Podcasts about Crime Classics

Crime Classics || (07) The Final Day of General Ketchum, and How He Died || July 27, 1953Investigates the suspicious 1871 death of Union General William Scott Ketchum. Suspicion fell on his landlady, Ellen G. Wharton, who was tried for poisoning him.: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:: :

Episode 18 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us stick with MacGyver as he takes a cruise with his dear friend Charlie to carry out a spot of bomb defusing, as we take a look at Countdown, from Season 1 of MacGyver. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss grief. This week, we stick […]

This week, we wrap up our 10-part Crime Classics series with an unusual true crime story. John Tefteller is once again joined by researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann expert Steven C. Smith to take a last look at what made this show so unique. This 1954 episode leans into the series' signature mix of dark humor and true crime, telling a gritty tale of a heist gone wrong on the streets of Baltimore. It's clever, a little twisted, and very much in line with what Crime Classics did best. Along the way, the conversation highlights Bernard Herrmann's unforgettable music, and the show's almost literary style. It's a fitting finale; dark, smart, and a great sendoff to one of radio's most creative series. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

We're on the final week on our Crime Classics series on Thursday, and today we've got a fun late-era episode of The Phil Harris–Alice Faye Show from March 1954 to feature the comedy work of Elliott Lewis. The police are after Phil for something, and of course he is hiding under the porch. All of the usual over-the-top Harris-Faye madness ensues from there. You'll also hear RCA Victor ads up front, plus a few interesting notes about changes behind the scenes during the show's final season. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Episode 17 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us tag along with Angus MacGyver to the Amazon with his dear friend Charlie, as we take a look at Trumbo's World, from Season 1 of MacGyver. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss infestation. This week, we meet Angus MacGyver (Richard Dean Anderson) as he […]

This week, we dive into another famous true crime story, Crime Classics brings us “The Bloody, Bloody Banks of Fall River.” Host John Tefteller is joined by researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann biographer Steven C. Smith to unpack this 1950s take on the Lizzie Borden case. The episode walks us through the tense, tightly wound world of the Borden household, leading up to the infamous murders and the trial that followed. It's a familiar story, but Crime Classics gives it a unique edge with its dry narration and psychological focus. We also take an in-depth look at Bernard Herrmann's score, which uses just a few instruments to build tension. It's a perfect example of how this series could take a well-known case and make it feel fresh, unsettling, and gripping. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

This week, to enhance our Crime Classics episode from last Thursday, we have a Robert Bloch story that was talked about in that episode called, “Yours Truly, Jack the Ripper,” presented on the Molle Mystery Theater. This story takes the infamous killer out of Victorian London and drops him into modern-day Chicago… with a twist. What if Jack the Ripper never died? What if he's been staying alive all these years through something darker? The story follows Sir Guy Hollis, a man obsessed with tracking the killer, as his search leads him closer and closer to the truth. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Episode 16 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us stick with Michael Knight and KITT when they receive an invitation to an elite intellectuals club, as we take a look at Chariot of Gold, from Season 1 of Knight Rider. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss typecasting. This week, we stick with Michael […]

This week, we step into the foggy streets of Victorian London with Crime Classics, and possibly the most intriguing real-life unsolved mysteries of all time, “Good Evening, My Name Is Jack the Ripper.” John Tefteller, along with researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann biographer Steven C. Smith, takes a closer look at the Whitechapel murders, focusing not just on the crimes, but on the lives of the victims and the fear that gripped the city. Along the way, the discussion highlights the often-overlooked people behind the scenes: sound effects artists, assistant directors, and others who helped create that immersive atmosphere. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Episode 15 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us join up with Michael Knight and KITT on vacation, as we take a look at Good Day at White Rock, from Season 1 of Knight Rider. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss love at first sight. This week, we meet Michael Knight (David Hasselhoff), […]

This week, we take a more serious turn with Crime Classics and its 1953 episode that zooms in on a crime that had a tremendous impact on the nation, the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. Host John Tefteller, along with researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann expert Steven C. Smith, explores how this installment breaks from the series' usual dark humor and leans into a somber retelling of one of America's most tragic moments. The discussion digs into the historical details, including the often-overlooked role of Lincoln's bodyguard, John Parker. We again look at Bernard Herrmann's striking score, and touch on a bit of behind-the-scenes controversy at CBS over the timing of the broadcast. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

