Best of Classic Radio 09-05-26 - Tailspin Tommy, Leroy's Car, and The Fat Man
About this episode
This episode features classic radio shows including 'Tailspin Tommy', 'The Great Gildersleeve', and 'The Fat Man', highlighting their original broadcasts and storylines.
Originally broadcast Monday, September 5, 2022 Hour 1 - Tailspin Tommy , originally broadcast September 5, 1941, 81 years ago, The first show of the series. The gang flies over a downed airplane. Upon investigating, it appears to be tied into the theft of a tungsten mine! Hour 2 - The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman , originally broadcast September 5, 1951, Leroy Buys a Car. The first show of the season. It's finally time to teach Leroy how to drive. Also Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast September 5, 1954, Boast to Boast. The McGees are back from a brief visit to Twin Rock Falls, but nobody wants to hear about it. Hour 3 - The Fat Man starring J Scott Smart , originally broadcast September 5, 1951. An ex-major, hated by everyone, is shot in the woods of suburban Washington, D.C. Whodunnit? Everyone has a motive! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Curse of Kamashek Matter, originally broadcast September 5, 1956. A wealthy man isn't, Donald is secretly off to Egypt.
Topics covered
- classic radio
- mystery
- drama
- comedy
- history
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