Classic Radio 12-22-24 - Carmen Kringle, Dog Star, and Lights Out

Christmas Drama on a Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, The Carmen Kringle Matter.  An old prospector is dying in the desert, and his faithful mule "Carmen" is set to inherit his insurance. 

Followed by the news from 67 years ago, followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, Dog Star starring Evelyn Rudie.  All that a little girl wants for Christmas is a little puppy. She finally gets one...from outer space! Little Chipka falls to Earth from a Russian satellite. 

Then Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 87 years ago, Christmas Story. A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before? 

Next, This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast December 22, 1950, 74 years ago, The Return of St. Nick. Santa Claus has disappeared from a big city settlement house. The FBI takes the case and reunites an elderly brother and sister as well.

Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 22, 1938, 86 years ago, A Reward For The Capture Of Jonathan. Eluding the dragon, Rumplestich (the witch) alerts King Squeebeeble of Jonathan's arrival. The king posts a reward for Jonathan's capture...dead or alive!

Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 22, 1941, 83 years ago, The Mechanical Man.  The Yellow Mask turns off the electricity in the Daily Planet building. Along with a Nazi friend, The Mask plans to take over a robot and use it to create havoc!

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