Classic Radio for October 5, 2023 - The Big Jolt, Henry's Haircut, and Murder on the High Seas

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Jolt. A drunken teenager and a riot in chemistry class leads Friday and Smith to a bar and hangout for kids.

A look at the news from October 5, 1952

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 71 years ago, Class Debt Chairman. Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times?

And the fifth episode of Phyl Coe Mysteries from October 5, 1937, 86 years ago. Murder on the high seas, Phyl Coe solves the briny crime. Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby stars.