. A man just fired from his job at a local television station steals an airplane and plans to fly into the station's transmitter towers. The fact that he doesn't know how to fly an aircraft doesn't even slow him down.

The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast February 24, 1941, Medicine Man. An accidental landslide causes a broken leg on the Chief's papoose. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 24, 1956, Fibber has gotten a new band saw.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 24, 1957, Space Merchants part 2. The science fiction classic of the future in the grip of "Madison Avenue." How to "sell" the colonization of Venus. Staats Cotsworth stars. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Bennett Matter, originally broadcast February 24, 1956. A verdict in and out of the courtroom.

This is your FBI starring Stacy Harris, originally broadcast February 23, 1951, 70 years ago, The Canvas-Backed Frame-Up. A $50,000 jewel theft has taken place. The FBI traces the job to a has-been prizefighter who doesn't mind losing for a price.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast February 23, 1951, Buck Huston, Cowboy Star. A cowboy movie star named Buck Houston is admitted into Blair General. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 23, 1956, Tree for Aunt Catherine. Teeny is expecting a visit from her aunt Katherine, so Fibber and Molly get all dressed up for he visit.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 23, 1954. The "Organ Grinder" has broken out of jail and is out to get Rocky and the others who set him up. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Bennett Matter, originally broadcast February 23, 1956. A fight against a strong man...and one of the strongest lawyers in the country!

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast February 22, 1950, 71 years ago. Alice Bradley. A woman walks into Blair General Hospital, can't remember he name and faints in the lobby. She's wearing a $1000 coat and has "psychogenic amnesia."

The March of Time, originally broadcast February 22, 1945, Mussolini. A dramatization of Mussolini's fall from power (according to Count Grande). What is Marshal Tito really like and what does he want. John Phillipson (Life magazine reporter) summarizes the situation in Yugoslavia. He says, "Tito is the greatest statesman to arrive out of the World War." The story of a woman who re-married after the reported death of her husband. Other stories of women on the homefront. Also The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast February 22, 1936, The Bat Woman.

Dragnet, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, The Big Smoke. Old Mr. Stone, who kept his life savings in his mattress, has been killed, and his invalid wife beaten with a club. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Bennett Matter, originally broadcast February 22, 1956. Johnny gets an arsonist in the palm of his hands, with very surprising results!

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 21, 1949, 72 years ago, Irma Buys a Used Car.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 21, 1954, Battle at Tower Rock. Britt comes to Tower Rock to visit the fair and finds himself the judge of the preserves competition. He must decide how to judge between two feuding sisters. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 21, 1956, Doc Gamble Looks for a New Office. Fibber is annoyed by the slow elevator at the Wistful Vista Medical Building.

Suspense, originally broadcast February 21, 1960, Crank Letter. A doctor's life is being threatened by a very strange person! Les Damon and Lyle Sudrow star. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Bennett Matter, originally broadcast February 21, 1956. Tony Midas turns up...in the morgue!

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast February 20, 1952, 69 years ago, Motive for Murder. Death flies the Atlantic from Lisbon to New York, a corpse breaks the bank for $40 million dollars and Barrie Craig almost sprouts wings!

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast February 20, 1953, Forest Fire. Deer hunters careless with a campfire threaten all the ranchers, and cause the death of one of them. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 20, 1956, McGee tries to read a story. Fibber has gotten the new issue of Fabulous Adventures magazine.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 20, 1954, Last Fling. Two harmless old geezers come to Dodge for a good time, and accuse Kitty of trying to kill them! Maybe they're not so harmless after all! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Bennett Matter, originally broadcast February 20, 1956. A study in bugs...the deadly variety. Fire bugs!

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet starring Ozzie and Harriet Nelson, originally broadcast February 19, 1954, 67 years ago, Come as You Are. The Nelsons are invited to a Come As You Are party But how ARE you supposed to come?

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast February 19, 1956, Boredom, Private Soothey is bored with garrison duty. He has a plan for getting a little action out of the Indians. The Cheyenne oblige. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast February 19, 1940, Ingenious Scheme. Chuck's travels are traced up to the time of his disappearance...into the clutches of Ivan Shark!

Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast February 19, 1950, Advise and Consent. Also The Family Doctor, originally broadcast in 1932, Wanted, a Bright Youngster. After a bank robbery, young Johnny Jones visits Doctor Adams with a bullet wound.

I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast February 18, 1953, 68 years ago, The Black Gospel. Cvetic battles a group of insane nihilists.

Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, Entertaining at an Army Camp. Phil and Remley "volunteer" to perform at a local army base. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast February 18, 1953. Lum and Abner try to figure out the name and purpose of their new possession. They try to get Squire Skimp to tell them what it is...a shortwave transceiver!

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, The Best in Town. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, False Witness. A story about a small town doctor who teaches one of his patients that the ninth Commandment is just as important as the eighth!

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 16, 1948. Professor Kropotkin has finished his concerto after years of hard work. After a publisher turns it down, Al and Irma write lyrics to it and have it published it as a pop tune. Also Part 4 of the Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Qui Bono Matter, originally broadcast February 16, 1956. A tense interview, a sudden attack by a dangerous opponent, and a complete surrender.

Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 16, 1958. J.B. Kendall, reporter, meets Wild Bill Bascombe in a saloon and becomes J.B. Kendall, surgeon. Also The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, Strictly Business.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 67 years ago, One Husband Too Many. A case of too many husbands after Rocky is hired by a beautiful woman to kill her husband...for $5000!

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast February 17, 1952, 69 years ago, The Trailer Trip. The Kingfish buys a second-hand trailer to take his wife and Mother-in-law to Florida. Unfortunately a problem with the trailer hitch results in a hitch in their plans.

Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, It’s in the Bag starring Fred Allen in his original screen role adaptation of this 1945 comedy. A flea circus operator searches for a hidden fortune within a Louis XIV chair. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 17, 1956, The Valentine. Molly suspects that Fibber has a girlfriend.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 17, 1957, Space Merchants Part 1. The science fiction classic of the future in the grip of "Madison Avenue." How to "sell" the colonization of Venus. Also Part 5 of the Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Qui Bono Matter, originally broadcast February 17, 1956. The conclusion of the story. One slip of fate, then the avalanche and a hair raising windup.

The Story of Dr Kildare, starring Lew Ayers and Lional Barrymore, originally broadcast February 15, 1950, 71 years ago. Benjamin Barkley, an old school-chum of Dr. Carew and a real pest, is back.

Everything for the Boys, originally broadcast February 15, 1944, A Man to Remember. The story of the life of a country doctor who leaves an estate of little money, and much, much more. Ronald Colman reads, "High Flight." A soldier in Europe tells Bob Burns that their new weapon was named after his "Bazooka." A great show despite the behind the scenes friction between Coleman and Arch Oboler. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 15, 1956. Fibber is looking for his shotgun.

Dragnet, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, The Big Tooth. Mrs. Schroeder has disappeared. Nasty old Mr. Schroeder is suspected of foul play. Also Also Part 3 of the Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Qui Bono Matter, originally broadcast February 15, 1956. The net tightens, a rat runs for cover, and the whole thing blows wide open.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1937, 84 years ago, Jack Turns 40. It's Jack's birthday. Is it the 35th? (It was actually his 43rd) Andy Devine makes an appearance and Kenny Baker is still the pre-Dennis Day boy singer.

The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast February 14, 1942, Trouble in Millersville. A charge of dynamite has gone off atop a Bruce Freight Company wagon. Both Red Ryder and Little Beaver are thought dead! Ace Hanlon is finally caught with his stolen loot. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 14, 1956, Dinner with Cliff Parker. Fibber and Molly get driven around in Clifford Parker's Rolls Royce, but nobody in town sees them.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast February 14, 1950, The Scarface Murder Case. A woman identifies an ugly gangster as a murderer, but Vance and the D.A. saw the gangster in a restaurant at the time of the killing! Also Part 2 of the Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Qui Bono Matter, originally broadcast February 14, 1956. Beauty is as beauty does. An idol is found to be made out of flesh and blood.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 13, 1955, Ed comes up from the vault. Ed, the vault keeper, is brought to the surface by Jack and is amazed by the modern world. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 13, 1956. Clifford Parker is coming for a visit. He's an old school chum of Fibber's. Fibber tries to avoid him and then finds out that Clifford Parker is rich!

Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast February 13, 1948, Delinquent’s Dilemma. A sixteen-year-old boy is determined to take a robbery rap and protect the gang. Also Part 1 of the Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Qui Bono Matter, originally broadcast February 13, 1956. Who benefits? Not the killer in the case! Two bullets in a man's heart and a $100,000 payoff.

Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast February 12, 1950, 71 years ago, Battle Fatigue. An old and heavy-hearted Mr. President is asked to say a few words at the opening of yet another military cemetery. But which President is this?

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast February 12, 1956, Woman at Horse Creek. A new widow named Mrs. Dennis remains all alone out on the prairie...easy prey for Indians...or soldiers. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast February 12, 1935, Lum has been arrested.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, The Condon Ransom. Blackie solves a kidnapping case with an airplane and a telephone. Marjorie Condon is being held for $50,000 ransom. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast February 12, 1959, Explaining White Lies.

Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 70 years ago, The Business Administration Course. Miss Brooks complains of a cold room in Mrs. Davis' house, and the temperature at Madison High. Who will teach the new course in "Business Administration?"

Phil Harris Alice Faye, originally broadcast February 11, 1951. Phil discovers that Remley signed a phony name as a witness to his marriage. Is he really married to Alice? Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast February 11, 1959, Aunt Effie’s Checkup

Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 11, 1953, Belgian Congo. Steve is sent to the Belgian Congo to stop two women from fighting about "a strategic mineral" mine. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast Feburary 11, 1960, Armed Forces Humor. Natalie Attired "says" the words to, "I Want To Be Loved."

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast February 10, 1950, 71 years ago, Mrs. Coopers Boyfriend. Liz tries to get a boyfriend for her mother-in-law. But there's a lot of confusion. (What else?)

Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 10, 1939, Green Sedan. A holdup has taken place at a Los Angeles bar. Also part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Story, the McLain Matter, originally broadcast February 10, 1956. A brand new and startling statement from Mrs. McLain, without lies!

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 9, 1954, 67 years ago, Catskills Cover Up. Rocky becomes a Borscht Belt social director to help a man involved in a post office robbery.

Eddie Cantor, originally broadcast February 9, 1944. The program originates from Camp Santa Anita. The cast does a crime story titled, "Murder At The Track." . Also The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 9, 1958, The Upstairs Border.

Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast February 9, 1948, A Red and White Guidon. A story of the U.S. Cavalry and the Indian Wars of the old West. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast February 9, 1940, The Mystery. Clues to the disappearance of Chuck Ramsey...a flashback helps to explain.

Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast February 8, 1952, 69 years ago. The Eddie Burke Case. The search for Eddie Burke and a set of counterfeit plates.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast February 8, 1950. Marjorie Northrup has her leg amputated and develops a bitter attitude toward life. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 8, 1956, Molly is going to make a Chinese dinner..Sub Gum Blooey!

Escape, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, Jetsam. Ben Wright stars as Junius Peabody, who is an alcoholic, broke, and on a beach on an island at the end of nowhere. Finding a fortune in ambergris, his troubles are only beginning! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast February 8, 1960, The couple is looking for the receipts for their European trip, which was a business trip.

Escape, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 71 years ago, The Outer Limit starring Frank Lovejoy. A famous science fiction story about a test pilot who gets a warning from beyond.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast February 7, 1960, The Sidewinder Matter. A man who poisons cattle is all trussed up and delivered to Johnny, via a sandstorm. The killer strikes while tied up! Also The Bill Stern Sports Newsreel, originally broadcast October 3, 1947. The program originates from New Orleans. "Portrait Of A Basketball Player." The program's guest is Bucky Harris, manager of both the Washington Senators and The New York Yankees (speaking from New York City). Bill tells how a World Series in New York saved a city in Mexico.

The Whistler, originally broadcast February 7, 1943, In the Dark. A good murder story about a blind man and his unfaithful wife aboard their yacht. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, $250,000 disappears. A company executive disappears with $250,000, a very average guy!

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast February 6, 1953, 68 years ago, Trouble in Varmint Valley. Colonel Winfield is feuding with Henry Trowbridge, his friend of 40 years. A buyer wants to buy both ranches; Trowbridge wants to sell, Winfield does not.

The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 6, 1952, Glee Club Donation. Dr and Mrs Hall are curious about an anonymous donation to the Glee Club. Also the Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 8, 1958, Paul Junior’s Arithmetic. Betsy is a very picky eater, but she will drink her milk!

Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast February 6, 1942, The Sea Phantom. Also The Unexpected, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, Cargo Unknown. A dive for $2 million in sunken treasure off the coast of Honolulu.

On Stage starring Elliott and Cathy Lewis, originally broadcast February 5, 1953, 68 years ago, A Corner of Autumn. An excellent study of the romance between an ugly saloon singer and an alcoholic piano player.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast February 5, 1946. The Brandon Jewel Robbery. Blackie is framed for the Brandon jewelry store robbery and murder. Also Police Headquarters from 1932, James Davis is a drunk who calls the cops from "Smokey Joe's Bar," requesting for an escort home. The next day, Davis is found murdered in his apartment.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 5, 1955, Cheyennes. The Cheyenne have gotten repeating rifles and are leaving the reservation for the warpath. A new army captain proves an added problem. Also Frontier Fighters from 1935, Lewis and Clark. President Jefferson's expedition is made possible by the faithful Sacajawea.

The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 4, 1953, 68 years ago. Bob's opening monologue is about the flu epidemic. Guest Jack Webb solves a murder case with his new partner, Detective Bob Hope. Who killed Barney Dean? Bob is named "Peanut King" by the National Peanut Council.

I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast February 4, 1953, The Sleeper. The wife of a well-known congressman is blackmailed by the Party. Also the Police Reporter from the 1930’s, The Mounties. A true case about Joseph Hindahl who was murdered in the province of Alberta, Canada on March 10, 1907.

Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 6, 1949, the adaptation of the 1940 Motion Picture Hired Wife starring Rosalind Russell in her original screen role. The answer to a tycoon's tax problems is a marriage of convenience to his secretary. Also Fibber McGee & Molly, originally broadcast February 2, 1954. Visiting Servicemen’s Clubroom.

Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 72 years ago, He Committed Chop Sueycide. Costello tells about the accident at his house last night. Sam Shovel solves the case of, "The Case Of The Chinaman Who Poisoned His Own Food," or, "He Committed Chop Sueycide."

The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast February 3, 1946, Fred and guest Beatrice Lillie satirize "Oklahoma." Also Also Lum N Abner, January 25, 1935.

Crime Classics, originally broadcast February 3, 1954, The Incredible History of John Shepard. A story about a truly amazing rogue of old England. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast February 3, 1956. Part 5 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A desperate killer is cornered and strikes back, a final showdown.

Suspense, originally broadcast February 2, 1953, 68 years ago, Plan X starring Jack Benny. Benny stars as Zeno, the Martian, who is sent to meet the first rocket from Earth to land on his planet, and to put "Plan X" into effect. This was Benny’s fourth appearance on Suspense, all under the direction of Elliot Lewis.

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast February 2, 1954. Zero Hour. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, Prize fighter hires Jerry to cure him of superstitions.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 2, 1954. The Big Filth. Four children are found alone in a filthy house...their alcoholic mother nowhere to be found. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast February 2, 1956. Part 4 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A rendezvous in a tropic port. Romance, desire and death.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast February 1, 1953, 68 years ago. Mama has a crush on Percival Taylor Jackson and plans to get married! When the Kingfish learns that he's going to lose the $100 per month rent that mama's been paying, he decides to try to break up her wedding plans.

