About this episode

This episode features a mix of comedy and westerns, including segments on marriage and record collecting.

Comedy and Westerns on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The First Nighter Program , originally broadcast April 27, 1952, 74 years ago, Refresher Course starring Barbara Luddy and Olan Soule. A domestic comedy, a bewildered husband, two kids and a frustrated wife. What this family needs is a refresher course...in marriage! Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop , originally broadcast April 27, 1956, 70 years ago, The Record Collectors. John Dehner interviews two record collectors who play some items from their collections. Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington , originally broadcast April 27, 1958, 68 years ago, Death Watch. Slaughter is accused of horse stealing. Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner , originally broadcast April 27, 1958, 68 years ago, Some Random Notes From A Stagecoach. Kendall recalls his various experiences in his first three months in the West. . Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast April 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Repairing The Wall. Claudia and David are up at 8:15 A.M. and out for a walk. A meeting with Matthew Warren is planned. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• comedy
• westerns
• marriage
• record collecting
• horse stealing
• old-time radio

Keywords

• comedy
• westerns
• marriage
• record collectors
• old-time radio
• horse stealing
• Claudia

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS Radio Workshop, The First Nighter Program, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, Frontier Gentleman, radio.macinmind.com

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