Classic Radio 06-07-26 - The Gunfighter and the British Agent

About this episode

This episode features classic radio dramas including 'The Gunfighter' and 'British Agent', along with historical context.

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse , originally broadcast June 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Gunfighter starring Gregory Peck, reprising his 1950 film role. The fastest gun in the West only wants to avoid the next gunfight. Followed by Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast June 7, 1937, 89 years ago, British Agent starring Errol Flynn and Frances Farmer. An adaptation of the 1934 motion picture. Romance and adventure with an English diplomat in Moscow during the Russian Revolution. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast June 7, 1948, 78 years ago, Jeffrey Killian. Jeff Killian, expelled from school, is coming to Eastbrook. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• classic radio
• drama
• history
• film adaptation
• gunfights
• romance
• adventure

Keywords

• classic radio
• The Gunfighter
• British Agent
• Gregory Peck
• Errol Flynn
• drama
• history
• romance
• adventure

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Gunfighter, British Agent, Claudia

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