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Classic Radio 06-07-25 - Radio the day after D-Day 81 years ago

Author
Wyatt Cox
Published
Sat 07 Jun 2025
Episode Link
https://www.spreaker.com/episode/classic-radio-06-07-25-radio-the-day-after-d-day-81-years-ago--66237916

Our salute to Radio the day after D-Day, 1944, 81 years ago

First a look at the events of the day

Then Orson Welles Almanac, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Orson Welles introduces and performs in a portrait of the home front during the invasion.

Followed by Vic and Sade, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Sade is playing hooky from work, Uncle Fletcher is going to have his shoelaces changed...he uses the Cincinnati Overhand Triple Lock.

Then The Guiding Light, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.  An invasion sermon in five points.

Followed by Ma Perkins, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.  Did Gary steal the $32,000? Evie tries to convince Faye that maybe he is guilty. 

Then Pepper Young’s Family, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.  Carter is going back overseas and Peggy is very upset. 

Followed by Mary Noble, Backstage Wife, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Who are the prowlers in the garage?

Finally, Front Page Farrell, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago.   David is helping the Professor, who feels that people are following him.

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