This week, we kick off a three-part series on Abraham Lincoln, to compliment our Crime Classics episode on Thursday. We're starting out with a 1938 broadcast from The Mercury Theatre on the Air, starring Orson Welles; a dramatic, personal look at Lincoln's life during the Civil War, built from a mix of theatrical storytelling and his own words, pulled from letters and speeches. You'll hear the weight of the presidency, from cabinet conflicts to the enormous burden of holding the Union together and pushing toward the end of slavery. Welles captures both Lincoln's strength and his humanity, while Bernard Herrmann's score adds just the right emotional depth. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Episode 14 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us stick with the A-Team who have fruit on the brain, as we take a look at West Coast Turnaround, from Season 1 of The A-Team. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss diversions. This week, we rejoin the A-Team as they try to help a […]

This week, we are serving up another dainty confection from Crime Classics. John Tefteller, along with researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann expert Steven C. Smith, takes a closer look at this 1953 episode, based on the real-life case of a Frenchwoman accused of poisoning her husband with arsenic… hidden in a homemade cake. Like all Crime Classics episodes, it's told with rye dialogue and narration, and Herrmann's subtle musical score. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Episode 13 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us join the A-Team on a mission to take down a rogue group of police officers acting as hitmen for hire, as we take a look at A Small and Deadly War, from Season 1 of The A-Team. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss side […]

This week, we're back with another dark story from Crime Classics. We are once again joined by researcher Karl Schadow and Bernard Herrmann biographer Steven C Smith, to take us into one of the most chilling true crime stories the series tackled; the infamous tale of Burke and Hare, two men who turned murder into a business, supplying bodies to medical schools in 19th-century Scotland. Along the way, we discuss the cast, the production, and the eerie, minimalist score by Bernard Herrmann, which does a lot with very little to create a sense of unease.  Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

This week, we're back with another fascinating entry from Crime Classics. Host John Tefteller is joined by Karl Schadow and Steven C. Smith to take a closer look at the dry narration of Lou Merrill as Thomas Hyland, one of radio's most unique storytellers. The featured story dives into a real case from 1778, the shocking murder of Joshua Spooner, planned by his wife, Bathsheba Spooner, who would go down in history as the first woman executed for murder in the United States. It's a dark tale, but like all Crime Classics episodes, it's told with a surprising mix of sharp humor and historical detail. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

This week, we're back in the world of Crime Classics with another offbeat entry, “The Triangle on the Round Table.” Host John Tefteller is joined by Karl Schadow and Steven C. Smith to dig into this 1953 episode, which takes the familiar legend of King Arthur and turns it on its head. Forget shining armor and noble quests, this version leans into dark humor and sharp writing, with knights who feel a lot more like modern, flawed humans than storybook heroes. William Conrad stars as a weary, battle-worn King Arthur, caught in a story full of tension, betrayal, and cynicism. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

This week, we continue our look at the brilliant and often overlooked series Crime Classics. Host John Tefteller is joined again by experts Karl Schadow and Steven C. Smith to spotlight the August 1953 episode "Your Loving Son, Nero." They dig into the “quadruple threat” talent of Elliott Lewis and the unforgettable music of Bernard Herrmann, who made a small ensemble sound like a full orchestra. Then we hear the episode itself, a darkly fascinating (and sometimes surprisingly funny) take on Emperor Nero and his relentless attempts to get rid of his mother, Agrippina. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

We're kicking off a brand-new ten-week series, this time diving into the 1953 program Crime Classics. Host John Tefteller is joined by two guests, researcher Karl Schadow and biographer Steven C. Smith, to explore how producer Elliott Lewis created one of radio's most unique historical crime dramas, and how composer Bernard Herrmann managed to make it sound epic using only a handful of musicians. This week's featured episode takes us back to Ancient Rome, 44 B.C., for a stylized retelling of the assassination of Julius Caesar. The story blends real history with just a hint of satire. Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Episode 12 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us follow the Miami Vice team down to South America where Crockett and Tubbs try flush out a rogue government agent, as we take a look at Smuggler's Blues, from Season 1 of Miami Vice. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss semantics. This week, we […]

