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Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, May 17, 2021 - OTR Dramas Lux Radio Theatre: "High Wall" A man (Van Heflin) suffering from a brain injury appears to have strangled his wife. When he is committed to a mental hospital, the doctor assigned his case (Janet Leigh) is skeptical about his claim of innocence and his reluctance to undergo treatment. As she works with him, however, she begins to doubt his guilt and puts her career on the line to try to save him. Featuring: Van Heflin, Janet Leigh, Donald Randolph, Raymond Largay, Gerald Mohr, Herb Ellis, Leo Cleary, Joan Banks, Bill Johnstone, Jay Novello, Shepherd Menken, Cliff Clark, Gwen Delano, Bob Griffin, Lou Krugman, Alan Reed Jr, Eddie Marr Original Air Date: November 7, 1949 on CBS To listen to more great old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday May 17, 2021 - OTR Comedies The Jack Benny Show - "Dennis Impersonates Stars on the Phone" Dennis decides to get even with Jack for his paltry salary by phoning him and impersonating movie stars that comment on his recent TV show. Wonderful bits by Verna Felton as Dennis Day's mother and Mel Blanc who plays Benny's gardener. Also, watch for an appearance by Jack Warner, then the head of Warner Brothers Studios, who has yet more to say about "The Horn Blows at Midnight." Featuring: Jack Benny, Dennis Day, Rochester, Mary Livingston, Don Wilson, Bob Crosby, Mel Blanc, Verna Felton 11 - 22 - 53

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Saturday, May 15, 2021 - OTR Grab Bag The Old Time Radio Grab Bag #7 Here is the list of shows in this week's grab-bag: 1. Hopalong Cassidy...01-08-30...."Rainmaker of Eagle Nest Mountain" 2. Red Skelton Show....10-09-49...."The Barbecue" 3. Twenty Questions....06-22-46....Guest - Francis Lederer 4. Wanted....07-28-50...."Angel" To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, May 13, 2021 - OTR Westerns Fort Laramie - "Sergeant's Baby" Life at Fort Laramie on the Western frontier was rough on soldiers. For the wives living on the post it was even harder. A young trooper is assigned to Company B and is about to leave on a mission that may very likely result in a major battle with the Cheyenne. At the same time his young wife is due to deliver their first baby. To complicate matters, the post surgeon will be accompanying the men on their mission. Outstanding story told from a woman's point of view. Helen Kleeb is tremendous as the bitter older woman in the story. Featuring: Raymond Burr, Vic Perrin, Jack Moyles, Harry Bartell, Virginia Gregg, Helen Kleeb, Ann Morrison, Richard Crenna Original Air Date: May 27, 1956 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, May 12, 2021 Tales of the Texas Rangers - Nighthawk When two teenagers go to lovers' lane to park after a school dance, they are approached by a stranger with a gun who robs them and attempts to kidnap the girl. Jace Pearson is called in from the Texas Rangers to investigate with the local sheriff. When another robbery attempt the next night results in a murder, Jace has his hands full trying to find the killer. Outstanding acting and sound effects. Notice how realistic the initial attack sounds in the opening sequences. As always, great police procedural. Featuring: Joel McCrea, Parley Baer, Tony Barrett, Bert Holland, Betty Moran, Lou Krugman, Michael Ann Barrett Original Air Date: March 30, 1952 To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Escape! - "A Good Thing" Two brothers travel into the Philippine jungle for the purpose of studying an ancient native tribe. Only one returns. Dan lives in a run down hotel in Manila where he spends all of his time drinking. When Matthew, his brother, arrives he tries to get Dan to stop drinking. He tells Dan of his plan to go into the jungle so he can do research for a book he is writing about a native tribe of headhunters. He thinks it will help Dan to go with him. Dan reluctantly agrees to go with his brother -- but for reasons of his own that have nothing to do with Matthew's book. Featuring: Tony Barrett, John Dehner, Herb Butterfield, Jack Kruschen. Written by Kathleen Hite; Directed by Antony Ellis Original Air Date: May 31, 1953 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, May 10, 2021 - OTR Comedies Fibber McGee & Molly - "Money For Rare Books" When Fibber receives a circular in the mail announcing there is big money in selling old and rare books, he gets excited. He knows exactly where he can put his hands on fifty Horatio Alger books, and they are among the most sought after. Molly is not a big fan of his plan, but, supportive wife that she is, goes along with Fibber to make the purchase. When McGee goes to sell his books to a collector, however, he is in for a big surprise. Watch for the wonderful tongue twister that is included in this episode. Featuring: Jim and Marion Jordan, Bill Thompson, Gale Gordon, Harlow Wilcox, Arthur Q Bryan, Billy Mills Orchestra and The Kingsmen. Original Air Date: February 17, 1948 on NBC. To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Saturday, May 8, 2021 - Old Time Radio Grab-Bag #6 Here is the line-up for the grab-bag this week: 1. X Minus One....7-21-55...."Nightmare" 2. Silver Theater....3-30-41...."One Step Ahead" Orson Welles 3. Quiz Kids....4-16-41....Guest Star - Jack Benny 4. Ford Theater....3-4-49...."The Horn Blows at Midnight" Jack Benny

