http://retro-otr.com Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Thu, 23 May 2013 23:26:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Keith Heltsley clean Keith Heltsley keith@heltsley.net keith@heltsley.net (Keith Heltsley) Podcasting to share family friendly entertainment through old time radio, and more. Clean, Entertainment, Old time Radio, Classic Radio, Vintage Radio, Family Friendly, Comedy, Drama, Audio Drama, Westerns http://retro-otr.com/wp-content/plugins/powerpress/rss_default.jpg http://retro-otr.com TV-G Illinois Daily http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/cisco-kid-the-tenderfoot-530428/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/cisco-kid-the-tenderfoot-530428/#comments Sun, 28 Apr 2013 20:45:47 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10520 http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/cisco-kid-the-tenderfoot-530428/feed/ 0 1953,Ciso_Kid,Cowboys,Dudes,Gold,Inheritance,Manhood,Maps,Mines,Pancho,Tenderfoot Cisco and Pancho help a tenderfoot not only to find gold, but to find himself. - Cisco and Pancho ride to town to help the grandchildren of old Shag Miller. The youngsters are in line to inherit the old man's rich mining claim. Cisco and Pancho help a tenderfoot not only to find gold, but to find himself. Cisco and Pancho ride to town to help the grandchildren of old Shag Miller. The youngsters are in line to inherit the old man's rich mining claim. Morgan and Daisy are a couple of pranksters, but they're about to cross paths with some rough characters. Fortunately Cisco is on hand to bail them out of trouble. The youngsters have a challenge before them, and Cisco acts as their mentor and guide in doing what's needed to prove themselves and inherit old Shag's mine. Of course, those rough cowboys from earlier add a layer to the challenge as they try to lay claim to the mine for themselves. What the young Morgan needs is just to do a little hard work, and all the lovely Daisy needs is... Oh no, look out kiddies! Here it comes, more mushy stuff. Keith Heltsley clean 29:05 http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/whistler-the-waterford-case-460422/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/whistler-the-waterford-case-460422/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 23:28:03 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19762 http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/whistler-the-waterford-case-460422/feed/ 0 1946,Death_Sentence,Falsely_Accused,Family_Rivalry,Hostile_Take_Overs,Inheritance,Murder,Wealth,Whistler Elaine Waterford feels helpless as she is forced to stand by while her uncle makes bad business decisionss with her father's estate. Worse than that, Margret and Dick are being forbidden to marry. It's all over family rivalry, Elaine Waterford feels helpless as she is forced to stand by while her uncle makes bad business decisionss with her father's estate. Worse than that, Margret and Dick are being forbidden to marry. It's all over family rivalry, and the obsession the heads of household have to ruin the other. The heads of the Winters and Waterford families are long time rivals, and a plot to ruin the other is in full swing. The ordeal is enough to motivate Elaine to take matters, and a pistol into her own hands. A careful alibi is put in place, the murder scene is orchestrated, but will it be convincing enough to the cops? The plan seems to work, and Elaine gets her way, manipulating the legal system to do her will. Though Dick has taken the fall for the crime, the distraught Margret still wants to marry Dick, and a date is set on the day of his execution. If she does, then Margret stands to inherit Dick's estate on his death. Will Elaine stand for such a thing? Will she intervene again with another murder? Will someone learn her little secret about the earlier murder, and Dick's innocence? There's still a twist to the story that's sure to bring about justice. A secret that the cops explain as they step in at the last moment. Keith Heltsley clean 30:04 http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/my-friend-irma-480405-irmas-inheritance/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/my-friend-irma-480405-irmas-inheritance/#comments Fri, 05 Apr 2013 13:33:38 +0000 admin http://retro-otr.com/?p=916 http://retro-otr.com/2013/04/my-friend-irma-480405-irmas-inheritance/feed/ 0 1948,Friends,Inheritance,Irma_Peterson Irma is upset with her boss. He gets her so confused that she has trouble getting her job done right. She has her big chance to walk away from the daily grind when she gets word that a possible relative has left her his estate. Irma is upset with her boss. He gets her so confused that she has trouble getting her job done right. She has her big chance to walk away from the daily grind when she gets word that a possible relative has left her his estate. All she needs to do is prove that the man was her uncle. Will money change her? What will her friends think of her? Does she stand to lose her boyfriend, Al? Irma is discovering that money has ruined her life. Can there be a happy ending to all this? You know there will be. Keith Heltsley clean 30:07 http://retro-otr.com/2013/03/abbott-and-costello-alan-ladd-radio-station-440330/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/03/abbott-and-costello-alan-ladd-radio-station-440330/#comments Sat, 30 Mar 2013 17:08:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5194 http://retro-otr.com/2013/03/abbott-and-costello-alan-ladd-radio-station-440330/feed/ 0 1944,Alan_Ladd,Announcers,Bud_Abbott,Connie_Haines,Estates,Inheritance,Ken_Niles,Lou_Costello,Productions,Radio_Stations,Spoofs Lou is excited because he learned that he is to inherit a large estate from his uncle. He tells Bud all about his uncle, and what he plans to do with the money. He wants to buy a radio station, and be the head announcer. Ken Niles, Lou is excited because he learned that he is to inherit a large estate from his uncle. He tells Bud all about his uncle, and what he plans to do with the money. He wants to buy a radio station, and be the head announcer. Ken Niles, and Verna Felton challenge Lou to a contest for the announcer job. Connie Haines sings, San Fernando Valley. Back in the radio station, Lou meets with an important sponsor, played by Alan Reed, and the current announcer, played by Mel Blanc. Tough guy, Alan Ladd arrives, but Lou seems confused as to what he wants. What does he want? Just to be a radio announcer, that's all. Despite his best try to get rid of him, Alan Ladd is back, and showcases his voice talents. He can play quite a lot besides the tough guys he usually is known for. Alan does the announcing, and pitching the radio shows, while Lou does the fake commercials, soap opera dramas, and so forth. Alan and Verna Felton add to the fun, but in the end, Lou finds out the truth about his dead uncle and what was really left to him. Keith Heltsley clean 28:58 http://retro-otr.com/2013/03/fibber-mdgee-inherited-yacht-390328/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/03/fibber-mdgee-inherited-yacht-390328/#comments Thu, 28 Mar 2013 14:41:48 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=15566 http://retro-otr.com/2013/03/fibber-mdgee-inherited-yacht-390328/feed/ 0 1939,Donald_Novas,Fibber_Mc,Fibber_McGee,Hal_Peary,Inheritance,Old_Timer,Sailing,Trips,Yachts Uncle Tyconderoga has left word that Fibber is to recieve an inheritance. Hal Peary is the lawyer who is handling the execution of the Will. In the process of things, we learn that Fibber had the childhood name of Stinky, and that he was left a yacht. Uncle Tyconderoga has left word that Fibber is to recieve an inheritance. Hal Peary is the lawyer who is handling the execution of the Will. In the process of things, we learn that Fibber had the childhood name of Stinky, and that he was left a yacht. Old Timer enters to joke about Fibber's excited behavior. Making arrangements, Fibber calls to order supplies, right after a quick chat with Myrt the phone operator. Don Novas sings, When the Deep Purple Falls. Don then talks with Fibber about his anticipated world cruise. Fibber brags about a mermaid relative. In the maritime store, Fibber does some shopping. Uppington does her own nautical shopping. Maybe she'll join him on the world cruise? Billy Mills plays and the Four Notes sing, Umbrella Man. Boomer pops in, but doesn't want to be pinned down on Uppingtons plans to get married. Fibbr invites him on the trip if Boomer can produce a navigators license. Which he has just about everything but that. Gildersleeves is back to try to iron out a little snag, but Fibber brags about being SeaUrchin McGee. What's the trouble with the yacht? Listen in and laugh. Keith Heltsley clean 29:54 http://retro-otr.com/2013/02/lux-radio-theater-brewsters-millions-370215/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/02/lux-radio-theater-brewsters-millions-370215/#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 15:24:52 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6499 http://retro-otr.com/2013/02/lux-radio-theater-brewsters-millions-370215/feed/ 0 1937,Brewsters_Millions,Comedy,Inheritance,Investments,Jack_Benny,Lux_Radio_Theater,Mary_Livingston,Secrets,Spending,Splurging Features Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. After the opening commercials and introductions, the story begins in the offices of Jack Brewster. His nephew is a man in a desperate financial situation. The lawyer handling the case tries to get to Jack, Features Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. After the opening commercials and introductions, the story begins in the offices of Jack Brewster. His nephew is a man in a desperate financial situation. The lawyer handling the case tries to get to Jack, the nephew, to tell the terms of the will, but Jack is evasive. He thinks the lawyer is just out to collect on bills. Jack brags to Mary about his financial dreams. A couple of acquaintences are introduced into the story that will come to play later, a woman with a story to publish, and a friend with an invention to produce. The lawyer finally catches up with Jack. In secret, the terms of the inheritance are read, and a challenge set forth. There is a million dollars that must be spent in one year. Jack must not have any money, no cash in his pockets, and only the suit on his back at the end of a year. He also can't tell anybody why he's spending the money. Why is he spending the money? To inherit the full 6 million remaining from another estate. If the terms are broke, he won't inherit a thing. Jack announces his million dollar inheritance, and sets out to pay off old debts, and invest in all sorts of the worst business deals he can find. Most folks think he's just a big spender, but Mary thinks he has lost his mind as he squanders the nest egg that they could be getting married on. Will she understand and be tollerant of him for a whole year? Will Jack find that spending a million dollars isn't as easy as it looks? The failing stock, the lousy stage productions, the terrible book, and other ideas seem good ways to lose a lot of money, but when they all begin to turn around, the cash just won't stop coming in. The more he spends, the more the weired investments pay off. The year is finally over, but there's still too much cash. In a final splurge, and with the help of a hurricane, Jack manages to lose the last bit of funds, and his girlfriend. He meets with the lawyers, but will a last minute investment arrive to stop him from inheriting the big bucks? Will he finally be able to tell his girlfriend, and win her back? Note: During an interlude in the show a real life couple come out to tell what it's like to win a large sum of cash for real. To put the perspective of the money won in 1937 dollars, and the money in the show, into today's dollars, you could easily multiply it by 10 or 12 to get in the ballpark. Keith Heltsley clean 58:40 http://retro-otr.com/2013/01/rogues-gallery-suspicious-will-460131/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/01/rogues-gallery-suspicious-will-460131/#comments Thu, 31 Jan 2013 19:06:45 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=19111 http://retro-otr.com/2013/01/rogues-gallery-suspicious-will-460131/feed/ 0 1946,Adoption,Estates,Fakes,Inheritance,Motive,Murder,Relatives,Rogues_Gallery,Wills Trying to pick up a hot dame, Rogue finds that pamela has just recieved word that her dad has been murdered. More troubles emerge when the judge, who is acting as executor of the will finds problems with it. Pamela is adopted, Trying to pick up a hot dame, Rogue finds that pamela has just recieved word that her dad has been murdered. More troubles emerge when the judge, who is acting as executor of the will finds problems with it. Pamela is adopted, and nearly nothing has been left to her. The judge is a life long friend, and knows another will existed that left Pamela and a few charities as the main beneficiaries. Who is going to gain from the will? Can Rogue prove the will was changed? Richard Rogue investigates to see if Mr Leeds was actually in sound mind at the time of his death. It shouldn't be too difficult, but twists in the plot begin to make things complicated. Interesting clues take Rogue through a road of motives that leads to a murderer. In mystery novel fashion, all the players are gathered together for a heated session of finger pointing, and picking apart each others character. The body count rises, and Rogue turns up his own heat as he digs for more clues and makes connections to paint the picture of the killer. How was the will faked? Who did it? Will there be more bodies before the crime is solved? Keith Heltsley clean 26:10 http://retro-otr.com/2013/01/mr-keen-the-bride-and-groom-murder-case-500119/ http://retro-otr.com/2013/01/mr-keen-the-bride-and-groom-murder-case-500119/#comments Thu, 24 Jan 2013 20:29:38 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5654 http://retro-otr.com/2013/01/mr-keen-the-bride-and-groom-murder-case-500119/feed/ 0 1950,Bride_and_Groom,Cover_Ups,Honeymoons,Hostility,Inheritance,Jealousy,Mister_Keen,Murder,Sacrifice At a big, swanky, New York party, a man and woman go off together for a quiet moment on their honeymoon. As the man goes to make a phone call to his mother, his bride is attacked. The groom takes his story to Mr Keen. - At a big, swanky, New York party, a man and woman go off together for a quiet moment on their honeymoon. As the man goes to make a phone call to his mother, his bride is attacked. The groom takes his story to Mr Keen. After questioning the young groom, Mr Keen learns of some possible suspects, and that the girl had been treated for her nerves and being run down. When the man leaves, a phone call comes in that sheds some light that the groom may be telling lies. He stands to inherit big bucks after the death of his bride. Mr Keen talks with the brides brother and his wife. Though there are some hostile feelings here, Mr Keen goes back to clear up some matters with the grieving groom. The plot thickens when the grooms mother is interviewed. Hmm... I think somebody needs to cut some apron strings, and let their little baby boy