Classic Radio 04-04-25 - Big Ed, Trigger Man, and the Man from Singapore

Drama on a Friday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Richard Diamond Private Detective staring Dick Powell, originally broadcast April 4, 1952, 73 years ago, The Enigma of Big Ed.   "Big Ed" hires Diamond to find out why a series of fatal accidents have been plaguing his factory. 

Followed by Murder at Midnight, originally broadcast April 4, 1947, 78 years ago, Trigger Man.  The story of Charlie Nix, known as "Chicken Charlie." Charlie is told that he only has six months to live, so he becomes a ruthless killer! 

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 75 years ago, The Man from Singapore.  Two schemers kill their ex-partner in Hawaii, planning the perfect crime. 

Followed by I Want a Divorce, originally broadcast April 4, 1941, 84 years ago, Farmer and Artist. A woman farmer and an artist from the city get married, even though they obviously come from different worlds. It sometimes takes a tragedy to awaken us to a true perspective on our lives.

Finally, Guest Star, originally broadcast April 4, 1948, 77 years ago, guest star Perry Como. A quarter hour of good music with Ben Grauer as Master of Ceremonies with nice music from Perry Como, Lloyd Schaefer and the orchestra, Helen Carroll and the Satisfiers. 

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