Classic Radio for October 7, 2023 - The Gambler, The Galvanized Yankee, and the Adding Machine

An hour of Western Adventure.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, Originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 67 years ago, The Gambler. A riverboat gambler named Jim Ascombe comes to Dodge to kill Jim Cass...why?

Then a quick look at the headlines from 67 years ago

Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, also broadcast October 7, 1956, 67 years ago, The Galvanized Yankee. An ex-Rebel is assigned to Company B. His hatred for all Yankees is undisguised.

And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 7, 1941, 82 years ago, The New Adding Machine. The boys marvel over the miracle of the adding machine, a most fantastic contraption.