go. Mr Keen sees through her hysterics and confronts her with trying to protect her son, but from who? Did he kill his own bride? Did his mom? Who else might have done it to set up the young groom? Through it all, Mr Keen gets a key piece of evidence that will lead him to the murderer. The ball bounces back into the court of the brother and his wife. Mr Keen explains it all and exposes the killer, and why they did it. Keith Heltsley clean 25:06 http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/challenge-of-the-yukon-the-vallera-diamond-440309/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/challenge-of-the-yukon-the-vallera-diamond-440309/#comments Thu, 08 Nov 2012 17:30:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=18037 http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/challenge-of-the-yukon-the-vallera-diamond-440309/feed/ 0 1944,Challenge_of_the_Yukon,Diamonds,Dogs,Inheritance,Knife,Murder,Prevention,Sgt_Preston,Theft George is a man who inherits a valuable family heirloom. On her death bed, his aunt begged him to always take care of the diamond, but his cousin Henry is jealous. When George sets out for the gold fields of the Yukon, George is a man who inherits a valuable family heirloom. On her death bed, his aunt begged him to always take care of the diamond, but his cousin Henry is jealous. When George sets out for the gold fields of the Yukon, Henry follows him there looking for revenge. Secretly watching their camp, Sgt Preston and his dog, King see a potential danger when Henry shows off his prowess with a knife. Later, while George sleeps, King is the only one to see the theft of the diamond, and springs into action. King is also the only one who knows what happened in the struggle with Henry, and how he came to the justice he deserved. Keith Heltsley clean 14:21 http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/black-museum-a-prescription-ep34-1952/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/black-museum-a-prescription-ep34-1952/#comments Wed, 07 Nov 2012 20:24:15 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=18035 http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/black-museum-a-prescription-ep34-1952/feed/ 0 1952,Black_Museum,Inheritance,Murder,Nurses,Orson_Wells,Scotland_Yard,Set_Ups,Terminal_Illness As we look at a few exhibits from the Black Museum, we learn the drama behind the featured item. Orson Wells presents a story of a woman with a terminal illness. June knows her situation and goes to a terminal care facility and lets people know that he... As we look at a few exhibits from the Black Museum, we learn the drama behind the featured item. Orson Wells presents a story of a woman with a terminal illness. June knows her situation and goes to a terminal care facility and lets people know that her will is to be written. Her family members are well off, so she wants to provide for her constant caretaker and friend. The loyal nurse is to recieve all the money from her estate. Suddenly, Scotland Yard is on the scene with the suspicion that June didn't die from a stroke, but from an overdose of morphine., The woman was already going to die soon, so who would want to rush the job? Was it one of her rich relatives? Was it the nurse who stood to loose her job and income at June's death? It sounds like a set up to me to cast blame on an undeserving person. Never fear, the cops get their crook, and Orson tells of their fate. Keith Heltsley clean 27:39 http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/gunsmoke-crowbait-bob-nov-4th-broadcast-preempted-561110/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/gunsmoke-crowbait-bob-nov-4th-broadcast-preempted-561110/#comments Tue, 06 Nov 2012 21:38:19 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=18127 http://retro-otr.com/2012/11/gunsmoke-crowbait-bob-nov-4th-broadcast-preempted-561110/feed/ 0 1956,Aging,Doc,Gunsmoke,Inheritance,Kitty,Matt_Dillon,Relatives,Treasures,Worthy Doc talks to Matt about one of his patients. Old Crow Bait Bob is an old timer who has a health problem, and seeks Matt's advice on making out his will. Though everyone tries to be optimistic with him, Bob realizes his days are running short. Doc talks to Matt about one of his patients. Old Crow Bait Bob is an old timer who has a health problem, and seeks Matt's advice on making out his will. Though everyone tries to be optimistic with him, Bob realizes his days are running short. Not seeing too many folks in town as being worthy, Bob names Kitty as his beneficiary to his estate. Why did he pick her? What will Bob's estranged family have to say on the matter, and what is the rift between them? Bob's time comes, and Matt turns over all his worldly possessions to Kitty. A bundle that fits in a single box. Greedy relatives descend, thinking the box contains a hidden wealth. Are the sentimental treasures worth going to jail over? Keith Heltsley clean 24:51 http://retro-otr.com/2012/10/philip-marlowe-where-theres-a-will-481017/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/10/philip-marlowe-where-theres-a-will-481017/#comments Wed, 17 Oct 2012 19:53:02 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9787 http://retro-otr.com/2012/10/philip-marlowe-where-theres-a-will-481017/feed/ 0 1948,Competition,Conditions,Inheritance,Missing_Bonds,Philip_Marlowe,Rivals,Treasure,Wills While minding his business driving down the street, Philip finds a dame in an emergency situation, and gives her a lift. Of all the cars in the city, trouble has just taken a ride with Philip Marlowe. Later, While minding his business driving down the street, Philip finds a dame in an emergency situation, and gives her a lift. Of all the cars in the city, trouble has just taken a ride with Philip Marlowe. Later, a big job lands on Philip's desk to work for a man who is formidible both in wealth and physique. A paticular woman needs to be nvestigated over the matter of a will. There's a matter of stolen bonds, a complicated game set forth in a will, and stolen maps. Who is the mysterious little man who threads his way through the scenes to work his mischief? The plot thickens, and twists, then Barbara, the dame from earlier in the show is back with a stake in the will from aunt Bernice. Dager arises when somebody wants to improve their portion of the will when brake lines cause a near fatality. Philip offers descriptive narrative as the adventure moves to the shores of Indian Lake. It's all as an effort to use that convoluted treasure map and find the missing bonds before the deadline set in the will. Philip is ever observant for clues, both in finding the treasure, and trying to figure out who is sabotaging the game. Will the pranks and accidents get serious enough to end up in murder? Can Philip stop it before it does? Enjoy the treasure hunt, the thril of the adventure, and try to figure out who is behind the dirty deeds and accidents. Keith Heltsley clean 29:24 http://retro-otr.com/2012/08/philip-marlowe-trouble-is-my-business-470805/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/08/philip-marlowe-trouble-is-my-business-470805/#comments Sun, 05 Aug 2012 18:43:31 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9228 http://retro-otr.com/2012/08/philip-marlowe-trouble-is-my-business-470805/feed/ 0 1947,Bribery,Hit_Men,Inheritance,Marriage,Murder,Payoffs,Philip_Marlowe,Secrets,Threats Philip is approached in his office by a wealthy client who has been having trouble with his son, and an undesireable woman. The previous detective who was hired has turned up missing. Philip's first job is finding the detective, and he does. Philip is approached in his office by a wealthy client who has been having trouble with his son, and an undesireable woman. The previous detective who was hired has turned up missing. Philip's first job is finding the detective, and he does. The guy is alone in his office with a few bullet holes in him. With the serious tone set for the case, Philip bribes his way through to see the woman in question. Taking a different direction than his clients wishes, he offers to buy the woman off from the marriage into the family. Grover, the son, manages to jump Philip, who wakes from his bump on the head only to encounter another goon who is clearly a hitman. The thug sends a message to lay off of Grover. The client, Mr Jeter, gets a report of the happenings thus far. Outside Jeter's mansion, there's another showdown with the hitman, and a body is left in the drive. As Philip plods along in his investigation, he turns up a gambling debt, blackmail, and a dead Grover. In Jeter's house, Philip has all the facts he needs as he lays them all out to confront the real killer. In the heat of the emotion packed moments, all the truths emerge as the case wraps up. Keith Heltsley clean 29:14 http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-harold-trandem-matter-ep49-500509/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-harold-trandem-matter-ep49-500509/#comments Thu, 17 May 2012 19:53:35 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=16518 http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-the-harold-trandem-matter-ep49-500509/feed/ 0 1950,Inheritance,Johnny_Dollar,Marriage,Murder,Revenge,Wealth,Wills The man with the action packed expense account, Johnny Dollar. Johnny pays a call at the estate of the wealthy Harold Trandom. An attempt on his life was made, and while Johnny is talking over the matter, a shot rings out, The man with the action packed expense account, Johnny Dollar. Johnny pays a call at the estate of the wealthy Harold Trandom. An attempt on his life was made, and while Johnny is talking over the matter, a shot rings out, and Harold Falls dead from the bullet. Where did the shot come from? Who had the opportunity to do it? With his cantankerous attitude, there's a long list of people who might have had it out for Mr Trandom. Mrs Trandom is a woman who had it all, money, furs, a comfortable life, but she lived in a bitter marriage without love. Who is Lila? Charities are also the recipient of the dead Harold's wealth, and might have a reason to inherit them earlier. To learn the truth, Johnny races to find out what dirt that he might be able to dig up. Aided by Harold's former bodyguard, Max, Johnny makes the rounds to fill out the slate of characters and their motives for the murder. A manhunt is in full swing to find the fleeing Mabel Transom before another murder is on their hands. Did Mabel kill her husband? Who wants her dead? Listen in and these questions won't be mysteries any longer. Get ready for a happy, and just ending that Johnny doesn't always get the opportunity to experience. Keith Heltsley clean 28:45 http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/boston-blackie-uncle-bill-blaines-legacy-450516-2/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/boston-blackie-uncle-bill-blaines-legacy-450516-2/#comments Wed, 16 May 2012 17:40:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=16649 http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/boston-blackie-uncle-bill-blaines-legacy-450516-2/feed/ 0 1945,Boston_Blackie,Family,Inheritance,Inspector_Farraday,Investigation,Locked_Door,Murder,Wills A wealthy man, Bill Blain, calls his niece and nephew to tell them how he plans to dispense his will. By law, he has to leave it to his relatives, but has a clause that nothing will be paid out if he's murderd. At least not until the murderer is caught. A wealthy man, Bill Blain, calls his niece and nephew to tell them how he plans to dispense his will. By law, he has to leave it to his relatives, but has a clause that nothing will be paid out if he's murderd. At least not until the murderer is caught. To insure that he continues living, Blain hires Blackie as bodyguard. Taking all the measures possible, alerting the police, and locking Blain in a room, Blain is still murdered. How did the killer get into the locked and guarded room? Farraday barges forward, interrogating the family, but Blackie takes a more watchful approach. Listen in for the subtle clues that Blackie turns up, and you'll have a chance at solving this brainteaser of a mystery. Keith Heltsley clean 26:35 http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/casey-crime-photographer-the-miracle-480115/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/casey-crime-photographer-the-miracle-480115/#comments Mon, 14 May 2012 22:06:10 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=16627 http://retro-otr.com/2012/05/casey-crime-photographer-the-miracle-480115/feed/ 0 1948,Casey,Crime_Photographer,Cures,Doctors,Frauds,Inheritance,Miracles,Wealthy Mr Blain is a wealthy 55 year old man, but he is diing of a terminal disease. His only hope is a miracle cure, but it's doubtful if it will work. Is the doctor a quack who extends nothing but false hope? The story reaches Casey and Ann, Mr Blain is a wealthy 55 year old man, but he is diing of a terminal disease. His only hope is a miracle cure, but it's doubtful if it will work. Is the doctor a quack who extends nothing but false hope? The story reaches Casey and Ann, and the happy story of his cure is told. Previously, Casey and Ann had crossed paths with Mr Blain and helped him solve a crime against him. In the Blue Note, our heros tell Ethylbert about trouble they found in the story. Is Blain really cured, or is there a scam going down? Back at the mansion, secrets and fears are shared by Blain's daughter. Has this scam moved into the realm of murder? All it takes is drawing the attention of the watchful Casey, and the cops rush in. The shaky fraud is easily blown apart. Casey and Ann gives the big summary to Ethylbert as they return to the Blue Note. Listen in to see how the switch of healthy men for sickly ones was carried out. But wait, there's still one fired up daughter to deal with. Family secrets, and a history of hatred explode. Keith Heltsley clean 29:43 http://retro-otr.com/2012/04/casey-crime-photographer-the-new-will-471211/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/04/casey-crime-photographer-the-new-will-471211/#comments Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:44:09 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=15821 http://retro-otr.com/2012/04/casey-crime-photographer-the-new-will-471211/feed/ 0 1947,Butlers,Casey,Crime_Photographer,Inheritance,Justicie,Justification,Maids,Mental_Health,Motives,Murder,Servants A wealthy man is upset over his daughters choice of a husband, and threatens to change his will. Bradford Randal phones his lawyer immediately to get the ball rolling on the changes. To ensure his family won't get his money, A wealthy man is upset over his daughters choice of a husband, and threatens to change his will. Bradford Randal phones his lawyer immediately to get the ball rolling on the changes. To ensure his family won't get his money, he names The Society of war Victims and Displaced Persons is a charity that he plans to leave his fortune to. Elsewhere, Casey finds himself stumbling into the Blue Note in the morning, after working the night shift. Ann rushes in to tell of the murder of Bradford Randal. Casey and Ann learn the details of Bradfords daughter, and her intended husband, Count