Classic Radio 07-14-26 - The Red Light Bandit, Shark Bate, and State Senator Hooper
About this episode
This episode features classic radio dramas including 'Dragnet', 'Escape', and 'Wanted', exploring crime stories from the past.
Drama on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast July 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Red Light Bandit. A malicious robber is impersonating a police officer, usually striking when there's a red traffic light. Followed by Escape , originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, Shark Bait starring William Conrad. A good story about gun runners during a Central American revolution, with a surprise ending. Then, Wanted , originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, State Senator Hooper. Senator Hooper is found dead in a car in Michigan. "One of the filthiest (stories) smashed through the newspapers of the nation." The January 11, 1945 story of the "Purple Gang" is told by narration, statements, tape recordings of the participants in the case, as well as actors. "The Voice Of The Underworld" sums up the case. A fascinating radio format, audibly edited on tape (one music cue is late, tape is being heard cued on the air). Where is Myron Selik, "the man with small feet?". Followed by The Stan Freberg Show , originally broadcast July 14, 1957, 69 years ago, Incident at Los Varoces. The El Sodom vs. The Rancho Gomorrah…
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