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, May 6, 2021 - OTR Westerns Gunsmoke - "Moo Moo Raid" Onie Hager has a unique cow: Ida Belle is a swimmer who each year leads herds of cattle across the Arkansas River leading into Dodge. When Onie and his cow turn up missing, Burt Collins and Tush Lee, two trail bosses who have brought herds up from Texas, accuse one another of foul play. This is a delightful episode that epitomizes all the great features of Gunsmoke: Drama, humor, suspense, and a feel for the real old west. John Dehner shines as Onie Hager. Featuring: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Georgia Ellis, Howard McNear, Harry Bartell, Lawrence Dobkin, John Dehner Original Air Date: January 19, 1958 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, May 5, 2021 - OTR Mysteries Adventures of Philip Marlowe - "Birds on the Wing" "They dressed in red, white and blue, and jumped from an ancient bi-plane at 3500 feet -- twice a day, every day, and nobody worried. Until five million bucks went along just for the laughs. And death went along for the ride..." Marlowe is hired by Hattie Pembrooke to protect her nephew, a young man Phil describes as a "millionaire, thrill-seeking screwball." Hattie explains that she has received an anonymous letter stating Page's life is in danger. Marlowe traces the young man to a carnival in Oxnard where he discovers Page has joined an airplane daredevil act. Featuring: Gerald Mohr, Lois Corbett, Rita Lynn, Don Randolph, Junius Matthews, Jack Moyles, Jimmy Eagles Original Air Date: November 26, 1949 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro May 4, 2021 - OTR Dramas Defense Attorney - The Joshua Masters Case Joshua Masters is a rich and successful businessman with three unappreciative, unsupportive and unproductive sons. When Masters comes to Martha Ellis Bryant, it is because he wants her to investigate his sons, one of whom he believes is trying to kill him. Bryant turns down the case, but becomes interested when one of the sons is murdered - and the police suspect Joshua Masters. When a second death occurs, Marsha is bound and determined to clear the name of the old man. Featuring: Mercedes McCambridge, Howard Culver, Tony Barrett, Dallas McKinnon, Harry Bartell Original Air Date: April 10, 1952 on ABC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, May 3, 2021 - OTR Comedies The Great Gildersleeve - "The Commissioner Turns Off the Water" When Throckmorton reads in the newspaper that the water commissioner in Springfield was arrested because his his books came up short, Gildy begins to contemplate his own situation. To complicate matters, Judge Hooker explains to Gildy that the water commissioner is responsible for controlling the department's accounts receivable. If too many past due accounts are ignored, he could be held liable. When Gildy decides to turn off the water of all customers with balances going back more than three months, the result is romantic problems with Leila. Featuring: Hal Peary, Walter Tetley, Lillian Randolph, Shirley Mitchell, Earle Ross, Dick LeGrand Original Air Date: September 16, 1948 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Saturday, May 1, 2021 - Old Time Radio Grab Bag #5 Here is the line up for this Grab-Bag: 1. Lights Out....7/16/47....Boris Karloff 2. The Big Show....12/3/50....Fred Allen & Phil Silvers 3. The Green Hornet....9/14/16...."Underwater Adventure" ********** To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, April 29, 2021 - OTR Westerns The Six Shooter - "Helen Bricker" When Britt visits the town of Yellow Crest after months of being on the range, he runs into a woman he has not seen for years. It is Helen Bricker, now Helen Stark, and Brit is surprised to learn that the entire town is snubbing her. It seems Helen left Yellow Crest ten years earlier to marry Billy Stark, a young man Helen's father strenuously objected to. When Billy became a notorious outlaw, Helen stuck with him. Now Billy has been found guilty of murder and is to hang, Helen has returned home and Britt has become involved in trying to repair the broken family. Featuring: James Stewart, Lillian Buyeff, Ken Christy, Herb Vigran, Parley Baer, Will Wright Original Air Date: January 24, 1954 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, April 28, 2021 - OTR Mysteries Dragnet - "The Big Elevator It was Wednesday, November 