Gioseppi. The old man is the kind that you just want to kill, and the daughter has a reputation that's just as fiery. Might there be something fishy happening with the house servants, or the lawyer? The lights go out, the will is gone, and accusations fly. The cops put the mansion into lockdown, and keep the occupants from leaving. Now it's up to Casey to get to the bottom of this mystery. Back in the Blue Note, Casey reviews the details with Ann and Ethylbert. The practice of deduction is carried out. who is the most likely suspect? Casey knows, and goes for a confrontation. The killer admits to the crime, and their motives which were actually much more noble than the overbearing and rich Bradford. In a final moment in the Blue Note, Casey and Ann tell what the fate of the killer turns out to be. PS: Spoiler alert, but I can't help it. It was the maid. Here's what is a mild irritation for me. Of course with the sensibilities of the culture in the OTR era where the guys in the white hats win, and justice is served correctly, this is one of those gray areas that you'd just like to see the maid get off the hook. In a way she does, but you have to admire her selflessness. The official moral is that there's no excuse to take justice into your own hands. Leave it to the legal system to deal with it. Now, the maid didn't have any personal gripes with old Bradford. She was a victim of war torn Europe, and survived a hard life of the traumas and atrocities of war. In short, she had PTSD as badly as any hardened combat troop. When she saw what a petty person her boss was, and the way he used the power his money brought, she saw it as a matter of his not understanding how lucky and priveledged he was to be so sheltered, even in making huge profits from the war machine. All she did was take advantage of a prime moment to put his money to good use with that charity. Even if she were to face the death penalty, and never see a penny of the benefit from those mega bucks, she was willing to do it for her fellow survivors. To the credit of the writers, she does go to court, and though found guilty, she is sent to a sanitarium where she could get medical attention for her mental trauma. Keith Heltsley clean 29:22 http://retro-otr.com/2012/03/philip-marlowe-the-last-laugh-ep27-490402/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/03/philip-marlowe-the-last-laugh-ep27-490402/#comments Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:02:22 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=15234 http://retro-otr.com/2012/03/philip-marlowe-the-last-laugh-ep27-490402/feed/ 0 1949,Heirs,Inheritance,Islands,Murder,Philip_Marlowe,Pranks,Wills A lawyer has news for Marlowe about a will and an estate. Philip goes to investigate the quirky collection of heirs. Get ready for a surprise at the reading of the will that has even Marlowe taken in. The joke comes to a crashing end when a body is fou... A lawyer has news for Marlowe about a will and an estate. Philip goes to investigate the quirky collection of heirs. Get ready for a surprise at the reading of the will that has even Marlowe taken in. The joke comes to a crashing end when a body is found, pushed from the upper floors of the estate. With a whole houseful of likely suspects, Philip puts his detective skills to good use to account for the whereabouts of everybody. Nobody is getting off this island estate until the police arrive, and Marlowe can hand over the killer. Before it's over, he ends up with a thump on the head, but explains what gave the killer away. Keith Heltsley clean 29:28 http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-shadows-from-the-grave-ep958-790228/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-shadows-from-the-grave-ep958-790228/#comments Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:30:37 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=14996 http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/cbs-radio-mystery-theater-shadows-from-the-grave-ep958-790228/feed/ 0 1979,CBS,Ghosts,Haunted,Haunted_House,Inheritance,Priests,Radio_Mystery_Theater Title:Shadows from the Grave ('Wilkie Collins classic') Plot:A photographer and his wife move into his uncle's house upon his death. When the local priest denies his blessing, the estate grounds soon become haunted by evil spirits. Episode:958 Title:Shadows from the Grave ('Wilkie Collins classic') Plot:A photographer and his wife move into his uncle's house upon his death. When the local priest denies his blessing, the estate grounds soon become haunted by evil spirits. Episode:958 Air Dates: First Run - February 28, 1979 Repeat - August 21, 1979 Read more at: CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Episode 958 | Shadows from the Grave. Keith Heltsley clean 45:26 http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-death-takes-a-working-day-ep35-500203/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-death-takes-a-working-day-ep35-500203/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:40:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=14468 http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-death-takes-a-working-day-ep35-500203/feed/ 0 1950,Edmund_OBrian,Estates,Inheritance,Insurance,Investigations,Johnny_Dollar,Murders,Police,Wealth After the death of Mr Martin, Johnny Dollar takes a job to investigate at the luxury estate. Suspecting a murder, and to prevent the insurance company from making an unnecessary payoff, it's up to Johnny to learn who shot Mr Martin. After the death of Mr Martin, Johnny Dollar takes a job to investigate at the luxury estate. Suspecting a murder, and to prevent the insurance company from making an unnecessary payoff, it's up to Johnny to learn who shot Mr Martin. Mrs Martin is too young and beautiful for the old man, or so says the cantankerous police detective. Plus there's a list of characters who had reason to knock Mr Martin off for his money. The drunken brother, a housekeeper who is jealous of Mrs Martin, and the body guard. when the police detective snoops a little too close to the truth, he ends up dead. Johnny shares what he knows with the listener through his voiceover description of the clues. Besides the interviews to learn the personalities of the players, some interesting ballistic rports add to the mix. It's looking bad for the lovely Mrs Martin, but is she guilty? Or is she being setup by a dangerous killer? Johnny thinks he knows the answer, but gets a thump on the head before the killer can be revealed. Thumps never stop Johnny for long though, but when the body count rises, he has the answer for the cops. Keith Heltsley clean 30:08 http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-death-takes-a-working-day-ep35-500203-2/ http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-death-takes-a-working-day-ep35-500203-2/#comments Fri, 03 Feb 2012 20:40:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=14468 http://retro-otr.com/2012/02/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-death-takes-a-working-day-ep35-500203-2/feed/ 0 1950,Edmund_OBrian,Estates,Inheritance,Insurance,Investigations,Johnny_Dollar,Murders,Police,Wealth After the death of Mr Martin, Johnny Dollar takes a job to investigate at the luxury estate. Suspecting a murder, and to prevent the insurance company from making an unnecessary payoff, it's up to Johnny to learn who shot Mr Martin. After the death of Mr Martin, Johnny Dollar takes a job to investigate at the luxury estate. Suspecting a murder, and to prevent the insurance company from making an unnecessary payoff, it's up to Johnny to learn who shot Mr Martin. Mrs Martin is too young and beautiful for the old man, or so says the cantankerous police detective. Plus there's a list of characters who had reason to knock Mr Martin off for his money. The drunken brother, a housekeeper who is jealous of Mrs Martin, and the body guard. when the police detective snoops a little too close to the truth, he ends up dead. Johnny shares what he knows with the listener through his voiceover description of the clues. Besides the interviews to learn the personalities of the players, some interesting ballistic rports add to the mix. It's looking bad for the lovely Mrs Martin, but is she guilty? Or is she being setup by a dangerous killer? Johnny thinks he knows the answer, but gets a thump on the head before the killer can be revealed. Thumps never stop Johnny for long though, but when the body count rises, he has the answer for the cops. Keith Heltsley clean 30:08 http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/crime-does-not-pay-glossy-finish-491226/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/crime-does-not-pay-glossy-finish-491226/#comments Mon, 26 Dec 2011 19:46:33 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=13654 http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/crime-does-not-pay-glossy-finish-491226/feed/ 0 1949,Blame,Crime,Crime_Does_Not_Pay,Inheritance,Poisoning,Upper_Class Murder is a crime that crosses the boundaries of wealth and poverty. In the mansion, dear old dad wants his children to be able to handle money. He tells how his money is to be divided between his younger relatives when the time comes. Murder is a crime that crosses the boundaries of wealth and poverty. In the mansion, dear old dad wants his children to be able to handle money. He tells how his money is to be divided between his younger relatives when the time comes. Even a nephew is included with the natural sons and daughters, could this become a matter of jealousy? With high stakes in line to inherit, will the old man get bumped off sooner than later? Despite their expressed desires to have dear old dad enjoy a long life, each dependant shows they just might have motives to get rich quicker. When the cops arrive on the scene, there's no doubt that sianide was used in the murder. Listen in close to catch all the clues you can to see if you can solve this mystery along with the investigators. Who knew about poisons in the house? Who had access to them? Who had an alibi? Somebody is telling lies, but crime scene evidence holds the key to tell who. A matter of dead flies presents a clue that is almost overlooked. What does it mean? Keith Heltsley clean 27:18 http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/black-museum-four-small-bottles-ep14-1952/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/black-museum-four-small-bottles-ep14-1952/#comments Fri, 23 Dec 2011 13:31:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=13614 http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/black-museum-four-small-bottles-ep14-1952/feed/ 0 1952,Black_Museum,Blame,Chloroform,Inheritance,Love_Triangles,Orson_Wells,Poisoning Sometimes the smallest of common items can be the link to murder. Today, Orson Wells portrays how four small bottles were archived in the Black Museum. Oscar has a friend named Edgar, who he brings into his house as a guest. Sometimes the smallest of common items can be the link to murder. Today, Orson Wells portrays how four small bottles were archived in the Black Museum. Oscar has a friend named Edgar, who he brings into his house as a guest. Ann seems reluctant when Edgar spends the Summer, but might there be something of a love triangle brewing? Ann makes the statement that Oscar may not live to the end of the year, and sends Edgar out to buy chloroform. To take out grease spots, of course. Orson continues to connect the dots to how those little bottles came to spell murder, and how the law got involved. A concern that Oscar was poisoned has Edgar worried, but Ann assures him that things will be OK. Is Ann a good enough actress to make the doctor, and coroner believe her possession of chloroform was entirely innocent? The nervous Edgar gets the cops involved, and the trial soon begins. Testimony hinges on the doctor's claim that it's impossible to die from an overdose of chloroform. Will the jury go for that? Will ann get off the murder charge, or will Edgar take the fall? Listen in to the courtroom drama, and a few doubts that Orson points out about the result. Keith Heltsley clean 26:15 http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/superman-the-diamond-of-death-491217/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/superman-the-diamond-of-death-491217/#comments Sat, 17 Dec 2011 19:55:43 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=13486 http://retro-otr.com/2011/12/superman-the-diamond-of-death-491217/feed/ 0 1949,Clark_Kent,Costume_Party,Diamonds,Inheritance,Lois_Lane,Murder,Superman When gunshots ring out, little old aunt Margret's life may be in danger. The adventure includes safe crackers, gangsters, and diamonds. Aunt Margrets case comes to Lois and Clark when they interview the aged woman for an article in the Daily Planet. When gunshots ring out, little old aunt Margret's life may be in danger. The adventure includes safe crackers, gangsters, and diamonds. Aunt Margrets case comes to Lois and Clark when they interview the aged woman for an article in the Daily Planet. At the same time, young Alice is going to celebrate her 21st birthday with a costume party thrown by aunt Margret. Clark has his suspicions, but Lois gives him a hard time over it. Clark goes to the party disguised as Superman. Amazing. Through it all, a traitor is detected, and a trap is formulated to catch the culprit. The plot takes a sudden twist when the suspect turns up dead. Is the murder related to jewel theft? Is there some other reason to want the chauffeur dead? Clark digs into the matter and gathers all the clues he can. Listen in to get all the clues for yourself, and see if you can unravel this mysterious puzzle. Keith Heltsley clean 29:43 http://retro-otr.com/2011/11/wild-bill-hickock-the-mark-of-a-killer-ep47-520125/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/11/wild-bill-hickock-the-mark-of-a-killer-ep47-520125/#comments Mon, 14 Nov 2011 20:20:22 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=12578 http://retro-otr.com/2011/11/wild-bill-hickock-the-mark-of-a-killer-ep47-520125/feed/ 0 1952,Andy_Devine,Boys,Friends,Guy_Madison,Indians,Inheritance,Jingles,Killers,Murder,Poisoning,Wild_Bill_Hickock Bil and Jingles are out to do some fishing for a breakfast feast, but when they spot a boy with a huge stringer of trout, they invite him to join them. Zip is a run away who is looking for his missing father, Bil and Jingles are out to do some fishing for a breakfast feast, but when they spot a boy with a huge stringer of trout, they invite him to join them. Zip is a run away who is looking for his missing father, and tells of an indian friend who taught him his fishing tricks. When his uncle rides up, Zip hides, and Bill listens to the uncles side of the story. It's enough to entice Bill to find out more. In town Bill finds out about a will, and details about the dad's disappearance. Danger is ahead, and Bill narrowly misses falling to the same fate as Zip's dad. With the dots connected, Bill makes quick work of the shady uncle, and sees that justice is done for Zip. Keith Heltsley clean 24:18 