Mr District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast February 1, 1953. Case of the Man with the Gold Teeth. While holding up a check cashing service, a bandit kills a clerk and fatally smashes a car during his getaway. The killer has some very noticeable gold teeth. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast February 1, 1956. Part 3 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A bereaved relative lies, a frustrated lover comes up fighting, and a lovely lady just vanishes.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast February 1, 1952. The Garribaldi Case. A pretty face and a sob story convince Diamond to search for Tony Garrabaldi, who can save an innocent man from the chair. Also Can you Imagine That? The building rises from the sea

Broadway is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast January 31, 1950, 71 years ago, the Roberto Segura Murder Case. Roberto Segura is found knifed, while his girl plays a guitar nearby.

The Six Shooter, starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast January 31, 1954. Trail to Sunset. Britt shoots Ace Tressler when Ace tries to steal Britt's horse. Britt promises him that he'll get medical treatment for Ace and not let him get lynched. Also World Adventurers Club from 1932. Pancho Villas Treasure. A gun battle with banditos in old Mexico. Was Pancho Villa really killed?

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 31, 1949. Mayhem by Experts. Lt. Riley and five famous mystery writers plan a birthday practical joke on George Valentine with a phony corpse...but the joke's on death! Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 31, 1956. Part 2 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A fighting girl and a lucky break, then murder cancels the score.

Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 30, 1949, 72 years ago, The Student Banking System. Mrs. Davis uses $25 intended to be deposited in the school savings account to buy Miss Brooks a new dress.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast January 30, 1944. Marjorie the Actress. Marjorie's "gone theatrical" and a war hero visiting Summerfield isn't helping matters! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 30, 1958. Family Reunion.. Aunt Effie arrives with big plans for a big family reunion for Grandma's birthday.

The Shadow, originally broadcast January 30, 1938. The Poison Death. A madman threatens to poison the entire city...and signs his threat..."The Shadow!" Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 30, 1956. Part 1 of the 5 part The Flight Six Matter. A girl so beautiful, that men are willing to kill for her. Johnny's in Mexico, investigating a deliberate plane sabotage.

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast January 29, 1954, 67 years ago, The Electric Train. Ozzie wants to take over David's electric train...and he does...

Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 29, 1950. Jack prepares to go to New York by train for a Heart Fund benefit Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 29, 1946. Molly’s Card Party.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 29, 1946. Blood of Cain. A woman graduates from poisoning pigeons to learning that she is the latest in a long line of murderers. Also The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast January 30, 1945. The Man Who Lived Twice. A mad scientist undergoes a genuine brain transplant!

The Whistler, originally broadcast January 28, 1951, 70 years ago, Trade Mark. Martha Collins decides to kill her boss after she's been caught stealing money from the cosmetics company.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast January 28, 1954. Trash Can Lids. Jim is upset bout trash can lids being banged up by the garbage men. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 28, 1958. Betsy asked to the ballet

Suspense, originally broadcast January 28, 1952. Carnival, starring Joseph Cotton. Rene, a side show "mechanical man," has very human feelings after all. Also The Unexpected, originally broadcast May 16, 1948. Find the Man. A teacher learns a lesson herself during the summer vacation. Also the Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast January 30, 1945, The Man Who Lived Twice. A mad scientist undergoes a genuine brain transplant!

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast January 27, 1950, 71 years ago, Liz writes a Song. Liz can't carry a tune with a shovel, but that won't stop her from writing a hit song.

The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast January 27, 1945. Flying to Washington DC. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 27, 1956. Cappy visits. Fibber got a phone call from an old friend...so who was it?

The Whistler, originally broadcast January 27, 1952. Borrowed Byline. A foreign correspondent in Singapore agrees to plant a false story with his London paper for $50,000. He's fired before he can file the story and so he decides to murder his replacement. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 27, 1956. Part 5 of the five part Duke Red Matter. . A decent man who knows that he's loved and he's never said goodbye.

The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast January 26, 1941, 80 years ago, The Ghost of Caleb Mackenzie. All the family has gathered to celebrate with Uncle Caleb.

New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 26, 1951. The Case of the Phantom Fingers. A murder occurs in an isolated house in upstate New York during a flood. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast November 29, 1948. The Case of the Rhyming Poet’s Curse. "The Poet's Curse...From Bad to Verse". The entire program is performed in rhymed verse!

Arch Oboler's Lights Out, originally broadcast January 26, 1938. Oxychloride X. A young crackpot college student invents the universal solvent, with of course nothing to keep in it. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 26, 1956. Part 4 of the five part Duke Red Matter. Sometimes a dead man can answer a lot of questions!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 25, 1953, 68 years ago, The Big Layout. Gary Field, a model student who is the son of a cop, has become a dope addict.

Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast January 25, 1952. the Al Brenners Case. Also Police Headquarters from 1932 - Judge Carlson Missing. Judge Carlson has disappeared. Is he is hiding or has he been kidnapped?

The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 25, 1952. 5000 pengoes and a kiss. Harry is hired to help a beautiful singer to escape from Budapest. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 25, 1956. Part 3 of the five part Duke Red Matter. The case feels like a man full of bullet wounds...which is just the case.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 24, 1949, 72 years ago. Mrs. Rinelander is depressed. Irma thinks the Rinelanders are broke.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast January 24, 1954. Helen Bricker. Helen Bricker is ostracized by the town because of her outlaw husband. A mob plans to burn her out after her husband is hanged. Also Frontier Fighters from 1935, Yellowstone Park. The story of how President Grant was persuaded to establish the national park.

Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast January 24, 1953. The Joey Condon Murder Case. Joey Condon calls the cops to say that he's dying. He was a trumpet player with a friend named Laura Woods, who thinks his death is pretty funny! Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 24, 1956. Part 2 of the five part Duke Red Matter. . Proof that things are as wrong and as dangerous as they can get.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 23, 1945, 76 years ago, Death is an Artist. Four dead cats and a man are found in an apartment...all with their throats slit or their heads cut off! The story of the human victim involves a hated wife and murder. A delightfully macabre story.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 23, 1954. Nina. An army scout named Cuff Peters leaves his pregnant Mexican wife in Dodge. Hank Lawson causes a miscarriage while annoying Mrs. Peters. Also The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast January 23, 1953. Change for the Better. A crusading newspaper publisher takes aim at a gambler named Corey Stewart. You get a hint that Stewart's plans may fail when he refers to his henchman as, "Bozo."

Crime Club, originally broadcast January 23, 1947. Mr Smith’s Hat. A man calls the police to say he's going to be murdered. Ten seconds later, the man's daughter calls to say she just found the body. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 23, 1956. Part 1 of the five part Duke Red Matter. The death of a valuable race horse, a case for Johnny!

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast January 22, 1956, 65 years ago, Playing Indian. Captain Quince baits a trap for a band of horse thieves and murderers who are trying to make the cavalry think they are Arapahos.

The New Edgar Bergen Hour, originally broadcast January 22, 1956. Prof. Kirkwood's Do-It-Yourself Snore Cure Kit, Mortimer the wrestler, guest is safety expert Cecil Zon, McCarthy's "Cavalcade Of Flops."

Inner Sanctum Mysteries originally broadcast January 22, 1946. The Confession. A dying bank robber gives an impoverished pharmacist a taste of death and murder. Also the Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast January 23, 1945, Survival of the Fittest. Four men are trapped in the Alaskan wilderness, lost in the snow and out of food. Which will live?

The Whistler, originally broadcast January 21, 1951, 70 years ago, Treasure Hunt. Robert Bolton stays with the Randolph sisters in hopes of finding the $200,000 buried on their property.

Amos n Andy,originally broadcast January 21, 1951. Mama and Hubert Smithers. When the Kingfish's mama-in-law moves in with him, he becomes determined to rekindle her romance with Mr. Smithers of Florida, thinking that he's wealthy. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 21, 1958. Book Borrowing. An attempt is made to retrieve books that have been borrowed...a very bad idea!

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast January 21, 1946. Telltale Pigeon Feathers. Sherlock's brother Mycroft puts Sherlock on the trail of a spy, and Doctor Watson finds himself arrested for murder! Also Manhunt from 1944, The Clue of the Magazine Murder

The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast January 20, 1945, 76 years ago. Danny buys an electric milking machine at an auction.

Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast January 20, 1949, Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Secretary Who Was Shot While Sitting On Her Boss' Knee," or "She Was On Her Last Lap." This somehow turns into a western story about cattle rustlers. And Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 20, 1956, A Telegram from Aunt Sarah. Aunt Sarah is coming for a visit. Now, where is that terrible tea-set she gave them?

CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast January 20, 1957, Fire at Malibu. The true story of a destructive California fire and efforts to control it. William Conrad narrates. Also Part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Ricardo Amerigo Matter, originally broadcast January 20, 1956. A wind-up with a real twist.

The Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast January 19, 1941, 80 years ago. The Magnificent Obsession starring Don Ameche and Myrna Loy in an adaptation of the 1935 drama.

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 19, 1951, The Case of the Calculated Risk. Dave Caffrey tells Nero Wolfe that he plans to commit murder tomorrow. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 19, 1954, Fibber tries to fix the Toaster.

Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast January 19, 1950. Ronald Coleman stars in an adaptation of Around The World in 80 Days, about the long journey with the punctual Mr Fogg. Also Part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The The Ricardo Amerigo Matter, originally broadcast January 19, 1956. A trio of musicians...which one's story is playing a little flat?

Suspense, originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 67 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny. An innocent schnook is used by a gang of bank robber to help them with a caper.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 18, 1942, Buying A New Bed for Marjorie. Sam Hearn appears as, "Schlepperman." Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 18, 1956 - Making a sick call. Molly, as a member of the "Cheer-Up Committee," tries to help out a sick woman.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 18, 1953, The Big String. Mrs. Wagner, the wife of a college professor, has been kidnapped. The professor isn't sure he should have called the cops. Also Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 18, 1956. Part 3 of a five part story, The Ricardo Amerigo Matter, The results of a poker game, with the cards stacked against you.

Hollywood Sound Stage, originally broadcast January 17, 1952, 69 years ago, The Ox Bow Incident starring Edward Arnold and Charlie Ruggles. An adaptation of the 1943 western that starred Henry Fonda and Dana Andrews. Two drifters are passing through a Western town, when news arrives that a local rancher has been murdered and his cattle stolen. The townspeople, joined by the drifters, form a posse to catch the perpetrators.

Life With Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish as Luigi and Alan Reed as Pasquale, originally broadcast January 17, 1950, The cold. Pasquale has a terrible cold that can only be cured by Luigi marrying Rosa. Luigi heads toward a matrimonial bureau...but winds up at the stockyard's cattle exchange! Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 17, 1956, the Electronic Brain. Fibber tries to solve a serious problem facing youth, with the help of a mechanical brain.

Escape, originally broadcast January 17, 1948, Leningen Vs The Ants starring William Conrad. A determined man battles even more determined insects in the tropical jungles. Also Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 17, 1956. Part 2 of a five part story - The Ricardo Amerigo Matter. A soggy day in a South Jersey swamp, and a discovery almost too good to be true! It's the wrong fiddle.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 16, 1944, 77 years ago, Income Tax Returns. What to do? A doghouse for "Stinky" or Leila's income tax. Not much of a choice!

Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast January 16, 1938 - The Flood. Doctor Christian is needed during a flood. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 16, 1956 - The Furnace. The furnace has broken at 79 Wistful Vista. Fibber has won the 349th consolation prize in a contest...which happens to be....

Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast January 16, 1942. Debt Of The Past. A strange and weird adventure, laid in modern America with the flavor of the nineteenth century. The story of a businessman who was almost too honest, who found a method of paying a long-standing debt of honor, although thirty years in his grave. Also Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 16, 1956. Part 1 of a five-part story - The Ricardo Amerigo Matter. Music and mystery and danger!

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast January 15, 1948, 73 years ago, Income Tax Time. Gracie "helps" George fill out his income tax forms.

The New Edgar Bergen Hour, originally broadcast January 15, 1956. Bergen's version of "Oliver Twist," Professor William Fosdick Kirkwood reads his poems, Effie describes her "Cackle Club" meeting, guest is Tad Sanders of the Cattleman's Association, "Increasing Farm Production."

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 15, 1946 - The Edge of Death. The story of the night Satan played a game of murder. A man is given the bejeweled rapier once owned by Rasputin, the mad monk of Russia. Larry Haines and Mercedes McCambridge star. Also Little Orphan Annie from 1936 Want to buy a toll bridge? Mr. Flint tries to make a sale.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast January 14, 1954, 67 years ago, An Unusual Bet. Mr. Anderson bets his daughter the price of a new dress that she can't avoid mentioning or talking to boys for twenty-four hours.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast January 14, 1944. Andy is smitten with Janice Carpenter. Getting a job in a flower shop, a shipment of guest Adolphe Menjou's orchids gets sent to Janice instead of the violets he bought. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast January 14, 1929. Andy is trying to think of a slogan for The Fresh Air Taxi Cab Company. Andy recalls his romantic part. Andy is considering hiring an efficiency expert.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast January 14, 1947 - Blackie and the Fur Thefts. Janet Corning and Harry Barlow are stealing fur coats...with the assistance of Boston Blackie! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 15, 1959 - Recommendation for Charlie

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast January 13, 1952, 69 years ago, Evelyn Winters. An old friend of the Kingfish looks him up and plans to hold him to an old promise, which he’s forgotten.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast January 13, 1946, Ben Sells Life Insurance. Gildersleeve tries to get Ben (portrayed by Ben Alexander) set up as an insurance salesman. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 13, 1956, Teeny Loses a Skate. Looking for Teeny's roller skate.

Suspense, originally broadcast January 13, 1955, Final Payment starring Harry Bartell. Two old army buddies plan the perfect insurance fraud. Nothing can go wrong...right? Also Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast January 13, 1956. Part 5 of a five part story - The Todd Matter. The conclusion of the story. There are times when $75,000 worth of stealing isn't worth a plugged nickel!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 12, 1954, 67 years ago, The Big Switch. Mona Fenton is found in a hotel room with the gas on. An attempted suicide? Who was the man who registered for the room with her?

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 12, 1951, Dr Gillespie’s Testimonial Dinner. Dr. Gillespie is having a testimonial dinner held in his honor. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 12, 1956, Disposing of the Coffee Table. How to get rid of that coffee table?

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 12, 1958, Second Son. An English chap named Sedgely Carstairs loses his money and his horse playing poker with Pete Knutson. Sedgely seems to have lots of money, but what he really has is a plan! Also part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Todd Matter, originally broadcast January 12, 1956. Find one killer and you find them all, then you have to start all over again! Johnny's been shot...twice!

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 11, 1942, 79 years ago, Gildy Arrested as a Car Thief. Gildersleeve accidentally switches cars and a box of rabbits becomes a load of dynamite.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, The English Project. Henry has to do a project for his English class. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 11, 1956, Molly buys a Coffee Table. Fibber and Molly buy a new coffee table, but it's a little too big for 79 Wistful Vista.

The Shadow, originally broadcast January 11, 1942, The Drums of Doom. Henry Arthur Cole was known as, "The Black Judge." The program starts with a horrific narrative as the ghost of the evil judge plans to murder his three children. Also part 3 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Todd Matter, originally broadcast January 11, 1956. The death of Gloria and a visit to ex-husband Bill

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 10, 1949, 72 years ago. Irma and Jane swear off men...but not for long.

