Podcast appearances and mentions of William Conrad

On Ron's Amazing Stories this week, we're bringing back an old-fashioned RAS Double Feature. When television began finding its way into American homes, radio had to change. But what happened to all those actors whose faces had existed only in the imaginations of radio listeners? Many of them made the jump to television—and some became even bigger stars. Our two stories feature four familiar radio voices who did exactly that: Jack Webb, Raymond Burr, John Dehner, and William Conrad. In This Episode Geranium Plant — Jack Webb stars as wisecracking waterfront detective Pat Novak, with Raymond Burr as Inspector Hellman. What begins as a simple job delivering a geranium plant quickly turns into murder. The Adversary — John Dehner plays Captain "Honest" Weatherby in this adventure from Escape, with William Conrad narrating. There's a sunken ship, a fortune in pearls, a questionable crew, and some very serious questions about how that ship ended up on the bottom. From Radio to Television — Along the way, we look at how Webb, Burr, Dehner, and Conrad carried their talents from the microphones of old-time radio to the television screen. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on YouTube or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 27, 2022Hour 1 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 27, 1942, 84 years ago, Jealousy.  A sick woman is sure that her husband is trying to kill her so he can be with another woman. She therefore decides to make the first move. Hour 2 - Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 75 years ago,  Billiard Table.  Jim's bought a second-hand billiard table in not very good shape.  A fishing hook that rips the top of the table leads to more problems. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, Mr Tucker Helps Out.  Claudia telephones David in the hospital...and speaks to the butler!Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, The Helping Hand.  Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.   Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 27, 1956.  A trip to sea on "The Lily Ann" that starts like an ordinary fishing trip. Somewhere on board lurks a man with murder in his heart and his next intended victim...Johnny Dollar! 

On Ron's Amazing Stories this week, you asked for it... and that's exactly what you're going to get. This episode is built around listener emails and questions. We bring back an old RAS favorite, Johnny Is It True, with four stories from the history of the podcast. Elena wants to know if creepy listener stories are coming back. Caleb asks if Ron is real, how he researches the show, and whether he actually has a radio background. And Gideon has a request. After hearing a clip during our recent episode about sound effects, he wanted to hear the entire Gunsmoke story about the white buffalo. So we're making that happen. In This Episode Johnny Is It True Returns — Four stories from the history of Ron's Amazing Stories. Some involve listeners, some involve Ron doing questionable things behind a microphone... and at least one isn't quite what it seems. Are Listener Stories Coming Back? — Elena from Savannah, Georgia asks about the old creepy listener stories and whether These Are Your Stories might someday return. Q&A With Ron... Sort Of — Caleb from Boise, Idaho asks if Ron is an AI voice, how he researches the podcast, and what kind of radio background he actually has. Around The Bend — A familiar RAS song makes an appearance before we say goodbye. Featured Story Gunsmoke — "The Buffalo Killers" (June 7, 1952) Gideon from Burlington, Vermont heard part of this early Gunsmoke episode during our recent look at old-time radio sound effects and asked to hear the whole thing. William Conrad stars as Marshal Matt Dillon in a story involving two murdered buffalo hunters and one very unusual clue — a white buffalo pelt. It's an action-packed early episode of Gunsmoke, but listen closely to the sound effects. The horses, doors, footsteps, background sounds and, yes, plenty of gunfire help create a Dodge City you don't simply hear... you can almost see. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on YouTube or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 24, 2022Hour 1 - Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast September 24, 1950, 76 years ago, Null and Void.  The widowed president faces problems not only with his son, but with a battle over tariffs. Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 81 years ago, The Man Who Died Twice.  $400,000 says there's no honor among thieves. Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Visits the HospitalHour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 24, 1955, 71 years ago, Indian White.  Dennis Cullen, raised as  an Indian but really a white boy, leaves to join the Cheyenne during an Indian uprising.  Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 24, 1956, 70 years ago.  Johnny is hired by "Byron Kane" of the Intercoastal Maritime and Life Company to investigate a restaurant in Cod Harbor, Massachusetts, which is run by "Meg."  

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 20, 2022Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 20, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Postal Pirates. A parcel post theft ring.  A little black box catches a revolver in mid-air. A one-fingered typist punctuates sentences with bullets.Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 20, 1942, 84 years ago,  Fog. A young fisherman with a brief spell of amnesia has killed an enemy, but remembers nothing about it.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 20, 1948, 78 years ago, An Autumn Evening at Home. Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 20, 1954, 72 years ago,The FU.   It appears that Al Clovis has shot Onie Becker in the back, killing him. Clovis leads Marshal Dillon and Chester out of town so the bank can be robbed.  Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 20, 1956, 70 years ago.   Up pops an eyewitness and drives the final nail into the wrong coffin! 

Originally broadcast Friday, September 16, 2022Hour 1 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 16, 1956, 70 years ago, The Payroll.  The paymaster is four months late coming to Fort Laramie...but watch out when he finally shows up! Norman Macdonnell, the producer and director of the show, tells a brief history of the real Fort Laramie on the 67th anniversary of the fort's closing. Hour 2 - The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to Radio.  Milton takes Junior (Arnold Stang) to a child psychiatrist.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 16, 1948, 78 years ago, A Steak Dinner Goes to the Dogs.Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 16, 1956, 70 years ago, Thick ‘n' Thin. Odie Perkins and Brace McCoy, two old codgers who have been friends for years, suddenly start feuding.  Also, The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1952, 74 years ago, with guest Rosemary Clooney.  Dean, Jerry, and Rosemary are circus performers. 

