Classic Radio 05-04-25 - Sundown, The Carson Arson, and The Con Game

Drama on a Sunday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, Sundown starring Jackie Kelk.   A young boy grows up with only one desire...to kill the fastest gun in the West.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, The Carson Arson Matter.  A strange series of fires is burning down a chain of supermarkets. 

Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 4, 1945, 80 years ago, The Confidence Game.   William Roscoe, dressed as an Army officer, preys on lonely women and passes bad checks. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 4, 1956, 69 years ago,  The Toledo War. The "civil war" that became "the first was between the states." An 1835 dispute about a small strip of land that happen to contain the city of Toledo. Both Michigan and Ohio claimed the real estate. An original opera.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 4, 1942, 83 years ago, Apartment Idea Bad.   A visit from Mr. Tiffen, who has some bad news. Mousey's idea is no good!

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