This is Your FBI, originally broadcast January 10, 1947, The Fugitive Guest. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 10, 1956, Fibber fights with the lawyers over the fur coat. A battle with the Bon-Ton about Molly's new coat. Sable or squirrel?

The Marriage starring Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, originally broadcast January 10, 1954, Ben and Liz spend the weekend in Vermont. Also part 2 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Todd Matter, originally broadcast January 10, 1956. The same old business of murder, but with a brand new twist!

Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast January 9, 1949, 72 years ago, Stagecoach starring John Wayne in his original screen role. The classic story based on the 1939 movie about The Ringo Kid, The Plummer Boys, and The Apaches.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 9, 1944, Gildy in the Hospital. Gildersleeve plans to stay in bed a little longer, and finds himself in the hospital! Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 9, 1956, The Fur Coat. Fibber buys a new Russian Squirrel coat for Molly, but winds up with a $3000 sable.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 9, 1954, The Joke’s on Us. Three men lynch a rancher for stealing horses. Two of the men are shot, and the third one is threatened. Also part 1 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Todd Matter, originally broadcast January 9, 1956. An expensive tip from an ex-con starts Johnny on the trail of stolen goods, and a murder attempt!

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 73 years ago. George and guest Jack Benny become a gypsy violin and vocal duo to try to raise money for a tour.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 8, 1946, Guessing the Number of Beans in the Bowl. Fibber is determined to win the "Count The Beans" contest at Kramer's drugstore...even if he has to count every bean! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 8, 1958, Algebra homework? No problem!

Let George Do It, originally broadcast January 8, 1951, The Man behind the Frame. Vic Banett of the Federal Office Equipment Company invites Lawrence Ferrguson to join him at the industry's trade show. Murder is on exhibit. Also Manhunt starring Larry Haines from 1944, The Clue of the Surgery Slaying.

Suspense, originally broadcast January 7, 1952, 69 years ago, The Case Against Loo Doc starring Jeff Chandler. A story of the San Francisco Tong wars.

Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, guest hosts Bob Hope and Victor Moore. Bob and guest Victor Moore do their own "Road" picture, "The Road To Pismo Beach." Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 7, 1960, Trivial domestic Problems.

Escape, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, The Second Class Passenger starring Harry Bartell. An adventure yarn about an ordinary tourist on a cruise ship who finds a beautiful woman, murder and flight in the back alleys of Mozambique. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast September 8, 1948, Colton’s Colossal Circus. There are two dead men at the circus...and the killer isn't clowning!

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 6, 1946, 75 years ago, Ben Returns from the Navy. Ben is back from the Navy, but Marjorie isn't interested.

Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 6, 1939, Grass Skirt. A holdup has taken place in San Francisco. Two policemen speaking from the studios of KSFO, San Francisco. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast September 7, 1948, Real Diamonds! A sidewalk pitchman is giving away genuine diamonds with each $1 cigarette lighter! Why?

Crime Classics, originally broadcast January 6, 1954, The Younger Brothers and Why some of them grew no older. Also Part 5 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Story The Caylin Matter, originally broadcast January 6, 1956. A quarry run to earth, a strange alibi and the real killer uncovered.

The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 5, 1947, 74 years ago, New Years Nightmare. A man goes on a year-end bender and wakes up a year later married to a strange woman.

The Story of Dr Kildare, starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 5, 1951, Eddie Lazetti Kidnaps a Nurse. Eddie Lazetti, a murderer being held under guard in Blair Hospital, escapes and holds Dr. Kildare and Diana hostage. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 5, 1956, Dinner at Antoine’s. . Molly's fur coat is ruined when it's burned by a hot crepe at Antoine's French restaurant.

Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast January 5, 1950, The Case of the Rushville Murder. A madwoman has escaped from the asylum and committed murder, but what about her sane sister? Also Part 4 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Story The Caylin Matter, originally broadcast January 5, 1956. A stake-out, a manhunt, and a gunman goes to "face the music."

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 68 years ago, The Big Mask Part 2. The "Black Masked Bandit" eludes efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next.

Screen Guild Players, Suspicion, starring Joan Fontaine in her original 1941 Academy Award Winning role, originally broadcast January 4, 1943. A woman suspects her no-good husband has killed his best friend and plans to do her in as well! Also Fibber McGee and Molly from January 4, 1956, The Light Bill. Fibber is very unhappy with his latest electric bill.

NBC Short Story, originally broadcast January 4, 1952, The Rocket by Ray Bradbury. A poor man who runs a junkyard wants nothing more in life than to travel to Mars...which is just what he does! Also Part 3 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Story The Caylin Matter, originally broadcast January 4, 1956. A Latin doll, an erudite bartender, and a terpsichorean!

My Friend Irma, originally broadcast January 3, 1949, 72 years ago. Jane and Irma are going out on a double date, but Al threatens to make trouble. In typical live radio Joan Banks (Jane) flubs a line during her opening monologue, while star Marie Wilson has trouble reading her script about fifteen minutes into the show and starts laughing.

The Marriage starring Jessica Tandy and Hume Cronyn, originally broadcast January 3, 1954, Liz Paints the Apartment and Ben Meets Judy. While Mrs. Marriot repaints the apartment, Mr. Marriot meets an interesting young lady at his office building. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast January 3, 1958, Betsy Wants a Dog. Betsy is determined to get a dog. Guess who's going to wind up taking care of it.

Suspense, originally broadcast January 3, 1960, Ray Bradbury’s Zero Hour. The story about "Drill" and the game of "Invasion." Also Part 2 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Story The Caylin Matter, originally broadcast January 3, 1956. A lovely girl lies, cries, and hopes to die, while a killer fires from the dark.

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast January 2, 1953, 68 years ago, Her Name is Bourbon Kate. Bourbon Kate is shot trying to do a good deed, and her reputation suffers.

An Hour of Jack Benny. First from January 2, 1949, Jack’s first show for CBS with guest stars Amos and Andy, who also recently had moved to CBS. Also from January 2, 1955, Jack Takes Gertrude (Bea Benaderet) to the Rose Bowl. Jack and the Maxwell find themselves in the Rose Bowl parade. Mel Blanc appears as the Maxwell.

Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 2, 1952, Death of a Private Eye. Barrie is hired to help a man pay a visit, but discovers instead that the visitor has a visitor first, death! Also Part 1 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar Story The Caylin Matter, originally broadcast January 2, 1956. Eddie Kaylin has been found dead in a burning car near Los Angeles, with several possibilities and motives.

Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 1, 1950, 71 years ago, Babysitting on New Years Eve. A New Year's Eve story. Miss Brooks is stuck babysitting while everyone else is going out to a party.

The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast January 1, 1956 with guest Lew Ayers. Professor William Makepiece Kirkwood reads his poems, Mortimer was supposed to appear as the New Year's baby, Effie's advice to the lovelorn, Charlie the photographer, guest Lew Ayres discusses religions of the world, Dr. McCarthy's television hospital.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast January 1, 1947, Big New Year’s Costume Ball. Gildersleeve resolves to be a bad boy! Dressed as a pirate, he goes to the costume ball without a date. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast January 1, 1945. While waiting for New Year's Day dinner, Lum, Abner and Ulysses opine how the womenfolk don't really appreciate the holidays!

Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 31, 1944, 76 years ago. Jack's New Year's resolution is to be friendly with Fred Allen. The cast does their annual New Year's allegory: "The New Tenant." "1944" listens to the radio and hears Adolph Hitler on "Double Or Nothing" and Emperor Hirohito asking advice from "Mr. Anthony!"

Escape, originally broadcast December 31, 1947, Confession. A story about a shell-shocked soldier walking the fog-filled streets of London...finding murder and terror! Also Strange as it Seems from 1935, The Banquet of Ghosts

Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donleavy, originally broadcast December 31, 1952, London. Also Front Page Drama, originally broadcast December 31, 1950, Astrological Wedding Trouble.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast December 30, 1951, 69 years ago, The House Wreckers. Sapphire has told the Kingfish, "get a job...or else!" The Kingfish and Andy are hired to demolish a porch, and proceed to do so...on the wrong house!

Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 30, 1938, Three Faces West. Three sixteen-year-old boys have committed a murder. They are armed and dangerous. Also Bob and Ray with an episode of Mary Backstage, Noble Wife.

The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast December 30, 1954, This Old House. While checking out an old house, Roy finds a dead body, which promptly disappears. There's a mysterious coded message and 2 stolen boats to complicate the mystery. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Forbes Matter, originally broadcast December 30, 1955. The expensive but unsuccessful courtship of Betsy Walker.

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast December 29, 1950, 70 years ago, The Case of the Bashful Body. Mr. Hanson's body is discovered by Archie in a bed of lilies, and promptly disappears.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast December 29, 1950, David Norton, Pneumonia. David Norton is a little boy with pneumonia who brings his feuding parents together. Also Can You Imagine That from 1940, Two Days on a Streetcar? "A Russian immigrant rides continuously for two days on street cars, two kings bet on a wrestling match, a balled retracted from intended obscurity makes an operetta internationally famous.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 29, 1953, The Big Steal. A wave of burglaries have taken place against women...all with brand new fur coats. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Forbes Matter, originally broadcast December 29, 1955. A switch in the case causes a race against time.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 28, 1952, 68 years ago, The Big Mask part 1. A robber wearing a black mask has hit a string of supermarkets. After going shopping for groceries, he locks the market employees in the freezer!

Suspense, originally broadcast December 28, 1958, The 32nd of December. A story about a man who buys a watch with many dials, including one that travels through time. Frank Lovejoy and Joan Banks (Mrs Frank Lovejoy) star. Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast December 28, 1957, The Latin Lovely Matter. An exotic dancer does some strange things with her retirement policy.

The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast December 28, 1953, The Black Figurine of Death. Uncle Amos and his little statuette have fun from beyond the grave. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Forbes Matter, originally broadcast December 28, 1955. The unexpected throws the usual theories out the window.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 67 years ago, Cora Plummer Quincy. Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money.

The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast December 27, 1940, Silver to the Rescue. Banker Parsons is paying $10 a head for Brady's and Carston's cattle...more than they're worth! What's he up to? Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 27, 1955, . Fibber and Doc Gamble cook up a new recipe for the left-over turkey.

The Marriage starring Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy, originally broadcast December 27, 1953, Ben and Liz recall how they first met. Fantasies of a literary New Year's Eve. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Forbes Matter, originally broadcast December 27, 1955. What makes a man steal? Johnny tries to come up with an answer.

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 26, 1946, 74 years ago, Christmas Presents. George has received a $110 smoking jacket from guest Eddie Cantor. George also got an Erector Set meant for the kid next door.

Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast December 26, 1937, Doris Fleming. A story about the owner of a dress shop. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 26, 1955, a Drill for Christmas. Fibber has gotten a new electric drill for Christmas.

Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast December 26, 1948, Hot Box. Dan is paid to buy a wooden box at an auction. Several people want it very badly. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Forbes Matter, originally broadcast December 26, 1955. . Sheldon Forbes, the book-keeper of a New York fashion company has obviously been an embezzler.

Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 8, 1949, 71 years ago, It’s a Wonderful Life. This holiday classic has become synonymous with Christmas. Frank Capra appears as the host of the show. Jimmy Stewart is the only actor from the original screen presentation to appear in this adaptation, though Arthur Q. Bryan does a great job as Clarence, and Hans Conried handles the classic Lionel Barrymore part as Mr Potter.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 67 Christmases ago. Rocky gets a job as a department store Santa Claus, and gets caught up in a plot to murder Santa! Also the Treasury Star Parade, originally broadcast December 24, 1942, 78 Christmases ago. Lionel Barrymore stars in a sketch based on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol entitled A Modern Scrooge. Barrymore refuses to buy War Bonds until he has a visit...

The Abbott and Costello show, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 72 Christmases ago. Bud needs $10,000 in a hurry; Christmas is coming, so Bud and Lou go Christmas shopping. The show features a Sam Shovel drama, "The Case Of Clarence, The Dress Designer Who Gave Himself Up To The Police," or "I'm All Yours In Buttons and Bows." Also an excerpt from an undated Bob Hope show where Bob indulges in a Christmas themed monologue.

Theatre Royal starring Sir Lawrence Olivier, originally broadcast December 24, 1953, 67 Christmases ago, A Christmas Carol. An authentic adaptation of the Dickens story. Also an episode of Fibber McGee and Molly from December 23, 1953, 67 Christmases ago, Fibber tells "Teeny" the story of, "Laura, The Lopsided Pine."

The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 73 Christmases ago. Guest Margaret O'Brien makes the rounds with jolly Jimmy Duranteclaus. Also a Christmas Seals show from 1951 starring Fibber McGee and Molly. The McGees tackle the problem of removing snow from the front porch.

The Harold Lloyd Comedy Theater production of Bachelor Mother, originally broadcast December 24, 1944, 76 Christmases ago. An adaptation of the 1939 Ginger Rogers romantic comedy starring Louis Hayward and Brenda Marshall. Also an episode of Fibber McGee and Molly from December 22, 1955, 65 Christmases ago, Fibber and Molly break into Doc Gamble's apartment to sneak their Christmas card into Doc's mail. It seems they forgot to mail it.

The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast December 12, 1949, 71 Christmasas ago, The Christmas Show. 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." Also The Happy Prince as told by Orson Welles and Bing Crosby from 1945

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 20, 1953, 67 Christmasas ago, Britt Ponsett’s Christmas Carol. The story of "A Christmas Carol" is retold with a western motif. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 21, 1955, 65 Christmasas ago, McGee turns on the outside Christmas lights, and one red light in particular.

Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 70 Christmases ago, Christmas for Carole starring Dennis Day in an uncharacteristic serious role of a bank teller desperate to raise some much needed cash for his wife by turning to a notorious criminal for help. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 12, 1955, 65 Christmases ago, Fibber buys a present for Doc Gamble, it's a briefcase, and it costs $22.50.

Greatest Story ever Told - Three episodes of the religious program from 73 Christmases ago that tells the story of the birth of Jesus as broadcast seventy three years ago. First from December 14, 1947 Go and Be Counted. Then from December 21, 1947, No room at the Inn. Finally from December 28, 1947, Flight into Egypt. The program on ABC was sponsored by Goodyear Tire and Rubber company, but no commercials ran during the show, there was no studio audience, and no acknowledgement of casts were ever made nor photos of the production taken. The program was the first to characterize Christ on the air, and was, as John Dunning put it in his “On The Air: The Encyclopedia of Old Time Radio,” ”a simple, popular dramatization of Christ’s life.”

Lum n Abner, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 72 Christmases ago, the Lum and Abner Traditional Christmas Program. Since the 1930’s Chester Lauck and Norris Goff told this story in their quarter hour format. Now, in their only half-hour version of the episode, Lum, Abner and Grandpappy Spears travel East to visit a family in need, seeking shelter in a barn...and with a young baby.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 29, 1957, 73 Christmases ago, Where’d They Go. Clint Dody has been accused of armed robbery. When Dillon and Chester ride out to arrest him, a few chores need to be taken care of first. Also Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 62 Christmases ago. The Hanging Cross. Paladin tries to prevent a battle between Matt Beecher and the Pawnees, caused by a small boy claimed as the son of both Matt Beecher and the Indian Chief.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 64 Christmases ago, All Is Bright. The story of how "Silent Night" came to be written and became world famous. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, Fibber and Molly go Christmas Tree Shopping. It's that time of year for a visit to "Christmas Tree Marvin" for a seasonal purchase. The bargaining is long, hard and expensive!

Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast December 24, 1950, 70 Christmases ago. The Magic Christmas Tree. A party at Miss Brooks', with a magic Christmas tree, or was it all a dream? Also Fanny Brice as Baby Snooks, as heard during the Good News of 1939 program on December 22, 1938. Baby Snooks and father (Hanley Stafford) go to see Santa.

Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 24, 1950, 70 Christmases Ago, Christmas Present. The "Santa Claus Stickup" of December 31, 1931, a crime story with a happy ending. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 21, 1953, 67 Christmases ago. Fibber is wrapping a Christmas present for Aunt Sarah. A trip to the post office follows.

Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Junior, originally broadcast December 23, 1953, 67 Christmases ago. White Christmas in Elyria. Babies wanting babies? A warm Christmas story about a couple in need of a helping hand. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast December 21, 1944, 76 Christmases ago. Lum would like a leather desk set for Christmas and drops several not-too-hints to Abner.

Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 83 Christmases ago. One of the few Wyllis Cooper productions of the series still available. A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before? Are they wise men? Also Fibber McGee and Molly from November 28, 1955, 65 Christmasas ago. Just exactly what is "Secret Project X-R-5?" Hint: it's one of McGee's new inventions.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 69 Christmases ago. The annual Christmas show, still wonderful, no matter how many times it's heard. Andy, broke as usual, is desperate to earn money so he can give his god-daughter a talking doll for Christmas. He convinces a manager to hire him as a department store Santa Claus on Christmas Eve. Meanwhile, Amos explains to his daughter Arbadella the true meaning of the "Lord's Prayer". Also an excerpt of the Christmas show from 72 Christmases ago, December 24, 1942.

Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 62 Christmases ago, Out for Christmas starring Raymond Burr. Santa Claus has a gun and is out for revenge. He's really an ex-con out to get the rat who testified against him, and his girl who ran off with the rat! Also Suspense from December 22, 1957, 63 Christmases ago, Dog Star starring Evelyn Rudie. All that a little girl wants for Christmas is a little puppy. She finally gets one...from outer space! Little Chipka falls to Earth from a Russian satellite.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 64 Christmases ago. Beeker’s Barn. A young couple take shelter in her estranged father's barn, just before she has a baby! Also A Visit from St Nick, originally broadcast 81 Christmases ago, December 21, 1939.

Phil Harris and Alice Faye show, originally broadcast December 24, 1950, 70 Christmasas ago. It's Christmas Eve and the Harris girls want to see Santa Claus, who is played by Andy Devine. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 17, 1953, 67 years ago, Fibber manages to collect the largest amount for the Ladies' Club Children's Christmas Fund. He's gotten $30.90.

The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry from the last season of the show, December 21, 1952, 68 Christmases ago. Many of the scripts for the final season of the show were recycled from earlier seasons, and while Bobby Ellis wasn’t as good as Ezra Stone, nor was Jack Grimes as good a Homer as Jackie Kelk, they both did an exceptional job in this episode entitled Christmas Eve. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 16, 1953, 67 Christmases ago, Christmas Shopping at the Bon Ton.

Jack Benny Christmas Special, originally broadcast December 2, 1956, 64 years ago. Yes, the last regular Jack Benny program was Trouble with Twombly, aired on CBS May 22, 1955. But we unearthed this special, originally sponsored by 3M.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 25, 1946, 74 years ago, Christmas Caroling at Gildersleeves. Gildersleeve feels that little Craig Bullard next door will have a sad Christmas because his parents have had a fight.

The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast December 25, 1955. Christmas show with guest Candy Bergen. Frank Fawcett (a Santa's helper) is interviewed, Charlie and Candy recite "The Night Before Christmas," Charlie tells the story of Red Riding Hood from the wolf's point of view. Prof. Kirkwood discusses "How To Enjoy Bankruptcy," a quiz titled "What The Devil Do You Do?"

Henry Morgan, originally broadcast December 25, 1947, What if Every Day Were Christmas? Also Fibber McGee and Molly from December 25, 1953, Christmas at Home With their Friends. Also Bob and Ray.

Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 71 years ago, Nick Norman and Santa Claus. A Christmas show. Nick Norman is just out of Sing Sing after fifteen years and is scheduled to play Santa Claus for the P.A.L. The day before the big day, Santa takes a powder, while a miserly landlord demands his rent!

Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, Christmas Show. Guest Margaret O'Brien makes the rounds with jolly Jimmy Duranteclaus. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 24, 1937, North Pole.

Father Knows Best, starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 24, 1953. Christmas show. It's Christmas eve and the family has unique ideas to celebrate it. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast December 24, 1959, Proving There’s a Santa Claus.

The Whistler, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 69 years ago, Christmas Gift. The story of a nightclub singer's flight from a gangster, as told in a cheap Panamanian saloon. Betty Lou Gerson and William Conrad star.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast December 23, 1949, Sleigh Ride. Liz is filled with the Christmas spirit. She tries to rent a sleigh and go caroling. But rounding up the parts proves to be, well, typically convoluted. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 23, 1937, Captain Tintop.

An hour of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar. First from December 23, 1956, The Missing Mouse Matter. A $50,000 singing mouse named Gulliver has been kidnapped. Keep your eye on the cat! Then Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Nick Shurn Matter, originally broadcast December 23, 1955. The showdown...victory and then disaster. A visitor turns out to be be death!

The Orson Welles Theater, originally broadcast December 22, 1941, 79 years ago. A Christmas program, featuring "The Nativity" from St. Luke, Chapter 2. "The Happy Prince" by Oscar Wilde and poetry by G.K. Chesterton.

Stars over Hollywood, originally broadcast December 22, 1951, A Christmas Carol. Edmund Gwinn stars as both Scrooge and the narrator. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, The Christmas Parade.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, The Plot to Murder Santa Claus. There's a plot to murder Santa Claus, believe it or not! But why? And by whom? Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Nick Shurn Matter, originally broadcast December 22, 1955. A little girl who believes in Santa Claus, a big girl who believes in very little, and both of them facing death!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 21, 1952, 68 years ago, A .22 Rifle for Christmas. A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast December 21, 1952, Christmas Eve. It's the day before Christmas and Eleanor Wentworth is giving Henry an expensive wallet. Henry tries to buy a battery-operated Christmas tree pin for Eleanor. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 21, 1937, The Bad Dolls. The Bad Doll steals the Silver Star, but Santa sends the Tin Soldier in hot pursuit.

This is Your FBI, originally broadcast December 21, 1951, The Innocent Santa Claus. A washed up vaudevillian finally gets a job as a children's party Santa Claus. He finds himself accused of a crime by the FBI. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Nick Shurn Matter, originally broadcast December 21, 1955. A lonely vigil in the snow, a killer prowls the night, and a lady vanishes.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 72 years ago, Irma’s Christmas Party. Irma wants to throw a party on Christmas Eve, but no one can attend. Irma is lonely on Christmas Eve.

The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast December 20, 1950, Children’s Christmas Party. A heartwarming Christmas show as Honest Hal trusts an old bank robber with the job of playing Santa Claus for the kids. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 20, 1937, Santa Claus. Judy and Jimmy meet Santa Claus himself, and later they meet Jack Frost.

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast December 20, 1952, Christmas Story. A Christmas story, told by Marshal Dillon to a stranger on a strange horse out on the prairie about Christmas in Dodge City. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Nick Shurn Matter, originally broadcast December 20, 1955.. An old lady with a broken arm, a shivering girl, and a bullet in the snow.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 19, 1954, 66 years ago, Jack and the gang have a Christmas party in Palm Springs.

The Hallmark Hall of Fame, originally broadcast December 19, 1954, A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore in a recorded performance. A rebroadcast of "Mr. Barrymore's last perfromance as Scrooge." Barrymore had died November 15, 1954. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 19, 1937, Snowman. The Flying Hat takes everyone to Snowland, Jimmy and Judy ask the Snowman where to find Nickie Frudle.

Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, Jack Benny plays Santa (for a price) for Phil's kids. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Nick Shurn Matter, originally broadcast December 19, 1955. A nightclub owner is found shot to death. His insurance beneficiary is his business partner, who has a perfect alibi.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast December 18, 1946, Leroy Wants a Motor Scooter. Leroy would like a motorscooter for Christmas, but Gildersleeve has other ideas. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 18, 1937, Flying Hat. The Grand Monkey banishes the Witch, the Flying Hat is found.

An hour of Fibber McGee and Molly. First from December 18, 1945, Fibber paints the Christmas Tree White. Also from December 18, 1953, Expecting a Property Tax Refund. Fibber is expecting a property tax refund. He's expecting $42.60.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast December 17, 1946, 74 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.

The Phil Harris Alice Faye show, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, Buying Alice a Christmas Present. What to get Alice for Christmas? Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 17, 1937, Wooden Indian. The Wooden Indians attack, the Wintergreen Witch changes everyone into frogs!

I Was a Communist for the FBI Starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast December 17, 1952, Treason Comes in Cans. Secret Communist plans are hidden in a case of tuna fish and dumped into the harbor. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 17, 1953, $31.90 for the Ladies Club Christmas Fund. Fibber manages to collect the largest amount for the Ladies' Club Children's Christmas Fund. He's gotten $30.90.

Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 16, 1938, 82 years ago, December Rhapsody. Dorothy Nelson has disappeared. Her brother reveals that she was suicidal, but has been receiving strange letters from her.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 16, 1947, a Salute to Department Stores. Miltie tries to return a pair of snowshoes. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 16, 1937, Cocklebur Cowboys. Slim Pickens and the cowboys rescue Jimmy and Judy, they then set out to find the Singing Tree.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast December 16, 1949, Christmas Shopping. There are only seven shopping days until Christmas. What is George planning to give Liz for Christmas? Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 16, 1955. $50,000 worth of murder!

Suspense, originally broadcast December 15, 1952, 68 years ago, The Man with Two Faces starring Lloyd Nolan. A three year old corpse found in a packing case has plenty of false clues planted on it. A nifty bit of detection follows.

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast December 15, 1950, The Case of the Girl Who Cried Wolfe. The director of an "ecological foundation" has disappeared. Murder soon follows...ecologically! Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 15, 1937, Muddlers. The Cinnamon Bear has fallen down the wishing well. The Muddlers attack.

Rocky Fortune, originally broadcast December 15, 1953, Champion To A Chimp. . Rocky is hired to babysit for a chimp! Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 15, 1955. A bad liar goes on the run.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 14, 1941, 79 years ago, Selling the Iron Deer. The program opens with war bulletins. Gildersleeve and his family sell an iron deer for scrap.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast December 14, 1952, 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. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 14, 1937, Oliver Ostrich. Oliver Ostrich eats an alarm clock and bacon.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast December 14, 1948, The Murdock Murder Case. A horse trainer is murdered and a jockey answers questions on a radio quiz show. An exercise boy is then killed as Vance is determined that the killer doesn't win, place or show. While talking to the District Attorney, Vance says "Just a moment while I answer the phone," and THEN the phone rings! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 14, 1955. A pair of thieves start a falling out...with a lot of excitement!

Stars in the Air, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, 69 years ago, It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in their original screen roles.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 13, 1948, Jane quits her job just before Christmas. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 13, 1937, Snapper Stick the Crocodile.

The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, Top Man. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 13, 1955

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast December 12, 1952, 68 years ago, The Return of the Badmen. Chad Remington defends a Mexican framed for murder.

The Halls of Ivy, starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast December 12, 1951, Professor Royce Returns. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 12, 1955, A Gift for Doc Gamble. Fibber buys a present for Doc Gamble, it's a briefcase, and it costs $22.50.

The Line Up starring Bill Johnstone, originally broadcast December 12, 1952, The Gasoline Bandit Case. A bandit has robbed 4 gas stations; he seems nervous while he's doing it. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 12, 1955. A man with a $50,000 policy dies...from malnutrition!

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast December 11, 1945, 75 years ago, The Dark Chamber. A laundryman and a woman have been kidnapped by a mad scientist. He plans to have them take part in an "experiment in fear."

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 11, 1946, Afraid of a Bully. Leroy is being victimized by Craig Bullard, the town bully. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 11, 1937, Queen Melissa. A visit to the court of Queen Melissa.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 11, 1952, Worried Waitress. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 11, 1953, Fibber Gets that Call from the War Department in Washington DC.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast December 10, 1952, 68 years ago, Leroy’s Christmas Job. Leroy gets a Christmas job in Peavey's drugstore, but on commission only!

The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast December 10, 1950, Watering the Lawn. . Phil and Remley have hangovers after a night at the musician's union. Alice is somewhat annoyed and insists on the lawn being watered. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 10, 1937, The Wintergreen Witch. Fee Fo returns everyone to the Witch's cottage where they have a confrontation takes place. The Silver Star is recovered!

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast December 10, 1946, Mary, Registered Nurse. . Mary Wesley, who is a registered nurse, is hired for an emergency case. The patient is in a private house; a phony doctor has her stay up all night with the patient. The next morning she's instructed to call the "doctor." Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 10, 1953, Phone Call from Washington is Blocked by Fibber’s Party Line.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 69 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans. Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast December 9, 1950, Trying to Cash a Prize Check. Liz is a contestant on a quiz show and wins $500...if she can cash a check within 25 minutes. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 9, 1937, Rhyming Rabbit. A confrontation takes place with the Crazy Quilt Dragon. He claims that the Wintergreen Witch forced him to steal the Christmas star. The Rhyming Rabbit helps.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 9, 1956, Braggart’s Boy. Tom Cleveland comes to Dodge from back East, and turns into a gunfighter...or does he? Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 9, 1955. The questions and answers for the living, and for the dead! The final payoff, and death plays the last trump!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 8. 1953, 67 years ago, The Big Pick. A pickpocket has been working

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast December 8, 1953, Murder On The Midway. A carnival story. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 8, 1937, Fee Foo, the Gentle Giant. Fee Fo, the Gentle Giant, brings The Cinnamon Bear and his friends to the Goody Goody Grove.

The Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 8, 1949, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford and Ray Milland. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 8, 1955. A white lie, a bullet from the darkness, and death comes out in the rain!

An hour devoted to the broadcasts of December 7, 1941, including a broadcast of HV Kaltenborn News from that date, and an address from the National Commander of the American Legion. Original theme music for this hour by Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic)

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast December 7, 1952, The Lost Watch. Henry has lost his watch. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 7, 1937, Professor Whiz. After a meeting with an educated owl, the Fraidy Cat is on the trail of the Wintergreen Witch.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast December 7, 1948, The Star-Studded Murder Case. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 7, 1955. An old love, and an old hate. Violence breaks out at midnight!

Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 6, 1945, 75 years ago, Lou the Fireman. Abbott and Costello are working as fireman. Mrs. O'Lay Hee's house is on fire. Abbott explains vitamins to Costello ("vitamins go from A to H...go to H?").

My Friend Irma, originally broadcast December 6, 1948, Irma decides to take piano lessons! Jane sends the piano back just as Irma signs up for piano lessons. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 6, 1937, Roly Poly Policeman. A confrontation with the Roly-Poly Policeman.

You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast December 6, 1950, The Secret Word is Hair. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 6, 1955. A man who's afraid of his shadow, a girl who's afraid of nothing, and a stranger who strikes in the night!

Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 5, 1954, 66 years ago. Christmas Shopping. Jack goes Christmas shopping for oil paints for Don Wilson. The clerk is, as usual, portrayed by Mel Blanc, and his wife by Bea Benaderet.

