Classic Radio 07-17-26 - Steamship, Murder, and Sleeping in a Car

Classic Radio 07-17-26 - Steamship, Murder, and Sleeping in a Car

July 17, 2026 · 2h 28m

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This episode features classic radio dramas including crime and romance stories from various years.

Crime and Romances on a Friday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Margot Stevenson , originally broadcast July 17, 1938, 88 years ago, Aboard the Steamship. A mad scientist helps an even madder millionaire believe that he's an Italian Duke from the 12th century Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor , originally broadcast July 17, 1950, 76 years ago, The Emilio Ramirez Murder Case. Emilio Ramirez is knifed in the barrio of Spanish Harlem. A cop named Johnny Parada is killed while investigating. Then, Night Watch starring Donn Reed , originally broadcast July 17, 1954, 72 years ago. The first call is about three men found sleeping in a car. The second call is about the possibility of children being left alone during a domestic dispute. Followed by Theater of Romance , originally broadcast July 17, 1945, 81 years ago, Suspicion starring Anthony Quinn and Judith Evelyn. A English woman suspects her ne'er-do-well husband of contemplating murder...or worse! Finally, Lum and Abner , originally broadcast July 17, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum’s Life is Miserable. Abner is not the easiest guy to work for, making life very difficult for…

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