http://retro-otr.com/2011/11/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-melanie-carter-and-the-un-nice-niece-491112/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/11/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-melanie-carter-and-the-un-nice-niece-491112/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 19:47:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=12482 http://retro-otr.com/2011/11/yours-truly-johnny-dollar-melanie-carter-and-the-un-nice-niece-491112/feed/ 0 1949,Flirtatious,Fraud,Inheritance,Insurance,Johnny_Dollar,Murder,Nieces,Old_Lady,Protection,Truth Johnny gets called on a case to protect a little old lady. The spry, flirtatious wheelchair bound lady tells of her worries that after her husbands' death years ago where she inherited his fortune, that history may repeat itself. Johnny gets called on a case to protect a little old lady. The spry, flirtatious wheelchair bound lady tells of her worries that after her husbands' death years ago where she inherited his fortune, that history may repeat itself. She tells of her niece and nephew who may be out to knock her off for her money. Johnny lays out a plan to lure the young relatives into a trap, but he learns a secret about dear old granny. With lies exposed, Johnny faces down a couple henchmen hired by the old lady, but that's only the beginning of this twisted tale of a disfunctional, greedy family, and their multilayered story of mistrust. Who can Johnny trust? Ride along as he untangles the mystery and exposes the real truth for his insurance agency. Keith Heltsley clean 29:44 http://retro-otr.com/2011/10/wild-bill-hickock-the-legacy-of-death-ep41-520104/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/10/wild-bill-hickock-the-legacy-of-death-ep41-520104/#comments Mon, 10 Oct 2011 19:46:00 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=11825 http://retro-otr.com/2011/10/wild-bill-hickock-the-legacy-of-death-ep41-520104/feed/ 0 1952,Andy_Devine,Guy_Madison,Inheritance,Jingles,Murder,Wild_Bill_Hickock Jingles relaxes in town, telling tall tales of his adventures, when Bill enters with a letter that will change their lives. Jingles is to recieve an inheritance, and looks forward to a life of peace and quiet. Jingles relaxes in town, telling tall tales of his adventures, when Bill enters with a letter that will change their lives. Jingles is to recieve an inheritance, and looks forward to a life of peace and quiet. But it looks as though somebody would rather see him dead. A new sponsor product is featured, from that world famous talking cereal. Not quite as hillarious as that sugary stuff in the foil lined box. Bill rides with Jingles to claim his Lazy J Ranch. Jingles needs to prove his lay to the claim by midnight of the 30th. There has been a theft at the lawyer office, and the papers needed to prove ownership are missing. What happens if Jingles can't claim the place? When Bill learns that one, he may have a direction to go to get to the bottom of this mystery. The folks who run the ranch seem nice enough, so who is trying to kill Jingles to make sure he doesn't inherit it? Bill and Jingles have been having a look around undercover, and I think Bill has a plan to end this thing tactfully. A killer is exposed, and Jingles does the right thing concerning matters of his inheritance. Keith Heltsley clean 23:40 http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/crime-club-a-deed-indeed-470821/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/crime-club-a-deed-indeed-470821/#comments Tue, 06 Sep 2011 03:13:11 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10767 http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/crime-club-a-deed-indeed-470821/feed/ 0 1947,Crime_Club,Crime_Rings,Fronts,Gangsters,Inheritance,Nightclubs,Patsies,Smugglers A story of a nightclub that was operated by death. Mark gets word that he inherits a nightclub. His wife doesn't share the dream. She expects the Locust Club to be a dump, but she is surprised to find a luxury place. What is going on? A story of a nightclub that was operated by death. Mark gets word that he inherits a nightclub. His wife doesn't share the dream. She expects the Locust Club to be a dump, but she is surprised to find a luxury place. What is going on? It's just a little too good to be true. Some gangster types, led by Lou Barton lay the club and all it's baggage onto Mark. When the new owners discover some odd business practices, and are left holding the bag, it may not be worth keeping. Mobster, Lou Barton is suddenly generous, and offers to buy the club back. Will Mark go along for the deal? Mark isn't quite ready to give up his new business, but when there's a struggle, the roar of gunshots, and Lou Barton falls dead, it looks like Mark will be the prime suspect. As Mark proves his innocense he and Julia uncover the real business that the club is a front for. Is Mark being a little too casual when there are ruthless smugglers and killers after him? Follow the plot twists, and enjoy the drama as the mystery unfolds. Keith Heltsley clean 28:59 http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/gunsmoke-change-of-heart-550903/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/gunsmoke-change-of-heart-550903/#comments Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:22:54 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10747 http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/gunsmoke-change-of-heart-550903/feed/ 0 1955,Brothers,Courting,Engaged,Games,Gunsmoke,Inheritance,Love,Matt_Dillon,Proposals Young love comes to Dodge when the backward son of a homesteader, Jerry Cass, is discovered by the sweet young, Bellah. It's serious enough for a fight to break out over the fair maiden. Matt breaks things up before the skirmish gets out of hand. Young love comes to Dodge when the backward son of a homesteader, Jerry Cass, is discovered by the sweet young, Bellah. It's serious enough for a fight to break out over the fair maiden. Matt breaks things up before the skirmish gets out of hand. Matt's worries are over when he learns the two combattants are brothers, but not for long. Briscole is the older brother who came back home after their dad died, but Matt can't help feeling like he's playing some kind of game with his younger brother's affections. Both have promised marriage to Bellah, but her behavior only serves to create tension between the brothers. Is there some way Matt can help? It's not usually his realm to intervene in the love stuff, but when it threatens to make trouble in his peace keeping duties, he looks into the matter. Sure enough, Matt finds a copy of the dead father's will, and a motive for the game playing between the brothers. Through a moment of tragedy, the truth comes out. Keith Heltsley clean 29:19 http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/lum-and-abner-driving-to-england-via-siberia-380617/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/lum-and-abner-driving-to-england-via-siberia-380617/#comments Thu, 01 Sep 2011 14:35:36 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10615 http://retro-otr.com/2011/09/lum-and-abner-driving-to-england-via-siberia-380617/feed/ 0 1938,Advertising,Confusion,England,Inheritance,Lum_And_Abner,Travelling,Trips Warning: audio quality is poor. Postum, cure sleeplessness by switching from coffee to Postum. Don't let coffee rob you of sleep. You can even enjoy Postum as a breakfast cereal. Now let's see what's going on down in Pine Ridge. Warning: audio quality is poor. Postum, cure sleeplessness by switching from coffee to Postum. Don't let coffee rob you of sleep. You can even enjoy Postum as a breakfast cereal. Now let's see what's going on down in Pine Ridge. Now that Lum has sold his share of the store to Squire, he continues his plan to travel to england. Today he talks with Squire about his harsh treatment of Abner and making him do all the work. Abner enters and Lum talks about a possible change of travel itenerary. Lum wants to drive to Europe via the North Pole and Siberia. Will the route save any money or not? It may be technically shorter, and though it's mostly a land route, Lum still has to cross a few stretches of water on his bicycle. Since he insists on going that way, Abner wants Lum to post signs to direct customers to the store. Abner gets confused over the purpose of a lighthouse, and showing ships where not to go. There's more figures of speech to get confused when it comes to fighting fire with fire. Postum, use iced Postum as a new favorite mealtime drink. Serve it at parties all Summer long. Keith Heltsley clean 14:29 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/mr-keen-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-4-540625/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/mr-keen-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-4-540625/#comments Thu, 25 Aug 2011 20:36:51 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10526 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/mr-keen-the-shrieking-prisoner-murder-case-part-4-540625/feed/ 0 1954,Aunts,Devotion,Eccentrics,Inheritance,Love,Mental_Health,Mike_Clancey,Misguided,Mister_Keen,Murder,Prisoner The kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr Keen has his eye on two suspects, the gardener, and a jilted lover. But might there be some doubts? The kindly old investigator wraps up the mystery today. Mr Keen and Mike Clancey have been investigating the death of Donald Traviss. Mr Keen has his eye on two suspects, the gardener, and a jilted lover. But might there be some doubts? As Mr Keen and Mike Clancey are snooping around the house, they explore a noise behind a closed door. It's just Mrs Traviss, the young wife of the murdered man. By now Mr Keen has learned enough to figure out the mystery. As he talks with Mrs Traviss, he recaps the facts, and is going to reveal his findings when he gathers everyone together. Is it one of the mentioned suspects? Could it be one of the eccentric aunts? Is there someone else? Despite the lies, deception, and smoke being blown around, Mr Keen puts the finger on the killer, and explains the drama and mystery as he tells who and why they did it. Keith Heltsley clean 14:53 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-lum-sells-his-half-of-the-jotem-down-store-to-squire-380610/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-lum-sells-his-half-of-the-jotem-down-store-to-squire-380610/#comments Tue, 23 Aug 2011 14:19:48 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10479 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-lum-sells-his-half-of-the-jotem-down-store-to-squire-380610/feed/ 0 1938,England,Inheritance,Itennearary,Jot_Em_Down_Store,Lawyers,Lum_And_Abner,Tours Postum, for those who can't drink coffee, enjoy the mellow flavor of Postum. Now let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. Lum is in the Jot 'Em Down Store talking to Abner. They discuss Lum's need to raise money for the lawyers fees in collecti... Postum, for those who can't drink coffee, enjoy the mellow flavor of Postum. Now let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. Lum is in the Jot 'Em Down Store talking to Abner. They discuss Lum's need to raise money for the lawyers fees in collecting his inheritance from his long lost Brittish ancestor. Audio gets a little weak as Lum talks about his anticipated travel plans. Grandpap is on hand to hear about Lum's anticipated tour of Europe. Lum's talk about the Dutch boy and his finger in the dyke amuses and confuses Abner. Cedric breaks up the fun when he delivers another letter. Sure enough, it contains a travel itenerary, cruise ship tickets, and instructions for Lum's travel. Postum, a cool refreshing treat for a hot day. Keith Heltsley clean 13:58 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-the-lawyers-in-england-want-a-retainer-fee-380608/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-the-lawyers-in-england-want-a-retainer-fee-380608/#comments Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:32:49 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10378 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-the-lawyers-in-england-want-a-retainer-fee-380608/feed/ 0 1938,Cedric,Confusion,Dreaming,England,Inheritance,Lawyers,Lum_And_Abner,Money,Settlements Postum,when kids won't drink their milk, don't play games. Just mix milk with Postum, kids love it, and they can have as much as they want. As healthy as milk, and wholesome as the wheat bran it's made from, drink Postum. Down in Pine Ridge, Postum,when kids won't drink their milk, don't play games. Just mix milk with Postum, kids love it, and they can have as much as they want. As healthy as milk, and wholesome as the wheat bran it's made from, drink Postum. Down in Pine Ridge, Lum has recieved a letter that he may be an heir to a large estate in England. He's even more certain today than ever that he is soon to recieve a windfall. He is writing an ad to sell his farm. The description is so glowing that Abner doesn't recognize the place. Lum feels his native land calling, and is feeling morre like a foreigner all the time. He explains why he thinks he's related, and how his name relates. Abner tells Lum's real full name, probably the only time it's ever given on the air. Lum worries over learning the English language, and Abner offers the services his daughter Pearl. She's learning English in school although he's never heard her speak any of it yet. Abner gets confused over Lum's concern at being an alien in this land. As the two dream about the anticipated inheritance, Cedric drops off a special delivery airmail letter. The lawyers want him to send a retainer of $500 to have them process his inheritance. Postum, Lou Crosby warns against the dangers of being grouchy. It can be helped by a simple thing like giving up coffee. If that's the case for you, switch to Postum. You'll like it's taste, it's economy, it's convenience, but most of all an improved disposition. Note: Sounds like Lum's irresistable deal is the same thing I still get in my email. You know the one, a foreign company or individual has a huge amount of cash, and all they need is a few thousand dollars from you to process the transaction, and you get the money. You send the cash, and it's the last you hear of it. If you're familiar with the show, you probably know how this ends. If not, enjoy the fun as Lum works things out. Keith Heltsley clean 14:00 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-lums-estate-380606/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-lums-estate-380606/#comments Tue, 16 Aug 2011 14:18:29 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10349 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/lum-and-abner-lums-estate-380606/feed/ 0 1938,Conversion,England,Estates,Inheritance,Lum_And_Abner,Silver,Sterling,Wealth Postum, it makes a grand cold drink at dinnertime or anytime. It helps with sleeplessness, nervousness, or indigestion. Now let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. There's a gap in our story of the Matrimonial Bureau, Postum, it makes a grand cold drink at dinnertime or anytime. It helps with sleeplessness, nervousness, or indigestion. Now let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. There's a gap in our story of the Matrimonial