Classic Radio Theater for August 16, 2024 - Nicky Small, George Decker, and Beer and Griddles

2 hours of Drama and Claudia

First a look at the events of the day

Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast August 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The Case of John Economos.  A Los Angeles cop follows murderer Nicky Small to Chicago, where a diamond ring and a jar of onions are his undoing. 

We follow that with Confession, originally broadcast August 16, 1953, 71 years ago, The George S. Decker Case. A man is stuck between his dependent mother and his expensive girlfriend. And he resents them both. But then he finds out the girlfriend has a husband. 

Then Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 76 years ago, Presto Change-o, I’m Sure.   A young man who has a magic wand that actually works, finds that it's not all "beer and griddles!"

Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Vital Factor.  A ruthless millionaire is determined to be the first man to conquer space...no matter what the cost. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 16, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia has doubts.  David has Doubts. 

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