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 13, 2022Hour 1 -Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 13, 1949, 76years ago, The Case of the Flatbush Fagin.  A story about juvenile delinquents who worshipped a really bad kid. Stolen loot is paid for with a wet handkerchief and hard cash.Hour 2 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 13, 1954, 73 years ago, Dooley Surrenders.  A buffalo skinner named Emmett Dooley confesses to Marshal Dillon that he's killed a man, but Matt has a good reason for refusing to put him in jail.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 13, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia's First Check.  It's been a fine day...a fine day!  Hour 3 - It Pays to be Ignorant starring Tom Howard, originally broadcast September 13, 1950, 76 years ago.  In what town in Pennsylvania did Lincoln make his Gettysburg address?  Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Confidential Matter, originally broadcast September 13, 1956, 70 years ago.   A search for a dead man who intends to stay dead, and is willing to kill to do it! 

Begin the march toward Halloween with six classic old time radio horror, mystery, suspense, and science fiction dramas from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Suspense, Escape, The Whistler, Quiet Please, and The Weird Circle. Deadly Lessons brings together Fred Gwynne, Marian Haley, William Conrad, John Dehner, Joseph Kearns, Margo, Elsa Lanchester, Wyllis Cooper, and Charles Dickens in stories of gambling debts, Black Hills gold, seances, revenge, experimental flight, time travel, and buried testimony.As September darkens and Halloween draws closer, open the book, take your seat, and listen carefully. The signal has already written your name in the margin.☠ CBS Radio Mystery Theater - The Last Lesson - Fred Gwynne and Marian Haley star in Sam Dann's darkly comic mystery about a compulsive gambler, dangerous debts, a marriage for money, and a wealthy daredevil wife who refuses to make his escape easy. First broadcast October 13, 1975.⚓ Escape - The Notebook - John Dehner, Joseph Kearns, and William Conrad enter 1870s Dakota Territory, where two miners carrying news of a Black Hills gold strike are hunted by a stranger willing to kill for their claim. First broadcast July 26, 1953.⚡ Suspense - Finishing School - Margo and Elsa Lanchester lead a Gothic school mystery about a newly hired teacher, a student's death by fright, and secret seances that may be calling the dead back to life. Network broadcast December 30, 1943.☾ The Whistler - The Black Book - A ballet star's triumphant opening night becomes a carefully staged nightmare when the rival he once crippled returns with a meticulous plan for revenge. Broadcast April 28, 1947.✦ Quiet Please - One for the Book - Wyllis Cooper's strange science fiction time-travel tale sends Air Force pilot Max Westlake through a Mach 12 experimental flight from 1957 back to 1937, where he comes face to face with an earlier version of himself. Broadcast November 21, 1948.◆ The Weird Circle - Dr. Manette's Manuscript - Charles Dickens's A Tale of Two Cities becomes classic radio Gothic horror as Dr. Manette's prison manuscript exposes cruelty, captivity, and the vengeance waiting to be collected. Broadcast November 28, 1943.This three-hour classic radio drama collection is made for late-night listeners who love vintage mystery, old time radio horror, supernatural fiction, Gothic suspense, science fiction thrillers, and eerie Halloween-season listening.The transmission closes the book, but the last page is still turning by itself.

On Ron's Amazing Stories this week, things get a little strange. Okay... maybe more than a little. We're bringing back an old RAS favorite, As Read By, with listener Franklin Paul taking us straight into the pages of a 1950s science-fiction pulp magazine. Then, on The RAS Signal, we turn our attention to one of the greatest voices of old-time radio — Agnes Moorehead. And since we're talking about Moorehead, why not hear her in action? We'll finish with a classic episode of Suspense where a simple chain letter sets off a very unfortunate… chain of events. In This Episode As Read By Returns — An old RAS segment is back, featuring stories straight from the pulp magazines. The RAS Signal: Agnes Moorehead — We look at the life and remarkable radio career of the woman behind one of old-time radio's most unforgettable voices. Martian V.F.W. — Listener Franklin Paul reads a wonderfully strange science-fiction tale from 1959. The Chain — Agnes Moorehead and William Conrad star in a psychological thriller from the series Suspense. Featured Stories Martian V.F.W. From the May 1959 issue of Amazing Science Fiction Stories, written by G. L. Vandenburg and read by listener Franklin Paul. A parade celebrating the International Geophysical Year already has floats, bands, rockets, and displays of life on other planets. Then the parade manager is approached by a six-foot-tall ant claiming to represent the Martian V.F.W. Who are these strange visitors... and what do they really want? The Chain Suspense — Originally broadcast March 9, 1958. Agnes Moorehead stars as a vindictive woman whose decision to send a superstitious chain letter to an immigrant neighbor's wife begins a sequence of events that quickly spirals beyond her control. William Conrad also appears as Lieutenant Marsh. It's superstition, fear, and unintended consequences in a story that proves sometimes it's better to just throw the darn letter away. Ron's Amazing Stories Is Sponsored by: Audible - You can get a free audiobook and a 30 day free trial at audibletrial.com/ronsamazingstories. Your Stories: Do you have a story that you would like to share on the podcast or the blog? Head to the main website, click on Story Submission, leave your story, give it a title, and please tell me where you're from. I will read it if I can. Links are below. Music Used In This Podcast: Most of the music you hear on Ron's Amazing Stories has been composed by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) and is Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0. Other pieces are in the public domain. You can find great free music at FreePd.com which is a site owned by Kevin. Program Info: Ron's Amazing Stories is published each Thursday. You can download it from Apple Podcasts, stream it on YouTube or on the mobile version of Spotify. Do you prefer the radio? We are heard every Thursday at 10:00 pm and Sunday Night at 11:00 PM (EST) on AMFM247.COM. Check your local listing or find the station closest to you at this link. Social Links: Main Podcast Site by LibSynThe Blog Site by WordPressFacebook LinkTwitter Link Contact Links: EmailStory Submissions Contact Ron

