Episodes

  • Classic Radio 04-19-26 - Iron Fist, Kidnap for Sale, and the Big Speech

    Classic Radio 04-19-26 - Iron Fist, Kidnap for Sale, and the Big Speech
    Apr 19 2026
    Crime on a Sunday

    First, a look at the events of the day.

    Then, Big Town starring Edward Pauley, originally broadcast April 19, 1949, 77 years ago, the Case of the Iron Fist. Anton Broder, the editor of a small foreign language weekly in Big Town, is beaten and his paper wrecked by the evil forces from his home country.

    Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 19, 1944, 82 years ago, Kidnap for Sale. A dead man says, "The same thing will happen to you."

    Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 75 years ago, The Big Speech. A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the use of narcotics by teenagers from her son, Joseph.

    Followed by Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast April 19, 1953, 73 years ago, The Case Of The Murderous Good Samaritans. A pair of tow-truck drivers turns out to be murderers instead of just thieves.
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    Then, Claudia, originally broadcast April 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Peaceful In The Country. David, the commuter. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

    Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 19, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly Gets Tired of Doc's and McGee's Insults. Fibber drives Doc Gamble to his house calls. He wants to make peace.

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-18-26 - Painted Smile, Scarbone Clauson, and the Burmese Goddess

    Classic Radio 04-18-26 - Painted Smile, Scarbone Clauson, and the Burmese Goddess
    Apr 18 2026
    (This didn't go out as scheduled. Weird. Here it is!)

    Crime on a Saturday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 18, 1952, 74 years ago, The Painted Smile. Harry attends a performance of a Sicilian circus as the guest of one of the clowns. The clown has a very beautiful wife!

    Followed by The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 18, 1942, 84 years ago, Scarbone Clauson. The bank in Devil's Hole has been robbed once again. Scarbone Clauson is the worst outlaw since Billy The Kid!

    Then, The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case Of The Burmese Goddess.

    Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 18, 1950, 76 years ago, The Case Of The Fabulous Formula. A scientist in his secret laboratory has discovered the secret of artificial mica and is killed for his trouble.

    Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 18, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly insists the Window Be Washed. The start of the 21st year of, "Fibber McGee and Molly." The windows need washing.

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    2 hrs and 27 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-17-26 - Bulletts or Ballots, The Whiskey Drummer, and Prunella's Fella

    Classic Radio 04-17-26 - Bulletts or Ballots, The Whiskey Drummer, and Prunella's Fella
    Apr 17 2026
    ariety on a Friday

    First, a look at the events of the day.

    Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 17, 1939, 87 years ago, Bullets or Ballots starring Edward G Robinson, Mary Astor, and Humphrey Bogart. Robinson starred in the original 1936 film with Humphrey Bogart. Robinson plays a police detective who infiltrates a crime gang.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 17, 1954, 72 years ago, What the Whiskey Drummer Said. Wilbur Hawkins tells Marshal Dillon about a plot against his life. When Dillon pretends to be dead, two different people brag about killing him!

    Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 66 years ago, Prunella's Fella. Mr. Denton hires Paladin to find a hidden valley loaded with silver ore, but Paladin finds a shotgun bride instead.

    Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 17, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Unopened Letter. A box from the attic contains a 1935 letter from WMAQ, Chicago. It offers Fibber "and his wife" an audition for a radio show! Jim and Marian Jordan are awarded a plaque from Loyola on their 20th anniversary on radio.

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-16-26 - Baseball Player Murder, Noose Hangs High, and Midnight Phantom

    Classic Radio 04-16-26 - Baseball Player Murder, Noose Hangs High, and Midnight Phantom
    Apr 16 2026
    Crime on a Thursday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 16, 1946, 80 years ago, The Baseball Player Murder. Murder takes place at the baseball game. Clem McCarthy is heard as the announcer broadcasting the game.

    Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 16, 1951, 75 years ago, The Noose Hangs High. The Binks brothers are two recluses who start seeing the shadow of a noose! It's all a matter of emeralds!

    Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 16, 1935, 91 years ago, The Midnight Phantom. A burglar has been discovered on Hollywood Boulevard.

    Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast April 16, 1950, 76 years ago, Murder in Mind. A couple trying to kill a woman is only temporarily foiled by a bodyguard. Blackmail and murder follow.

