10 MAG 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama on this Friday First a look at this day in History. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 10, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Joke.  A bartender is paid $500 to kill a nice old man with no enemies. Who wants him dead?  Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 10, 1946, 78 years ago, The Carnival Killer.  An ex-con finds a former colleague who is an Army deserter.  He threatened to turn him in, but the deserter ened up dead.  Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 10, 1954, 70 years ago, The Last Days of John Dillinger starring Van Heflin. A radio-noir portrait typical of the Elliot Lewis era of a mad-dog killer. Beware "The Lady In Red"!  Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 10, 1959, 65 years ago, The Fatal Filet Matter. Johnny has dinner with a pal, the plans are to share a steak. Johnny's piece is overcooked, but his friend dies from ground glass in the meat! Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 10, 1948, 76 years ago, Parking the Car.  Claudia goes to park the car, but runs into a problem with where to park it.  And for how much! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

9 MAG 2024 · 2 + Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 9, 1938, 86 years ago, My Man Godfrey starring William Powell and Carole Lombard.  An adaptation of the 1936 comedy about a scatterbrained socialite who hires a vagrant as a family butler - but there's more to Godfrey than meets the eye. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 9, 1943, 81 years ago, Wedding List.   Leila gets angry when Gildersleeve decides to play poker with the boys. Will a gift of candy do the trick? Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 76 years ago, The Oscar.  Jack tells guests Ronald Colman and Benita Hume that Ronald's Oscar has been stolen. A flashback retells (again) the, "Your money or your life" joke and still gets a laugh. Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 9, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  Superman rescues Pug just as he's about to drown! A torpedo is launched at the ship by a submarine, but is turned around. The torpedo hits the submarine and sinks it...ending the adventure.  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

8 MAG 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama on this V-E Day First a look at this day in History. Then On a Note of Triumph starring Martin Gabel, originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 79 years ago.  An excellent V-E Day production making full use of the creative medium of radio. Called by Norman Corwin "The greatest single radio broadcast of the 20th century."  I agree.  Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 8, 1949, 75 years ago, It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart. Screen director Frank Capra appears as host.   Then X Minus One, originally broadcast May 8, 1955, 69 years ago, Mars is Heaven, based on the Ray Bradbury short story. The first Earthmen to arrive on Mars find some very familiar sights and even more familiar people.  Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 8, 1942, 82 years ago, Build an Old Folks Home. Mousey's latest brainstorm: an old folks home! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

7 MAG 2024 · 2 + Hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 7, 1946, 78 years old, The Winthrope Jewelry Robberies. A diamond a day is disappearing from a jewelry company and Blackie is asked to help stop the thefts.  Followed by the news of the day 78 years ago, then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 7, 1946, 78 years ago, You Could Die Laughing starring Santos Ortega.  Elwood has only a year to live. When a blackmailer confronts him after a hit-and-run, a couple find themselves imprisoned by a tough gangster.  Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast May 7, 1945, 79 years ago, The Purloined Ruby.  A missing gem, a murder and a clue from Edgar Allen Poe.  Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast May 7, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the  New Jersey Yegg Man.   A gang of New Jersey burglars open a safe and find a collection of rare Columbian half-dollars.  Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 7, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment. Pug escapes a second time and plans the rescue of Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen. Pug is spotted however, and falls into the sea!  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

6 MAG 2024 · 2+ Hours of Westerns on a Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast May 6, 1956, 68 years ago, Never the Twain. The daughter of Spotted Tail and a soldier fall in love.  Followed by the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 6, 1956, 68 years ago, The Photographer.   "Professor" Jacoby comes to Dodge to photograph "the violence of the west." Finding little action in Dodge, the "Professor" stirs up some excitement himself. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast May 6, 1954, 70 years ago, Anna Norquest. A mail-order bride from Sweden arrives to find her pen-pal groom about to be hanged for murder. Followed by Straight Arrow starring Howard Culver, originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 76 years ago,  Stage from  Calvados.  Randy Culver seems to have robbed the stage to Calvados. He was framed, but it will take Straight Arrow to prove him innocent.  Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 6, 1948, 76 years ago, Noises in the Pipes.  Claudia and David are doing the dishes...without a maid. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