Originally broadcast Friday, September 2, 2022Hour 1 -The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast September 2, 1951, 71 years ago, Stanley Hayes.   "The Syndicate" orders Stanley Hayes to be killed.Hour 2 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 2, 1956, The Return of Hattie Pelfrey.    Hattie Pelfrey, a most unusual old lady, is feeling poorly, so she visits Fort Laramie to visit her son...Captain Quince! Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 2, 1948, Claudia's Furniture gets a Part!Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 2, 1956, Old Pal.  A month after Jim Rankin was murdered and the Wells Fargo money stolen, Jim's old girlfriend Lily is leaving town. She's paid for her ticket with two of the banknotes stolen during the robbery. A short time later, Lily disappears!  Also, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 2, 1962, The Doninger Doninger Matter.  Johnny uses an atlas to find the missing beneficiary.

Originally broadcast Tuesday, August 30, 2022Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 30, 1949, 73 years ago, The Cold Blooded Professor Part 1. Professor Horn is a very smart man, but is also a criminal who has robbed banks.  When approached by a counterspy, he kills him and then kills his housekeeper after changing his appearance. Hour 2 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 30, 1954,  Obie Tater.  Two tough guys rough up Obie Tater to force him to tell where his gold is hidden. When that fails...Obie finds himself suddenly married.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast August 30, 1948,  A Rocky Rehearsal. Hour 3 - Double or Nothing starring Walter O'Keefe, originally broadcast August 30, 1950.  A fun quiz show sponsored by Campbells Soup.  Also Part 5 of a 6 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Kranesburg Matter, originally broadcast August 30, 1956.  Johnny learns that the society girl is out and her maid is in. More female visitors. 

Westerns and Comedy on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 26, 1956,  70 years ago, The Chaplain. There are fifty-nine men are down with scurvy, and are no fresh fruits or vegetables anywhere on the prairie. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 26, 1956, 70 years ago, No Sale. Two toughs come to town and demand that Kitty sell them the Long Branch Saloon, and it looks as if they're going to get their way! Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast  August 26, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to the Railroads. Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius. Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 81 years ago, David Sells Ozzie's Suit.  David sells Ozzie's coat, which winds up in the hands of the jealous and tough boyfriend of Lana Shanahan. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 26, 1948, 78 years ago, A Visit to Coney Island. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Brian 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

Drama on a TuesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 25, 1957, 69 years ago, Sweet Cherries in Charleston starring Roy Glenn.  The disease of "Freedom," and how it spread among the slaves of South Carolina. Followed by Wanted, originally broadcast August 25, 1950, 76 years ago, James Joseph Sweeney, Career Criminal.  On October 14, 1926, in New York City, John Joseph Sweeney and the "West Side Gang" shot up a mail truck and killed a motorcyclist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition, the gang members were wanted for assault and sodomy. Witnesses describe the event, and the cops began "Operation Rogue's Gallery."Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 25, 1950, 76 years ago.  Crossing Paris starring Jay Novello and William Conrad.   Four suitcases of black-market pork, a meek man and a bully at midnight during the occupation of Paris by the Nazis. Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 25, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Murdering Messenger.  A fast-talking man poses as himself to impersonate someone else! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 25, 1948, 78 years ago, A visit to Coney Island. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. 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

Comedy and Westerns on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Granby's Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast  August 21, 1950, 76 years ago: Granby Breaks Down.  Granby becomes very sensitive to noise. The last show of the series. Followed by Too Many Cooks starring Hal March, originally broadcast August 21, 1950, 76 years ago, The New System.  The Cook family is trying to make a schedule so the dozen of them can work their way into the bathroom…and other issues.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago, The Warrant.  Paladin is captured by a bounty hunter, to be turned over to an evil sheriff out for his blood.Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago,   Dangerous Bath.  Two crooks take advantage of Matt and Chester and swipe their horses while they're bathing in the river. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 21, 1935, 91 years ago, First Day on the Road. All the canned goods have fallen off the shelves of the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels, but Cedric has a good idea.Thanks to Debbie B. 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

Comedy and Westerns on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast  August 19, 1953, 73 years ago, A Fish Story.  After a day fishing with Leroy, a "fish story" nearly gets Gildersleeve in hot water with the Game Warden. Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 19, 1940, 86 years ago, George is Late for the Show.  George is "late" for the broadcast. When he does arrive, he brings Elsie Tralafas, his new partner!Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 19, 1956, 70 years ago, Annie Oakley.   Kinsman and Dolliver have been fighting over Mrs. Kinsman...or have they?Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 19, 1956, 70 years ago,   Goodbye Willa. Captain Quince finally takes the plunge...and proposes to Miss Willa.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 19, 1948, 78 years ago, First Night Back Home.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. 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 and Westerns on a SundayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 16, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Statue of Death.   An electric eye is outsmarted. A gift of appreciation causes the death of an innocent woman. Molecules of murder!Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast August 16, 1950, 76 years ago, Find Hired Killer Lupac.  The Commissioner sends Steve Mitchell to Paris to track down a dangerous hired killer named LupacThen, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  August 16, 1954, 72 years ago, Mavis Mccloud.  Young and beautiful Mavis arrives in Dodge looking for a husband. Finding one in a short time, her troubles are just beginning, and so are Marshal Dillon's!Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 16, 1959, 67 years ago, The Lady. The Honorable Diane Coulter hires Paladin as a guide and interpreter for a trip to Shiprock. An exciting encounter with the Indians ensues. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia has Doubts, David has Doubts.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

A film noir starring Dick Powell as an ex-con released early from prison who's looking to find the person who set him up five years earlier on a botched robbery job.  Co-starring Rhonda Fleming, Richard Erdman and William Conrad.

