Classic Radio 06-10-26 - Traveling Man, Quiet Sunday, and Formula for Death

About this episode

This episode features a collection of classic radio dramas centered around crime and suspense.

Crime on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The FBI in Peace and War , originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 73 years ago, The Traveling Man. A young man double-crosses the stolen car ring he's been working for and heads west with his new bride. Followed by The Whistler , originally broadcast June 10, 1946, 80 years ago, Quiet Sunday. Henry is caught between his wife and his mistress, which leads to a dead body in the trunk. Then Suspense , originally broadcast June 10, 1962, 62 years ago, Formula for Death starring Luis Van Rooten. A brilliant scientist is working on a secret formula at his isolated country home. Memorizing the formula, all seems lost when the scientist kills himself, so a spy cannot get at the secret. Then, there's the small matter of thought transference! Followed by The Sealed Book , originally broadcast June 10, 1945, 81 years ago, The Ghost Maker. A horror story about two swindlers who try to scare an old lady to death for her fortune. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast June 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Jeffrey's Mother. Jeff's mother changes her plans. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast…

People in this episode

Host: Wyatt Cox

Topics covered

• crime
• mystery
• suspense
• radio drama
• historical broadcast

Keywords

• crime
• mystery
• radio drama
• suspense
• historical broadcast

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Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The FBI in Peace and War, The Traveling Man, The Whistler, Quiet Sunday, Suspense, Formula for Death, The Sealed Book, The Ghost Maker, Claudia, Jeffrey's Mother

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