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast December 5, 1952, Six Gun Justice At Roaring River. Judge "Peg Leg" Cooper of Roaring River comes to town, and brings his strange brand of justice with him! Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast December 5, 1939, Taken By Surprise. Captain Midnight and Senor Pareda land quietly and find out about Ivan Shark's planned cattle drive. Whose plane approaches?

Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast December 5, 1948, Look Pleasant Please. Dan Holiday is asked to have his picture taken with a beautiful girl, and finds himself engaged to an heiress about to come into fifteen million dollars! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 5, 1955. Old Mrs. Cronin is determined to wear the famous "Circle Of Fire" necklace to a wild party!

The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast December 4, 1942, 78 years ago today, The Dynasty of Terror. Jim Blood is running a protection racket. Young Ted Loomis is shot for refusing to pay up, and his wife is kidnaped. Tonto and the Ranger smoke out the bad guys.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 4, 1945, Winter Walk to Dugan’s Lake. Fibber is determined to go out for a walk, even though a raging blizzard is covering Wistful Vista with snowdrifts. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 4, 1937, Candy Pirates.

Let George Do It, starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast December 4, 1950, And Hope to Die. . Flora Stewart, the famous scatterbrained accent is being blackmailed...and her precious phonograph records. Who is trying to frighten Flora out of $10,000, and then kills her? Also an episode of Amos n Andy, originally broadcast December 4, 1936, The Minstrel Show..

Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 3, 1950, 70 years ago, with guests Amos n Andy. Mary has an extended conversation with her sister "Babe." Jack retells the story of how he met Rochester. Guests are "Amos 'n' Andy." Jack's Maxwell runs into Rochester's taxicab ...while it's on a grease rack...or is it a grass reek?

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast December 3, 1946, Blackie Goes to Jail. Blackie is arrested for stealing $100,000 worth of diamonds. He's found guilty after a trial and sentenced to 10-to-20 years in jail. An action-packed jail-break follows. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 3, 1937, Presto, The Magician.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 3, 1946, Fibber’s Bank Account. . Fibber is most annoyed with the bank. Are they taking good care of his $19? Why are they just now asking him to open an account? Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 3, 1953, Processing the Film.. Now that he's taken all those picture for the snapshot contest, Fibber decides to process the film himself.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast December 2, 1950, 70 years ago, Trying to Marry Off Peggy Martin. . A comedy about match-making. The girls try to marry off a good looking girl to avoid competition.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 2, 1947, A Salute to Public Service. Milton gets a parking ticket. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 2, 1937, Samuel Seal

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 2, 1956, The Day The Roof Fell In. A psychological and funny look at the do-it-yourselfer. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast December 2, 1955. The conclusion of the story. The wind-up, and the whole case blows sky high!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 1, 1953, 67 years ago, The Big Odd. A furniture truck has been hijacked and the driver kidnapped.

Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 1, 1945, Larkspur to Feed The Soul. "A love story for stagestruck souls who, at one time or another, been intoxicated by the heady perfume of the theatre." Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 1, 1937, Wesley the Wailing Whale

Lights Out, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, The Story of Mr. Maggs. A meek little man buys a locked trunk at an auction...and finds it filled with horror! Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast December 1, 1955. The whole affair becomes a town issue, and Johnny becomes the town goat!

Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast November 30, 1948, 72 years ago, I Remember Murder. A band-leader steals $50,000 from The High Hatters Club and leaves town in a hurry. After he's "taken for a ride," the girl singer who was with him develops amnesia. "Harry The Hack" finds her...and the murder victim too.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, Henry’s Father is Sick. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 30, 1937, The Inkaboos.

Suspense, originally broadcast November 30, 1950, The Lady in the Red Hat starring Van Heflin. "The Avenger" has killed five women, all of whom were wearing red. Two reporters and a policeman are invited to meet with the killer in an eerie chapel at midnight. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast November 30, 1955. People get careless, all over Culver, Montana!

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 29, 1953, 67 years ago, Sheriff Billy. Sheriff Bill Riddle is the law in Dawson. He faces down an escaped killer without a gunfight...and with good reason.

The Life of Riley, originally broadcast November 29, 1947, The Rileys spend Thanksgiving with the Gillis'. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 29, 1937, Crazy Quilt Dragon.

The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast November 29, 1943, Sign of the Broken Thumb. Black Pete and his Chinese coolies help "The Raven" break out of jail. The Lone Ranger tries to break up the Chinese slave trade. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast November 29, 1955. How hard is it to believe what you see? Johnny see plenty!

Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 28, 1937, 83 years ago, The Story of Susan and the Opera Singer.

The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast November 28, 1954, Jack takes Dennis to a psychiatrist. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 28, 1939, The Crash. Chuck makes a spectacular emergency landing.

The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast November 28, 1937, The Circle of Death. A bomber is setting off a series of explosions, each time leaving a note that says, "I hate crowds." The Shadow issues a challenge to, "The Masked Killer." Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast November 28, 1955. A case with a great big question mark. Accident, suicide or just plain murder?

Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 73 years ago. After Turkey, The Bill. A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast November 27, 1946, Birdy Takes a Vacation. Birdie takes a vacation, and the Gildersleeve family meals aren't quite the same. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 27, 1937, Weary Willie. After de-growing, Jimmy and Judy take off in the Bear's airplane, but become stranded in Looking Glass Valley.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 27, 1945, Chops Down the Old Oak Tree. . It's time to chop down the old oak tree. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Day. . Thanksgiving dinner...with champagne (and Coca Cola!).

The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1950, 70 years ago, The Big Game on a New Television Set. Phil and Remley have tickets to the big football game, but Alice buys him a television set...sort of.

The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, with guest Victor Moore. . Treacher has been selling raffle tickets on Durante's turkey. Jimmy and Victor Moore in the frozen North catch a claim jumper. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 26, 1937, Paddy O’Cinnamon. Judy and Jimmy meet the Cinnamon Bear and decide to catch the Crazy Quilt Dragon who has taken the silver Christmas Star.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 26, 1946, The Lenny Powell Murder. Lenny Powell hires a pilot to fly him to Branchville for $5000! The pilot's wife is unfaithful and Lenny has $25,000 in cash. After Lenny's murdered, the cash disappears. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, Painted into a Corner. Painted in...with Aunt Louisa's party out of the picture.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 25, 1945, 75 years ago, The Big Football Game. Gildy takes Leila to the big football game

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast November 25, 1956, Tail to the Wind. Bert Reese and his son Spike, the town bullies, are picking on Hezzie Nuller, a meek man who refuses to defend himself. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 25, 1947, No Room at the Inn. A new apartment? Not quite yet.

Suspense, originally broadcast November 25, 1956, The Man who Stole the Bible starring John Lund. It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and a salesman has a date with the devil! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 25, 1955. The conclusion of the story. A pretty rough wind-up.

Calling all Cars, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 82 years ago, The Case Of The Rasping Voice. Christian Meyer is shot by a tough hombre with a rasping voice. His future bride is left for dead as well.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 24, 1953, The Big Present. The "Milk-Bottle Bandit" has pulled nineteen consecutive jobs. Is it a kid? Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 24, 1955, Shopping for a Turkey.. Fibber and Molly are going have Thanksgiving dinner out this year.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 24, 1953, Murder on the Isle. Rocky is hired to guard the life of a drunken, hated drama critic. He fails. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 24, 1955. Johnny finds that he has even more of a reason to keep Amy than he'd realized!

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 23, 1952, 68 years ago, The Big Guilt. A florist named Arthur McKinley has been found strangled to death in an alley.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 23, 1952, The Thanksgiving Turkey. It's Thanksgiving time and there's only one turkey left. Both the Aldrich and Brown families want it. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast November 23, 1960, Live Thanksgiving Dinner.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 23, 1950, Happy Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving without the kids is not much of a celebration. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 23, 1955. A man steps onto the stage from out of the past, and into a role he doesn't want to play!

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast November 22, 1948, 72 years ago. A Wall Street magazine is running a contest. The prize is $150 for the best letter describing a secretary's most interesting experience.

The Harold Peary Show (Honest Harold), originally broadcast November 22, 1950, The Thanksgiving Play. Honest Harold is directing and starring in, "The Story Of Miles Standish, A Story Of Thanksgiving." Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 22, 1955, What’s McGee to do? McGee can't remember what it is that he has to do today.

The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 22, 1951, No Insurance. The FBI takes on a dishonest doctor and an accident insurance racket. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 22, 1955. At the Criterion theatre, a third act curtain that wasn't in the script!

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast November 21, 1952, 68 years ago, The Opening of Tioga Reserve. . Chad Remington tackles "Laredo" during the Tioga land rush, and is ambushed and shot!

The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast November 21, 1954, Jack is Sick in Bed. Jack is sick in bed with a cold, he had been caught outside Don Wilson's house in the rain. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 21, 1955, The Practical Joke. Who is more deserving of the "Liar's Award" than Fibber McGee?

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast November 21, 1952, Tonight the Mayhem’s Going to be Different. An old friend of Brooksie asks for help. However, Brooksie has never heard of the woman, Cecile Lewiston. A visit to the expensive town of Crescent Lane provides the usual corpse. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 21, 1955. A famous actress has been threatened with death!

The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast November 20, 1951, 69 years ago, The Most Famous Man in the World. A young couple receive a couple of visitors from the future, who predict they will be most famous people in the world in the near future.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 20, 1945, McGee the Architect. Fibber gives some expert advice to the workmen building a house across the street. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 20, 1953, Hall Mirror Resilvered. Molly's been at a meeting of the Ladies' Club. They've discussed raising money for a needy children's Christmas fund.

Inner Sanctum, originally broadcast November 20, 1945, Boomerang. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, A Night at the Opera.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 19, 1939, 81 years ago, Mary Livingstone reads a Thanksgiving-Day poem. Jack is planning a Thanksgiving party for his friends...with an ostrich!

Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 19, 1950, Alice and Kids go to Palm Springs without Phil. Phil's spending the weekend without Alice and the girls, which somehow prompts Remley to bring a live turkey into the house. Her name is Charmaine. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 19, 1947, Opera Tickets.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 19, 1946, Bill and Harry and the $50,000 necklace. Mr. Otis hires Bill and Harry Reese to steal his wife's $50,000 necklace. Also the Couple Next Door, originally broadcast November 19, 1958, Wallpaper Paste eaten.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 18, 1949, 71 years ago. Liz decides to help her maid Katy's romance with Mr. Nagle, the postman.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast November 18, 1947, A Salute to the Opera. Miltie buys a new suit and gets a real bargain...a Hungarian goat herder's costume! Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 18, 1947, Harley and Julia Return

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 18, 1956, Sounds of a Nation. Our national history, told in sound. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 18, 1955. The end of the trail, for Johnny and Lorraine Broderick!

Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 17, 1938, 82 years ago, The Case of Four Lead Slugs. The dramatization of the first trial that used the science of ballistics. A well dramatized multiple murder, trial, and gallows sequence.

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 17, 1942, Tootsie Sagwell buys a new hat, Gracie buys a live turkey. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 17 1947, A Small Death.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, A Little Jazz Goes a Long Way to Murder. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 17, 1955. A long look at what seven years can do to a woman's life.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, 68 years ago, the 10,000 broadcast of the series. Very funny recollections about how Amos and Andy came to New York, how they met The Kingfish, how Amos met his wife, how Andy met and later was sued by Madam Queen.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, The Debating Team. Henry joins the debating team to impress Ellen. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 16, 1939, The Chart.

Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 16, 1949, Lum gets caught between Andy Devine and Zasu Pitts...and engaged! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 16, 1955. The trail really gets hot, and goes right down on a police blotter.

Escape, originally broadcast November 15, 1949, 71 years ago, Three Skeleton Key. The classic about the lighthouse and the rats.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast November 15, 1948, Thanksgiving is approaching. Jane plans a dinner for four, Irma buys a live turkey named George. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 15, 1939, Temple of the Aztecs.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 15, 1953, Escape from Smoke Falls. A killer escapes from jail at Smoke Falls and shoots the sheriff. Two rivals both try to recapture him, with Britt Ponset riding with one of them. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 15, 1955. The expenses go way up. It costs money to prove how wrong one man can be.

Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 14, 1948, 72 years ago. . "Doc" Abner finds himself running an advice bureau...on the radio!

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast November 14, 1952, The Case of the Chavez Family. Senor Nagle comes to Dos Rios claiming all the land in the Valley, and he has the documents to prove it! Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 14, 1947, A stolen car wrapped in red tape.

Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, The Story of Steve and Charlotte Dixon. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 14, 1955. An exciting chase after a charming, beautiful girl. After all, who wouldn't?

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 13, 1952, 68 years ago, The Missing Pipes. The Andersons are nominated for an award, and a writer is coming to interview Margaret. And don’t you know that things would have to go crazy!

Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 13, 1953, A Trip to the Moon. Alice is trying to find a finishing school for Alice.

The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast November 13, 1955, Charlie Dreams That He Visits Hell.

Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 70 years ago, Earth Abides Part 2. A magnificent story about the end of "The Age Of Man," and the beginning of, "The Age Of The Rat."

Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, as originally broadcast November 12, 1946, Turkey. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 12, 1947, The Kittens.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 12, 1946, Only One Way Out For Me. Ralph Benton owes $30,000 and Charlie demands immediate payment. Ralph says, "There's only one way out for me." His dead body is soon found, with a suicide note nearby. The police handwriting expert says the note is genuine. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast November 12, 1940, Accidental engagement at the Halloween Party. Andy is trying to get out of his proposed marriage to Brother Crawford's sister-in-law. The Kingfish will lend a hand...for $10! Honest Joe then offers The Kingfish $15 if he'll talk Andy into buying an engagement ring he has for sale, for $30!

The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast November 11, 1948, 72 years ago, Till Death Do Us Part.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast November 11, 1945, Domestic Arts. Gildersleeve tries to get Marjorie interested in house-keeping, but Birdie gets the wrong idea! Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast November 11, 1955, Baseball Managers.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, A salute to Washington, D.C. and politics. Miltie runs for Alderman. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 11, 1955. The odds are set, the last chip is down, it's the last spin of the wheel, and death is the croupier!

Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast November 10, 1949, 71 years ago, The Engaged Girl Murder Case. Mr. Keen solves a murder case while on horseback!

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast November 10, 1944 with guest stars Jack Benny and Rochester. The Kingfish and Andy start an employment office. Their first customer is Rochester, looking for a new job. Their second customer is Jack Benny, looking for a new valet! Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 10, 1947, David’s Cold.

X Minus One, originally broadcast November 10, 1955, Ray Bradbury’s Dwellers in Silence. Twenty years after mankind abandoned the Earth, a spaceship from Mars lands. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 10, 1955. A bungling fool, a tightening net, and a violent death in a crooked alley of the Casbah.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 68 years ago, The Big Dive. A woman is found murdered in a closet. The trail leads to a freighter in San Francisco.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, Overdue Library Books. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 9, 1939, Pablo’s Surprise.

The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 9, 1955, The Forty-Five Automatic. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 9, 1955. A desperate fight in an Algiers alley, a killer is named, and a lovely lady confesses her shame.

The Line-up starring Bill Johnstone, originally broadcast November 8, 1951, 69 years ago, The Pixie-Picker Pickle. There's been a series of ice pick stabbings at night. Somebody might get hurt!

