Classic Radio 03-27-25 - Diamond as Big as the Ritz, Convoy for Atlantis, and Silver Blaze

Drama on a Thursday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Escape, originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 76 years ago, The Diamond as Big As The Ritz.  The fascinating story about the home life of the richest family in the world.  Sam Edwards  stars.

Followed by Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast March 27, 1942, 83 years ago, Convoy for Atlantis. A "yarn of ships that disappear in the night." A voyage to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean for a visit to an ancient race.

Then The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Sir John Gielgud and Sir Ralph Richardson, originally broadcast March 27, 1955, 70 years ago, The Adventure of Silver Blaze. One of the most popular Sherlock Holmes short stories, "Silver Blaze" focuses on the disappearance of the eponymous race horse (a famous winner, owned by a Colonel Ross) on the eve of an important race and on the apparent murder of its trainer.

Followed by Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast March 27, 1950, 75 years ago, Flowers on the Water.  Maritia Nowak is dying, wanting nothing more than to see her husband, Anton, once again. Randy searches for and finds Anton...but too late.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 27, 1942, 83 years ago, Detective Mousey.   Mousey reports that "Operator XW9 is ready" to Fremont by way of Squire Skimp. However, Operator XW9 doesn't know much!

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