Bureau, we can assume that that whole mess with the photos has worked itself out, and lessons have been learned. The story picks up after Lum has learned some impressive news. Lum has discovered that he is heir to a large fortune in England. Grandpap talks with Abner about how Lum won't have to work anymore with his inheritance that's due him. Abner corrects grandpap by showing him the letter. Nothing is confirmed yet. Abner gets a little confused over the payout in pounds sterling, and imagines being paid off in silver teaspoons. As Jake, the hired helper, comes back to the store, Abner complains about his laziness. Abner gives Jake a chewing out that involves Widow Abernathy, and mailing the latest batch of matrimonial bureau letters. Jake is Abner's brother in law, and he gets busy in the back room as Lum enters. Lum has an idea to convert exactly how many pounds are in a dollar, with money based on the silver system, or gold standard, as it was back then, his method is actually pretty accurate. Still, will he actually inherit that much? Postum, Lou Crosby shares a parting word on the merits of brewing a hot cup of the beverage. Keith Heltsley clean 13:48 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/my-friend-irma-irmas-inheritance-480405/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/my-friend-irma-irmas-inheritance-480405/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 18:53:26 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=10260 http://retro-otr.com/2011/08/my-friend-irma-irmas-inheritance-480405/feed/ 0 1948,Breakups,Changes,Friends,Inheritance,Irma_Petersen,Jane_Stacey,Money,My_Friend_Irma Irma comes home complaining how her job makes her so confused. To cheer her up, Jane reads Irma a newspaper article about a wealthy eccentric man who is looking for his niece Irma to leave his inheritance to. As if on cue, Irma comes home complaining how her job makes her so confused. To cheer her up, Jane reads Irma a newspaper article about a wealthy eccentric man who is looking for his niece Irma to leave his inheritance to. As if on cue, a law firm calls to arrange an interview to see if this Irma Petersen is the once to recieve the inheritance from the late Henry Petersen. The professor comes by but before he can complain about his apartment, he finds himself comforting Irma, assuring her that money won't change her. Mrs Riley comes over, and so do the apartment jokes. What will Al have to say about Irma's inheritance? Will money change things etween them? For his own reasons, Al has left Irma, and no amount of money can raise her out of her depression. Jane and Richard convince Al to come back, and he gets a little advice from his friend Joe about the inherited cash. Just when the party at Mrs Riley's is in high gear, the official news about the inheritance comes in. Let's just say that Irma won't have to worry about losing her friends or having large amounts of money chage her. Keith Heltsley clean 30:05 http://retro-otr.com/2011/07/mr-keen-the-silver-candlestick-murder-case-520313/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/07/mr-keen-the-silver-candlestick-murder-case-520313/#comments Thu, 14 Jul 2011 19:26:21 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9648 http://retro-otr.com/2011/07/mr-keen-the-silver-candlestick-murder-case-520313/feed/ 0 1952,Candlestick,Inheritance,Love,Mike_Clancey,Missing,Mister_Keen,Murder,Revenge It's evening in an upscale house as a shabbily dressed man relaxes, when unexpectedly for him, he is struck dead by a visitor with a silver candlestick. Later in Mr Keen's office, Mrs Jennings reports her husband has gone missing since yesterday. It's evening in an upscale house as a shabbily dressed man relaxes, when unexpectedly for him, he is struck dead by a visitor with a silver candlestick. Later in Mr Keen's office, Mrs Jennings reports her husband has gone missing since yesterday. She tells a story of something that had unnerved her husband just before his disappearance. Mr Keen and Mike Clancey head out to investigate on the scene, and already Mr Keen has doubts about what he'll find. Though the couple who answer the door claim there have been no visitors, a bloodstain is spotted, and Mr Keen looks for other clues outside to find his answers. A body is found, shots ring out, and the mystery takes on a new urgency knowing the killer is close by. The cops are called to report the crime, and everybody in the house is now a suspect. Who did it? When Mr Keen and Mike Clancey go back to report the murder to Mrs Jenning, they overhear an argument in progress. What's that all about? More suspicious behavior? Mike goes to do some footwork for Mr Keen while the great investigator goes to talk with the elusive aunt. I think he's beginning to figure this mystery out. It's just a matter of getting to the motive, and in gathering some solid evidence. What do you think? Listen in to the convaluted clues, and get the facts along with Mr Keen as he exposes the truth that's all about love, revenge, and inheritance. Keith Heltsley clean 29:30 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/mr-keen-the-abandoned-well-murder-case-510810/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/mr-keen-the-abandoned-well-murder-case-510810/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:42:39 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9236 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/mr-keen-the-abandoned-well-murder-case-510810/feed/ 0 1951,Inheritance,Jealousy,Marriage,Mister_Keen,Murder,Revenge,Wells,Wills The show was sponsored by Anacin, but Bing Crosby opens with a plug for his sponsor, Chesterfield. Note: as a reminder, commercials are left in for entertainment purposes only. The Retro Radio Podcast does not endorse, or support the habit of smokeing. The show was sponsored by Anacin, but Bing Crosby opens with a plug for his sponsor, Chesterfield. Note: as a reminder, commercials are left in for entertainment purposes only. The Retro Radio Podcast does not endorse, or support the habit of smokeing. It's bad for you, don't do it. After the usual opening scene of murder, Mike Clancey and Mr Keen have a visitor, Mrs Crane, she has a story to tell about her employer that was gunned down. The weepy housekeeper tells how she discovered the body in the well, and shot through the heart. She is afraid to go to the cops because they'll think she did it. Mrs Crane was going to be discharged after ten years of service, and removed from her inheritance of $20K in his will. There's also the matter of a missing nephew who stands to inherit the estate. It's no match for Mr Keen to locate the nephew, and a ddiferent story emerges about the housekeeper and her daughter. The old man wanted to marry her daughter, Mrs Crane didn't like the idea. The daughter comes on the scene and casts light on friction between dear uncle henry and his nephew, Paul. Who can be believed? As if there isn't already enough shady characters crawling through this mystery, a rival land owner makes an appearance. The landowner, Jasper, owns the farm where the wel is located. Is his threat of revenge for an earlier offense strong enough to put the blame of the murder on him? Skeletons keep marching from closets as the dirt is slung deep. Is Jerry Springer hiding in here somewhere? Mr Keen has the clues he needs, and he sets the stage to get the conclusive proof he needs to put the finger on the killer. In true mystery detective fashion, he exposes the killer and how all the clues fit together. Keith Heltsley clean 28:28 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/lone-ranger-saddle-460605-2/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/lone-ranger-saddle-460605-2/#comments Thu, 23 Jun 2011 17:20:42 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9234 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/lone-ranger-saddle-460605-2/feed/ 0 1946,Dan_Reed,Deliveries,Freight_Office,Inheritance,Lone_Ranger,Orphans,Robbers,Saddles,Stage_Coach,Theft,Tonto With his faithful indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains fought the battle for justice. Today a widow and her son go to collect $10,000 that is supposed to await them at the freight office. With his faithful indian companion Tonto, the daring and resourceful masked rider of the plains fought the battle for justice. Today a widow and her son go to collect $10,000 that is supposed to await them at the freight office. All that awaits them from the recently killed father is his custom made saddle. Elsewhere, Tonto and Dan Reed witness a holdup of a stage coach. The bandits steal the mail, but can't find the saddle that they're looking for. Note: before the 20th century the only way to send money and valuables to distant family or friends was through the mail, and it was a common target for bandits to steal. For decades now, the postal service discourages sending cash, and a check or money order is the prefered method. Robbery of the mail was such a problem at times the US Marines once were tasked to guard it. Back to the story. Dan does what he sees as best, and sets out to ride after the bandits, while Tonto gets word to the Lone Ranger. The Lone Ranger quickly catches up with Dan, and they find the bandits hideout. There's no bandits, but instead, a clue that leads to Tom Jackson, the fallen officer who left the saddle to his son. Visitors begin showing up looking for that special saddle. What secrets might it hold? With the Lone Ranger and Tonto on hand, they soon put the pieces together. Can they get the saddle away from the bad guys? Will it's secrets fall into the wrong hands? There's plenty of Western flavored mystery to unravel before justice is done, so don't miss the exciting conclusion. PS: Hey, with all that talk about sending cash in the mail, why not try sending it through email? Want to try? Just click my PayPal Donation button to see how well it works! Just look for the Piggy Bank image in the sidebar, or one of the other ads that it shows up in? It's safe, secure, and you'll be supporting the podcast. Keith Heltsley clean 26:38 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/six-shooter-a-friend-in-need-540103/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/six-shooter-a-friend-in-need-540103/#comments Tue, 21 Jun 2011 19:56:35 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9218 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/six-shooter-a-friend-in-need-540103/feed/ 0 1954,Escapes,Friends,Inheritance,James_Stewart,Justice,Lies,Murder,Six_Shooter,Trust,Truth As Brit rides down the canyon, he describes the unique scene. It's a prime spot for an ambush, but Britt manages to overtake the shooter and he learns a story of murder. Pa died and left his estate divided equally between his son, Art, and his step son, As Brit rides down the canyon, he describes the unique scene. It's a prime spot for an ambush, but Britt manages to overtake the shooter and he learns a story of murder. Pa died and left his estate divided equally between his son, Art, and his step son, Clyde. When Clyde was gunned down, Art was blamed for the shooting. To evade a certain lynching, Art has been hiding out. What should Art do? Britt offers some advice, but is turning himself in the right thing to do? Art agrees to meet at Squirrel rock later, but for now Britt rides to meet the posse, and learn the rest of the details. Naturally, a different story emerges, so who can Britt believe? Commercial break. Actually a break to answer common requests from listeners and fans of the show. Britt has been kicking himself for being so gullible, but when he passes by Squirrel Rock, will there be anyone there? With the sheriff riding back to Smoke Falls, Art shows himself, and his true colors come out. Still, does his sob story justify him for the murder? Will Britt be forced to be party to Art's escape? Stay tuned for the thrilling, and suspenseful ending to see how Britt handles this situation, and see justice done. Keith Heltsley clean 28:21 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/crime-club-murder-rents-a-room-470605/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/crime-club-murder-rents-a-room-470605/#comments Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:07:34 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9193 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/crime-club-murder-rents-a-room-470605/feed/ 0 1947,Crime_Club,Inheritance,Jealousy,Librarian,Phoney_Stocks,Plantations,Revenge,Swamps,Wills A Story of an old homestead that sold hospitality, until death bought her. The grand old homestead was once a successful plantation, but those better days are long in the past. At the passing of the owner, A Story of an old homestead that sold hospitality, until death bought her. The grand old homestead was once a successful plantation, but those better days are long in the past. At the passing of the owner, his will is read and the four kids divvy up the property. Kate, Kitty, and Lee get a third each, but Jeff is cut off completely. Uncle Brock's four heirs are all suspicious over their inheritance, and of each other. The cops are still lingering to investigate the murder of the old man, uncle Brock. There's a matter of stock certificates that are thought to be worthless, but are they? Are there any family secrets that linger, and could lead to more murders? Skeletons emerge as Kitty and Katie get a little catty with each other. None of the kids are very nice characters and all have reason to commit murder: Jeff the drunk who has been cut out of the will, Kitty the returning synical gal from New York, Kate the long suffering care taker of the old gent, Lee the banker and handler of the old man's investments. Though the town sheriff seems soft boiled and like a kindly uncle, he also asks the pointed questions to get beneath the surface. With emotions and human nature fired up, he steps back and lets the killer show them self. Is there going to be a frame up? Drama builds, and the odds are narrowed when another body shows up in the swamp. Plot twists serve to drive emotions into a fever pitch. Who did the killing? When the cops lay out all their clues, the killer is nabbed, and the whole story comes out. Keith Heltsley clean 29:10 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/six-shooter-cora-plummer-531227/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/six-shooter-cora-plummer-531227/#comments Tue, 14 Jun 2011 19:51:36 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=9075 http://retro-otr.com/2011/06/six-shooter-cora-plummer-531227/feed/ 0 1953,Cora_Plummer,Deception,Inheritance,James_Stewart,Lies,Love,Ranches,Roman ce,Secrets,Six_Shooter,Truth It was a dark and stormy night. Britt describes the wet Western scene as he rides into town to seek shelter. A young fellow comes to talk with him, a friend from Britt's past. Cal seems to be troubled, but only drops hints for Britt. It was a dark and stormy night. Britt describes the wet Western scene as he rides into town to seek shelter. A young fellow comes to talk with him, a friend from Britt's past. Cal seems to be troubled, but only drops hints for Britt. The story that begins to shake out is that