Classic Radio for August 27, 2024 - The Shifty Looker, Sold to Satan, and I'll Trade You Murder

2+ Hours of Crime 
First a look at this day in History.

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 27, 1961, 63 years ago, The Shifty Looker Matter.  Johnny suspects a rat in a $100,000 kidnapping plot.

Followed by the news from 63 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast August 27, 1961, 63 years ago, Sold to Satan starring Kermit Murdock.  Two partners are plagued by a blackmailing model. There's only one way to get rid of her...murder!

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 78 years ago, I’ll Trade You Murder.  A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook marked for death by his accomplices. To save his own life, the salesman agrees to kill the original victim.

Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 27, 1950, 74 years ago, Gentlemen Prefer Horses. Boots Crenshaw is a former jockey that needs help...$100 worth of help. Boots sells tips on the horses that are guaranteed to win. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 27, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.  Duke Reynaud plans to murder Henry Benson by opening a drawbridge as he's being driven to prison!

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