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Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, July 19, 2021 - OTR Comedies Jack Benny Show - How Jack Met the Colmans Very funny episode that opens with Jack preparing for his very first television show. Watch for some laugh-out-loud bits including Mel Blanc as a talking dog doing a Lucky Strike commercial and Jack's crew navigating his basement room in the very inexpensive Acme Plaza Hotel in New York -- where he has to go down the hall to take a bath. The second part of the show finds a reporter interviewing Jack about his very first TV show. When he asks Jack how he met Ronald Colman and Benita Hume, Jack's reluctance results in Mary telling the very funny story (which borrows from a previous Benny Program script). Featuring: Jack Benny, Rochester, Dennis Day, Mary Livingstone, Don Wilson, Mel Blanc, Herb Vigran, Ronald and Benita Colman. Original Air Date: October 29, 1950 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@besto

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, July 15, 2021 - OTR Westerns Gunsmoke - "Cavalcade" Calvin Moore is wanted for murder. When a deputy sheriff from Richmond, Virginia arrives in Dodge City it is because he has tracked Moore, who allegedly murdered a man in Virginia, all the way to Kansas. When solicits Matt's help, the name Calvin Moore does not ring any bells. But when the deputy presents the marshall with a photo of Moore taken seventeen years earlier, it is impossible not to notice a resemblance to one of Matt's closest friends -- Doctor Charles Adams. Featuring: William Conrad, Howard McNear, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Lawrence Dobkin, Lou Krugman, Paul DuBov, Vivi Janiss Original Air Date: January 31, 1953 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, July 14, 2021 - OTR Mysteries Tales of the Texas Rangers - "Fools Gold" It was the day after Labor Day in 1946 when two ex-cons decided to hold up a bank in Live Oak, West Texas. Tragically, the robbery went bad when a shooting broke out. As the assailants were fleeing in a car, they collided with another vehicle. When the smoke cleared, three people had died and one of the crooks escaped. Jace Pearson of the Texas Rangers is brought in to track him down but has only two clues: The man has a bad gash on his forehead and a few gold teeth. Featuring: Joel McCrea, Tony Barrett, Hy Averback, Paul Frees, Herb Butterfield, Dave Ellis, Lillian Buyeff Original Air Date: August 9, 1950 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, July 13, 2021 - OTR Dramas X Minus One - "Mr. Perigi's Wonderful Dolls" The doll shop stood on a quiet Washington side street, not too far from the Pentagon. A woman and child waited outside, the little girl peering eagerly through the window at the dolls inside; the woman glancing impatiently at her wristwatch. "There was nothing about the doll shop to warn them that they were waiting to keep an appointment with doom." Fun 1950s thriller about magical dolls and a secret Pentagon investigation into mysterious unidentified flying objects. Featuring: Janet Alexander, Ann Pitoniak, Nelson Olmsted, Joe Desantis, Michael O'Day, Ken Lynch Original Air Date: June 6, 1955 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, July 12, 2021 - OTR Comedies Father Knows Best - "A Date Mix-Up" When Jim returns home from work one evening, he is in a delightful mood. One of the vice presidents from the home office, someone he admires and respects, is visiting Springfieldfor a few days. Since the VP has his teen-age son along, Jim offers to have Betty go on a date with him to show him around -- much to Betty's mortification! Not only is she afraid of what kind of date she'll be stuck with, she also wonders what she will tell her boyfriend. Featuring: Robert Young, Jean Vander Pyl, Rhoda Williams, Ted Donaldson, Helen Strohm, Mary Lee Rob Original Air Date: October 1, 1953 on NBC Listen to more of the best old time radio programs by visiting our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Date: Saturday, July 10, 2021 - OTR Grab Bag Best Old Time Radio Grab-Bag #12 Here is our line-up for this week: 1. Challenge of the Yukon....05-26-50....Wand Diamond 2. You Are There....10-30-49....The Trial of Burr 3. Can You Top This?...11-07-49....Game Show 4. Dr. Christian....07-06-46....Two Loves Had Marian To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, July 8, 2021 - OTR Westerns Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - "The Homesteaders" When Colonel Everett and his business associate Mr. Granby show up in Tombstone, it is both suspicious and problematic. Everett claims to hold a land grant issued by Mexico's president Santa Ana the year before Mexico sold the land to the United States. The U.S. government promised to honor all prior land grants. Luke's hackles get up when he is sure he recognizes Granby from a previous time -- and questions the legitimacy of the documents. How well do you know your Mexico / U.S. History? Get a lesson in what is a pretty good story. Featuring: Sam Buffington, Junius Matthews, John