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Comedy and Westerns on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 12, 1940, 86 years ago, Gold Rush Gracie.  George remembers his career in vaudeville and how he met Gracie. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 12, 1953, 73 years ago, Deciding on a Lake Cabin. Gildersleeve and Leroy are planning a week at a cabin by the lake...but which cabin by what lake?Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  August 12, 1956, 70 years ago, Assembly Line. Indian Agent Lack is expecting an uprising...and for a very good reason.Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 70 years ago, Snakebite. Gorman and Hicks arrive in Dodge and promptly kill Pony Thompson's dog. Gorman is then found knifed in the back.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Cleans the Closet.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

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Find More...Our Other Shows:Cowboy Classics: Old Time Radio Westerns & Frontier StoriesComedy Classics: Old Time Radio Vintage Comedy & LaughsMystery Theater Old Time Radio: Classic Detective, Horror & SuspenseJoin our Community - Linktree: https://linktr.ee/mysterytheaterChristian Basics Foundation in Faith: Available on AmazonGunsmoke: The Coward (Vic Perrin) | October 9, 1955 | Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio WesternsThe Coward" is an episode of the classic CBS radio drama Gunsmoke that originally aired on October 9, 1955. It features prominent voice actor Vic Perrin as a guest star, alongside regular cast members William Conrad as Marshal Matt Dillon, Parley Baer as Chester, Georgia Ellis as Kitty, and Howard McNear as Doc.Episode Overview·      Broadcast Date: October 9, 1955·      Series: Gunsmoke (CBS Radio, 1952–1961)·      Starring/Guest Cast: Vic Perrin (guest role), William Conrad (Matt Dillon), Parley Baer (Chester Proudfoot), Georgia Ellis (Kitty Russell), and Howard McNear (Doc Adams).·      Production Company/Producer: Norman MacdonnellAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Comedy and Westerns on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast  August 5, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to the Great Outdoors.  Milton rents a cabin in the mountains to get away from it all and de stress.  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 5, 1953, 73 years ago, The Water Commissioner is Fired.   Gildersleeve is fired as water commissioner!Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 5, 1956, 70 years ago, Sweet and Sour.   Rena Decker comes to town, and soon men start fighting over her. Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 5, 1956, 70 years ago,  The Massacre.  The peaceful Shoshone Indians are attacked by a fanatical army major. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 5, 1948, 78 years ago,  Making the Beds.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. 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

Unknown Broadcast returns with a full night of classic old time radio horror, vintage radio suspense, OTR mystery, Golden Age radio drama, and eerie anthology storytelling from four legendary radio programs: CBS Radio Mystery Theater, Escape, Suspense, and The Whistler.Tonight's transmission features “A Choice of Witnesses,” “Leiningen Versus the Ants,” “The King's Birthday,” and “Patients for the Doctor” — four classic radio dramas about blackmail, murder, moral corruption, survival horror, killer army ants, Nazi-occupied Europe, hidden resistance, psychological suspense, medical horror, and a lonely mountain doctor whose patients may not be there by accident.

Westerns and Crime on a SundayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast  August 2, 1950, 76 years ago,  Vienna Mystery.   Steve Mitchell is sent to the U.S. consulate in Vienna to recover documents that have been stolen.Followed by Confession, originally broadcast August 2, 1953, 73 years ago, Esther Phillips.  A bored housewife goes to the racetrack and gets a little too interested in another better.  Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  August 2, 1954, 72 years ago, No Indians.  Matt commits cold-blooded murder four times to kill off members of a gang scalping settlers and blaming the Pawnees. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 2, 1959, 67 years ago, High Wire. Paladin goes to Salamander Springs to persuade a girl to leave her acrobatic boyfriend. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Gertrude Departs.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Brian 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

Westerns and Crime on a FridayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, Stage Smash.  After Marshal Dillon arrests Cleary Small, his brother Nort wrecks the stage and kidnaps Kitty to exchange for her brother.Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, My Son Must Die.  Paladin and Hey Boy go fishing and catch a damsel in distress. Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago,  The Rhymer Collection Matter.  Years after a fabulous collection of porcelain miniatures has been stolen, one of them appears in the mail slot of the former owner!Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast July 31, 1953, 73 years ago, Boom Town.   Chad and Cherokee (Wade Crosby) visit the town of Bonanza City for a large party given for lawmen.Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 31, 1935, 91 years ago,   Selling the Jot-Em-Down store.   Squire Skimp and Snake Hogan are very unhappy that Abner has refused to invest his $2000 in the silver mine. In fact, they force Abner into a car and drive away with him!Thanks to Brian 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

