Classic Radio 08-29-25 - The Lawless Caper, The Failing Eyes, and Hold-up

Crime on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, 77 years ago, The Lawless Caper. Johnny Lawless is just out of the pen. A dead body soon ends up in Spade's bed, and promptly vanishes!

Followed by The Adventures of Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, 77 years ago,  The Case Of The Failing Eyes.  A pair of "confidence" artists are working the old "cataract" game. 

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 29, 1956, 69 years ago, Hold-Up starring Joseph Kearnes.  A quick-on-the-trigger grocer has killed three hold-up men, and is determined never to be robbed.

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 29, 1942, 83 years ago, The Letter.  The story of Hans Minkler, an Austrian anti-Nazi, or is he a Nazi? 

Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 29, 1960, 65 years ago, The Baby Contest Judging. 

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