Classic Radio for January 23, 2024 - Crime Club, Inner Sanctum, Dr Weird and more

Two hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then The Crime Club, originally broadcast January 23, 1947, 77 years ago, Mr Smith’s Hat. A man calls the police to say he's going to be murdered. Ten seconds later, the man's daughter calls to say she just found the body.

Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 23, 1945, 79 years ago, Death is an Artist starring Lee Bowman. Four dead cats and a man are found in an apartment...all with their throats slit or their heads cut off!

Then The Strange Dr Weird, originally broadcast January 23, 1945, 79 years ago, Survival of the Fittest. Four men are trapped in the Alaskan wilderness, lost in the snow and out of food. Which will live?

Followed by Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast January 23, 1938, 86 years ago, The Brent Family. Dr. Christian and the dog. Problems in the Brent family.

The Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast January 23, 1942, 82 years ago, The Headless Dead. A strange voice sings out when an organ is played. But no one knows who it is. Then the floor begins to open from the tombs...

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 23, 1942, 82 years ago, Lum to try...himself? Lum gets a jail haircut. Uncle Henry is certainly a tough jailer!



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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html