Westerns and Drama on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Nature Boy.   The Quiring family has come to the fort. The strangest trio ever to arrive on the western plains. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Lost Rifle.   A young boy is found at the scene of a murder. It seems obvious that Ben Tipper, who hated the dead man, is the killer.Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast  July 29, 1950, 76 years ago, The Trigger Man.  A dead man found in a burned out house, a broken spur and a fat man with small feet!  The story is based on the events of June 5, 1948. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago, The Yellow Wallpaper starring Agnes Moorehead.  A madwoman suspects that things are coming out of the wallpaper to get her. Maybe she's not mad? Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago,   Packing for the Return Trip. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Westerns and Crime on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Matt for Murder.  Red Samples accuses Marshal Dillon of murdering his partner. Wild Bill Hickok is sent for to arrest Dillon so he can stand trial. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 26, 1959, 67 years ago, The Wager. Paladin accompanies a couple to Silver City to protect them from attempts on their lives. But it seems Paladin's been paid to kill for sport!Then, Escape, originally broadcast July 26, 1953, 73 years ago, The Notebook starring John Dehner.   A story about claim jumpers and a pack of wolves in the old West. Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast July 26, 1950, 76 years ago, Five Gardenias.  Steve Mitchell flies to Yapne, "in the Orient," to find a guerrilla leader and prevent a civil war. A barge full of supplies is attacked by the evil Dr. Mao.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 78 years ago, David Fixes This and That.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. 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 and Westerns on a MondayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast  July 20, 1954, 72 years ago, Donald Sloane, Embezzler.  A bank teller steals money from his accounts, but leaves $28,000 behind!Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast July 20, 1953, 73 years ago, The Death of a Picture Hanger. The Ford brothers are hired to kill Jesse James, and they do just that. Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 68 years ago, Mighty Mouse. A story about five holdup men outside Laramie, Wyoming Territory, and Kendall's attempt to have them arrested. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 68 years ago, Marshall Proudfoot.   Chester's father is in Dodge to visit his son, the Marshal! Parley Baer plays the roles of both Chester and his father! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Naming the baby. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. 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 and Romances on a SundayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan,  originally broadcast  July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Scream for Murder. A squabbling couple can always bury their differences. The question is, which of them doesn't mind an underground shelter? Marriages may be made in heaven, but they sometimes end up in the city morgue.Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, The Open Boat narrated by William Conrad.  Four men in a small boat try to make it to land. This is not an easy thing to do. Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr,  originally broadcast  July 19, 1950, 76 years ago, The Last Wish. Marlowe sets out to find Jack Schiller for his father, a dying old man. Not as easy as it sounds.Followed by Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Anna Carlson.  A wife is having trouble settling down despite having two kids.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 19, 1948, 78 years ago, The first confusing Monday morning. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B 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

Drama and Westerns on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Junior,  originally broadcast  July 15, 1953, 73 years ago, Jimmy Reynolds. Jimmy Reynolds, a poor teenager, has been arrested for drunkenness. Will tries to keep Jimmy from being made an "example."Followed by The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 15, 1954, 72 years ago, My Little Buckaroo. Roy and Dale find a young French girl with amnesia atop the Empire State Building. Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr,  originally broadcast  July 15, 1956, 70 years ago, the Old Enemy. A trooper from out of Captain Quince's past, named Patchen, joins the troop and creates problems. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 15, 1956, 70 years ago, Letter of the Law.   Marshal Dillon is forced to evict a reformed gunfighter named Brandon Teak from his land. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 15, 1948, 78 years ago, Leaving the Hospital.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B 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

Drama on a TuesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast  July 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Red Light Bandit.  A malicious robber is impersonating a police officer, usually striking when there's a red traffic light. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, Shark Bait starring William Conrad.   A good story about gun runners during a Central American revolution, with a surprise ending.Then, Wanted, originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, State Senator Hooper.   Senator Hooper is found dead in a car in Michigan. "One of the filthiest (stories) smashed through the newspapers of the nation." The January 11, 1945 story of the "Purple Gang" is told by narration, statements, tape recordings of the participants in the case, as well as actors. "The Voice Of The Underworld" sums up the case. A fascinating radio format, audibly edited on tape (one music cue is late, tape is being heard cued on the air). Where is Myron Selik, "the man with small feet?".Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast July 14, 1957, 69 years ago, Incident at Los Varoces. The El Sodom vs. The Rancho Gomorrah.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 14, 1948, 78 years ago,  Walking the baby...without the baby.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.Thanks to Debbie B. 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 and Westerns on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast  July 8, 1951, 75 years ago, First Show of the Series.  The Whisperer is a brilliant young attorney with a secret identity. He tackles the plans of Scurelli to sell marijuana to the unsuspecting youth of the city.Followed by The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 8, 1954, 72 years ago,The Spell of Indian Magic.   An elderly Navajo is dying from an Indian curse (the curse must be from Haiti as the curse sounds very much like voodoo). Actually, the old man is killed by an evil spirit named Wonga.Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 8, 1956, 70 years ago, The Talented Recruits. Feeney and Merriweather, a medicine hawker and a Shakespearean actor, join the army and find out about soldiering the hard way.Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 8, 1956, 70 years ago, Passive Resistance.   Two cattlemen slaughter the herd of sheep owned by Gideon Seek, then burn down his house and wagon and finally shoot him. Gideon is a peaceable man who won't even identify his tormentors. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 8, 1948, 78 years ago,  Visitors and Gifts.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Debbie B. 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

Westerns on a FridayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 3, 1954, 72 years ago, Word of Honor.  After treating a wounded man, Doc gives his word of honor not to reveal the identities or hiding place of his criminal patients.Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 3, 1960, 66 years ago, Dad Blamed Luck. Jamie Howard, inveterate gambler and part time horse thief, hires Paladin to regain his lost gold mine. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast  July 3, 1939, 87 years ago., Border Town starring Don Ameche, Joan Bennett, and Claire Trevor.  A Mexican lawyer, disbarred when he opposes the upper class, vows to become rich and rise above his humble background. An adaptation of the 1935 motion picture that starred Paul Muni and Bette Davis. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 3, 1935, 91 years ago, Lawyar Visits Lum. After lecturing Abner about signing a paper without thinking about it, Lum does the same thing with Mr. Ferguson, Squire Skimp's lawyer!Thanks to Bill B 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

