Usa Classic Radio Theater

The “new” George Burns and Gracie Allen show, originally broadcast November 4, 1941, 80 years ago, Playing Mrs North. MGM wants Gracie to appear in the new movie to be made about "Mr. and Mrs. North." Gracie's not interested. The locket Paul Whiteman has for his wife complicates the plot.

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.

Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 71 years ago, The Laura Burton Murder Case. The body of Laura Burton is found in a waterfront hotel room, strangled with half a sash from a bathrobe. Laura Burton was very wealthy; her husband is the main suspect. But then, a second woman is found strangled with the other half of the bathrobe sash.

Blondie starring Arthur Lake as Dagwood, originally broadcast November 3, 1949, Stanley Livingston. Blondie tries to make Dagwood jealous by claiming she has a crush on 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.

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 69 years ago, The Big Light. Henry Wilson, a movie director, has been killed at the studio. A 250 pound lamp had fallen on him.

The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, 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 Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 1, 1953, 68 years ago, Ben Scofield. Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son.

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.

The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 31, 1940, 81 years ago, Halloween Prank Backfires. Henry's and his pal "Toby" plan to ring just one doorbell on Halloween. A deep well gets Toby, Henry and Homer in trouble with the law...several times.

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.

Suspense, originally broadcast October 30, 1960, 61 years ago, The City That Was starring House Jameson as the narrator. A murder story set in old Hollywood.

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 allegedly 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.

The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 29, 1950, 71 years ago, A Sick Phil Harris. Is Phil being a hypochondriac or is he really sick?

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.