Episode 11 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us join the Miami Vice team as Crockett and Tubbs try to pin down an arms dealer while working around FBI interference, as we take a look at No Exit, from Season 1 of Miami Vice. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss fashion. This week, […]

Episode 10 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sticks with Adrian Monk who meets a personal hero but has to work out whether he could be a killer, as we take a look at Mr Monk and the Red-Headed Stranger, from Season 1 of Monk. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss reed etiquette. This […]

Episode 9 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast introduces us to Adrian Monk who consults with the SFPD when an officer is accused of murder, as we take a look at Mr Monk Goes to the Carnival, from Season 1 of Monk. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss loyalty. This week, we meet Adrian […]

Episode 8 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sees us take a trip to the Rockies with Jonathan and Jennifer Hart as we take a look at Downhill to Death, from Season 1 of Hart to Hart. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss double indemnity. This week, we catch up with Jonathan and Jennifer […]

Case Closed begins with Crime Classics this week. We'll hear Madeline Smith, Maid Or Murderess from January 20, 1954. (30:22) Dragnet follows with The Big Betty, from November 23, 1950. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed985.mp3 Download CaseClosed985 | Subscribe | Spotify  | Support Case Closed Your donation of any amount keeps Case Closed coming every week. Visit Donate.RelicRadio.com if you'd like to help. Thank you.

Crime Classics || (003) The Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Colonel James Fisk, Jr. | June 29, 1953Although Colonel James Fisk Junior was a heavy drinker his friends described him as a man who was steady on his feet, so why did he tumble down the stairs in New York's Grand Central Hotel? He didn't slip, he wasn't pushed he was shot by his until recently very dear friend Edward S. Stokes.: : : : :You can donate to show your support for my podcast and the time I put into creating and posting every week. Donations are through my duane.media PayPal account:https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=MSL7S8FKCSL94Enjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:: :

Episode 7 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast takes us to California and the upmarket circles of Jonathan and Jennifer Hart as we check out You Made Me Kill You, from Season 1 of Hart to Hart. In this episode, Gerry and Iain discuss obsession. This week, we meet Jonathan and Jennifer Hart as they […]

The Crime of Bathsheba Spooner: A Tale of Betrayal and JusticeThis episode of Crime Classics recounts the true story of Bathsheba Spooner, the first woman tried for murder in the United States. Set in 1778, the narrative unfolds the events leading to the murder of her husband, Joshua Spooner, and the subsequent investigation and trial that followed. The story explores themes of love, betrayal, and the societal norms of the time, culminating in a dramatic execution that left a lasting legacy in American history.In the quiet town of Brookfield, Massachusetts, in 1778, a chilling tale of betrayal and murder unfolded, marking a significant moment in American history. Bathsheba Spooner, a woman of notable lineage, became the first woman to be tried and executed for murder in the United States. Her story is one of passion, deceit, and the harsh realities of justice in a time of war.A Desperate PlotBathsheba, the daughter of a loyalist general, found herself trapped in a loveless marriage with Joshua Spooner. Her dissatisfaction led her to a dangerous liaison with a young soldier, Ezra Ross. Together, they conspired with two deserters, James Buchanan and William Brooks, to murder her husband. The plan was simple yet brutal: lure Joshua to his death and dispose of his body in a well.The UnravelingDespite their efforts to cover up the crime, the truth quickly surfaced. The deserters, unable to resist flaunting their newfound wealth, were soon caught. Bathsheba's trial was swift, and her defense, claiming insanity, was dismissed. The court found her guilty, and she was sentenced to hang alongside her co-conspirators.A Legacy of InfamyBathsheba Spooner's execution was a spectacle, drawing crowds and leaving a lasting impression on the public consciousness. Her story serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which desperation can drive individuals and the unforgiving nature of justice in the 18th century.The tale of Bathsheba Spooner is more than just a crime story; it's a reflection of societal norms and the complexities of human relationships during a tumultuous period in history. As we delve into these historical narratives, we gain insight into the past and the enduring themes of love, betrayal, and justice.Subscribe now to explore more captivating stories from history.TakeawaysBathsheba Spooner was the first woman tried for murder in the U.S.The crime took place in Brookfield, Massachusetts in 1778.Joshua Spooner was murdered by his wife Bathsheba and two deserters.The motivations behind the murder included love and betrayal.The investigation revealed the involvement of Bathsheba's lover, Ezra Ross.The trial highlighted the societal views on women and crime in the 18th century.Bathsheba's background as a loyalist influenced public perception.The execution of Bathsheba Spooner was a significant event in American legal history.The story reflects the complexities of human relationships and moral dilemmas.The case remains a notable example of early American criminal justice.Bathsheba Spooner, true crime, historical murder, first woman tried for murder, American history, 18th century crime, Brookfield Massachusetts, Joshua Spooner, murder trial, execution

