Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen. A flea circus operator searches for a hidden fortune within a Louis XIV chair. An adaptation of Allen’s 1945 motion picture. Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Chinese Student. Dr. Hall uses the opportunity of an address in the Ivy chapel to speak of tolerance and brotherhood, after a Chinese student leaves Ivy because of prejudice. Then The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast February 17, 1945, 79 years ago, Danny’s new dog. Danny's new dog, causes Danny to be evicted from his hotel room during the housing shortage. The cast does "Uncle Dan'l's Cabin." Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 17, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel at the Races. "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Shakespearean Actor Who Robbed The Perfume Factory and Stole An Unlabeled Bottle Of Perfume" or, "Tabu or Not Tabu." How about, "The Case Of The Panhandler Who Pawned His False Teeth" or, "Beggers Can't Be Chewers." Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 17, 1942, 82 years ago. Changing the Clock. War Savings Time has come to Pine Ridge, well, at least to the Jot 'Em Down Store! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Party For Death. Archie attends a cocktail party at which Nero Wolfe expects the guest of honor to be murdered! Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 70 years ago, One Husband Too Many. A case of too many husbands after Rocky is hired by a beautiful woman to kill her husband...for $5000! Then Out of the Deep, originally broadcast February 16, 1946, 78 years ago. The "Blue Falcon" sails to the Hawaiian Islands on the trail of a chest of buried treasure. Ted Maxwell stars. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast February 16, 1958, 66 years ago, One Chef Well Done. A comedy about a new French chef who discovers what really happened to the old French chef. Maurice Marsac stars. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 16, 1942, 82 years ago. Diogenes discovers that Lum has been writing the pamphlets that Abner claims to have written! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

wo + hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Prisoners Song. Johnny Young's going to burn in the "chair" tonight. It's up to Steve Wilson to prove him innocent in the next four hours! Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Tooth. Mrs. Schroeder has disappeared. Nasty old Mr. Schroeder is suspected of foul play. Then Escape, originally broadcast February 15, 1953, 71 years ago, Wild Jack Rett starring John Dehner. A story about the old west and a show-down on Main Street. Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 15, 1952, 72 years ago, The Dead Candidate. Buzzo! A fun visit to the dictatorship of Milenia. Finally The Line-Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast February 15, 1951, 73 years ago, The Cigar Box Boys. The "Cigar Store Bandit" has the entire police force puzzled in this surprisingly good story with a twisted ending. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of Western and the Birthday Boy Jack Benny. First a look at this day in History. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Quiet City. The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 14, 1953, 71 years ago, The Roundup. During the annual round-up in Dodge, Matt's old pal Zell Matlock offers to help out...and is shot by Dillon! Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 64 years ago, The Dollhouse In Diamond Springs. Paladin is hired to get back the $20,000 taken during the Diamond Springs bank robbery. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Jack Turns 40? It's Jack's birthday. Is it the 39th or the 40th (It was actually his 60th)? Finally Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Jack’s Birthday. It's Jack's birthday (he's in "the neighborhood" of thirty-five), so Mary reads a poem. The band plays a fine swing arrangement of, "Ridin' High." Kenny sings, "The Lone Prairie." The cast does, "Highlights In The Life Of Fred Allen" (a very short skit!). Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 13, 1955, 69 years ago, Jack Misses his surprise Birthday Party. It's Jack's birthday, but nobody seems to remember. Like many of this season’s shows, portions of a prior script (in this case from February 13, 1949 and February 13, 1948) were recycled. Followed by The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast February 13, 1952, 72 years ago, Dean Huxley. Does the Dean of Women have a grudge against Dr. Hall? Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 13, 1947, 77 years ago, Lou Buys a Boat. Lou tells the story of Moby Dick. Trying to get a license for their boat, Lou winds up in the marriage license bureau. Finally launching the boat, the boys become ship-wrecked on an island. Bud has trouble reading his script. Lou reads a Valentine's poem to Bud. Followed by Life With Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast February 13, 1951, 73 years ago, Luigi Has his Tonsils Removed. Luigi is in the hospital to have a tonsillectomy. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 13, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum to Deliver Pamphlets. Abner is working on writing pamphlets for Mr. Diogenes Smith. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Las Vegas Story. The show originates from George Air Force Base in Victorville California. Bob talks about different types of hitchhikers around the base. A comedy adaptation of The Las Vegas Story. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 12, 1939, 85 years ago, Jack’s Birthday Present. Mary reads her poem about Jack's birthday. Jack has received a polar bear as a birthday present! (This is the first mention of "Carmichael The Bear" as he would later come to be called). The cast does, "Love Finds Annie Hardy," or "It's About Time." Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast February 12, 1947, 77 years ago, Attention. Dennis finds himself the center of much female attention. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, 78 years ago, Fibber’s New Suit. Fibber's new suit...is he going to get it for free? And a second episode of Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Open House. Fibber continued to try to rent Mr. Ingram's house for him. A professor is a likely prospect. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 12, 1942, 82 years ago, Pamphlets on Honesty. Lum is writing pamphlets for Diogenes Smith, but Abner gets the job as Diogenes' assistant! Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