Gunsmoke: Pretty Mama (1956) | Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio WesternsJourney back to the rugged, lawless frontier of Dodge City with today's episode of Cowboy Classics Old Time Radio Westerns! In this fully restored audio presentation, we bring you a gripping classic from the golden age of audio drama: the legendary radio western Gunsmoke, in its original broadcast from November 11, 1956, titled "Pretty Mama."Starring the incomparable William Conrad as United States Marshal Matt Dillon and Parley Baer as his loyal deputy Chester Proudfoot, "Pretty Mama" is a gritty, realistic masterclass in storytelling. The frontier peace is shattered when a local homesteader named Hank Marble is found shot dead near his creek. With no obvious enemies and a web of hidden deception, Matt Dillon and Chester must rely on the heartbreaking testimony of the primary witness: Hank's young son, Beanie. Written by the brilliant Les Crutchfield, this episode unfolds as a poignant, uncompromising tale of murder, betrayal, and the harsh lessons of frontier justice.Find More...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Westerns and Comedy on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  June 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Clastrophobia. Giles and Deaver are two bad guys, one of whom is killed by Obie Ridgers. Despite his claustrophobia and preference for hanging, the judge sentences Obie to life in prison!Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 26, 1960, 66 years ago, Doctor from Vienna.  Paladin has suspicions about the unusual Doctor Dreckle from Vienna. He has a parlor right in the Carlton Hotel!Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 26, 1953, 73 years ago,  End Of The Trail.  Fred Bachelor is ambushed to get his land. Dynamite is detonated just as the stagecoach crosses the bridge; then, Miss Myrtle Summers comes to town.Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 77 years ago, Fred's Last Show. The last show of the series, the last regularly scheduled show starring Fred. A walk down Main Street, asking the Allen's Alley residents "Do most people plan their vacations?" Guest Henry Morgan needs $300, so Fred takes him to the secret vault of Mr. X.Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 26, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire Gets out of Bed. Squire Skimp is feeling better today...so much improved that he's visiting a lawyer at the county seat! Thanks to Debbie B. 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