5 MAG 2024 · 2 + Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 71 years ago, with guest Anne Baxter.  Anne and the boys do a sketch about an inventor and a rich schnook sntitled “The Mink Fink”. Followed by the news of the day 71 years ago, then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 71 years ago, Irma Wants an Older Man.  Al jilts Irma on her birthday so Irma takes a date with an older man. Then The Royal Gelatin Show starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 5, 1938, 86 years ago with guest Boris Karloff.   Rudy interviews Washington Lumpkin, a sandhog working on the new 6th Avenue subway in New York City. Mr. Lumpkin loses his place in the script. Tommy Riggs and "Betty Lou" appear on the show for the 40th time. Irving Caesar sings "A Song Of Safety" called, "Hot and Cold Water." Boris Karloff and Harold Vermilyea appear in a very well-written drama titled, "Danse Macabre." "The Sisters Of The Skillet" appear as, "The Roving Radio Reporters.". Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 5, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.  While Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen are being held prisoner, Pug is almost captured...but escapes. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

4 MAG 2024 · 2+ Hours of Westerns and Crime on a Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Worth Its Salt.  Ed Craig is running for the office of delegate to Congress, representing Arizona. He also buys a salted gold mine which is secretly owned by his opponent.  Followed by the news from 66 years ago, then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 66 years ago, The Richest Man in the West.   A gang of badmen holds up a rich man and his private train.  Then Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast May 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The King Cobra Murder Case.   A snake is used to kill on an ocean liner.  Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 4, 1947, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Missing Thumb.  Nick shows a young detective-to-be what the job is really like...by using him as bait to catch the young man's father's killer.  Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 4, 1948, 76 years ago, Reviewing the Budget.  David declines a glass of milk.  Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

3 MAG 2024 · 2 + Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast May 3, 1949, 75 years ago with guest Lucille Ball. The first show of the season. Bob Hope's Swan's Eye View Of The News. Mail two Swan wrappers to CARE and Lever Brothers will send one cake of soap to European children. Doris Day sings, "Time You Were Here." Bob and Lucille appear in a hillbilly skit.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast May 3, 1953, 71 years ago, Stock Market Tip. Andy and The Kingfish have a hot tip on "United Consolidated" stock, but there are six companies with that name! Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 3, 1942, 82 years ago, The Freak Show Murder.   Falstaff Openshaw recites. The cast does "The Great Side Show Mystery," as solved by "One Long Pan."   Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 3, 1948, 76 years ago, Mama Takes the Train.   Claudia and Mama are driving to the station, Mama is leaving to stay with Aunt Louisa.  Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

2 MAG 2024 · 2+ Hours of Crime on a Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 2, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Soaring Saucer.  "Tia Puma" and her friends use genuine flying saucers to smuggle narcotics into the United States.  Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 2, 1953, 71 years ago, The Margaret Royce Murder Case.  Margaret Royce is missing...as reported by her very strange sister and her even stranger companion.  Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 2. 1945, 79 years ago, No Coffin For The Dead starring Les Tremayne. Who killed Peter Frame? The assailant is identified as the insane son of Peter Frame's housekeeper. However, the son has been shot while escaping from an asylum and is unable to walk.  Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Suzie’s Cue.  Harry's in Vienna, very interested in a diamond necklace formally owned by Marie Antoinette.  Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 2, 1941, 83 years ago, The Nitrate Shipment.   Clark Kent confronts the little old lady and discovers that "she" is really a "he!" Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day. 

1 MAG 2024 · 2 + Hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 74 years ago, Mentallo, the Mental Marvel.  . "Mentallo The Mental Marvel" is a carnival mind reader who attempts to commit suicide after he's asked, "What happened to you the fifteenth of last month?" The man with the photographic memory just can't seem to remember! Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 1, 1960, 64 years ago, Dressed to Kill.  Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress.  Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 1, 1954, 70 years ago, Cara.  Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang.   Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Parade.  A genuine Martian hires an advertising agency to publicize a parade. The Martians are coming!    Finally The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast May 1, 1945, 79 years ago, The Man Who Played Dead.  An escaped killer hides in a wax museum; the last place he should have picked. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html