Classic Radio 12-23-24 - Christmas Payoff, Christmas Gift, and Holiday Story

Christmas Drama on a Monday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Payoff.  Dr. Hartley is murdered in his office on Christmas eve. The killer had a bandaged hand. 

Followed by the news from 73 years ago, then The Whistler, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Gift starring Betty Lou Gerson.  The story of a nightclub singer's flight from a gangster, as told in a cheap Panamanian saloon. 

Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 76 years ago, Holiday Story starring Herbert Marshall.  A meek British botany professor plans a "Devil's Garden" in the basement; a grave for his henpecking wife.

And Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 23, 1955, 69 years ago, The Patient Little Star. The story of "The Patient Little Star" is told once again.
 
Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 23, 1938, 86 years ago, Rescuing Santa Claus. Captured and locked up by the evil king, Jonathan Thomas uses his magic whistle once again. This time, it makes him small enough to escape. 

Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 76 years ago, The Nortons Hunt a Tree. 

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