Classic Radio 04-27-25 - The Diary of Sophronia Winters, Execution, and The Big Lift

A Sunday of Crime and Fantasy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 27, 1943, 82 years ago, The Diary of Sophronia Winters starring Agnes Moorehead.   A horror story about a new bride, a madman, and a hotel with 125 deserted rooms! 

Followed by the news from 82 years ago, then Lights Out, originally broadcast April 27, 1943, 82 years ago, Execution. A drama about a Nazi officer who hangs a woman in revenge for wounding a German soldier. He then hangs the same woman over and over again.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 27, 1954, 71 years ago, The Big Lift. A gang of shoplifters, led by the mysterious Arthur, specializes in suits of clothing, preying on Los Angeles department stores. 

Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast April 27, 1953, 72 years ago, The Wild Huntsman. 

Finally Monticello Party Line, originally broadcast April 27, 1938, 87 years ago.   A chat about which house to rent. 

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