McIntire, Jim McCallion, Bill Quinn, Ed Jerome Original Air Date: March 23, 1958 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, July 7, 2021 - OTR Mysteries Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Alvin Summers Matter Fred Wilkins of Northeast Fidelity has a problem. Alvin Summers embezzled $75,000 from a client company and Northeast had to pay up on a surety bond. Before they could find him, Summers disappeared. Now Fred has received an anonymous phone call from Santa Tomas, Mexico with information about the case. The problem: The call went dead before he could get the man's name or exact location. Enter Johnny Dollar -- sent off to Mexico on a possible wild-goose chase where he will meet an odd assortment of ex-pat slackers -- several of whom will end up dead. Featuring: Bob Bailey, Virginia Gregg, Marvin Miller, Don Diamond, Tony Barrett, Parley Baer Original Air Date: Week of October 24, 1955 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, July 6, 2021 - OTR Dramas Suspense - "The Twist" Gus Green remembered twelve years earlier when he drove a taxi for a living -- and spent his days dreaming of something better. When he met Van Hauser, a comedy writer for radio, he saw his ticket out of the cab. Even though they instantly disliked one another, Gus convinced Van to offer him a chance as a writer. Ironically, on their own they were both terrible writers. As a team, however, they were a smash hit. When his Van announced he was getting married to Julie, Gus figured his partner would break up the team. The solution was simple: He had to get rid of Julie. Featuring: Michael O'Shea, Sidney Miller Original Air Date: September 11, 1947 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, July 5, 2021 - OTR Comedies The Adventures of Maisie - Killer Diller After her latest employment fiasco Maisie is hopping a freight train back to the City. On a boxcar she meets a hobo who introduces himself as a gentleman and a poet -- one Henry Glendennon Dillon. Maisie recognizes Henry as a one-time carnival sideshow wrestler who used to to do an act challenging members of the crowd. Maisie sees an opportunity: Become his agent and introduce him (and herself) to the world of professional wrestling. Fun script, albeit far-fetched, filled with characters who could easily be right out of a Damon Runyon story. Featuring: Ann Sothern, Sheldon Leonard, Marvin Miller, Peter Leeds, Hans Conreid, Ted de Corsia Original Air Date: October 4, 1951 on Mutual To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, July 1, 2021 - OTR Westerns The Six Shooter - The Stampede Britt has signed on with the McAdams Brothers to take a herd of 400 white faced cattle to Abilene. There are only three cowboys on the drive: Britt, Rife and Norm McAdams. Rife is the much older brother who has been in charge since their parents died many years before when Norm was just a youngster. Rife fears he may not have taught young Norm, who is on his first cattle drive, a strong work ethic. This becomes evident the first time the cattle stampede. The real problem, however, surrounds a suspected love triangle that involves the two brothers and Norm's wife, Carrie. This makes for a compelling episode about family tragedy with a Shakesperean feel. ​Featuring: Jimmy Stewart, Lou Merrill, James McCallion Original Air Date: October 4, 1953 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, June 30, 2021 - OTR Mysteries Dragnet - "The Big Want" Friday and Smith are working day watch on the fugitive/bunco detail searching for a man wanted in Modesto for burglary. Modesto police report their suspect has recently moved to Los Angeles. Before the search is over the detectives will be introduced to a second suspect who is an ex-felon, and become involved in two gun battles -- one of which will result in a dead detective. Gripping no-nonsense story detailing the danger police officers face every day. Featuring: Jack Webb, Ben Alexander, Joyce McCluskey, Paul Richards Original Air Date: March 1, 1953 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, June 29, 2021 - OTR Dramas Bold Venture - "Deadly Merchandise" Slate and Sailor have sailed to Key West to pick up a load of unknown cargo. When they arrive, however, no one is there to meet them. Upon arriving back in Havana, Slate is confronted by an exotic hotel guest who inquires about the mysterious shipment. When Slate and Sailor go to her room to find out more, they find her murdered. Before the all is said and done the duo learn that the mysterious missing cargo was actually a load of weapons intended for Cuban revolutionaries. Featuring: Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall Original Air Date: April 1, 1951; Syndicated To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, June 28, 2021 - OTR Comedies The Great Gildersleeve - "Gildy Plays Cyrano" In a flashback episode, Gildersleeve is doing volunteer work for the Summerfield Community Theater. When the company decides to do a production of Cyrano de Bergerac, Throckmorton is asked to perform the title role. Gildy is excited about the prospect of