Cal's looking to move away from his life in town, his dad died, and mom got married only ten months later. Is the man trying to move on mom for her ranch and money? As Britt visits the doc to have his injured hand tended to, he learns the whole town was surprised over the wedding of Cora Plummer, and Cal was looking to head out of town to hel the sheriff look for his shady new dad. Hey, gotta love that high tech cure, Ebson Salts, the cure all drug of the old West. After leaving the doc, Britt stops in at the hotel just in time for a steak dinner. And at the price of a whopping 35 cents. He didn't get ripped off at those high restaurant prices did he? Ridiculously low, even for 1953 standards, but I think if you calculate in inflation over the decades, it might be in the neighborhood of a $10 meal today. Give or take a little. Britt finally gets to Cora's place where the doc is performing his medical duties. The plot thickens when Britt doesn't trust the stories that he's now hearing about Cora and her new hubby. Is he as shady as the story has implied? Is Cora being taken by a sneaky man who is just after her money? Emotions come to a boil, and it's time for Britt to do what he does best, and act as a calming force to settle the situation. Cora finally gets her chance to tell her story, and has some long hidden secrets of her own that she is forced to spill as well. The lies and skeletons all come roaring out of the closet, and Cal is amazed at the truth. Keith Heltsley clean 28:38 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/mr-keen-the-skull-and-crossbones-murder-case-500615/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/mr-keen-the-skull-and-crossbones-murder-case-500615/#comments Thu, 26 May 2011 17:09:36 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=8725 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/mr-keen-the-skull-and-crossbones-murder-case-500615/feed/ 0 1950,Crossbones,Inheritance,Jealousy,Maids,Mike_Clancey,Mister_Keen,Murder,Poison,Skull In a fashionable home, a couple share dinner in relative silence. Before the husband can share what's on his mind, he drops dead of poisoning. The distraught wife takes the case to Mr Keen. As the wife tells Mr Keen the details, In a fashionable home, a couple share dinner in relative silence. Before the husband can share what's on his mind, he drops dead of poisoning. The distraught wife takes the case to Mr Keen. As the wife tells Mr Keen the details, facts emerge that the maid is the prime suspect, the poison was a fast acting one, and there may be blackmail involved. Mr Keen and Mike don't believe it, and begin to see a more complicated mystery than they first thought. Mr Keen goes to the scene of the crime to begin his investigation, and the flood of clues and characters keep on coming. Mrs Barker gets a threatening letter, with a skull and crossbones, similar to one her husband recieved before his death. Is there anything to it? Mr Keen has his suspicions about the dead man's nephew, and he sets about clearing the air. There's plenty of motive and circumstantial evidence to go around, but who had the opportunity? An important phone call comes in to report that the maid has turned herself in. After interviewing her, Mr Keen has it all figured out, and when he brings the key players together, he puts the finger on the killer, and shares his reasoning. Keith Heltsley clean 28:40 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/crime-club-epitaph-for-lydia-470501/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/crime-club-epitaph-for-lydia-470501/#comments Mon, 23 May 2011 17:58:32 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=8620 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/crime-club-epitaph-for-lydia-470501/feed/ 0 1947,Art,Blackmail,Cover_Ups,Crime_Club,Hit_and_Run,Inheritance,Librarian,Murder,Parties,San_Fransisco,Secrets Crime Club - Epitaph For Lydia. 470501. Take the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party at a swanky house in San Fransisco. The hostess, Lydia, Crime Club - Epitaph For Lydia. 470501. Take the easy chair by the window, the book is on the shelf. A story of a missing person who is found by death. The story opens with a party at a swanky house in San Fransisco. The hostess, Lydia, is showing a collection of paintings when she collapses. With all the assurances that Lydia is going to be just fine, I'll bet she ends up being anything but fine. When the party has died down, Mr Dundee races to the scene when a scream and gunshots break the quiet of the night. Lydia has been shot and murdered. Who did it? Sally is her roomate, Bill is Sally's brother. Why was Lydia so jumpy? The police are on the look out for clues and motive. The plot twists begin to escalate when a will is discovered, and a ewspaper story about a missing person becomes a key clue to the mystery. What else might pop up as the cops and detectives investigate? Cover ups, guilty feelings, blackmail, hit and run accidents, all lead to a dramatic mystery novel ending when the cops gather all the suspects together to put the finger on the killer. Keith Heltsley clean 29:16 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/box-13-death-is-no-joke-490522/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/box-13-death-is-no-joke-490522/#comments Sun, 22 May 2011 18:21:27 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=8563 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/box-13-death-is-no-joke-490522/feed/ 0 1949,Box_13,Closets,Dan_Holiday,Death,Eccentrics,Inheritance,Missing,Murder,Practical_Jokes,Pranks,Relatives Box 13 - Death Is No Joke. 490522. The letter that comes to box 13 sounds harmless and simple, but those are two words that Dan Holiday never applies to murder. A man tells a story of a long lost heir who had been gone for 15 years. Box 13 - Death Is No Joke. 490522. The letter that comes to box 13 sounds harmless and simple, but those are two words that Dan Holiday never applies to murder. A man tells a story of a long lost heir who had been gone for 15 years. If he had never returned, the family fortune would be split among the remaining family members. The heir has returned, and a rash of practical jokes has emerged that have the family unsettled. Dan steps in to pose as yet another member of the family. Meet the family with Dan, and learn about the underlying hate, suspicion, and skeletons in the closet. What kinds of practical jokes are being played? Snakes in the closet for one, prank phone calls, frogs in beds, and so forth. Odd senses of humor, and bickering as the family tries to deal with the trouble. Dan suspects it's all leading up to murder. The tension comes to a head when the household is jittery, and edgy. . When a joke of finding school yearbooks with pictures comes out, it's the thing to push the situation over the top, and the key clue that Dan needs to solve the mystery. Is there murder brewing? Can Dan stop it? Maybe, unless Dan is murdered first. There hadn't been enough evidence before, but now it's time to bring in the sheriff. In dramatic fashion, the killer is exposed and justice wins the day. Listen and learn who did it, and why. Keith Heltsley clean 26:29 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/crime-club-the-topaz-flower-470424/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/crime-club-the-topaz-flower-470424/#comments Mon, 16 May 2011 17:43:18 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=8381 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/crime-club-the-topaz-flower-470424/feed/ 0 1947,Cover_Ups,Crime_Club,Detectives,Family,Inheritance,Librarian,Murder,Police,Topaz_Flower,Wills Crime Club - The Topaz Flower. 470424. The exciting story of a flower that was plucked from the hand of death. Mr Sloan is found murdered when Wally finds Natilie running out of the room. As the cops talk about the case, details emerge. Crime Club - The Topaz Flower. 470424. The exciting story of a flower that was plucked from the hand of death. Mr Sloan is found murdered when Wally finds Natilie running out of the room. As the cops talk about the case, details emerge. Sloan was a wealthy man, and a large cast of quirky characters are introduced when the cops summarize what they know with the family. The Topaz Flower is a valuable gem that is missing. Wally is something of an amateur detective who is known by the cops. He is covering up for the fact that he saw Natalie coming out of the room. Should he bv? A matter of a new will causes a stir. Sloan was to marry, and his new will was to leave all he had to his future wife. A point that seems to clear her of any motive. Wally confronts Natalie privately, but before she can come clean, the cops report they found the Topaz Flower in a pawn shop, sold to them by a woman. The cops begin to find clues, and make implications that make waves among the family. The body count rises when the future wife, Clara is found dead. Cllues and evidence are scrutinized. Who could have committed the murder of old Mr Sloan? Why would they have wanted Clara dead, when she no longer played a part in the inheritance? When the key piece of evidence falls into place, the cop shares with the family the exposed mystery. Keith Heltsley clean 29:10 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/lum-and-abner-abner-must-dispose-of-everything-370119/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/lum-and-abner-abner-must-dispose-of-everything-370119/#comments Tue, 10 May 2011 21:45:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=8248 http://retro-otr.com/2011/05/lum-and-abner-abner-must-dispose-of-everything-370119/feed/ 0 1937,Inheritance,Investments,Lucky,Lum_And_Abner,Spending_Money,Unlucky,Wills Lum and Abner - Abner Must Dispose Of Everything. 370119. Horlicks: Enjoy a steaming pitcher of Horlicks with some tasty holiday treats. Make enough for everybody. Now let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. Lum and Abner - Abner Must Dispose Of Everything. 370119. Horlicks: Enjoy a steaming pitcher of Horlicks with some tasty holiday treats. Make enough for everybody. Now let's see what's happening down in Pine Ridge. Though the storyline before and after are missing, we can easily pick up on the trouble that our heros are facing. A plot similar to the popular film of the era, Brewster's Millions. Abner is still trying to get rid of all his possessions, in order to be eligible for a large inheritance. Lum talks with Abner about his building that he wants to burn down, but if he does, he may end up with an insurance settlement, which of course means more cash to dispose of. Abner gets a little confused over Lum's figure of speech about fire bugs. Lum marvels over Abner's luck at the fortune he stands to inherit. Abner gets the idea that if Lum isn't as lucky as he is, why not let Lum handle the rest of the $15 thousand he needs to get rid of. PS: The episode runs a little short, and the quality is a bit on the poor side. What a great story concept, too bad more in this time frame doesn't exist. Keith Heltsley clean 4:59 http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/lone-ranger-pestilence-and-silver-450702/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/lone-ranger-pestilence-and-silver-450702/#comments Thu, 14 Apr 2011 16:17:07 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7841 http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/lone-ranger-pestilence-and-silver-450702/feed/ 0 1945,Cover_Ups,Inheritance,Lone_Ranger,Murder,Pestilence,Silver,Silver_Mine,Small_Pox,Tonto Lone Ranger - Pestilence And Silver. 450702. - A couple of townsmen enter the sheriff's office to volunteer for a posse to investigate the death of a local man. As they set about to remove the body from the rubble of his cabin, Tonto rides up. Lone Ranger - Pestilence And Silver. 450702. A couple of townsmen enter the sheriff's office to volunteer for a posse to investigate the death of a local man. As they set about to remove the body from the rubble of his cabin, Tonto rides up. As they bury old Tom, they claim the man died of small pox, and when Tonto hurries away, they think the threat of the disease scared the indian. When Lone Ranger gets the details, he smells something fishy going on. Small pox is a contageous disease, but does it explain the man's death? Conveniently, a gent claiming to be the dead man's son rides to town in search of something his dad might have left for him. The kid rides off to the old homestead, and suddenly the two men have a changed demeanor. They worry the kid might find something telling. At the grave site, there suddenly seems to be a convention going on. Lone Ranger wants to verify Tonto's story, the kid is riding up, and our two curious posse members have set out to cover their tracks. What's the big deal with the dead man? What are the two trying to cover up? Lone Ranger observes, then tries to interfere when the kid is being shot at. The kid has a letter that the Lone Ranger reads, and it explains Tom's story. Lone Ranger shares that he discovered that Tom was shot in the back, not dead of pestilence. Suddenly, news of a silver strike is out, and miners get busy. The two men who buried Tom have set themselves up a mine, and Lone Ranger needs proof that they have been up to no good. The sheriff is sent for, but when the sheriff arrives, and there's gunplay, will Lone Ranger have proof for the law? Keith Heltsley clean 27:58 http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/crime-club-fear-came-first-470313/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/crime-club-fear-came-first-470313/#comments Mon, 11 Apr 2011 18:58:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7705 http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/crime-club-fear-came-first-470313/feed/ 0 1947,Claims,Crime_Club,Inheritance,Librarian,Mansions,Murder,Relatives,Spooky,Wills Crime Club - Fear Came First. 470313. The librarian answers the Crime Club telephone, the signature opening for this program, then shares the story of a house that was divided by fear. A big spooky mansion, a blustery March day, Crime Club - Fear Came First. 