9; it was foggy in Los Angeles. Sargent Joe Friday and his partner, Bill Lockwood, were working the nightwatch of Homicide detail. It was 11:28 PM when they got to the third floor at Georgia Street Receiving Hospital, Doctor Terrell's office. A dead woman's body has been left in the hospital elevator and there is no lead to the identity of the corpse and no apparent cause of death. It’s Friday and Lockwood's job to investigate. All clues point to the husband, who is arrested. But did they get the right man? Featuring: Jack Webb, Martin Milner, Vic Perrin, Hal Gibney Original Air Date: April 24, 1952 on NBC To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro April 27, 2021 - OTR Dramas Hollywood Star Playhouse - "Calculated Risk" Crime paid -- and paid well for Bart Willard. He was no ordinary crook. He was a virtuoso. He planned to make a heist worth $1,000,000 on his wedding day. No plan was left to chance. As Bart works out all the details of how he plans to rob the Hypernion Payroll Service, we are along for the ride: Set off the alarm, intercept the alarm repairmen, change appearance, make the heist. But even with the best of plans the most brilliant criminal minds still must appreciate that they are taking a calculated risk. Featuring: Vincent Price, Betty Lou Gerson, Ed Max, Byron Kane, Gerry Hausman, Herb Rawlinson Original Air Date: February 5, 1951 on CBS. To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Monday, April 25, 2021 - OTR Comedies The Bickersons - "The Pink Slip" On the same day that Blanche's sister arrives from Chicago with her husband and two boys, John learns he has been fired from his job as a bowling ball salesman. How is he going to break the news to Blanche? With Christmas coming and her relatives in town, he knows she has big plans. In the meantime, Blanche has a big surprise for John -- and it has to do a baby being added to their household. There is a truly laugh out loud encounter when John meets a very obnoxious child on the train during his ride home from work. Featuring: Don Ameche, Frances Langford Original Air Date: December 13, 1947 (unconfirmed) To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com 12 - 13 - 47

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Thursday, April 22, 2021 - OTR Westerns Gunsmoke - "The Kentucky Tolmans" The Tolmans are from from Kentucky. Hannah, the daughter is both pretty, intelligent and stubborn. Jed, the father, is a brooding drunk with a secret that is driving him to drink more than ever. When Hannah comes to Matt it's because she's afraid her father is about to get himself killed. She asks Matt to lock her pappy up in jail in order to protect him. When Matt confronts Jed, the old man refuses to confide in him. Soon Matt figures out the secret might have something to do with Vic, a son who is both a killer and robber -- and who has just been released from prison. Featuring: William Conrad, Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg, Joseph Kearns, Junius Matthews, Harry Bartell, Lou Krugman, Peter Leeds Original Air Date: August 9, 1952 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Wednesday, April 21, 2021 - OTR Mysteries Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - "The Cronin Matter" Joe Parker of Surety Mutual calls Johnny to ask him to attend a party to be given by Dolly McLean. Dolly, Johnny knows, was known during the roaring twenties as the Champagne Dream Girl and the Dancing Darling. When Dolly married Barnaby Cronin he purchased a rare and valuable piece of jewelry, the "Circle of Fire" necklace, and presented it to her as a wedding gift. Now Barnaby has been dead ten years and the precious necklace has been tucked away in a bank lock box. When Dolly decides to throw a party for old times sake, and plans on wearing necklace, Joe fears the necklace will be a target of theft and wants Johnny to protect it. Excellent script by Les Crutchfield. Featuring: Bob Bailey, Virginia Gregg, Shirley Mitchell, Vivi Janiss, Barbara Fuller, Betty Rubin, John Dehner, Parley Baer Original Air Date: December 5 - 9, 1955 (5 episodes) To hear more of the bes

Best Old Time Radio Podcast with Bob Bro Tuesday, Apriol 20, 2021 - OTR Dramas The Whistler - "The Cheat" James had dreamed that life in Mexico City would be exciting and romantic. But instead he found it was just as boring and unfulfilling as it had been back in San Francisco. The same way it had been for too many years since marrying Rose, a dull uninteresting woman with lots of money. James Matthews needs $35,000 if he is ever to have his independence. Now he must figure out how he can talk the money out of Rose, his very wealthy, very boring wife. Featuring: John Hoyt, Sarah Selby, Marvin Miller Original Air Date: February 6, 1949 on CBS To hear more of the best old time radio programs, visit our website: https://bestoldtimeradio.com Contact: Bob@bestoldtimeradio.com