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This week's Saturday Matinee is a lively triple bill packed with laughs, hijinks, and Hollywood sparkle! We kick off with Our Miss Brooks in "Stretch to Transfer", where Connie Brooks juggles school politics and student antics as she tries to keep Stretch Snodgrass from being transferred out of Madison High. Next up is The Aldrich Family in "The Great Weiner Roast", and Henry Aldrich's plans for a simple cookout spiral into a riot of misunderstanding, teenage schemes and small-town chaos. Finally, The Screen Director's Playhouse presents "Jackpot", starring Jimmy Stewart as a mild-mannered man who wins a fortune on a quiz show, only to find that sudden wealth comes with more headaches than he bargained for. Tune in and let Saturday Matinee whisk you back to radio's golden era where charm, wit, and star power ruled the airwaves, all on Vintage Classic Radio.

Step back into the golden age of radio mystery with this week's double feature of intrigue and suspense! First, in "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes' as the great detective and Dr. Watson unravel the chilling case of "The Death of Mrs. Abernetty", originally broadcast on November 30th, 1946. A curious death, a tangle of motives, and Holmes' razor-sharp deductions promise a classic detective's tale. Then, we lighten up with wit and sophistication in Dashiel Hammett's iconic detective duo, Nick and Nora Charles. In "Nora's Night Out", the glamourous sleuthing couple find that even a night on the town can turn into a case of mystery and danger. Whether it's the foggy streets of Baker Street or the cocktail lounges of old-time Manhattan, tonight's adventures prove that crime never rests -- and neither do our detectives. Tune in to Tuesday Night Detectives, where every clue counts and every story crackles with vintage suspense, here on Vintage Classic Radio.

This week's Saturday Matinee on Vintage Classic Radio brings you a trio of classic broadcasts: in the Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show episode "Phil's Vaccination", Phil does everything he can to dodge a shot with predictably funny results; then Abbott and Costello lampoon the hardboiled detective genre in "Sam Shovel in the Caes of the Grocer Who Fell in Wet Cement"; and finally Orson Welles transports us into a world of whimsy and riddles with Columbia Workshop's imaginative adaptation of "Alice Through the Looking Glass".

<p>Experience the intrigue of old-time radio with <em>Carter Brown: Crime for a King</em>, a gripping four-part 1957 detective mystery from the <strong>Carter Brown Mysteries</strong> series on <em>Vintage Classic Radio's Tuesday Night Detectives</em>. This classic crime drama follows private detective <strong>Carter Brown</strong> as he investigates a royal palace conspiracy filled with betrayal, secret meetings, and high-stakes deception. Featuring Australian radio legends Ruth Cracknell, June Salter, Len Teale, Roger Climpson, John Meillon, Terry McDermott, and Gordon Chater, this vintage detective story delivers suspense, clever twists, and the charm of the golden age of radio detective stories, classic mystery radio plays, and vintage crime fiction. </p>

<p>This Sunday Night Playhouse, Vintage Classic Radio invites you to step into the world of Charles Dickens with the Mercury Theatre on the Air's sweeping 1938 adaptation of "A Tale of Two Cities", Orson Welles leads a stellar company including Ray Collins, Joseph Cotten, Martin Gabel, Anges Moorehead, and Everett Sloane, all framed by Bernard Bermann's stirring music. Journey between London and Paris at the time of the French Revolution in a tale of sacrifice, redemption, and enduring love. With Welles' s signature dramatic style and the Mercury ensemble's unmatched storytelling, this is an unforgettable hour of radio theatre from the golden age.</p>

<p>On this week’s Tuesday Night Detectives on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into two gripping cases from the golden age of mystery. First, in The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes, we present “The Copper Beaches,” originally broadcast on May 7th, 1943. When a young governess named Violet Hunter takes a strange job at a secluded estate, she turns to Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson for help. What begins as a peculiar curiosity soon unfolds into a sinister plot involving deception, captivity, and buried secrets within the Copper Beeches mansion. Basil Rathbone stars as the brilliant Sherlock Holmes, with Nigel Bruce as the steadfast Dr. Watson. Their chemistry brings to life Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s chilling tale, supported by an atmospheric score and rich narration from announcer Knox Manning.</p><p><br /></p><p>Then, we turn to the refined sleuthing of The Teahouse Detective in “The Edinburgh Mystery.” In the quiet ambiance of a London tearoom, the unnamed armchair detective recounts the baffling circumstances surrounding the death of a young man found at the foot of Edinburgh’s Salisbury Crags. Was it suicide, an accident—or murder? Through dialogue and deduction, the Teahouse Detective pieces together the case using only newspaper reports and intellectual prowess, revealing the truth behind the seemingly simple tragedy. Based on the stories of Baroness Orczy, this dramatized adaptation features Gordon Gardner as the astute Teahouse Detective and Patricia Hughes as his curious companion. With both tales, listeners are treated to richly textured performances and intricate plotting that will leave even the most seasoned mystery lovers guessing until the very end. Tune in, settle back, and let the clues unfold on this week’s Tuesday Night Detectives.</p><p></p>

<p>On this week's "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we bring you two gripping detective stories from the golden age of radio. </p><p>First, the brilliant Belgian sleuth, Hercule Poirot, returns in "Trail Led to Death", originally broadcast on November 11th, 1945. When a reclusive antique dealer is found murdered in his London shop, Poirot must untangle a series of cryptic clues, including a rare Roman coin and a suspicious ledger entry. With Captain Hastings at his side, Poirot follow a trail that leads from dusty relics to a web of betrayal buried in the past. Harold Huber stars as Hercule Poirot, with co-stars including Santos Ortega, Florence Robinson, and Howard Smith.</p><p>Next, we join the debonair detective duo Nick and Nora Charles in, "The Case of the Moon Murder" aired November 25th, 1945, on "The Adventures of the Thin Man". While attending a glamorous party at an observatory, the Charlese's are drawn into a case involving a missing astronomer and a murder that takes place under the light of a full moon. As they probe the high-society suspects and scientific secrets, Nick and Nora discover that even the most glittering social circles can cast dark shadows. Les Tremayne stars as Nick Charles with Claudia Morgan as the ever-witty Nora. Supporting the case are Parker Fennelly, Betty Lou Gerson, and Leon Janney, brining charm and suspense to this stylish whodunit. </p><p>Join us for a night of classic deduction and unforgettable radio drama.</p>

<p>After a long hiatus, we present "Tuesday Night Detectives". </p><p>First, "The Adventures of Sam Spade" in "Lawless Caper". Originally broadcasted on August 29th, 1948. Howard Duff stars as Spade, who investigates a stolen holiday shipment, with Lurene Tuttle as his secretary Effie Perrine, and support from William Conrad and June Havoc.</p><p>Next up, we have "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" featuring "The Sudden Wealth Matter", broadcast on December 13, 1959. Bob Bailey plays Johnny Dollar, an insurance investigator probing a suspicious claim involving sudden riches, alongside Virgina Gregg and Harry Bartell.</p><p>Join us for a blend of suspense and intrigue in these classic detective tales, where wit and danger meet clever storytelling, here on Vintage Classic Radio.</p>