470313. The librarian answers the Crime Club telephone, the signature opening for this program, then shares the story of a house that was divided by fear. A big spooky mansion, a blustery March day, and Thor Sutterland returns home. Thor learns of the death of his 87 year old uncle, and of his elderly grandma. Who are the three women now living in the mansion? The young lady, Fleur, is emotional when she tells the history of the strange will, and the relatives who have fallen to mysterious deaths. Thor wonders if either Blair, or his grandmother were afraid of the three people who stand to lay claim to the will. Should they have been? Do they really have a valid claim to the property ahead of Fleur? Armed with the information he has learned, Thor takes to the woods, and confronts the sheriff with his suspicions of murder. Thor has an incriminating letter that convinces the sheriff. Is there something underhanded going on? Can the returning man, Thor, figure out the mystery? Back at the mansion, The group of women air suspicions that something sneaky is going on. Can they trust Thor? Might one of them be up to no good? It doesn't take long for drama to kick into high gear. Fleur wakes, screaming, after having a nightmare. Thor is on hand to find evidence that it may have been a failed murder attempt. Next morning, the sheriff visits and calls everybody together to share his theory of murder. At the same time, the three old biddies tell why they think they are in line to inherit the estate away from the young Fleur. When Ruby turns up missing, and a convenient murder weapon shows up, accusations fly. Thor seems confident, and with Fleur, goes to his grandma's cottage to look for evidence in the form of a diary. What he finds is a thoroughly ransacked cottage. The sheriff is back with a search crew, and the body of Ruby turns up. The sheriff has known who did it for a while, but with the discovery of the body he has the proof. Well? Who did it? The pressure is on, and the killer cracks to explain all. Keith Heltsley clean 29:55 http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/mr-keen-the-quicksand-murder-case-500601/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/mr-keen-the-quicksand-murder-case-500601/#comments Thu, 07 Apr 2011 17:46:30 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7624 http://retro-otr.com/2011/04/mr-keen-the-quicksand-murder-case-500601/feed/ 0 1950,Cover_Ups,Inheritance,Killers,Mike_Clancey,Mister_Keen,Murders,Quicksand,Ruthless,Secrets Mr Keen - The Quicksand Murder Case. 500601. In a large suburban house, a woman makes a phone call in a state of nervous desperation. Though her sister Bessy is to come right over, she is suddenly struck down by an unknown assailant. Mr Keen - The Quicksand Murder Case. 500601. In a large suburban house, a woman makes a phone call in a state of nervous desperation. Though her sister Bessy is to come right over, she is suddenly struck down by an unknown assailant. The sister that Edna had phoned is now in the office of Mr Keen to tell him the story of the murder, and now missing Edna. Mr Keen and Mike Clancey comfort her, as they go to make a search of the house. At the house, a man pulls up, he turns out to be the real estate agent that rented the house to Edna. Together, they have a look around the place. A phone call comes in from the property owner, who is on the way over. As the man and his wife arrive, Mike has found the body of the strangled woman. The police are notified, and the couple share a superstition about the house. The relative they inherited it from had died in quicksand. Mr Keen takes in all the odd events, but looks for a motive that he thinks will connect the past murders with this one. Is it all just coincidence, or is there something to actually tie it all together? Mr Keen has a look with Mike at the pool of quicksand. The previous murder of the rich relative hasn't been very long ago. Did Edna discover a clue that got her killed? The sound of gunshots draw Mike and Mr Keen away, and back towards the house. The shooter has gotten away, and Mr Keen finds the sister in the house. She is warned to leave as Mr Keen prepares to spring his trap to catch that vicious murderer. Mr Keen uses an important clue that he found earlier, and the killer is lured into the trap. Who is it? In dramatic fashion,complete with secret rooms, and sneaking around, Mr Keen confronts the killer, and the mystery is exposed, with all the details being told. Keith Heltsley clean 28:40 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-thousand-pound-inheritance-490329/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-thousand-pound-inheritance-490329/#comments Tue, 29 Mar 2011 18:59:48 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7394 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/fibber-mcgee-and-molly-thousand-pound-inheritance-490329/feed/ 0 1949,Anticipations,Arthur_Q_Brian,Billy_Mills,Doc_Gamble,England,Expectations,Fibber_McGee,Gale_Gordon,Inheritance,Knights,Mayor_Latrivia Fibber McGee and Molly - Thousand Pound Inheritance. 490329. Fibber has recieved a letter from a London law firm, informing him of an inheritance from a rich uncle. He is to recieve 1000 pounds Sterling. Fibber McGee and Molly - Thousand Pound Inheritance. 490329. Fibber has recieved a letter from a London law firm, informing him of an inheritance from a rich uncle. He is to recieve 1000 pounds Sterling. In 1949 dollars that apparently equates to about $4000. Somehow, I'll bet there's more to the inheritance than that. Will Fibber also inherit the title of his deceased relative? The door bell rings, and Ole visits as Fibber tries on his best snooty accent. Ole claims to have lived in England, working on the docks. Next, Wallace Wimple tells about an odd bird he saw. Wimple tells about an uncle of his that died. Fibber pokes fun at English pronunciations of city names. Billy Mills plays, Rosewood Spinnet. Fibber goes on fantasizing about English titles, and being a part of Brittish nobility. Mayor Latrivia visits and talks about his relatives back in England. He then talks about his lady interest, FeeFee Tremain. Molly talks about popular fashions, then Harlow visits as Fibber keeps up his snooty accent. The England discussion evolves into the commercial. What else? Fibber talks about other English relatives who were inventors. Molly goes upstairs for a chore, when the doorbell rings. It's Teenny, who tells about her dad's military service in England. Then about his helping at the Boys Club of America. Fibber talks about the benefits of being a Knight, and nobility. Teeny tells about American royalty. The Kingsmen sing, I Wake Up Every Morning. Doc Gamble stops in and scoffs at McGee, and comments on Fibber's discovery at his blueblood. Fibber keeps anticipating inheriting his $4000, then the doorbell rings. It's his delivery of 1000 pounds of Sterling brand oatmeal. As Fibber puts it, "A grueling experience." PS: in modern dollars, if Fibber were really to have inherited the silver he expected, the price could be as much as $288,000 to $480,000. Based on silver prices from May thru December 2010. No wonder he was so excited. Keith Heltsley clean 30:18 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/mr-keen-the-case-of-murder-and-the-missing-car-500511/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/mr-keen-the-case-of-murder-and-the-missing-car-500511/#comments Fri, 25 Mar 2011 13:11:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7329 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/mr-keen-the-case-of-murder-and-the-missing-car-500511/feed/ 0 1950,Cars,Drugs,Frame_Up,Greed,Inheritance,Love,Mike_Clancey,Mister_Keen,Murder,Narcotics,Set_Up Mr Keen - The Case Of Murder and The Missing Car. 500511. On a lonely road, outside the city limit, a driver has a gun held at his head when his gas tank runs dry, and a gunshot is herd. In Mr Keen's office a phone call comes from Thomas Fielding to... Mr Keen - The Case Of Murder and The Missing Car. 500511. On a lonely road, outside the city limit, a driver has a gun held at his head when his gas tank runs dry, and a gunshot is herd. In Mr Keen's office a phone call comes from Thomas Fielding to tell about the murder he uncovered. Mike and Mr Keen goes to meet the man, and examine the body in the trunk. The man tells what little he knows, and how he came to find the body. Tom has a daughter planning to be marry to the murder victim. Was it a lover's quarrel gon wrong? It looks bad for the daughter.When Tom admits that he didn't like the boyfriend,it looks just as bad for dad. Ann is now present, and duely shocked at learning of the murder. She tells Mr Keen her side of the story, or as much as she knows about boyfriend, Bob's whereabouts. More characters turn up for Mike and Mr Keen to interview. Who is George Armstrong, and how does he fit into the picture? His story introduces a new aspect to the case, and Mr Keen wants to talk to Mrs Armstrong. He feels that she is a key link in the case. The woman seems a little spaced out when Mr Keen talks to her, and she has trouble remembering where she has been. When learning of a murder, she seems truly shocked despite her lethargy. Meanwhile, Mike has discovered that Tom and his daughter have fled the scene, but he catches them before they can board a plane destined out of the country. Looks very suspicious. Who did it? Mr Keen seems to know, but he's just waiting on the hard evidence to prove him out. Calling all the suspects together, Mr keen admonishes the dad and daughter about their attempt to flee. Ann explains her suspicious behavior. It's because dad thinks she did it and wanted to protect her. Ann pors forth more details, but is it the entire truth? Mike has found a letter in the car's dashboard to incriminate Mrs armstrong, but is it the proof needed? In a dramatic climax, Mr Keen orders Mike to bring his gun as he goes t confront the real killer. They just might need it. Of course, Mr Keen tells all and reveals the mystery. As stodgy as he is, he even points out tell tale signs of narcotic use. Keith Heltsley clean 28:42 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/lux-radio-theater-poppy-wc-fields-380307/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/lux-radio-theater-poppy-wc-fields-380307/#comments Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:06:29 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7251 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/lux-radio-theater-poppy-wc-fields-380307/feed/ 0 1938,Carnivals,Changes,Dreams,Fast_Talkers,Inheritance,Lux_Radio_Theater,Poppy,Scams,Settling_Down,Travelling,WC_Fields Lux - Poppy, WC Fields. 380307. Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal morals and ethics. Lux - Poppy, WC Fields. 380307. Featuring WC Fields and Ann Shirley. WC Fields is a con man, and scam artist who has a nearly grown daughter who he somehow managed to raise to have normal morals and ethics. She wants to run away from the circus that is their lives, and settle down in a nice town. Though she wants the best for her dear old dad, he just isn't the settling down kind of guy. Scenes commence to showcase the classic comedy of WC Fields in action. He draws crowds as he parts cash from the folks that are drawn to his trap. He cuts up, and insults in that sly, nasal voice of his. Fields sweet talks the ladies, as he works through some of his famous routines on drinking, and his art of telling the tall tale. Luck seems to be falling on WCFields when he learns of a story of a rich heiress. The situation fits quite nicely with the age of his own daughter, and he makes plans to pull a swindle to pass his girl off as the missing heiress. Meanwhile, the daughter begins to become romantic with a young fellow. Will this be her chance at happiness, and settling down? Will the daughter go for just one final swindle before she parts ways? WC Fields is now trying his hand at selling his best snake oil, and convincing the authorities in charge of the estate that his girl is the one they're looking for. He does a classic job of blowing smoke in answering questions, or in evading questions, as he pushes his daughter as their person. News, rumors, and gossip spreads that the search for the missing heiress is over. There's a lot on the line to clinch the deal, and WC Fields, Poppy, doesn't want the daughter to develop a conscience, or mess things up, so he tells her that he really isn't her father, and that he found her years ago. Will she believe it? Is he telling the truth for once, or is this just another of his scams? There's some solid proof in the form of a locket that is linked to the long lost heiress. WC Fields has suddenly found to be less than trustworthy, and is soon to be run out of town. In the end, WC Fields is a guy who just can't settle down, but in providing for the only daughter he has ever known, he has succeeded in connecting her with a fortune, and a nice place to have the settled life she has dreamed of. They part ways with admiration for the other as she begins her settled life, and Poppy hits the road for more adventures at the next carnival. Notes: The film, Poppy, is the source of that famous line, "Never Give a sucker an even break." However, the scene from the film can't be done true justice on a radio show, since it involved a bit of pantomime. WC Fields might not be a name that modern youngsters easily recognize. I'll bet that as soon as they hear his voice, and listen to his mannerisms, they'll rapidly recognize the character, which is just as iconic as that trademark moustache and eyebrows of Groucho Marx. Only this is no imitation, no voice actor doing a cartoon impersonation, it's the real deal. WC Fields began his entertainment career as a juggler, and is said to not be a drinker. His famous persona as a drinker came about when he would buy the stuff to lure fellow entertainers into his dressing room, or boarding house apartments for socialization. The habit soon developed, and eventually became part of him, and his act. His character is one that tends to hate women and children, most probably due to his failed marriage, and being cut off from his beloved son. It's just my opinion, but the act may have just been a coping mechanism for him at the loss he felt, and just became one more facet of his character. The first spoken lines that WC Fields uttered on stage came at the urging of his close friends in the Ziegfeld Follies, Fanny Brice and Ed Winn. It was Ed Winn who wrote his first act, and helped with the transition from having a non-talking act, a dumb act, into one of a comedian. Though he had success in both films and radio, it wasn't as satisfying for him. Keith Heltsley clean 51:16 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/box-13-113-5-490320/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/box-13-113-5-490320/#comments Sun, 20 Mar 2011 18:48:27 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=7226 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/box-13-113-5-490320/feed/ 0 1949,Box_13,Dames,Dan_Holiday,Deceit,Imposters,Inheritance,Lies,Murder Box 13 - 113.5. 490320. A letter comes in to ask for help in finding the missing brother of a woman. Why not just go to the police for what seems to be a simple matter? That's the thing Dan wants to know. Being just curious enough, Box 13 - 113.5. 