Classic Radio 05-18-25 - Donovan's Brain, Oil Company Racket, Bengal Tiger!

Drama on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast May 18, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan’s Brain Part 1 starring Orson Welles.   A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The story will be concluded the following week on the May 25 Podcast. 

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 18, 1949, 76 years ago, Imperial Oil Company Racket.  Blackie is captured by a "femme fatale" who is working for an oil stock swindler. 

Then, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, originally broadcast May 18, 1954, 71 years ago, The Bengal Tiger. A huge Bengal Tiger breaks out of a circus in a riverboat accident. 

Followed by Freedom USA starring Tyrone Power, originally broadcast May 18, 1952, 73 years ago, Leaked Report.  A sensitive Senate report has been leaked to the public. Whodunnit?

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 18, 1942, 83 years ago, Oxford Overnight Writers.   Lum is planning to sign up with the "Oxford Overnight Author's Institute." He's planning on "making big money" writing novels. 

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