Crime Classics 53-06-29 003 The Checkered Life and Sudden Death of Colonel James Fisk

Episode 6 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast sticks around in Arizona as we spend time with The Outsiders, from Season 1 of Petrocelli. In this episode, Gerry and Iain open up their narcotics ledger. This week, we drop back in on Tony and Maggie Petrocelli as they try to help an itinerant family when […]

Episode 5 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast takes us to San Remo, AZ as we meet Tony Petrocelli and his team in Edge of Evil, from Season 1 of Petrocelli. In this episode, Gerry and Iain broadcast from around a corner. This week, we meet Anthony J. Petrocelli and his wife Maggie as they […]

Episode 4 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast returns to California as we weave intricate patterns in Counter Gambit, from Season 1 of The Rockford Files. In this episode, Gerry and Iain try to work out who knew what and when. This week, we catch up with Jim Rockford as he's summoned to a meeting […]

Episode 3 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast heads to California as we buckle up for The Big Ripoff, from Season 1 of The Rockford Files. In this episode, Gerry and Iain enjoy 1970s airport security. This week, we meet Jim Rockford as he tries first to track down information on the death of a […]

Episode 2 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast returns to Cabot Cove as we settle in to enjoy Murder Takes the Bus, from Season 1 of Murder, She Wrote. In this episode, Gerry and Iain are paroled on a very tight schedule. This week, we return to Jessica Fletcher as she and Amos take a […]

Crime Classics | The Terrible Deed of John White Webster | Broadcast: Monday, July 13, 1953: : : : :My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLESEnjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:::: :

Episode 1 of the Cosy Crime Classics Podcast visits Cabot Cove as we settle in to enjoy Hit, Run & Homicide, from Season 1 of Murder, She Wrote. In this episode, Gerry and Iain are controlled remotely. This week, we pay our first visit to Jessica Fletcher and the people of Cabot Cove as we […]

Crime Classics 53-07-06 004 The Shrapnelled Body of Charles Drew, Senior

This week's hour of mystery begins with Richard Diamond, Private Detective. We'll hear The Red Rose, from March 2, 1951. (29:52) Our second story is Bunny Baumler; His Close Brush With Fame, the May 5, 1954, episode of Crime Classics. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed966.mp3 Download CaseClosed966 | Subscribe | Spotify  | Support Case Closed

Crime Classics 53-07-06 004 The Shrapnelled Body of Charles Drew, Senior

Crime on a SundayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen, The Line Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast July 27, 1950, 75 years ago, The Paradise Murder Case.  A drunk named Jeffrey Carver is suspected of assault and kidnapping. Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast July 27, 1950, 75 years ago, The Unsolved Murder Of Frank J. Christenson.  On December 12, 1949, an honest politician was "mowed down" in Cicero, Illinois. He was fighting the return of gambling. Was this a mob killing? It's worth $10,000 to CBS (and Christenson's widow) to find out if "the syndicate" was involved. Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast July 27, 1954, 71 years ago.  Byron Thorndike hires Peter Chambers to guard the $50,000 prize money of the "Miss Universe" contest. When Thorndike is stabbed to death, one of the three beauty contest finalists must have killed him. Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast July 27, 1953, 72 years ago, The Final Day Of General Ketchum and How He Died.  How did the General die? Damned if we know!Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 27, 1942, 83 years ago, Coat-of-arms in Newspaper. Does the baby belong to a Lodge? Grandpappy Spears has seen the coat of arms in the newspaper. What does it mean?Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Crime Classics || (04) The Shrapnelled Body of Charles Drew, Sr. || July 6, 1953Plot: In 1739 England, Charles Drew Jr. kills Charles Drew Sr. before he has the opportunity to change his will. This is a network version of cat. #16797.: : : : :My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLESEnjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:::: :

Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History.Then, Death Valley Days, originally broadcast June 16, 1939, 86 years ago, Shoo-Fly.   A tough old lady runs her own claim in the Panamint mountains...with a harsh word and a shotgun. Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast June 16, 1954, 71 years ago, the Death of a Baltimore Birdie…and Friend.  A canvasback prize fighter, his adventures in love and murder. Then, Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast June 16, 1947, 78 years ago, the Man Who Died Twice.  A case of fraud against an insurance company fails when the body of the man who died twice is found. Followed by Romance, originally broadcast June 16, 1952, 73 years ago, Murder Island. A love story? Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 16, 1942, 83 years ago, Desperate Love Life. Cedric's love life, or lack of it, is getting desperate.Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamFind the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Maxwell House Coffee Time. September 26, 1946. NBC net. Sponsored by: Maxwell House Coffee, Birdseye Foods. George and Gracie go on a quiz show to win new appliances. They're going to appear on, "It Pays To Be A Schnook," but wind up on Kay Kyser's show instead. Kay Kyser sounds like he is being impersonated. The Maxwell House production commercial is based on, "Ramona.". George Burns, Gracie Allen, Meredith Willson and His Orchestra, Frank Nelson, Bill Goodwin, Kay Kyser (?), Mel Blanc, Paul Henning (writer), Keith Fowler (writer).Frontier Gentleman. February 02, 1958. CBS net. "South Sunday". Sustaining. The first show of the series. Kendall takes on the entire Shelton gang in a small town in the Montana Territory. Parts of the public service announcements have been deleted. The story titles given for this series are subject to correction, in fact, the series may not have story titles at all. John Dehner, Jack Kruschen, Harry Bartell, Barney Phillips, Virginia Gregg, Stacy Harris, Johnny Jacobs (announcer), Antony Ellis (creator, writer, producer, director), Jerry Goldsmith (composer, conductor).The Lux Radio Theatre. October 11, 1937. CBS net. "Stella Dallas". Sponsored by: Lux. The third anniversary show of the series. A tearful story of mother love and sacrifice, "soon to be made into a radio serial.". Barbara Stanwyck, John Boles, Anne Shirley, Barbara O'Neil, Bruce Satterlee, Cecil B. DeMille, Dickie Jones, Elia Braca (doubles), Frank Nelson (doubles, commercial spokesman, program opening announcer), Grace Kern (doubles), Hudson Faussett (doubles), Jack Egger, James Eagles (doubles), Joan Taylor (doubles, commercial spokesman), Lou Merrill, Louis Silvers (music director), Margaret Brayton (triples), Margaret McKay (doubles), Mary Lansing (doubles), Melville Ruick (announcer), Ross Forrester (doubles), Sada Cowan (doubles), Teresa Harris (doubles), Wallis Roberts (doubles), Sarah Y. Mason (screenwriter), Victor Heerman (screenwriter), Harry Wagstaff (adaptor), Gertrude Purcell (adaptor), Joe Bigelow (additional dialogue), Frances Marion (screenwriter), Olive Higgins Prouty (author), T. Keith Glennon (intermission guest: operations manager for Paramount), Frank Woodruff (director), George Wells (adaptor), Charlie Forsyth (sound effects). Crime Classics. December 3, 1952. CBS net. "The Crime Of Bathsheba Spooner". Sustaining. An audition recording. The script was used for the first show of the series on June 15, 1953. The story of the first woman tried and executed in the United states. Lou Merrill (host), Morton Fine (writer), David Friedkin (writer), Bernard Herrmann (composer, conductor), Elliott Lewis (producer, director), Mary Jane Croft, William Johnstone, Tudor Owen, Georgia Ellis, Herb Butterfield, Ben Wright, Sam Edwards.Lights Out. March 09, 1943. Program #21. CBS net origination, syndicated rebroadcast. "The Ball". Sponsored by: Commercials added locally. A ghastly story of the headless, walking dead. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "Paris Macabre." See cat. #77942 for a network, sponsored version of this broadcast. Arch Oboler (writer, host), Bea Benaderet, Jane Morgan.TOTAL TIME: 2:59:13.184SOURCES: Wikipedia and The RadioGoldindex.com