A lonely Massachusetts crossroads has been claiming the lives of lawmen for over two hundred years—each one stabbed in the back in a spot so open no killer could possibly reach him, while the only sound in the dark is a woman's cold laughter.Look for this podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iHeart Radio, Amazon Music, Pandora, TuneIn Radio, and other podcast apps. Get a list of free listening apps here: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/OTRCHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Show Open00:01:30.028 = CBS Radio Mystery Theater, “The Talking Women” (February 06, 1978) ***WD00:47:04.966 = 2000 Plus, “The Giant Walks” (November 08, 1950) ***WD01:15:57.050 = The Unexpected, “Nightmare” (October 31, 1948)01:29:30.334 = Unsolved Mysteries, “Writing On The Wall” (October 05, 1949) ***WD01:44:12.246 = Dark Venture, “Hideout” (January 07, 1947) ***WD02:09:03.788 = The Weird Circle, “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” (1945)02:36:35.446 = The Whistler, “Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde” (March 05, 1945)03:07:19.667 = Strange Wills, “Madman's Diary” (August 17, 1946)03:37:02.993 = Witch's Tale, “Haunted Crossroads” (October 17, 1932) ***WD04:01:39.046 = X Minus One, “Hostess” (December 12, 1956)04:29:47.425 = ABC Mystery Time, “Four Fatal Jugglers” (1957) ***WD04:53:37.561 = Strange Adventure, “Diamonds In The Desert” 04:56:54.720 = Show Close(ADU) = Air Date Unknown(LQ) = Low Quality***WD = Remastered, edited, or cleaned up by Weird Darkness to make the episode more listenable. Audio may not be pristine, but it will be better than the original file which may have been unusable or more difficult to hear without editing.CUSTOM WEBPAGE: https://weirddarkness.com/WDRR0692This installment of #RetroRadio — old-time radio in the dark — gathers twelve vintage broadcasts spanning crime, science fiction, the supernatural, and the just plain strange, drawn from CBS Radio Mystery Theater, 2000 Plus, The Unexpected, Unsolved Mysteries, Dark Venture, The Weird Circle, The Whistler, Strange Wills, The Witch's Tale, X Minus One, Masters of Mystery, and Strange Adventure.CBS Radio Mystery Theater opens the night with "The Talking Women," written by Sam Dan and starring Ed Ames, as host E.G. Marshall introduces wealthy executive Robert Bayswell, a man whose endless "business trips" to New York have quietly covered a five-year affair with his mistress, Lolly "Dolores" Harbison. When Bayswell decides to end the relationship and return to his wife Martha, a struggle over a loaded .38 revolver sets a chain of events in motion — one that draws in nightclub photographer Julie Palmer and homicide detective Sergeant DeLuca, both circling a death no one can quite explain.2000 Plus delivers the science-gone-wrong terror of "The Giant Walks," in which the obsessed Dr. Ellsworth, having used a pituitary revitalizer to breed giant rats four feet long, sets his sights on the next logical subject — a human being. His powerfully built test subject Barstow is grown to thirty feet of muscle and bone, while uneasy assistant Weston watches the experiment spiral past anything Ellsworth can hope to control.The Unexpected stars radio's Lurene Tuttle in "Nightmare," the tale of understudy actress Jenny, who answers her door to a hideous, dwarf-like old peddler selling two dolls — one that cries and one that laughs. Against the peddler's strange warning, she chooses the laughing doll, and its contagious, mocking laughter begins to follow her everywhere she goes, into the theater, the subway, and her sleepless nights.Unsolved Mysteries presents a true-style ghost story told by foreign correspondent Jackson, who recalls a visit to a centuries-old medieval castle in Northumberland, England, complete with drawbridge, moat, and turrets — and its resident phantom, the Lady Evelyn, said to warn the family of any impending disaster. Sleeping in the haunted wing, Jackson is roused by a figure who writes a message in letters of fire across the stone wall, a warning tied to the RMS Titanic.Dark Venture stars William Conrad in "Hideout," the confession of small-time gambler Sam, who sits in on one of Phil Collins's famous high-stakes poker games, wins and loses a fortune, and ends the night shooting political big shot Mike Barnes. Fleeing to Chicago and a rooming house run by Dave Jordan, Sam stumbles into a carnival fortune teller, Madame Zara, who reads the cards and tells him he will die within three days at the hands of a man with white hair — just as hired killer Whitey Burke begins closing in.The Weird Circle summons its bellkeeper for the immortal Robert Louis Stevenson tale "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde," in which Dr. Henry Jekyll brews a potion meant to separate the good and evil halves of a single man. The draught gives life to the stooped, deformed, and wholly malevolent Edward Hyde, who terrorizes the streets of London while lawyer Mr. Utterson, Dr. Lanyon, and the faithful butler Poole try to understand what their friend has unleashed.The Whistler brings the Signal-sponsored noir "Danger Is a Beautiful Blonde," as bored construction engineer Van Stevens, killing time in a small coast city on a Saturday night, is picked up on the street by a beautiful young blonde in a slick convertible. She drives him to a seaside mansion full of priceless art, and the flirtation turns to ice the moment she asks him to look under her bed — where a dead man lies hidden.Strange Wills stars distinguished Hollywood actor Warren William as attorney John Francis O'Connell in "Madman's Diary," a probate-court reading of the last testament of the late Professor Lucifer Nicolai. The diary records the professor's decade-long obsession: an electromagnetic experiment to separate the human mind from the body and hurl it backward along light waves into the past. His subject, a young orphan named Alice, is sent first to the age of King Arthur and Guinevere, then far deeper — a quarter-million years before Christ.The Witch's Tale, narrated by 122-year-old Nancy, the Witch of Salem, and her wise black cat Satan, tells "The Haunted Crossroads," where state troopers keep dying at a barren Massachusetts intersection — each one stabbed in the back in a spot so open no killer could possibly reach him and flee unseen. After young Trooper Tom Fallon falls beside his uncle Sergeant Pat McGee and friend Gene Hardy, the only clue is a woman's cold laughter in the dark and a curse reaching back to 1721 and a hanged woman named Goody Fairfax.X Minus One, hosted by Isaac Asimov, presents "Hostess," the story of biologist Rose Smollett, who brings home a guest from another world — the Hawkinsite physician Dr. Harg Tolan, a six-limbed being who breathes cyanide from a cylinder at his mouth. Tolan has come to Earth to study the dreaded "inhibition death," the wasting illness that kills his people, and his quiet questions about the missing persons bureau begin to unsettle Rose's policeman husband, Drake.Masters of Mystery offers the island thriller "Four Fatal Jugglers," in which business partners Gordon Penrose and Dave Copeland — tangled together by Gordon's wife Lydia and her demands for a divorce — head off for a weekend of duck hunting on a tiny, isolated island in the middle of a lake. Lydia's protective brother Bob is drawn in too, and with old grudges, suspicions of murder-by-hunting-accident, and a hunting knife in play, the trip becomes a deadly game of who can be trusted.Strange Adventure closes the night with a desert tale of two weather-beaten prospectors, gangling Slim Sandstone and his stocky partner Geordie Gaines, who walk into the bank of George Alden and deposit a canvas sack half-filled with uncut diamonds. Their secret field out on the desert is rich beyond belief, and the greedy banker schemes to maneuver the pair out of their claim — never suspecting what a salted diamond strike can teach a smart financial tycoon.

This episode was originally released on 3/1/2022. While new episodes of Breaking Walls are on hiatus I'll be going back and posting the older episodes. ____________ In Breaking Walls episode 125 we continue our mini-series in March of 1954. —————————— Highlights: • Edward R. Murrow Sees It Now • Perry Mason Busts The Syndicate • The 1954 DNC in Florida • Cathy and Elliott Lewis Can't Fight City Hall • Groucho Marx Bets His Life • Phil Harris and Alice Faye: Happy Couple In Cancellation • The End of the Expense Account For Johnny Dollar? • Escape's Violent Night • Bing and Frank Swap Oscar Stories and Sing Songs • The 1954 Tony Awards from NBC with Audrey Hepburn • Looking Ahead to April with The Army/McCarthy Hearings —————————— The WallBreakers: thewallbreakers.com Subscribe to Breaking Walls everywhere you get your podcasts. To support the show: patreon.com/TheWallBreakers —————————— The reading material used in today's episode was: • On the Air — By John Dunning • Network Radio Ratings — by Jim Ramsburg • The Complete Escape Log — By Keith Scott As well as articles from • Broadcasting Magazine • LIFE Magazine —————————— On the interview front: • Alice Faye and John Guedel spoke to Chuck Schaden. Hear their full chats at SpeakingOfRadio.com. • Mandel Kramer and William N. Robson spoke to Dick Bertel and Ed Corcoran for WTIC's The Golden Age of Radio. Hear these full interviews at Goldenage-WTIC.org. • Harry Bartell, Mary Jane Croft, Don Diamond, Jack Johnstone and Byron Kane spoke to SPERDVAC. For more info, go to SPERDVAC.com. • Dick Joy, Elliott Lewis, and E. Jack Neuman spoke with John Dunning for his 71KNUS program from Denver. • Norman Macdonnell was with John Hickman for his Gunsmoke documentary. • William Conrad spoke to collector Chris Lambesis in 1969. • And Bing Crosby spoke with Barbara Walters in 1977. —————————— Selected music featured in today's episode was: • Fever — By Peggy Lee • Sleep Walk — By Henri René • Exotique Bossa Nova — By Martin Denny • The Venice Dreamer Parts 1 & 2 — By George Winston • Danse Macabre — By Camille Saint-Saëns

