Classic Radio 04-23-26 I Walk Alone, Wholesale Murder, Stolen Car Ring

About this episode

This episode features classic radio dramas centered around crime and theft, including 'I Was a Communist for the FBI' and 'Boston Blackie'.

Crime on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews , originally broadcast April 23, 1953, 73 years ago, I Walk Alone. The Party tries to trap Matt Cvetic through his mother. Followed by Calling All Cars , originally broadcast April 23, 1935, 91 years ago, The Wholesale Murder. Three young men steal a car in San Francisco. They have shot and killed three men. Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar , originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 80 years ago, The Stolen Car Ring. Phil Morton's garage is the home of an insurance racket involving stolen cars. It certainly was a mistake to steal a car from Boston Blackie. Followed by The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley , originally broadcast April 23, 1942, 84 years ago, The Devil’s Circus. "McKuen's Mammoth Circus" is coming to Devil's Hole and into trouble. . Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast April 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Hiring a Farmer. Hiring a new handyman. 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.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• crime
• old-time radio
• theft
• murder
• insurance fraud
• communism
• circus

Keywords

• classic radio
• crime drama
• theft
• murder
• insurance racket
• old-time radio shows
• communism
• circus

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

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