The Lone Ranger, originally broadcast November 8, 1954, Squint Eye. An innocent man is found on the railroad tracks, nearly dead. He's been framed by Mark James, a squinty-eyed badman. Also Suspense, originally broadcast November 8, 1959, The Last Trip. When a husband leaves on an overseas business trip his loving wife is apt to slip a remembrance gift in to his suitcase as our heroine Myra does. Ralph Bell stars, who also co-rote the script.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast November 8, 1949, The Tea Cup Murder. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 8, 1955. A lovely woman lies beautifully, and a sinister whisper drifts out of the casbah!

Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast November 7, 1948, 72 years ago, Joe Barker. Joe Barker, a small time crook, is reported missing by his wife Madge. Joe is found shot dead. He was a crook and a swindler, but whodunit?

Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast November 7, 1954, The Switchboard Operator. There's been a new switchboard installed at Madison High, and Miss Enright is the switchboard operator. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 7, 1939, The Vanishing Field.

Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast November 7, 1948, Triple Cross. Dan Holiday wins $126,000 at a crooked roulette wheel and promptly loses it to a beautiful blonde. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lorcoe Diamond Matter, originally broadcast November 7, 1955. A diamond robbery in Algiers. The main suspect: a beautiful Countess!

The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 6, 1949, 71 years ago, The Television Test. Phil is getting ready for television...as a detective?

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 6, 1945, McGee Makes Fudge. Fibber puts on his apron and cooks up a batch of homemade fudge. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 6, 1944, writing an English Composition.

Have Gun Will Travel, originally broadcast November 6, 1960, The odds Nebraska. Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets young Jim Buford, who's tired of farm life and is looking for action. He starts by shooting Paladin! Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 6, 1939, The mysterious Drone.

Escape, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 70 years ago, Earth Abides Part 1 starring John Dehner. A magnificent story about the end of "The Age Of Man," and the beginning of, "The Age Of The Rat."

Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, Getting Out the Vote. Alice is campaigning for a mayoral candidate who plans to shut down all the pool rooms in town. Phil views the situation with alarm. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 5, 1947, The Broken Mandarin. After a visit to the zoo, the Ming meets his ancestors.

Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, Havana. Also the Soap Opera Dr Paul, originally broadcast November 5, 1945.

Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 4, 1943, 77 years ago with guest Lana Turner. Abbott and Costello are having trouble getting into the NBC studio before they go on the air. This program is remembered as being broadcast on the day Lou Costello's infant son died by drowning. No mention of this tragedy is made until the very end of the show, when Bud Abbott tells the radio audience what happened. During the program, there was no sign by Costello of anything else on his mind but the next corny joke.

Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 4, 1947, A Salute to Football. Milton goes to see the "Fighting Irish." Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast November 4, 1955, Baseball Team.

CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 4, 1956, Joe Miller Joke Book. A drama/documentary about the history of jokes, including a fictionalized visit from the venerable Joe Miller himself!Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 4, 1955. A big time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

Night Beat starring Frank Lovejoy as Randy Stone, originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 70 years ago, Black Cat. Who killed Nick Corby? His wife accuses the black cat! Maybe it was Crazy Mike? Randy Stone of The Chicago Star tries to unravel the puzzle.

Blondie starring Arthur Lake as Dagwood, originally broadcast November 3, 1949, Stanley Livingston. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast November 3, 1959, Supervising the Painters.

Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, Portuguese Crooner. A Portuguese immigrant has been murdered. The trail of the murderer leads to Newark, New Jersey. A melodic voice leads to violence. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 3, 1955. A big time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

Suspense, originally broadcast November 2, 1958, 62 years ago, The Dealings of Mr Markham starring Mr and Mrs James Mason. The story about an antique dealer who dabbled in blackmail and calmly came back from the dead.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, Overdue Library Books. Henry's library book is overdue...to the tune of $5. Beware of Huckleberry Finn! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 2, 1944, Excuses to Visit School.

The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 2, 1955, Paid in Full. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 2, 1955. A big time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast November 1, 1956, 64 years ago, Jolly Boys Haunted House Adventure. Gildersleeve setsup a Halloween party at a haunted house for the Jolly Boys, and Gildy does his part to make sure it’s haunted!

Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 1, 1953, DJ Wakes up Jack at 4am. Hank, the all-night disc jockey, wakes Jack up at 4 A.M.! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 1, 1944, Lum works on the water pipes at the school.

This is your FBI, originally broadcast November 1, 1946, Blueprint for Murder. Walter Douglas is building a bridge with shoddy materials and poor workmanship. When the building inspector refuses to take a bribe, a suspicious fire breaks out. When arson fails to convince an honest man to do wrong, kidnapping is called for. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast November 1, 1955. A big time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

X Minus One, originally broadcast October 31, 1956, 64 years ago, Sam This Is You. A telephone lineman gets a phone call from himself...in the future!

Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast October 31, 1948, Suicide or Murder. A woman asks Dan Holiday to look into the death of her son who was killed in a drunken brawl. What really happened to Arthur Daily? Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 31, 1947, A Beautiful Sunday. It's a beautiful day...and it's Sunday. A visit to Claudia's mother...with presents.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 31, 1952, There ain’t no Justice. When the jail burns down in the town of Melody, goofy Abner accuses the chief of police of setting the fire! Then there's Walter Smith, who seems to have died in the fire...with his $200,000 missing! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Valentine Caper, originally broadcast October 31, 1955. A big time racketeer during Prohibition is shot thirteen years later in New Orleans. Many murders follow, Johnny investigates.

Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast October 30, 1951, 69 years ago, A Halloween show. Trick or Treat.

Mercury Theater - War of the Worlds, originally broadcast October 30, 1938 - Part 1. The buildup, done in the style of live radio. This first portion of the program terrified Americans. The lead-up to World War 2 had America on the edge, and this tipped many Americans over the edge.

Mercury Theater - War of the Worlds, originally broadcast October 30, 1938 - Part 2 - Orson Welles himself concluded the drama in a mostly monologue, save for a brief exchange with an artillery soldier, having no idea what his simple play had done. Also in this hour, the only recorded exchange between Orson Welles and the author of the book, The War of the Worlds, HG Wells.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 29, 1953, 67 years ago, Halloween Blues. It’s Halloween and the Andersons are planning a party because of a case of the measles!

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 29, 1946, Granny’s Witchcraft. At a Halloween costume party, a strange old woman dressed as a witch warns Blackie that, "death is near" in the form of a big blue car. Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 29, 1947, The Trip. Stranded in Connecticut after Claudia forgets to fill the gas tank.

The Whistler, originally broadcast October 29, 1945, Final Returns. a ruthlessly ambitious woman makes the final sacrifice. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast October 29, 1948, A Restaurant Owner Afraid of his Own Food

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 64 years ago, Army Wife. After thirty years, an army wife suddenly finds herself a widow. The last show of the series.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast October 28, 1949, Halloween Surprise Party. Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 28, 1947, The Drivers Test. Claudia takes her driving test.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 28, 1947, A Salute to the Navy. Milton sails to Cuba...8th Class! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Alvin Summers Matter, originally broadcast October 28, 1955. How to find what you've been looking for...the hard way!

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast October 27, 1953, 67 years ago, Pintsize Payroll Bandit. Rocky's job as a night-man in a hamburger joint leads to a nine-year-old runaway with $50,000 in cash!

The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast October 27, 1945, Football Game. Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 27, 1948, The Drivers Test.

Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast October 27, 1949, the cast of the Ruthless Murderers. A man just out of prison after five years had sworn to kill Mr. Keen. But Keen is saved by one of his secret inventions. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Alvin Summers Matter, originally broadcast October 27, 1955. How to fall into a trap...in one easy lesson.

Suspense, originally broadcast October 26, 1958, 62 years ago, Headshrinker starring Helmut Dantine and Nina Foch, Psychiatrist...healing thyself!

Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast October 26, 1950, The Paris-Marseilles Highway. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast October 26, 1939, Zollinger Lies.

The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 26, 1941, The Devil’s Hour. The Devil is summoned on Holloween, at midnight! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Alvin Summers Matter, originally broadcast October 26, 1955. . There are some people you wouldn't want to meet in a dark alley, but sometimes it can't be helped!

You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast October 25, 1950, 70 years ago, The Secret Word is Air.

The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 25, 1939, The Worlds Fair. Fred wise-cracks about the new "Pot Of Gold" program and other give-away shows. Ipana News: a minor earthquake has struck the northeast. Guest Billy Rose tells the "inside story" of "The Aquacade" at the New York World's Fair. The Average Man's Roundtable discusses, "Do you favor the recent change in our Thanksgiving Day date?" The Mighty Allen Art Players present "a mighty melodrama of the West," titled, "The Prairie Predicament" or "The Cross-Eyed Cowboy Had Slants In His Glance."

Matinee with Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, Political Broadcasts. "Believe It Or Rot," The Origin of Your Water Supply, Webbley Webster presents an award. Also Part 9 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 24, 1956. Who gets paid off, and why? The answer surprises Johnny!

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 72 years ago, The Matchmaker. While Harriet plays matchmaker, Ozzie tries to undo the damage.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, Jack goes to the Drive In. After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast October 24, 1939, Hoot of an Owl

Lum n Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, Lum the Postmaster? Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and decides to hold a sale! Also Part 8 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 24, 1956. A friend to the rescue, and an unfriendly phone call from a killer!

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 23, 1946, 74 years ago, Gildersleeve asks for a raise. Things are tough financially...so bad in fact that Gildersleeve is going to ask for a raise...and Leroy's selling newspapers.

2 - Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest. Also Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner as Paladin, originally broadcast October 23, 1960, Stardust. Lola Blackwood, an actress, has telegraphed Paladin from Grass Valley, asking for help.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast October 23, 1950, The Hand In The Coconut. A hunter and the hunted. Which is which...and who gets the girl? Also Part 7 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 23, 1956. Getting to the island of Lagos is easy, but getting away from it, that's another story!

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 22, 1953, 67 years ago, Too Many Peanuts. Jim Anderson goes to an auction...and ends up with a huge bag of peanuts.

Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 22, 1950, The Brownies Camping Trip. Phil finds himself as the chaperone on a camping trip for the Brownies. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast October 22, 1940, Party Invitation.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 22, 1946, Inspector Faraday is shot. Inspector Faraday ignores the threats of the Thayer mob and is machine-gunned on the street. Also Part 6 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 22, 1956. Chase is holed up on Lagos Island. Is he cornered, or is it a trap?

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 64 years ago, Indian Scout. The story of Charlie, a Crow Indian with four bullets in his leg, and who enjoys stealing horses.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, A Salute to Good Health. Milton visits the doctor, but is cured of the hiccoughs by his neighbor. Also an episode of the soap opera Claudia, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, Return of the Wedding Presents. David and Claudia are going out for dinner, and Mama is invited. The moving man returns...with the wedding presents.

My Favorite Husband Starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast October 21, 1949, Supercricket. A cricket in the Cooper household is making life difficult. Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast October 21, 1955, Bobby Jones.

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast October 20, 1950, 70 years ago, Stamped for Murder. A phony treasure map is still worth $10,000 and several murders to a team of swindlers...why?

Stan Freberg, originally broadcast October 20, 1957, The last show of the series. A reprise of the best skits from the previous fourteen shows.

The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast October 20, 1950, Eddie Jenkins and the Arsonist. Eddie Jenkins is a young, hookey-playing boy who is in Blair General with severe burns. He's suspected of starting a fire on a pier that killed the watchman. Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 20, 1948, The Salmon Mousse. Dr. Barry is coming for a visit.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast October 19, 1956, 64 years ago, The Legend of Annie Christmas starring Amanda Randolph. A story about a legendary giant African-American woman who started as a slave but who became a heroine to her people.

The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 19, 1941, The Hoodoo Ship. The crew of a ship filled with slaves murders the Africans aboard "The Raven" in 1850. In "modern" times, "The Raven" seems to be jinxed, in a plot stolen shamelessly from "Treasure Island." When two murders take place on board "The Raven," keep your eye on the bo's'on with the wooden leg! Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 19, 1959, Sports Time. Biff Burns reports "The Weekly Fights." A visit from John W. Wilcox, a actor on soap operas. An expose of long business lunches.

Dragnet, originally broadcast October 19, 1954, The Big Mannequin. Jason Helmer is reported missing by his wife. His drinking companion, Fredrick Madison knows...but isn't talking. Also Part 5 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 19, 1956. Around the Caribbean to Barbados.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 18, 1953, 67 years ago, Rink Larkin. Eleven-year-old Rink Larkin learns that the sheriff has killed his father and is determined to get his revenge on the lawman.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, Irma has misplaced her boss's glasses. Mr. Clyde plans to fire Irma if she doesn't find them. Also Captain Midnight, Originally broadcast October 18, 1939 Surrounded. Von Grippe attacks in his plane and is driven off with a machine gun.

Mark Trail, originally broadcast October 18, 1950, The Wings of the Vampire. Also Part 4 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 18, 1956. A woman in the picture.

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast October 17, 1952, 68 years ago, Marie. Marie Hoxie, a damsel in distress, has a secret desire for a map to a lost mine.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, Barbara and Constance. A poignant story about Henry and two girls, Barbara and Constance. Which one will it be? Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 17, 1947, Claudia makes plans for dinner.

Information Please, originally broadcast October 17, 1941 with guest panelist Fred Allen. Also Part 3 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 17, 1956. The murder of Freddy Quintana.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 16, 1954, 66 years ago, Kitty Caught. The Karp Brothers rob the bank in Dodge and take Kitty with them as a hostage.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast October 16, 1946, Early Retirement. Gildersleeve is starting to consider an annuity for his retirement. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 16, 1959, A visit from George "Tiny" Fields, a professional giant. Natalie Attired "says" the song of McAllister College, Minnesota and the song of M. I. T.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 16, 1945, Till Death Do Us Part. A honeymooning couple witnesses a murder and starts on a night of horror as the killer chases them. Also Part 2 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 16, 1956. Way down yonder in New Orleans.

The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 15, 1939, 81 years ago, The Village of Doom. While on a picnic with Margot Lane, Lamont Cranston is unable to open a jar of olives! He says, "It's the toughest case I've ever had." The citizens of "Old Mill" are being killed by a strange disease. The cause? It's an "old hag" using her pet jackdaw as a flying killer!

A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast October 15, 1947, The Dress Shop. Mrs. Anderson is determined to buy a dress shop in town. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 15, 1946, Fibber Checks the Water Supply. Fibber looks through his microscope and swears off water.

The Whistler, originally broadcast October 15, 1945, The House on Sycamore Road. $50,000 is found in an old clock, but there's that man with the scar! Also Part 1 of a 9 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Phantom Chase Matter, originally broadcast October 15, 1956. . A missing stockbroker and a missing $120,000.

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 64 years ago, Still Waters. Mrs. Feemster and the "Committee On Moral Improvement" visits the Fort...and eliminates beer!

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 14, 1947, Salute to the New York Theater. Milton tries to buy tickets to a show. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 14, 1959, Chat with Champions. Wally Ballou reports from a large metropolitan newspaper.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, Gunshot Wound. Jim Nielson, who has only a short time to live, returns to Dodge to kill the Mahler Brothers. Also Lights Out, originally broadcast October 14, 1936, The Fast One. A story about two men with a mighty power, the power to move very, very rapidly.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast October 13, 1953, 67 years ago, Steven in a Rest Home. Rocky's job as a chauffeur in a tenement district leads him to a new identity as a mental patient in Denver!

The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast October 13, 1957, Sponsored by....Freberg? A visit to the World Advertising Agency, a crime drama about Sam Spillaine, private eye. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 13, 1959, Celebrating Columbus. A visit from Tim Barcraft who makes party favors, after spending $75 answering a magazine ad.

