Classic Radio 05-31-26 - Beyond Glory, Big Bindle, and Island In The Lake

About this episode

This episode features classic radio dramas including 'Beyond Glory', 'Big Bindle', and 'Island In The Lake'.

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse , originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 75 years ago, Beyond Glory starring Alan Ladd. An adaptation of the 1948 drama, which also starred Ladd. A former soldier thinks he may have caused the death of his commanding officer in Tunisia. After visiting the officer's widow, they fall in love, and she encourages him to attend the United States Military Academy at West Point. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 75 years ago, the Big Bindle. Sergeant Friday pretends that he's from Phoenix. He goes undercover to crack a narcotics ring operating out of one of the nicest hotels in Los Angeles. Then, Let George Do It, starring Bob Bailey , originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 78 years ago, The Island in the Lake. George visits the Shelby Friendship Club for a clue to the missing Mrs. Angela Phillistin, a lady with a past from exclusive Tuxedo Lake. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast May 31, 1948, 78 years ago, Lunch with Victoria Manners. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• classic radio
• drama
• old-time radio
• military
• narcotics
• mystery

Keywords

• classic radio
• drama
• Alan Ladd
• Jack Webb
• Bob Bailey
• mystery
• narcotics
• military

Sponsors

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Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Screen Directors Playhouse, Dragnet, Let George Do It, Claudia, radio.macinmind.com

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