We begin with Crime Classics on this week's Case Closed. We'll hear Mr. Clarke's Skeleton In Mr. Aram's Closet; The Noise It Made, from May 12, 1954. (28:45) Our second story is The Case Of Death By Adoption, the February 8, 1953, story from Mr. District Attorney. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed939.mp3 Download CaseClosed939 | Subscribe | Spotify  | Support Case Closed Your [...]

Character actress Eve McVeagh was a regular presence on the Broadway stage, the big screen, and on TV for over five decades, and during her career she starred in everything from High Noon to Petticoat Junction. We'll hear her as a woman whose auction purchase comes loaded with trouble in "Going, Going, Gone" (originally aired on CBS on May 10, 1955) and as part of a film crew who discovers real-life outlaws in a western ghost town in "Hollywood Hostages" (originally aired on CBS on February 21, 1956). Plus, we'll hear her as one of history's most infamous poisoners in "The Seven-Layered Cake of Madame Lafarge" from Crime Classics (originally aired on CBS on October 14, 1953).

This week's Case Closed begins with The Hangman And William Palmer, Who Won?, the October 7, 1953, episode of Crime Classics. (30:09) Our final story is The Oil Drum Case, from Squad Cars. That episode aired June 29, 1968. https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/e55e1c7a-e213-4a20-8701-21862bdf1f8a/CaseClosed922.mp3 Download CaseClosed922 | Subscribe | Spotify  | Support Case Closed

CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:55.935 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Tattooed For Murder” (November 20, 1974)00:47:35.740 = Black Mass, “Jolly Corner” (November, 1964)01:27:22.229 = Box 13, “Actor's Alibi” (September 12, 1948)01:55:25.658 = The Chase, “The Jailbreak” (February 22, 1953)02:26:09.885 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Interface To Terror” (Air Date Unknown) ***WD02:54:59.276 = Cloak And Dagger, “People In The Forest” (June 11, 1950)03:24:16.896 = The Creaking Door, “Cat Woman” (Air Date Unknown) ***WD03:54:09.176 = Creeps By Night, “The Strange Burial of Alexander Jordan” (July 13, 1944)04:24:51.787 = Crime Classics, “Coyle & Richardson: Why They Hung In A Spanking Breeze” (December 30, 1953)04:53:03.481 = Show Close***WD = Remastered by Weird DarknessWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 09, 2024CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR20240709

We heard you - the original RETRO RADIO has returned with nothing but Old Time Radio shows playing back-to-back!YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:48.040 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “Bury Me Again” (November 04, 1974)00:47:10.561 = The Chase, “The Will” (February 15, 1953)01:17:26.078 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “It Came From Video” (Air Date Unknown)01:46:42.384 = Cloak And Dagger, “Brenner Pass” (June 04, 1950)02:17:33.888 = The Creaking Door, “Face To Face Music of the Spheres” (Air Date Unknown)02:43:27.768 = Creeps By Night, “The Final Reckoning” (July 12, 1944)03:12:42.496 = Crime Classics, “John & Judith, Their Crime And Why They Didn't Enjoy It” (December 16, 1953)03:41:55.556 = Dark Fantasy, “Men Call Me Mad” (December 19, 1941)04:07:20.874 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Where Are You” (October 08, 1971)04:37:58.167 = Dimension X, “Knock” (May 06, 1950)05:07:37.627 = Show CloseWeird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: July 01, 2024RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240701/

