Classic Radio for January 10, 2024 - Survival of the Fittest, The Long Night, and the Fugitive Guest

Two hours of Mystery and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Survival of the Fittest. A wealthy old recluse meets his brother for the first time in twenty years. Long thought dead, the brother is best remembered for stealing the wealthy hermit's wife many years ago.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 10, 1960, 64 years ago, The Long Night. An old farmer and his young wife are menaced by an escaped lunatic. The madman wants the farmer's hidden money, the farmer's wife wants something else. Ellen MacRae stars, who in 1964 would become known as Ellen Burstyn, Academy Award winner, Tony Award Winner, and Emmy Award winner.

Then This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast January 10, 1947, 77 years ago, The Fugitive Guest. A robbery by a man using a German Ruger has skipped across state lines. Turns out the man is an Army deserter.

Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast January 10, 1950, 74 years ago, The Left Handed Murder Case. A gangster trying to quit the mob is killed shortly after asking Vance for protection.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast January 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Claudia can't believe it. Roger is a skiing expert.

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