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This episode features classic radio dramas centered around crime and romance, including 'Scream for Murder' and 'The Last Wish'.

Crime and Romances on a Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Scream for Murder. A squabbling couple can always bury their differences. The question is, which of them doesn't mind an underground shelter? Marriages may be made in heaven, but they sometimes end up in the city morgue. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, The Open Boat narrated by William Conrad. Four men in a small boat try to make it to land. This is not an easy thing to do. Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 19, 1950, 76 years ago, The Last Wish. Marlowe sets out to find Jack Schiller for his father, a dying old man. Not as easy as it sounds. Followed by Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 73 years ago, Anna Carlson. A wife is having trouble settling down despite having two kids. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 19, 1948, 78 years ago, The first confusing Monday morning. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee…

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