Usa Classic Radio Theater

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 9, 1952, Betty and the Crooner. Betty’s fallen hard for a singer...who turns out not to be what she thinks he is! 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.

The Cresta Blanca Hollywood Players, originally broadcast October 8, 1946, 75 years ago, Golden Boy starring John Garfield. The story of a boxer named "Bonaparte"...who also plays the violin!

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. William Johnstone stars as the Shadow. 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.

Crime Classics, originally broadcast October 7, 1953, 68 years ago, The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won? Dr. Palmer enjoys horse racing and poisoning.

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 with reporter Donn Reid, 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.

Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 6, 1949, 72 years ago, The Case of the Genuine Counterfeit. In a "small European country" a gas explosion kills "Carlos." It was no accident. There are new bonds ($3 million dollars worth) are to be printed in the United States.

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?

Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 71 years ago, Family Spending. Jim thinks the family’s spending is getting out of control.

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.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 73 years ago, The Restaurant is Losing Money. Professor Kropotkin's restaurant is losing money...Irma is keeping the books!

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.

Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast October 3, 1945, 76 years ago, Love to Mama. While an old Italian woman slowly dies, her daughter burns the letters received from her brother, Johnny. She's keeping a deep and painful secret.

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.

Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 59 years ago. Devilstone. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series,