Classic Radio for September 21, 2024 - The Final Payment, The Big Shot, and the Rogues Holiday

2+ Hours of  Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley,  originally broadcast September 21, 1948, 76 years ago, The Final Payment. Steve Wilson and Lorelei bust an obituary sales racket. 

Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 21, 1952, 72 years ago, The Big Shot. Mr. Kelby, the manager of the Pink Rat Cafe, has been shot and killed by the Evans brothers during a robbery. 

Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Rogues Holiday. Harry's crossing the Atlantic on the Princess Ann, planning to swindle to Lady Barbara Follet. However, what about her lovely companion?

Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast September 21, 1955, 69 years ago, Scandal Sheet. A magazine published only for blackmail picks on a young starlet, using an innocent reporter just out of school.

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, 76 years ago.  Bad news...very bad news. 

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