Classic Radio for May 21, 2024 - Big Brother (not that one), Detour to Terror, and the Poker Murders

2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast May 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Big Brother.  A beautiful dancer named Dove. Lou Mendel was madly in love. Mendel was her big brother, who wanted no other...and you can let George finish the limerick. 

Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, Detour to Terror.  A man and his twin sister are lured from a country road where they meet a strange blind man and his brother.  Mason Adams and Mercedes McCambridge stars.

Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Case of the Poker Murders.   Nick Carter vs. "The Ace of Spades"...a batmanesque costumed villain. A battle of wits...according to Hoyle!

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 78 years ago, The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder.  Blackie tries to find the killer of Paul Blaine, the half-owner of a pawnshop. The main suspect, however, has a perfect alibi!

Finally Superman, originally broadcast May 21, 1941, 83 years ago, The Grayson Submarine.   "Dr. Deutch" fires a torpedo at an innocent ship, but it is deflected by Superman. Clark Kent recaptures the submarine, but Dr. Deutch and his henchman escape!

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