Classic Radio 04-20-26 - Henry Fell, Aces and Eights, and the Lost Heir

About this episode

This episode features classic radio dramas including stories about the Wild West and a mystery involving a lost heir.

Westerns and Crime on a Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington , originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 68 years ago, The Henry Fell Story. Henry Fell, a dude from back East, has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches. Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner , originally broadcast on April 20, 1958, 68 years ago: Aces and Eights. A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" is known as "The Dead Man's Hand." Then, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast April 20, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case Of The Lost Heir. The daughter of a blind millionaire returns to him after being thought dead for thirteen years. But, is she his daughter? Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop , originally broadcast April 20, 1956, 70 years ago, The Living Portrait. A sound portrait of William Zeckendorf, a New York real estate magnate. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast April 20, 1948, 78 years ago, News of the Neighbors. Claudia's mom likes the country; the annex is almost finished. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• Westerns
• Crime
• History
• Radio Drama
• Portrait Painting
• Wild West

Keywords

• Henry Fell
• Aces and Eights
• Calamity Jane
• Wild Bill Hickok
• Nero Wolfe
• Lost Heir
• Radio Theater
• Classic Radio

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS Radio Workshop

Products: Professor Bees Digestive Aid

Books & works: Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, Frontier Gentleman, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe, The Living Portrait, Claudia

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