    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Driving to the New House. En route to the new house. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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    2 hrs and 29 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-15-26 - The Big Show and Jack vs the IRS, Part 2

    Classic Radio 04-15-26 - The Big Show and Jack vs the IRS, Part 2
    Apr 15 2026
    Variety on a Wednesday

    First, a look at the events of the day.

    Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 75 years ago. Jack Carson gives Tallulah a singing lesson. Olivia de Havilland and Evelyn Vardin do a scene from "Romeo and Juliet." Martha Raye does a baseball skit. Eddie Cantor appears as "Maxie the Taxi," a Brooklyn cab driver he made famous with a series of skits on television. Baseball player Tommy Hendrick gives Tallulah some of the fine points of the game. Phil Foster remembers life in old Brooklyn. Tallulah reads "Casey At The Bat," as De Wolfe Hopper might have done it. Jack Carson and Martha Raye describe what might have happened to Casey when he got home that night!.

    Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 75 years ago, the IRS comes back. After archery in the backyard, the men from the Internal Revenue Service visit Jack for a second time! Guests Ronald Colman and Benita Hume tell the men from the I.R.S. how Jack managed to take them to the Mocambo and spend only $3.90!

    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 15, 1948, 78 years ago, The Last Night in New York. An evening at the theatre. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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    2 hrs and 41 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-14-26 - The Housing Shortage, It Happens Every Spring, and The Russian Diplomat

    Classic Radio 04-14-26 - The Housing Shortage, It Happens Every Spring, and The Russian Diplomat
    Apr 14 2026
    Comedy on a Tuesday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago. After a speech from President Truman, Jimmy proclaims the President the best guest star he’s had all season. Guest Victor Moore returns and he and Jimmy investigate the housing shortage.

    Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 76 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland in his original screen role. An adaptation of the 1949 science-fiction baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic "hair tonic."

    Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Russian Diplomat. Sam Shovel appears in, "The Case Of The Russian Diplomat Who Took The 6:00 P.M. Boat Back To Russia," or, "Red Sails In The Sunset."

    Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, Henry the Shortstop. Henry announces that he's going to be the shortstop on the school baseball team.

    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Mama’s Living Arrangements. Will Mama live on the farm? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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    2 hrs and 24 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-13-26 - Marvelous Barastro, Mr Dizzel, and the Druggist

    Classic Radio 04-13-26 - Marvelous Barastro, Mr Dizzel, and the Druggist
    Apr 13 2026
    Crime on a Monday

    First, a look at the events of the day.

    Then, Suspense, originally broadcast April 13, 1944, 82 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro starring Orson Welles. Orson doing his usual magnificent job playing two roles in two different Italian dialects! A Russian magician traveling across Europe meets a blind woman who asks for her palm to be read.

    Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast April 13, 1950, 76 years ago, The Disappearance of Mr. Dizzel. A rare book dealer is kidnapped, but Casey "smokes" him out into the open.

    Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 72 years ago, Charles Avon, Druggist. Charles Avon hires Peter Chambers to help him find the killer of Alan Lewis. Lewis was blackmailing Charles Avon, who happens to be a pharmacist and a dealer in illegal drugs as well!

    Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 13, 1956, 70 years ago, Jacob’s Hands starring Vic Perrin. An adaptation of an Aldous Huxley/Christopher Isherwood story about a farm hand who discovers he has the power to heal. Isherwood narrates the story.

    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 13, 1948, 78 years ago, An Important Banquet. Mr. Carrington comes to dinner. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Classic Radio 04-12-26 - Classified Secret, Big Compulsion, and Lonely Heart Club

    Classic Radio 04-12-26 - Classified Secret, Big Compulsion, and Lonely Heart Club
    Apr 12 2026
    Drama on a Sunday

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, Escape, originally broadcast April 12, 1953, 73 years ago, Classified Secret starring Parley Baer. Spies on a cross-country bus...and counterspies along for the ride.

    Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 12, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Compulsion. A lunatic has been making false police calls and has caused a serious accident.

    Then, Big Town starring Edward Pauley, originally broadcast April 12, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Lonely Heart Club Expose. Aunt Agatha Adams disappears after joining a lonely hearts club. Her niece tries to find her aunt with the help of Steve Wilson and Lorelei.

    Followed by Night Watch with reporter Donn Reed, originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 72 years ago. The first report in the police car is about a case of indecent exposure. The cops travel to another city to arrest the suspect.

    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 12, 1948, 78 years ago, The Moving Men. The moving men cometh. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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    Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
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    2 hrs and 33 mins