About this episode

This episode features classic radio dramas centered around crime investigations and historical events.

Crime on a Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Paul Dubov , substituting for Frank Graham, originally broadcast April 26, 1950, 76 years ago, It All Comes Back to Me Now. Miss "Smith" can't remember her name. Miss Smith also had a loaded .32 caliber Smith and Wesson in her purse. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast April 26, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Scrapbook. Three robbers pull a jewelry store job in San Diego and get away with $135,000 worth of hot ice. Then, Big Town starring Edward Pauley , originally broadcast April 26, 1949, 77 years ago, Death Stalks the Hunter. Wealthy playboy George Martin has been killed while hunting, but it was no accident. Followed by Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian , originally broadcast April 26, 1953, 73 years ago, Case of the Silent Killer. A woman in a rural house is murdered while a panicked telephone operator listens to the crime. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast April 26, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Night. The show starts with a bang...nothing happens in the country. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Guests: Paul Dubov, Jack Webb, Edward Pauley, David Brian

Topics covered

• crime
• history
• investigation
• radio drama
• murder
• jewelry heist

Keywords

• classic radio
• crime drama
• investigator
• jewelry robbery
• murder mystery
• historical broadcast

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: It All Comes Back to Me Now, The Big Scrapbook, Death Stalks the Hunter, Case of the Silent Killer, Noises in the Night

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