The Golden Age

Second Annual Show
March 28, 1948 - Mutual

The second annual Antoinette Perry Awards ceremony, from the Grand Ballroom of The Hotel Waldorf Astoria. Bert Lytell, James E. Sauter and Brock Pemberton speak on behalf of The American Theatre Wing. Many performers accept their awards and make short speeches of thanks. Jimmy Stewart also presents an award.

Bert Lytell, James E. Sauter, Brock Pemberton, Judith Anderson, Jessica Tandy, Paul Kelly, Basil Rathbone, Henry Fonda, Grace Hartman, Paul Hartman, Vera-Ellen, Jimmy Stewart, Paul Jonas (producer), Jack Irish (announcer).

First heard over your radio 60 years ago.

Enjoy,
Frank

Program 500
March 28, 1947 - AFRS

The first tune is "The Easter Parade." The program may be dated April 1, 1945, as the cast plays an April Fool's joke.

First heard over your radio 61 years ago.

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Frank

Silent Witnesses
March 27, 1947 - Mutua

A woman hears two shots while asleep. A corpse is found shortly afterward, with only one hole!

First heard over your radio 63 years ago.

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Frank

The Possessive Dead
March 25, 1945 - NBC

The foot of a beautiful Egyptian mummy, still alive!

First heard over your radio 63 years ago.

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Frank

Jim Burton
March 21, 1938 - Syndicated

Burton and his henchman are running a protection racket. The Ranger sets a complex trap to capture Jim Burton, using Tonto for bait!
Listen for the name of Tonto's horse!

First heard over your radio 70 years ago.

Enjoy,
Frank

Death Of Mr. Penny
March 20, 1949 - CBS

Never blackmail a blackmailer!

First heard over your radio 59 years ago.

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Frank

World Speed Writing Contest
March 19, 1949 - ABC

Monte dreams that he's in training to be the world speed typing champion.

First heard over your radio 59 years ago.

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Frank

The Pistol Shot
March 18, 1945 - NBC

A duel of honor with a strange conclusion.

First heard over your radio 63 years ago.

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Frank

Rapids of No Return
March 17, 1950 - WOR

Attempts are made to blow up a fish hatchery.

First heard over your radio 64 years ago.

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Frank

Lady Luck Claim
February 10, 1944 - WXYZ

Who has the missing money?

First heard over your radio 64 years ago.

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Frank

Benjamin Steel"/"Cloudy Waters
March 13, 1942 - CBS

The Lone Ranger and Benjamin Steel have a face to face confrontation over Steel's plans to obtain the Carey ranch. Carey refuses to heed the Ranger's warnings about the evil Benjamin Steel.

First heard over your radio 66 years ago.

Enjoy,
Frank

The Trial
March 12, 1955 - CBS

Judge Stokes has atrrived in Dodge to dispense a most unusual brand of justice. A killing and $10,000 from a robbery are at stake.

First heard over your radio 53 years ago.

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Frank

Chairman of Women's Committee
March 11, 1945 - NBC

Gildersleeve becomes temporary chairman of the Red Cross fund raising committee, and it's not an easy job!

First heard over your radio 58 years ago.

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Frank

The Case Of Johnny Newton
March 10, 1950 - CBS

The life story of a criminal is told as he applies for release to a parole board. An interesting format. A young doctor is forced to illegally operate and shelter his wounded brother, a bank robber.

First heard over your radio 58 years ago.

Enjoy,
Frank

Les Brown
May 25, 1944

A swinging 15 minutes with Les Brown and his band.

First heard over your radio 64 years ago.

Enjoy,
Frank