Classic Radio for March 15, 2024 - The Man with the Steel Teeth, The Big Impossible, and the Shiny Gun

Two + hours of Crime Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Escape, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Man With the Steel Teeth starring Harry Bartell and written by John Dehner. An American journalist is arrested in Moscow by the Secret Police. He is imprisoned and tortured to get him to confess to false charges...by a man with steel teeth!

Following a brief look at news headlines of the day, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Impossible. Bernie Hanson has been identified as the head of a team robbing markets, but Hanson has a good alibi. He is hospitalized and cannot leave his bed!

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Shiny Gun. A young boy shoots his friend while playing with his father's loaded gun. Running from the law, he hides out in the sewer pipes.

Followed by Quiet Please, originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Meeting At Ticonderoga starring Ernest Chappell. A Scotsman saves the life of a murderer, not knowing that the man's victim was a kinsman. Years later, during the French and Indian war, the two meet again.

Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 15, 1940, 84 years ago, Another Message. Chuck is to speak to Capt. Midnight again. Will another secret message get out? Capt. Midnight's plan includes a local radio announcer!

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