playing the lead -- but has second thoughts when he learns Cyrano is about a soldier who feels unrequited love. Because Cyrano believes his huge nose makes him unattractive, he is afraid to express his feelings to the one woman he truly loves, the lovely Roxanne. Add backstage and opening night jitters and it makes for a fun story. Featuring: Harold Peary, Louise Erickson, Bea Benaderet, Walter Tetley, Richard Legrand, Floyd Munson, Earle Ross Original Broadcast Date: June 2, 1946 on NBC To listen to more great old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Saturday, June 26, 2021 - Old Time Radio Grab Bag #11 Here are the selections for this week's OTR Grab Bag: 1. X Minus One....11/30/55...."The Vital Factor" 2. Information Please....3/13/44....Guest: Quentin Reynolds 3. Kraft Music Hall....01/11/45....Host Bing Crosby & Guest Spike Jones 4. The Lone Ranger....05/31/46...."The Silk Neckerchief" To listen to more great old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, June 24, 2021 - OTR Westerns Gunsmoke - "Overland Express" A stranger named Joe Beaudry killed a man in Dodge and then got on his horse and rode 90 miles to the Northwest. He made it across the Smokey Hill River before his horse played out and fell behind a small knoll. Beaudry put a knife in him and then settled down to wait. Half an hour later he shot Matt's horse out from under him and crippled Chester's. Then he threw his gun down, put his hands in the air and gave up. Now they were three men, 90 miles from Dodge City, with no horses. Before they make it back to Dodge, however, they will learn much more about the character of their prisoner. Featuring: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Lawrence Dobkin, Lou Krugman, Vic Perrin, Junius Matthews, James Nusser, Ralph Moody Original Air Date: October 31, 1952 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro June 23, 2021 - OTR Mysteries New Adventures of Nero Wolfe - "The Malevolent Medic" When Hal Horton, rich industrialist, calls on Nero Wolfe it is because he believes Dr. Benjamin Sloane murdered his wife. Since her death Horton has learned that his wife and the doctor had one time been a couple. When Wolfe sends Archie to investigate, the evidence points to three people with a possible motive to want Mrs. Banks dead: Doctor Sloane, his nurse and fiancee Grace Banks, and Mister Horton himself. Pretty good story. Note how many politically incorrect things (some that are even illegal) that Archie gets away with as he gathers the evidence. Featuring: Sydney Greenstreet, Harry Bartell, Jean Bates, Vic Perrin, Bruce Payne, Bill Johnstone, Mary Lansing Original Air Date: February 3, 1951 To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, June 22, 2021 - OTR Dramas The Whistler - "Custom Built Blonde" Jerry Coonan is a small time hustler. His latest plan is to pick up a wealthy woman in a lounge, drive with her to an isolated area and have his two pals, Red Stafford and Shorty Burton, pull the car over and rob the woman of her fur coat, diamond pendant and other jewelry. Jerry chuckled to himself; his blond companion was both rich and dumb. The diamond necklace around her neck should fetch $10,000, the emerald on her hand another $5,000 -- and then there was that mink coat. The swindlers, however, were not aware that their mark always carried a gun. What a surprise when she pulled it out and started shooting. Featuring: William Conrad, Jack Moyles Original Air Date: July 15, 1946 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, June 21, 2021 - OTR Comedies The Edgar Bergen & Charlie McCarthy Show - Guest: W.C. Fields One of the great all-time comedy pairings during the golden days of radio was that of Charlie McCarthy and W.C. Fields. Appearing in dozens of radio skits for a decade, and even starring together in a motion picture, the barbs they would throw back and forth constituted priceless comedic lore. In this episode W.C. Fields has moved to a sanitarium and Edgar and Charlie come for a visit. The rest is just sheer comedy genius as the two exchange insults at a mile-a-minute. Enjoy! Featuring: Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, Mortimer Snerd, W.C. Fields, Verna Felton, Ken Carpenter Original Air Date: March 24, 1946 on NBC To listen to more great old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, June 17, 2021 Gunsmoke - "Hinka Do" Matt becomes curious when everyone keeps asking him if he has heard the news about the Longhorn. Upon investigation he learns that the saloon was sold, apparently overnight, and the new owner is a different sort of innkeeper. Matt's problem is this: Herman Bleeker, the previous owner, never told anyone he was selling out -- and now he is nowhere to be found. Matt is determined to find Herman and sort it out before he gives in to his suspicion that the new owner may be trying to hide a crime -- perhaps even murder. Featuring: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Jeanette Nolan, John Dehner, Ralph Moody, Byron Cain Original Air Date: October 10, 1952 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com