Classic Radio for August 26, 2024 - Railroads, George getting sued, and a missing postman

2 hours of Comedy and Crime

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast August 26, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to the Railroads.  Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius. 

We follow that with George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 26, 1940, 84 years ago, Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George.  George and Garcie do an opening routine about Irene Dunne. Elsie is suing George for $10,000 (or more) because he promised to put her on the radio. 

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case of the Vanishing Postman. Nick and Patsy stumble onto a long lost mailbag belonging to a missing mailman.  Nick delivers the mail and establishes clues on what happened. 

Next  The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast August 26, 1951, 73 years ago, Taken for a Ride.  The Ace Trucking Company refuses to buy insurance from "The Syndicate." One of their trucks is ordered wrecked, the driver is ordered killed. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 26, 1948, 76 years ago.  Claudia gets offered a part!

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