IN THIS EPISODE: Haunted by a shadowy spirit creature which they say lives inside their home, a Gasparillo family is now seeing spiritual help to remove their unwanted guest. (Spirt Creature Tortures Family) *** Coyotes are of the dog family and are formidable and deadly hunters. But could they also have the ability to shape-shift? (Coyotes and the Chupacabra) *** 
People have been chasing Bigfoot for more than sixty years. Yet still, we have no definitive, physical proof of its existence. Could the explanation be that Bigfoot is visiting us from another dimension? (Interdimensional Sasquatch) *** An English town is terrorized by a beast that appears to have a rooster's head and body, the wings of a bat, and a snake's tail. We'll look at the legend of the cockatrice. (The Terrorizing Cockatrice) *** Shortly after the terrorist attack on New York on September 11th, 2001 – another terrorist attack began. This time it was targeting public figures. The weapon of choice was anthrax, and the method of delivery was the U.S. Post Office. (Who Sent the Anthrax Letters?) *** A legal battle takes place over the rights of ownership of mummified cats! (Meowing Mummies) *** A very strange case involving time travel and power to change timelines was reported in 1977s. The case caused a sensation world-wide. Had Sid Hurwich the creator of the time-altering machine really found a way to alter historical events? (The Machine That Could Freeze Time) *** An incestuous love triangle between a young woman, her uncle, and a restaurant chef ends up in murder! (Caused By Jealously) *** In 1888, London was terrorized by the serial murderer of women who called himself Jack the Ripper. Four years later another Jack came into existence. This one murdering men – and this time in New York City. (Jack the Slasher) YOUTUBE CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS…00:00:00.000 = Title Story Preview and Show Open00:04:59.722 = Chet Chetter's Tales From The Morgue, “Elmer Vs The Mutant Rats” (Air Date Unknown)00:31:23.365 = Weird Darkness, “Interdimensional Sasquatch, Part 1”00:38:13.862 = Cloak And Dagger, “Trojan Horse” (May 28, 1950)01:09:14.912 = Weird Darkness, “Interdimensional Sasquatch, Part 2”01:18:36.378 = The Creaking Door, “Haunted Hangman” (Air Date Unknown)01:48:14.357 = Weird Darkness, “Interdimensional Sasquatch, Part 3”01:55:43.010 = Weird Darkness, “Spirit Creature Tortures Family”02:01:30.279 = Creeps By Night, “Six Who Did Not Die” (July 11, 1944)02:31:23.537 = Weird Darkness, “Coyotes and Chupacabra”02:38:31.938 = Crime Classics, “John Hayes, His Head, And How They Parted” (October 28, 1953)03:06:46.686 = Weird Darkness, “Jack The Slasher”03:12:42.811 = Dark Fantasy, “The Thing From The Sea” (November 28, 1941)03:37:19.652 = Weird Darkness, “Caused By Jealousy”03:39:55.227 = Weird Darkness, “Who Sent The Anthrax Letters?”03:47:12.108 = The Devil And Mr. O, “Revolt of Worms” (October 01, 1971)04:17:41.383 = Weird Darkness, “The Terrorizing Cockatrice”04:21:05.297 = Weird Darkness, “The Machine That Could Freeze Time”04:26:31.752 = Weird Darkness, “Meowing Mummies”04:29:48.127 = Dimension X, “No Contact” (April 29, 1950)04:54:09.075 = Show CloseSOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Spirit Creature Tortures Family” by Radhica De Silva for The Guardian: http://bit.ly/2GdZWI4“Coyotes and the Chupacabra” by Nick Redfern for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2Gd7sTE“Interdimensional Sasquatch” by Brent Swancer for Mysterious Universe: http://bit.ly/2vepwrz“The Terrorizing Cockatrice” by Jocelyn LeBlanc for Mysterious Universe: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4acnbzuj“Who Sent the Anthrax Letters?” by Shelly Barclay for Historic Mysteries: http://bit.ly/2v4Lih9“Jack the Slasher” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder by Gaslight: http://bit.ly/2UgGX4x“The Machine That Could Freeze Time” by Cynthia MacKanzie for Message to Eagle: http://bit.ly/2PcnMYS“Meowing Mummies” from Strange Company: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/4hfsvh47“Caused by Jealously” by Robert Wilhelm for Murder By Gaslight: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/2hvy2ub8Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library. = = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: June 19, 2024RETRO RADIO LANDING PAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/wdrr20240619