It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944, with guest star Roland Young. For what famous theatrical producer was the Zeigfeld Theatre named? Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 13, 1947, The First Quarrel. . Claudia ruins breakfast, and David's socks.

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 12, 1950, 70 years ago, The Skunk Must Go.

The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 12, 1941, The Dragon Tongue Murders. Jerry Post and his sister Barbara are both broke. However, their mother is very wealthy. "The apple of death falls into three equal parts." Mrs. Post's twin brother has a good motive for her murder as well. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast October 12, 1959, Guess the Name of This. A visit from Dr. Fellern Hawthorne, who makes predictions of the future.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, The Cover Girl Murder Case. "Sugar Keen," a beautiful photographer's model, has been strangled with a wire. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 12, 1956. A good solid rock puts on the finishing touches.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 67 years ago, Silver Annie. Silver Annie Huxley refuses to sell her silver mine to the railroad, to the distress of the rest of the town of "Virtue City."

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, Irma and her friends attend a charity masquerade ball. Also Vic and Sade, originally broadcast October 11, 1943, The Victor R. Gook Fontanelle.

The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast October 11, 1947, Riley the Cop. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 11, 1956. A fake rattler causes the death of a real one. Three down, one to go.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast October 10, 1951, 69 years ago, Leroy Visits the Judge. Leroy spends a few days at Judge Hooker's house, and it become too quiet at the Gildersleeves'.

Our Miss Brooks, originally broadcast October 10, 1954, Bartering with Chief Thundercloud. Chief Thundercloud wants to do some bartering at Madison High. Also Blackstone the Magic Detective, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, Reluctant Buzz Saw. Blackstone and Rhoda are threatened by two bad guys.

Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, Double Mothers. Dan Holiday finds himself in possession of a little girl...with two mothers! A man with a gun and his henchman have some other ideas. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 10, 1956.. Primrose Camp is scared stiff, with plenty to hide.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 9, 1954, 66 years ago, Love of a Good Woman. Coney Thorn plans to kill Marshal Dillon. Coney is sick, however, so first Abby Twilling (a good friend of Doc's) has to nurse him back to health.

The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show from October 9, 1953, Alice’s First Date. This episode includes the audience warmup from Phil. The cast does a satire of "Dragnet."

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 9, 1952, Betty and the Crooner. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 9, 1956. Johnny stumbles on a well-hidden car, a dead body, and the two remaining killers.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast October 8, 1943, 77 years ago, first half-hour show. The first show before a live audience, and the first Amos 'N Andy show with a guest star. Andy, helped by The Kingfish, gets a wife and an apartment in a hurry for the benefit of a rich uncle. Charles Coburn guest stars.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 8, 1946, Murdered Show Dog Owner. A wealthy woman is murdered shortly after her two dogs win "best in show" at the kennel club. Also an episode of Mary Foster the Editor’s Daughter possibly from 1948, Mary Foster Is Deeply Disturbed

The Shadow, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, Murder in the Ball Park. At a night game, the pitcher is electrocuted. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Primrose Matter, originally broadcast October 8, 1956. Johnny heads out into the desert, prospecting for killers and robbers.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast October 7, 1949, 71 years ago, George Tries for a Raise.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1947, A Salute to the Old West. Milton tries to get in to see Darryl Zanuck. Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 7, 1947, David has been whistling and fixing things.

Night Watch, originally broadcast October 7, 1954, A Teenage Pickup and a Domestic Discussion. Also Manhunt from 1944, The Story of the Crystal Cue. A millionaire scientist working for the War Department has been shot through the heart. Whodunnit? The main suspect was at police headquarters while the crime was committed.

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast October 6, 1953, 67 years ago, Oyster Shucker At The Fifty Fathoms. The first show of the series. Rocky gets a job as an oyster shucker in a seafood restaurant and finds twelve pearls in twelve oysters...and a brief ocean voyage.

Life of Riley, originally broadcast October 6, 1945, Riley refuses to let Babs see Simon. Babs wants to invite her boyfriend Simon to come and visit. Riley objects! Meanwhile, Junior is dating Marilyn and seeing her in the park. Marilyn's father objects as well. Simon threatens to jump off the Santa Monica Pier! Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 6, 1947, It’s a Lock. To where did Claudia disappear?

It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 6, 1944, Guest Deems Taylor. "What is the name of the Indian maiden the song (to be played) is about?" Don't miss, "The Old Oaken Bucket." Also Little Orphan Annie from 1936, Bill Corwin has Disappeared. The search for Bill Corwin continues. A rowboat has disappeared as well, is there a connection?

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast October 5, 1956, 64 years ago, Roughing It. Written by and "narrated" by Samuel Clemens (portrayed by Luis Van Rooten). A do-it-yourself kit for Western movies. Good radio and a fine adaptation of Mark Twain.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, Class Debt Chairman. Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times? Also Little Orphan Annie from 1936, Light in the Deserted Mysterious House. Things look pretty bad for Tony, but Annie doesn't believe he's guilty. Annie and Joe spot a light in a deserted house.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 5, 1948, The Bulletin Murder Case. A lady reporter on "The Bulletin" is assigned to interview Philo Vance, but is murdered! Then, the cab driver who discovered the body is bumped off! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 5, 1956. The third picture leads to the diamonds and a murderer.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 67 years ago, The Stampede. Britt Ponset finds himself on a cattle drive with two feuding brothers.

Battle of the Sexes, originally broadcast October 4, 1938. The first question is, "What are cold hands supposed to be a sign of?" Julia Sanderson (head of the women's team), Frank Crumit (head of the men's team) Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 4, 1954, Cover Charge. The McGees have a new slip cover for the living room easy chair. Fibber is relaxing in it...guarding his health.

Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953. John Dehner narrates an Antony Ellis adaptation of Ray Bradbury’s Zero Hour. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 4, 1956. Bruner, the last lead to the missing diamonds, is murdered.

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast October 3, 1952, 68 years ago, His Name is John Smith. A telegrapher about to be proven not guilty surprises everyone by breaking out of jail.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 3, 1954, The Garden of Evil. Jack recalls his days in vaudeville and early years in radio! The cast does "The Garden Of Evil," a satire of the Mexican adventure film. Mel Blanc does a fine "Sy?, Si!" routine. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 3, 1954, Where Do We Eat? An invitation to dinner presents a problem for the McGees.

Suspense, originally broadcast October 3, 1946, Three Times Murder starring Rita Hayworth. A greedy prosecuting attorney swears to hang the widow of a man who was just electrocuted. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 3, 1956. Johnny nearly skis off a cliff after being shot at on the mountainside.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 2, 1945, The Shadow of Death. . Death seems to follow Howard everywhere he goes. Howard dreams...people die. Howard is a homicidal maniac. Richard Widmark stars. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 2, 1956. A visit to a Swiss inn, a skiing date with a possible murderess.

Suspense, originally broadcast October 2, 1947, 73 years ago, The Story of Markham’s Death starring Kirk Douglas. A has-been writer discovers a lost manuscript by Edgar Allan Poe and creates a new form of mystery novel.

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast October 2, 1960, The Big Itch. Chester gets the itch and leads Matt to the answer of the disappearance of George Church. Also Have Gun Will Travel, originally broadcast October 2, 1960, Talkika the Snoop. The life of Sam Crow, avian companion of Skeeter Hickshaw, is threatened.

The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 1, 1939, 81 years ago, The Night Marauders. Police suspect the Shadow of several apartment-house jewel robberies. The real criminal turns out to be a kindly gorilla, trained by an evil zoo keeper.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 1, 1946, Fibber is Sick. Fibber is feeling sick, so Doc Gamble prescribes "placebos." Also Claudia, originally broadcast October 1, 1947, The Wedding Presents.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 1, 1946, The Undersea Murder. Two deep-sea treasure hunters find their treasure and a double double-cross. Yet a third double-cross confuses the plot. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Picture Postcard Matter, originally broadcast October 1, 1956. $100,000 in diamonds is missing, and the clue from Sebastian leads to his death.

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast September 30, 1945, 75 years ago, Exaggeration Troubles. Ozzie tries to stop Harriet from exaggerating.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, The Tip Off Matter. A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from the convict's last safe robbery. Last show of the series. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 30, 1954 Advice and Content. A newspaper columnist tells Fibber, "How to make your wife happy."

Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, Devilstone. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series, one of the last two shows of, "The Golden Age of Radio." Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 30, 1947, Let Them Eat Cake

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 29, 1953, 67 years ago, The Big Try. Jan Patachek, a refugee from Eastern Europe, is threatening to kill himself, rather than go to jail for forgery.

The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, How to fix a leaky faucet, a Hollywood labor leader, Ssshhh--boom. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 29, 1954, A Prince of a Regent.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, The Doubtful Dairy Matter. A silo burns on the farm of an important dairyman...a guy with pull! Also Suspense, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, Vamp Until Dead starring Vanessa Brown. A woman goes to work for a crazed writer who is suspected of murdering his wife...the dead woman's sister!

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, 70 years ago, The Mumpkin’s First Baby. A distraught father-to-be named Willie Mumpkin upsets Blair Hospital. Dr. Gillespie thinks Dr. Kildare ought to be more interested in romance.

The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast September 28, 1952, He Man or Mouse. Henry feels the need to develop muscles and brawn, and gets into a complicated situation trying to retrieve an embarrassing letter. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 28, 1954, Golden Governor. Fibber asks the governor for a job with the state.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast September 28, 1948, The Argus Murder Case. A man's wife is murdered after she visits an off-shore gambling ship. She was a victim of compulsive gambling. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 28, 1956. The motive for arson and murder begin to take definite shape, in the form of a confession.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, 66 years ago, The Helping Hand. Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.

My Friend Irma, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, The Professor lost his job. The Professor (Hans Conried) has lost his job at The Gypsy Tea Room. Irma gets the idea of opening a restaurant for the Professor, "The Cafe Kropotkin." Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, Party Whine. Fibber has a bit of trouble trying to make a phone call.

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast September 27, 1953, The Coward. Everyone knows that Will Fedder is a coward because he won't wear a gun. However, a man can be pushed just so far! Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 27, 1956. A trip to sea on "The Lily Ann" that starts out like an ordinary fishing trip. Somewhere on board lurks a man with murder in his heart and his next intended victim...Johnny Dollar!

This is your FBI, originally broadcast September 26, 1952, 68 years ago, The Little Tin Box. A bank robbery team blackmails a prominent socialite into hiding them while "the heat's on."

The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast September 26, 1954, Is the Benny Show On the Air? First show of the last season. Jack complains to the chief engineer at CBS when his show isn't being broadcast! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast September 26, 1958, Charley and Madge to Be Neighbors.

Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, Shanghaied. Dan takes a blackjack on the head and finds himself on the high seas to adventure! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 26, 1956. Dark can cover a multitude of sins and also a strong man with a deadly weapon!

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 25, 1946, 74 years ago, New Spruce Scent. Gildersleeve gets out of singing for the P. T. A. so he can go on a date with Leila. He then learns that she's going to be married to Dr. Culpepper!

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, Beating the High Cost of Living. George and Gracie are upset about the high cost of living. George tries to sell Mr. Judson, the Texas oil millionaire, a play she's written. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast September 25, 1959, Project Far Sight. "The Green Pickerel" (a satire of "The Scarlet Pimpernel").

Mystery In the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, Crime and Punishment. Last show of the Summer Series. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 25, 1956

Mr President starring Edward Arnold as the President, originally broadcast September 24, 1950, 70 years ago, Null and Void. Can you guess which President Edward Arnold is potraying?

I Was a Communist for the FBI, originally broadcast September 24, 1952, Jump to the Whip. Matt Cvetic is ordered to Chicago to bail out a "Fellow Traveler" in trouble with the law...along with an agent of the M.V.D. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 24, 1948, The Boys head back to Pine Ridge.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar (pictured with wife Dorothy Killgallen), originally broadcast September 24, 1946, The Abbott Painting. Blackie promises to steal the valuable Abbott painting in just 5 hours. He plans to exchange it for a cigarette lighter that links Shorty to a murder. Henry Rice promptly double-crosses Blackie and calls the cops. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 24, 1956. Johnny is hired by "Byron Kane" of the Intercoastal Maritime and Life Company to investigate a restaurant in Cod Harbor, Massachusetts, which is run by "Meg."

Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast September 23, 1949, 71 years ago, Don’t Trust Your Husband starring Fred MacMurray in his original screen role in this adaptation of the 1948 movie. An advertising man (Fred MacMurray) sees an old flame on business; his wife finds out and pays another guy to make him jealous. The movie was titled “An Innocent Affair” in general release.

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast September 23, 1956, Box o’Rocks. Packy Roundtree doesn't attend his own funeral out at Boot Hill, even though his coffin is only filled with rocks! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 23, 1948, Abner’s Dude Ranch. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 23, 1954, A Leg Up in Business. Fibber releases all those frogs.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 23, 1947, A salute to the automobile industry. Milton is planning a motor trip to Canada. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast September 23, 1959, Public Lawyer. "Ford Frick" is interviewed in the audience: who should Nikita Khruschev talk with in the United States. Wally Ballew reports from "The Mary McGoon Inn", Turhan Bey, Maine.

The Whistler, originally broadcast September 22, 1948, 72 years ago, Still Death. A strange woman hires a portrait artist to paint her picture. Her husband is soon paralyzed after a stroke and the wife is unable to walk.

The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 22, 1957, College Football Report. A sports interview, A Hollywood agent with canine clients, Bang Gunley: U. S. Marshall Fields (sponsored by "Puffed Grass" cereal). Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 22, 1948, will Abner buy a ranch?

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast September 22, 1957, the Ideal Vacation Matter. An escaped convict sends Johnny on a mission to protect someone who doesn't know that his life's in danger. He's on vacation...an ideal vacation! Also Suspense, originally broadcast September 22, 1957, Shadow on the Wall starring Jackie Kelk. A slightly mad man kills his brother and buries the body behind the fireplace of a house that's being built. The results are diabolical.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 21, 1952, 68 years ago, The Big Shot. Mr. Kelby, the manager of the Pink Rat Cafe, has been shot and killed by the Evans brothers during a robbery.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast September 21, 1952, The Barter System. Henry and Homer are paid for their summer jobs in corn instead of money. They try to get rid of the twelve bushels of corn while waiting for the price of corn to fluctuate. Also Amos n Andy, originally broadcast September 21, 1939

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 21, 1950, Who Has The Time? Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 21, 1956. A gambler stakes his life on his hand...and loses!

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 20, 1954, 66 years ago, The FU. It appears that Al Clovis has shot Onie Becker in the back, killing him. Clovis leads Marshal Dillon and Chester out of town so the bank can be robbed.

Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast September 20, 1943, The Maltese Falcon starring Humphrey Bogart, Sydney Greenstreet, and Peter Lorre. The adaptation of the 1941 movie. The classic hunt for the fabulous bird. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 20, 1948, Life on the Dude Ranch

This is your FBI, originally broadcast September 20, 1946, The Diamond Studded Double Cross. A thoroughly rotten young man kills his step-father, steals the jewels from a stranger with amnesia, and rats on his own mother to the FBI! Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 20, 1956. Up pops an eyewitness and drives the final nail into the wrong coffin!

Escape, originally broadcast September 19, 1948, 72 years ago. The Man Who Could Work Miracles starring Ben Wright. The classic HG Wells story about the bloke who could. Last show of the season.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 19, 1939, Fibber the Newspaperman. Fibber gets his own gossip column and out-Winchells Winchell! Also X Minus One, originally broadcast September 19, 1957, Tzylana. A visit to Utopia, and everybody's happy...right?

Mystery Is My Hobby starring Glen Langdon, originally broadcast September 19, 1947, Murder can Sometimes Be Pleasant. Johnny Murray, a famous tennis player, is found murdered in Florida. Every bone in his body has been broken! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 19, 1956. Harvey's been shot in the forehead with a .38 Smith and Wesson. Alvin Gentry confesses to the murder, but all the facts are wrong and the confession is rejected. A possible mistake!

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast September 18, 1945, 75 years ago, Terror By Night. A mad killer is on the prowl, and there's a dead body in the trunk.

The Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown as Broadway, originally broadcast September 18, 1949, The Brakeman’s Daughter. practical joke backfires in several directions. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast September 18, 1959, Wally Ballou watches a Navy Ship Contest. "Your Army Amateur Hour." One contestant places his head in an empty artillery shell and imitates a tunnel traffic policeman. An admiral plays, "Smiles" on a weather balloon. Mary McGoon talks about the menu at her new inn, located at Turhan Bey, Maine. Wally Ballew reports from Long Island Sound "watching a boat die."

Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 18, 1947, The Black Cat. The classic tale about the man who kills his wife and hides her body behind a brick wall. A feline nemesis! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast September 18, 1958, Trying to Leave Gracefully.

I Was A Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast September 17, 1952, 68 years ago, The Rat Race. Cvetic drives a hearse that is smuggling a wanted Communist out of town and away from the FBI. He helps the fugitive get onto a Polish freighter...with the help of "Candy."

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 17, 1953, The Big Inheritance. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 17, 1948, Abner tries to buy a bus ticket to get Ben back to Pine Ridge.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 17, 1946, The Apartment Swindler. The leader of a gang that is swindling people who are desperate to get an apartment, is found murdered. Don't believe the photograph on the desk! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 17, 1956. An attempt on Harvey Stone's life and an attack on Johnny!

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 16, 1956, 64 years ago, The Payroll. The paymaster is four months late coming to Fort Laramie...but watch out when he finally shows up!

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1947, A Salute to Radio. Milton takes Junior to a child psychiatrist. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 16, 1948, Abner tries to find Elizabeth in Las Vegas.

The Whisperer starring Carleton G. Young, originally broadcast September 16, 1951, Patricia Folsom. "The Syndicate" orders the kidnapping of Patricia Folsom. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast September 16, 1948, A Man’s Soul as Security

The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 15, 1957, 63 years ago, Another Hi-Fi Lecture. The Freberg Build-It-Yourself grand piano, The fortune cookie factory, Prof. Horn lectures on Hi Fi.

X Minus One, originally broadcast September 15, 1955, The Castaways. The natives on a Pacific atoll place an unusual curse on the soldiers who are about the destroy their island with a nuclear bomb. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 15, 1948, the boys make it to the Grand Canyon.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 15, 1957, Child Labor. Oris Sybert hires two orphans to break his wild horses. Everyone knows that Sybert's up to no good Also Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast September 15, 1957, The JPD Matter. A brewery is facing steep competition...from a new factory planning to dynamite it out of existence!

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast September 14, 1956, 64 years ago, "A Pride Of Carrots" or "Venus Well Served". An allegory about the first astronauts to land on Venus and the talking vegetables that live there.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 14, 1950, Teenage Alcoholic. A pretty teenager named Marion Lewis is brought to Blair Hospital with acute alcoholic poisoning. Her problem goes deeper...to her parents. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 14, 1948. Driving to Las Vegas.

Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast September 14, 1958, A Horse for Kendall. A race from Deadwood to Cheyenne...the hard way! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 14, 1956. Fate plays a devil's tune, collects a payment long overdue, and the music ends in a scream!

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 13, 1954, 66 years ago, Dooley Surrenders. A buffalo skinner named Emmett Dooley confesses to Marshal Dillon that he's killed a man, but Matt has a good reason for refusing to put him in jail.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast September 13, 1948, where did the savings go? After Jane spends their $200 savings paying off the loan on the piano, Irma takes the same $200 out of the bank and buys a half pound diamond! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 13, 1948.

This is Your FBI, originally broadcast September 13, 1946, Death for a Draft Dodger. A phoney doctor is "treating" young men to keep them out of the army...with deadly results. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 13, 1956. A search for a dead man who intends to stay dead, and is willing to kill to do it

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 12, 1943, 77 years ago, War Bond Drive. Gildersleeve reluctantly agrees to be a part of the Mayor’s push for War Bond sales, but his attitude changes.

True or False with host Dr Harry Hagen, originally broadcast September 12, 1938, Male Postal Clerks versus women of "The League Of Women Voters." in this True or False quiz show. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 12, 1954, Never End a Sentence with a Preposition. Fibber's fortune cookie reads, "You have a rendezvous with a big man in a blue serge suit...beware!"

Mystery is My Hobby starring Glenn Langan, originally broadcast September 12, 1947, Death is a Twin. Claire Waterstone has committed suicide by poisoning herself inside a locked room. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 12, 1956. $80,000 and a beaten girl...both missing! Then, one of the two is found and a bombshell explodes!

Mystery In The Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 11, 1947, 73 years ago. The Queen of Spades. The Alexander Pushkin story about a Russian officer who kills to learn the secret of the playing cards that cannot lose.

Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown as Broadway, originally broadcast September 11, 1949, The Melancholy Dane. An actor crossed by vengeful critic enacts his revenge under most unusual circumstances. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 11, 1946, how to pay for the piano.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 11, 1950, The White Elephant. Alice May Edmond tells George Valentine in her letter that he will inherit $1000 when he captures her murderer! She's poisoned by strychnine, right in front of George and Brooksie, however, the antidote to the poison was administered at the same time! Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 11, 1956. A trail back into as man's past is faint and twisting, and at times, runs through quicksand!

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast September 10, 1948, 72 years ago, Liz has her fortune told. The eighth show of the series, and the couple that would be later renamed the Coopers are the Cugats.

I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast September 10, 1952, Violence Preferred. When the Party orders all incriminating papers destroyed, Cvetic tries to get them to the FBI first. A hat-check girl provides unintentional help. Also Lum n Abner, September 10, 1952, on the train to Las Vegas.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 10, 1946, The Backstage Murder. Blackie dons tights and grease-paint to perform in, "The Mikado." Murder takes a bow, with marked cards found on the corpse. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 10, 1956. Ed Morgan, one of Johnny's best pals, seems to have embezzled $80,000 before his death.

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 9, 1956, 64 years ago, Buffalo Hunters. Captain Quince is trailing those who are slaughtering buffalo on Indian land.

The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast September 9, 1945, David had a fight with the Jones boy. Ozzie has a fight with Harriet! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 9, 1948

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 9, 1947, A Salute to the Farmer. Milton and the chicken. Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast September 9, 1955, Pitching

Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast September 8, 1946, 74 years ago, The Symphony of Death. Shortly after a composer buys three tombstones for his sisters, all three die of "unfortunate" accidents.

The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 8, 1957, Revisiting the Abominable Snowman. A revisit to the Abominable Snowman, a visit to George Washington, a radio show from the Moon similar to Jackie Gleason's "The Honeymooners" called the "The Honeyearthers." Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 8, 1948.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 8, 1957, The Charmona Matter. A sunken yacht and a missing captain are both heavily insured. The grieving wife isn't exactly heartbroken about the loss of either! Also Suspense, originally broadcast September 8, 1957. Old Army Buddy starring Victor Jory. A pompous foreign correspondent is amazed to discover that his wife plans to divorce him!

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast September 7, 1956, 64 years ago, The Hither and Thither of Danny Dither. An original musical comedy about Danny, a messenger from the Department of Faith, Hope, and Charity who comes to Earth for a very special reason.

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 7, 1950, Medical Examiner Mix Up. A patient is brought into Blair Hospital in a diabetic coma. The patient's name isn't released until the end of the show, and with good reason! Meanwhile Miss Mudd is given a special tour of the facilities by Dr. Carew. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 7, 1948. Abners Polo Pony?

Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast September 7, 1958, The Last Of Belle Siddons. A robber named Archie McLaughlin has escaped to Cheyenne. Madame Verdi, the lady in the matter, has something to say about it. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 7, 1956. The secret of the bones.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 6, 1955, 65 years ago, The Big Ruling. Sam Arthur Freed, a dope pusher specializing in hooking kids, is caught with narcotics on him, but he has been "searched illegally."

Chandu the Magician, originally broadcast September 6, 1948, Chandu Escapes. Chandu gets a clue to Robert Reagent's whereabouts, escapes from Roxor's clutches, but Bob is a prisoner. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 6, 1954, Cattin’ Around. The return of Gregory Beauregarde Homer (the cat). Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 6, 1948.

The Adventures of Red Ryder, originally broadcast September 6, 1946, Rodeo at Tarantula Springs. The Haciampa Kid plans to win the Tarantula Springs Rodeo Bronco contest...and no doubt about it. A crooked gambler complicates his plans.Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 6, 1956. The curse strikes...twice!

The Line-Up starring Bill Johnstone, originally broadcast September 5, 1951, 69 years ago, The Pointless Pierson Polemic Polarity case. Tom Pierson has been identified as the killer of Michael Hunter.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast September 5, 1951, Leroy Buys a Car. The first show of the season. It's finally time to teach Leroy how to drive. Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 5, 1954, Boast to Boast. The McGees are back from a brief visit to Twin Rock Falls, but nobody wants to hear about it.

Burns and Allen, originally broadcast September 5, 1946, George’s Allergies. The first show of the season. Gracie wants George to go fishing at "Pine Lake in the Pines." George develops an allergy, he's sensittive to pine trees. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 5, 1956. A wealthy man isn't, Donald is secretly off to Egypt.

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast September 4, 1945, 75 years ago. The Murder Profits starring Wendy Barrie. During a dark and stormy night, Claudia Dale picks up a hitch-hiker on a road beside a cemetary. He seems to know all about her, where's she's coming from and the fact that her husband has just been murdered.

Night Watch with Don Reid, originally broadcast September 4, 1954, a Drunk, a Holdup, and a Gambling Raid. A gambling raid is being set up for midnight. The suspect in the holdup of a Western Union office is interrogated, a drunk is picked up. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast September 4, 1959, Wally Ballou on Coney Island. Wally Ballew reports from Coney Island. An interview with a member of the audience...on stilts!

Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 4, 1947, The Mask of Medussa. An excellent horror story about forty seven murderers frozen solid. They still possess active and seething minds, even though they remain in kept in a "wax" museum. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 4, 1956. Looks like Johnny's off on an expedition.

The Whistler, originally broadcast September 3, 1945, 75 years ago, Ambition Perilous. A scheming politicians plan to further his career by giving a job to an ex-con he helped send to jail has interesting results.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast September 3, 1951, Blue Plate Special. George is hired by Sam Ferris to recover a piece of antique china...any way he can. Josh Higby has the plate and a dead secretary! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 3, 1948

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 3, 1946, The Stolen Rare Book. A rare book has been stolen from a library vault, and the theft compounded by murder. Who took the book from the vault, and how? Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 3, 1956. An expedition is forming, but family conflicts are too.

I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast September 2, 1953, 67 years ago, The Inhuman Element. "Comrade Cripps" interviews Hai Sai, the oriental guerrilla leader.

Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 2, 1956, The Return of Hattie Pelfrey. Hattie Pelfrey, a most unusual old lady, is feeling poorly, so she visits Fort Laramie to visit her son...Captain Quince! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 2, 1948, Abner Comes Home.

Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 2, 1947, A Salute to South America. . "Pancho" Berle, the Mexican bad man. Miltie tries to listen to the Rio Conference on the radio. Also The Grantland Rice Story, originally broadcast August 26, 1955, Walter Hagen.

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 1, 1957, 63 years ago. The Poor Little Rich Girl Matter. . A $200,000 policy on a playboy husband...and he doesn't even know about it.

Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast September 1, 1950, Soft Spot. An old man dead in a flop house, a sot who carves wood, a fallen lady with an eye for gold lockets, and a snake with big ears all lead Marlowe to a soft spot in a killer's hard heart! Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast September 1, 1948.

The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast September 1, 1946, No One on The Line. A man suspects his wife is cheating on him, so he kills her lover. Also Calling All Detectives, originally broadcast September 1, 1948, Poison Missing.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 31, 1956, 64 years ago, Colloquy #3, An analysis of Satire. Stan Freberg explains the art of satire to a skeptical censor and illustrates the explanation with his own recordings.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast August 31, 1948, The Coachman Murder Case. A famous fly fisherman named Jonathan Zachery is found dead, floating in his pool. Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 31, 1948

Frontier Gentleman, originally broadcast August 31, 1958, Also Part 6 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 31, 1956. A fiance and his intended are made for each other. Both broke, both frauds.

Suspense, originally broadcast August 30, 1955, 65 years ago, The Lady in the Red Hat starring Vic Perrin. "The Avenger" has killed five women, all of whom were wearing red. Two reporters and a policeman are invited to meet with the killer in an eerie chapel at midnight.

Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 30, 1959, Love Bird. Holly Bannon, a thoroughly rotten broad, hires Paladin to kill her husband...a nice guy! Also Suspense, originally broadcast August 30, 1959, A Matter of Execution. An eleven-year-old boy hears a deathbed confession and tries to save the life of an innocent man about to be executed.

Gunsmoke, originally broadcast August 30, 1959, Shooting Stopover. Taking a prisoner to Wichita, Marshal Dillon and the other stage coach passengers are trapped at a way station by robbers who are after a shipment of gold. Also Part 5 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 30, 1956. Johnny learns that the society girl is out and her maid is in. More female visitors.

Escape, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, 72 years ago, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz. The fascinating F. Scott Fitzgerald story about the home life of the richest family in the world.

The Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast August 29, 1943, End of Vacation. The first show of the new season. Gildersleeve's on vacation at Grass Lake, trying to heal his broken heart and dodging amorous women. Is Leila Ransom coming back to Summerfield a new widow? Also Lum n Abner, originally broadcast August 29, 1941, Speculating on the contents of the Box.

Suspense, originally broadcast August 29, 1956, Hold Up starring Joseph Kearnes. A quick-on-the-trigger grocer has killed three hold-up men, and is determined never to be robbed. Also Part 4 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 29, 1956. A murdered pearl thief and that gun again.

Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 28, 1947, 73 years ago, Beyond Good and Evil. An escaped convict kills a minister and takes his place in a small town while planning a bank robbery.

Night Watch with reporter Donn Reid, originally broadcast August 28, 1954, a Drunken Holiday Evening. The first call: two women are fighting in a bar. They might be mother and daughter. An elderly movie actress has been hit by a car. A prowler has been caught in a backyard. In the studio, Evelyn Bigsby, the Managing Editor of TV Radio Life Magazine, gives the program an award as "Outstanding New Radio Program." Also Blackstone the Magic Detective, originally broadcast August 28, 1949, the Criminal who caught himself.

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginai Gregg, originally broadcast August 28, 1950, High Card. A lawyer's wife needs Valentine's help for her husband. Who murdered Dorothy Fullman? High card is the killer and must commit murder! Also Part 3 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 28, 1956. A .32 calibre gun on its way to the incinerator.

Suspense, originally broadcast August 27, 1951, 69 years ago today, Report on the Jolly Death Riders starring William Holden and produced and directed by Elliot Lewis. Hot rodders on the loose; a serious problem! Drama in a style only Elliot Lewis can deliver.