Two + hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Cortez Island. Alice Jensen hires George Valentine to find her missing husband. Mr. Jensen is after pirate treasure, but finds a gang of dope smugglers instead. Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 11, 1953, 71 years ago, Belgian Congo. Steve is sent to the Belgian Congo to stop two women from fighting about "a strategic mineral" mine. Then The Adventures of the Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Missing Bridegroom. A very wealthy bride has been left at the altar. Simon Templar tries to find Jimmy Snider, a very elusive bridegroom! Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast February 11, 1951, 73 years ago, Spell in Green. A newspaper columnist kills her boss while clawing her way to the top. Finally Suspense, originally broadcast February 11, 1962, 62 years ago, The Man Who Went Back To Save Lincoln starring Court Benson and Ian Martin. A time travel story about an attempt to alter the present by preventing an assassination in the past. We talk about how bad the final New York episodes of Suspense were. This is an exception. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Three hours of Drama (With some Comedy) First a look at this day in History. Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 10, 1939, 85 years ago, The Case of the Green Sedan. A holdup has taken place at a Los Angeles bar. Followed by The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Tom Conway and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast February 10, 1947, 77 years ago, The Strange Case Of The Persecuted Million. A story about a wealthy man being driven crazy...and possibly to suicide. Then Crime Classics, originally broadcast February 10, 1954, 70 years ago, Three Knives Against Caesar. Hail Caesar...from a "Crime Classics" point of view. Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast February 10, 1941, 83 years ago, The Moon’s Our Home starring Carole Lombard and Jimmy Stewart. A comedy about a romance between an author and an actress. Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 10, 1956, 68 years ago, Storm, narrated by William Conrad. An adaptation of the George R. Stewart book. A violent storm, affectionately known as Maria, sweeps through California. Making her way from the Pacific coast, she gains momentum as she approaches the Sierra and transforms into a blizzard of great strength, covering the range with twenty feet of snow. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Cedric may be a deputy. Lum and Abner suspect Cedric is really one of Diogenes' deputies. The boys plan to build an annex onto the feed room for Diogenes' printing press. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Three hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1943, 81 years ago, with guests Dorothy Lamour and Paulette Goddard. The program originates from the Camp Santa Anita Ordnance Training Center, Arcadia, California. The program starts with a news bulletin. President Roosevelt announces that specified workers will have to work a forty-eight hour week. Bob's opening monologue is about riding in a tank. Meet the Armed Forces: Staff Sergeant James Arnold. The program's guests are the three stars of, "Star Spangled Rhythm." Bob auditions for a role in their next picture...as Tarzan! Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast February 9, 1948, 76 years ago. Al has used $1000 borrowed dollars to invest in Billy-Boy, a broken-down boxer. Then The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1944, 80 years ago, with guest Ginny Sims. The program originates from Camp Santa Anita. Nora Martin sings and yodels. The cast does a crime story titled, "Murder At The Track." Followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1936, 88 years ago, Jack’s Birthday in New York. The program originates from New York. Mary gets a phone call from Mama. Jack and the cast do, "Sergeant Benny Of The Northwest Mounted Police." Then The Amos ‘n’ Andy show, originally broadcast February 9, 1945, 79 years ago, Andy plays Soldier. Andy pretends he's a soldier to avoid a breach of promise suit by Sylvia Adams. And Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 9, 1954, 70 years ago, In a Pickle. Frank Ingram, Fibber's new neighbor, stops by to chat. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 9, 1942, 82 years ago, Who is the new deputy? Who are the five citizens of Pine Ridge appointed to be the deputies of Diogenes Smith? Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Three hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los Angeles. Sgt. Friday goes undercover to track them down. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, Jetsam starring Ben Wright. Junius Peabody is an alcoholic, broke, and on a beach on an island at the end of nowhere. Finding a fortune in ambergris, his troubles are only beginning! Then The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast February 8, 1950, 74 years ago, Marjorie Northrup. Marjorie Northrup has her leg amputated and develops a bitter attitude toward life. Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 8, 1952, 72 years ago, Earl on Troubled Waters. Harry poses as a nobleman to smuggle $30,000 out of the country, but little Lord Randolph himself takes a hand. Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast February 8, 1955, 69 years ago, War of the Worlds starring Dana Andrews and Pat Crowley. The famous tale about the invasion from Mars, but in a far different presentation than the Welles version. Find a copy of the script here - https://www.genericradio.com/show/1G7E0QN7XF7 Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast February 8, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman. Lyn Chalmers is abducted by a native who is working for "The Bat Woman." The native is killed by Kolu. "Shanghai Lil" De Vrille plans to have Reverend Chalmers marry her to Jungle Jim. She admits that she's in love with Jim. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream/