Usa Classic Radio Theater

The Man Called X Starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast May 11, 1951, The Elusive Countess. . Ken Thurston finds an elusive countess aboard an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, and a spy named George Korloff, dead for six months but recently seen in a bar in San Francisco!Also Chandu the Magician, originally broadcast May 11, 1933. Dorothy, Betty and Bob are on the beach. The island they are on are is all that remains of Lemuria. An unsigned letter indicates the next steps to take to get to Lemuria. The mark of the seven-headed serpent" appears in a ghostly photograph.

Frontier Gentleman, originally broadcast May 11, 1958, The Cannibal. Bringing renegade Apaches to town to be hanged, Luke and Wichita see a peaceful Mormon gun down a man in cold blood. Also part 5 of the five-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story the Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 11, 1956. A cautious search, an ambush, bullets and tears, and the end is violence.

People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast May 10, 1955, 66 years ago. Thanks to Jerry Haendiges for another rare transcripton. What happens when Art Linkletter stages a quarrel between two shoppers at a department store but manages to help them “lose” their wallets?

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 10, 1948. Richard is leaving on a trip to England. Jane and all her friends go down to the Queen Mary to see him off. Also Bob and Ray, originally broadcast May 10, 1960. Wally Ballew reports from the airport. He interviews a troupe of European impersonators

Big Town starring Edward Pawley and Fran Carlon, originally broadcast May 10, 1949. Nightclub comic Mike Evans has been shot and killed in his dressing room. Myra Tyler has confessed to the crime and has made a tape recording of her confession! Also Part 4 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 10, 1956.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 73 years ago, What happened to Ronald Coleman’s 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.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 9, 1943, The Wedding List. Leila gets angry when Gildersleeve decides to play poker with the boys. Will a gift of candy do the trick? Also the Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast May 9, 1936, Purple Triangle

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast May 9, 1950, The Whistling Murder Case. As the killer whistles, "Comin' Through The Rye," a husband and wife are shot after being blackmailed. Evidence points to the neer-do-well son of a banker. Also Part 3 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 9, 1956. A lonely, broken-hearted girl, a blood-stained shirt, and a fight with a cornered rat.

Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 8, 1949, 72 years ago, It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart recreating his original screen role. Jimmy Stewart is the only original cast member from the 1946 drama. Ruined by a miser on Christmas Eve, a suicidal family man sees life anew thanks to his guardian angel. Hans Conreid plays the role of Mr Potter made famous by Lionel Barrymore, while Arthur Q Bryan (in a voice reminiscent of his Elmer Fudd character) serves ably as Clarence Oddbody, Angel Third Class.

Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 8, 1953, Trouble Rides the Rails. Sherwood is building a railroad and has labor troubles...lots of them. Chad Remington and Cherokee O'Bannon are hired to keep the reels rolling. Also Rosemary, originally broadcast May 8, 1947. Bill Roberts and his "old" wife Audrey are living in a rundown farmhouse in Meadville. Bill is worried about the health of little Jessica, who's obviously sick. Audrey is not exactly an ideal wife and mother. In fact, hoo boy, is she a louse!

X Minus One, originally broadcast May 8, 1955, Mars is Heaven. The first Earthmen to arrive on Mars find some very familiar sights and even more familiar people. Also Part 2 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 8, 1956. Fear stalks the streets...and brings death in a dirty alley.

The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 7, 1942, 79 years ago, Trouble in Roaring River. Red and Little Beaver ride to Devil's Hole where Ace Hanlon is terrorizing the town.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 7, 1944, The Campaign Gets Hot. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 7, 1959, Barking Test for Brownie.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 7, 1946, The Winthrope Jewel Robberies. A diamond a day is disappearing from a jewelry company and Blackie is asked to help stop the thefts. Also Part 1 of a Five Part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Silver Blue Matter, originally broadcast May 7, 1956. A heartless, vicious racket...80 mink coats stolen and the watchman near death.

Dimension X, originally broadcast May 6, 1950, 71 years ago, Knock. The last man on Earth sat in a room, there was a knock on the door.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 6, 1949, Overweight. An evening of home movies bring on weight reducing contest...Liz vs. Iris in "The Battle Of The Bulge." Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 6, 1960, who’s responsible for crash.

Amos n Andy, originally broadcast May 6, 1951, The Annual Lodge Picnic. The lodge picnic is this Saturday and the Kingfish has to come up with the $380 needed for it...fast! The picnic winds up being held on an artillery range! Also The Family Doctor from 1932

Mr & Mrs Blandings starring Cary Grant and Betsy Drake, originally broadcast May 5, 1951, 70 years ago, Rebuilding the Barn. . Mr. Blandings decides to rebuild the barn...not an easy job!

The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast May 5, 1950, Student Actress. Dr. and Mrs. Hall are under attack because of a letter written by Mrs. Hall advocating a life in show business. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 5, 1960, Cat Trapped on the Roof.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 5, 1957, Nightmare starring Elliot Lewis. An experimental drama vividly portraying the stuff of nightmares. Also The Family Doctor from 1932, Louder Than Words. The publisher of the Cedarton newspaper is having financial problems.