Westerns and Crime on a FridayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast  June 19, 1954, 72 years ago, Going Bad.   Young Dave Robbins meets up with a "hard case." He's Luke Quiller and sure enough, murder follows upon murder!Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Fort Disaster.  An old Army stockade, Fort Disaster, has been reopened to deal with The Dallas Kid.  Colonel Carpenter is shot and killed. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast  June 19, 1960, 66 years ago, Too Solid Town.  Paladin travels to Lawrence, Kansas, for a reunion of his old cavalry outfit. One old soldier is seeking revenge by killing three men!Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast  June 19, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Perfect Alibi.   A crook kills the prosecutor who sent his brother to the chair at the same time that he's talking to the Chief Of Police from one hundred and fifty miles away!Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 19, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire to be arrested.   Dick Huddleston and Grandpappy Spears force Lum into action.  BONUS:  In 1972, radio legend Ken Deutsch had the opportunity to interview Moe Howard, who was born on this date in 1897.  I got a copy of the interview years ago and finally have the opportunity to share this rare interview with Moe, who talks about his life in the Three Stooges.  Moe passed away in 1975.Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find 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

Westerns and Crime on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast  June 12, 1960, 64 years ago, Search for Wylie.   Paladin tries to return Willie Dawson to El Paso...to tell him that he's no longer a wanted man.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 12, 1954, 72 years ago, The Cover Up.  Barnaby Hoffer plans to kills Art Long, but both of them are found dead! It looks like Sam Baxtin did it! Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 12, 1952, 74 years ago, The Trail Drive.  The Apaches raid a flock of sheep being herded by three Mexicans, two of them are shot and killed. Followed by The Crime Club, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 79 years ago, Death is a Knockout.  The crook who tries to fix the prizefight is found murdered!Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 12, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum and Abner's Free Matinee."The Texas Kid" is going to be the first feature at the Pine Ridge Planetarium. Plans are made to upstage Squire Skimp with a free showing on Friday afternoon for the kids.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If 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

Today's Mystery: When a young woman is pulled from the river and identified by her grieving father, the case appears closed before it begins. But when a second woman claiming to be the victim turns up alive, Danny Clover must untangle a web of secrets surrounding a private secretary who carefully concealed her life from everyone who knew her.Original Radio Broadcast Date: January 19, 1952Originated in HollywoodStars: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover, Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia, Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan.Featured in the cast were William Conrad as John Martin, Herb Butterfield as Dr. Halstead, Hy Averback, Joyce McCluskey, and Bob Bruce. Music composed and conducted by Alexander Courage.Produced and directed by Elliott Lewis.Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Phil, Patreon supporter since March 2018.Support the show on a one-time basis at support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey at survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Follow us on Instagram at instagram.com/greatdetectivesBecome one of our friends on Facebook at facebook.com/radiodetectivesFollow us on Twitter/X at twitter.com/radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.

Westerns on a FridayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast  June 5, 1953, 73 years ago, On The Prod.  Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall!Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 5, 1954, 72 years ago, Blacksmith.  Emil, a good-natured German blacksmith, is picked on by Gil Tallman...once too often! Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 5, 1960, 66 years ago,  Apache Concerto.   Paladin is sent to return a harmonium salesman and his lovely niece home, despite being captured by the bandit Chivaro.Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 5, 1949, 77 years ago, Losing a Diamond Ring.    The case of the lost diamond ring.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 5, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire Wants to be a Partner.   Selecting a picture for the opening show. How about Mickey Mouse? Uh, oh...here comes Squire Skimp! Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 

Escape || (018) An Occurrence at Owl Creek Bridge | (019) Wild Oranges (William Conrad) || December 10, 1947; December 17, 194702:02 .. An Occurrence At Owl Creek Bridge32:02 .. Wild Oranges -- About a beautiful girl and her father, trapped on an island by a homicidal maniac. The script was previously used on "The Orson Welles Theatre" on November 3, 1941: : : : :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:: :

Join us for Escape's adaptation of Roald Dahl's short story, “Poison.” William Conrad and Jack Webb star in this story of an encounter with a deadly krait snake. But one man's chances of survival are diminished by his own prejudices! Will he survive the night? How does the adaptation compare to others? Why does this […]

Today's Mystery: The Saint meets a fightened actress on a cruise ship who fears her for her life with good reason.Original Radio Broadcast Date: September 18, 1949Originating from HollywoodStarred: Vincent Price as Simon Templar, William Conrad, Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Philips, Frank Gerstle, Jeanne BatesSupport the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netPatreon Supporter of the Day: Bernie, Patreon supporter since June 2024Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.netMail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Instagram at http://instagram.com/greatdetectivesFollow us on Twitter@radiodetectivesJoin us again tomorrow for another detective drama from the Golden Age of Radio.