490320. A letter comes in to ask for help in finding the missing brother of a woman. Why not just go to the police for what seems to be a simple matter? That's the thing Dan wants to know. Being just curious enough, Dan talks the matter over with the gal, then she suddenly seems to abruptly part company and go her own way. Dan is already hooked, and begins to do his own snooping. He confronts a tough guy who wants to join forces, and claims he knows secrets about the woman. He just wants to know all that Dan does, but is tight lipped on revealing much. The tough guy doesn't want to share information other than to say that the woman isn't who she says she is. It's back for a meeting with the aledged sister who stands to share in a large inheritance. She is insistent that she is telling the truth, and together they go visit the tough guy, only to find his body. I don't know about this Dan, remember that hard boiled detectives such as yourself just can't trust a dame. I don't trust her. As Dan phones to report the murder, the woman thumps him on the head. Dan wakens to the sight of the cops standing over him. I hate to tell you so, but when will these radio detectives ever learn, never trust a dame. The cops get on the job to investigate, and when their searches turn up little, namely that there is a sister by the name the woman gave, but the descriptions don't fit, Dan does more poking around. He soon finds himself in more danger, as he turns up some heat, but can he count on the cops for his safety net? Dan shares what he knows, which sounds like the mystery unravelled, but there is still no woman, or her double crossing chauffeur. The clincher comes in when Suzie comes in to remind Dan of her desire to examine the handwriting of the note that got this adventure started. It triggers an inspiration in Dan, and he races off to confront the bad gal. He has it figured out, and has both her money, and her, over a barrel. All the twists come out when Dan is back in his office and explains all. Keith Heltsley clean 26:23 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/archie-andrews-stranded-on-an-island-460713/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/archie-andrews-stranded-on-an-island-460713/#comments Sat, 05 Mar 2011 17:31:37 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6833 http://retro-otr.com/2011/03/archie-andrews-stranded-on-an-island-460713/feed/ 0 1946,Archie_Andrews,Dreams,Fred_Andrews,Inheritance,Islands,Lost,Napping,Searching,Stranded Archie Andrews - Stranded On An Island. 460713. Here he is again,right out of the comic books with all his friends, Archie Andrews. The story begins with a common, pesky fly. The buzzing little critter is bugging Fred Andrews, waking him from his nap. Archie Andrews - Stranded On An Island. 460713. Here he is again,right out of the comic books with all his friends, Archie Andrews. The story begins with a common, pesky fly. The buzzing little critter is bugging Fred Andrews, waking him from his nap. Somehow Archie gets the heat of dad's wrath, but mom sticks up for him. In the backyard, Archie and Jughead make plans to set out for an adventure on an island. They break the news to Betty and Veronica, but with mixed results. Back inside, dad learns of an eccentric uncle, and the strange will that was left. The inheritance depends on having Archie make claim to the property, but little does dad know that Archie has left for his island. Dad goes in search of Archie. Where could that boy be? On the island, Archie and Jughead try to catch some fish for their supper, but all they are having luck with are old tires. . Betty and Veronica decide to join the island retreat, and take the boys some sandwiches. I think they'll need them. To make matters worse, Archie learns that his row boat has drifted away. It starts to rain and even though they may want to, Archie and Jughead can't leave, Especially when they turn on the radio, and hear dad's request to have Archie come home. All hope of the inheritance is gone, but dad is visited by the disgruntled parents of all Archie's friends. Dad never knew the problem was so widespread, and the other parents are laying blame at Fred's feet. The day is saved when the girls finally make their way to the island, although, there's the little problem of losing their oars for their boat. Dad's mystery of the missing teenagers is solved when the boat rental company phones. Some last minute trouble is resolved, and an unexpected secret is revealed. As frustrating as the adventure has been there's still one more secret ending. I won't spoil it for you, listen in to see how all the frustration resolves itself for poor old dad. Keith Heltsley clean 29:31 http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/mr-keen-the-eccentric-millionaire-murder-case-500413/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/mr-keen-the-eccentric-millionaire-murder-case-500413/#comments Thu, 24 Feb 2011 20:02:18 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6630 http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/mr-keen-the-eccentric-millionaire-murder-case-500413/feed/ 0 1950,Eccentric,Inheritance,Mental_Impairments,Millionaires,Mister_Keen,Murder,Secrets,Treasure Mr Keen - The Eccentric Millionaire Murder Case. 500413. Audio fades in and out a little. The story opens with a man who phones Mr Keen for help, and is murdered while he is still on the phone. Before the call goes through, he is strangled. Mr Keen - The Eccentric Millionaire Murder Case. 500413. Audio fades in and out a little. The story opens with a man who phones Mr Keen for help, and is murdered while he is still on the phone. Before the call goes through, he is strangled. Shortly afterward, the man's brother goes to Mr Keen's office to relate all the details. The man lived alone, was an eccentric, and had a huge estate that somebody stands to inherit. The brother gives Mr Keen the keys to the house so he can spend the night in the big spooky mansion alone. Mr Keen holds some suspicions towards the brother, and wants to go on the fact finding mission alone. Mike Clancey and Mr Keen are surprised to find a woman staying in the house. They play it quiet to see what they might learn from her. She also has a claim in the will of the dead uncle. Next thing you know, more people start showing up. A woman from town who had expectations of buying the mansion, and a mentally challenged man. There's a gunshot, a scream, and one of the strangest cases that Mr Keen has ever been put to task to solve. A secret of a hidden treasure is revealed from the mentaly challenged man, but is there anything to it? Mr Keen sees his chance to set a trap for the killer, but only part of the mystery is solved. The deathbed confession sheds light on all the mysterious happenings. Keith Heltsley clean 24:02 http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/box-13-last-will-and-nursery-rhyme-490206/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/box-13-last-will-and-nursery-rhyme-490206/#comments Sun, 06 Feb 2011 19:59:29 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6319 http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/box-13-last-will-and-nursery-rhyme-490206/feed/ 0 1949,Box_13,Dan_Holiday,Estate,Inheritance,Missing,Mysteries,Nursery,Rhymes,Vacations,Wills Box 13 - Last Will And Nursery Rhyme. 490206. Normally Dan Holiday is invited on an adventure. Today he is invited to go on a vacation. It turns into a matter of helping a man deal with his rich uncles' missing money. Instead of an inheritance, Box 13 - Last Will And Nursery Rhyme. 490206. Normally Dan Holiday is invited on an adventure. Today he is invited to go on a vacation. It turns into a matter of helping a man deal with his rich uncles' missing money. Instead of an inheritance, all he left was a mountain of bills and creditors. Ted, the man who stood to inherit the uncles estate is OK with not getting the money, but Dan sees a mystery behind everything. He won't be satisfied until he leaves no stone unturned. Dan's focus is alerted on the old childhood nursery and play room when he heard suspicious noises in the middle of the night. He looks over the collection of old toys with Ted. When the lawyer arrives with the will, and the anticipated disposal of the estate to pay off the creditors, Dan looks over it for any suspiciousness. It all looks fine, but suspicions burn in Dan's mind. Then there's an attempt of murder. There's a secret in among the kids toys and books, but what is it? The estate is to be sold, and Ted is to move out sooner than expected. With time running short, Dan pours on some pressure of his own to see if he can make the bad guy squirm. He manages to force the hand of his suspect, but there hasn't been any serious crime committed. Still, there's the matter of saving the estate, and the mmystery of the missing money. dan secures the clue, but what does it mean? Of course, in the end there's a happy ending, the cash is found and the estate is saved. Keith Heltsley clean 27:32 http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/lux-radio-theater-mr-deeds-goes-to-town-370201/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/lux-radio-theater-mr-deeds-goes-to-town-370201/#comments Tue, 01 Feb 2011 18:48:00 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6198 http://retro-otr.com/2011/02/lux-radio-theater-mr-deeds-goes-to-town-370201/feed/ 0 1937,Comedy,Common_Sense,Courtrooms,Greeting_Cards,Inheritance,Lawyers,Love,Lux_Radio_Theater,Mr_Deeds,Newspapers,Reporters Lux Radio Theater - Mr Deeds Goes to Town. 370201. Featuring Gary Cooper in this classic story of a wealthy eccentric. Cecil B DeMill puts the spotlight on the stars of the feature, then sets the stage for the opening scene. Lux Radio Theater - Mr Deeds Goes to Town. 370201. Featuring Gary Cooper in this classic story of a wealthy eccentric. Cecil B DeMill puts the spotlight on the stars of the feature, then sets the stage for the opening scene. Mr Deeds writes poetry for greeting cards. He is about to learn that he is to inherit a large estate from his uncle. The eccentric Mr Deeds likes to take walks in the rain, and play tuba. Not necessarily at the same time though. He is unimpressed at the $20million that is coming to him. Mr Deeds doesn't appear to want to do anything different in his life, but he is persuaded to leave mandrake Falls to take care of business in New York. The big time lawyers try to take advantage of the naive Mr Deeds and secure as much of his money as possible. Though he may have a simple outlook on things, Mr Deeds has a way of seing through to the truth, and cutting through the clutter. Meanwhile, the newspaper sends a lady reporter after Mr Deeds to get an inside scoop. Mr Deeds may not be falling for the lawyers and other con men, but he seems to be a sucker for the game that the female reporter is playing on him. She acts the innocent one who doesn't want or ask anything from him. As sensitive news stories begin to appear, it rocks the boat for everyone in the handling and transfer of the estate affair. It becomes a mystery to everybody how things are leaking out. Even Mr Deeds is upset, but in trying to maintain his private affairs,he inadvertently is talking to nobody, but the person who is leaking his story. Oopsie. The jaded news woman begins to soften up to the likeable Mr Deeds, and starts feeling guilty. Their relationship grows, she becomes more torn about the Cinderella Man stories that she has been writing, but they keep coming. Is she faking her feelings towards Mr Deeds? Is she just taking advantage of his simple, heroic nature? After some soul searching, Mr Deeds realizes that he isn't cut out for the big city life, and wants to return to Mandrake Falls. After reading the poem he wrote for her, Mary has also had enough. She tels her editor that she's quitting, and wants to run off to Mandrake Falls herself. The story comes to a boil when the lady reporters cover is blown and doubts arise. Mr Deeds is hurt, and it's the last straw that pushes him to leave the estate money and go home. But wait, there's more. In the big ending, Mr Deeds is taken to court in an attempt to prove him mentally incompetant to inherit the huge estate. In doing so, the law firm stands to get control of all the estate, and cut Mr Deeds out of the picture. As his court hearing gets around to his defense, his accusers get a big surprise by the time the judge makes his decision. There's even a reconciliation between the reporter and Mr Deeds. Definitely worth a listen to this light hearted romantic comedy. Keith Heltsley clean 59:39 http://retro-otr.com/2011/01/et-george-do-it-till-death-do-us-part-490124/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/01/et-george-do-it-till-death-do-us-part-490124/#comments Mon, 24 Jan 2011 19:07:27 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=6112 http://retro-otr.com/2011/01/et-george-do-it-till-death-do-us-part-490124/feed/ 0 1949,Accidents,Boats,Fires,George_Valentine,Inheritance,Intervention,Legacy,Marriage,Murder Let George Do It - Till Death Do Us Part. 490124. Danger is his stock in trade, so if it's loaded with dynamite and needs to stay confidential, write to George Valentine. A woman writes to George about a family problem where an undesirable person wan... Let George Do It - Till Death Do Us Part. 490124. Danger is his stock in trade, so if it's loaded with dynamite and needs to stay confidential, write to George Valentine. A woman writes to George about a family problem where an undesirable person wants to marry into the family with hopes of an inheritance. Later in George's office, a detective friend of George's named, Max pops in with the juicy information for the woman. George has trouble when a man tries to intercept him on the train as he goes to report to the woman. It's the young husband to be, and he isn't thrilled that George found out about his shady past. Has he really changed his wicked ways? It's not for George to decide. A cab drops George and Brooksie off at the mysterious mansion. Their Irish escort and houseservant fills them in on some of the characters in the family. George begins to see a trend of nearly harmful accidents that center around Edie, the womans sister who she is trying to protect from being married. I'm beginning to wonder whether there's a mystery here or not. The well meaning sister says she cares about her sister, but I think she just wants to keep the money in the family. After the mid show commercial, George and Brooksie settle in for the night. The plan is to stay for a morning boat ride, though the weather isn't supposed to be good for it. Through the walls, George hears Edie crying, and goes to investigate. He finds the young boyfriend who he had the scuffle with on the train earlier, and confronts him about his side of the story. Does he actually care for Edie? The drama builds, the ttears flow, it's prime time for something bad to happen. The emotional bubble is about to burst, but can George nudge it in a safe direction? The anticipated boat ride the next morning is a miserable one, and only made out of a force of habit. Will there be an accident? There's a fire on the boat, and Lydia the older sister is murdered. Who did it, Edie, her young husband, the wierd old Irish house servant? George knows. Listen in and you will too. Keith Heltsley clean 30:13 http://retro-otr.com/2011/01/box-13-the-dowager-and-dan-holiday-490116/ http://retro-otr.com/2011/01/box-13-the-dowager-and-dan-holiday-490116/#comments Sun, 16 Jan 2011 19:01:45 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5924 http://retro-otr.com/2011/01/box-13-the-dowager-and-dan-holiday-490116/feed/ 0 1949,Box_13,Dan_Holiday,Dowagers,Eccentrics,Family,Inheritance,Legacy,Love,Power,Recluce,Relationships Box 13 - The Dowager And Dan Holiday. 490116. An old woman writes for help from Box 13, but only if the owner of the box is a man, and meets her qualifications. The old woman is very wealthy and a known recluse, Box 13 - The Dowager And Dan Holiday. 490116. An old woman writes for help from Box 13, but only if the owner of the box is a man, and meets her qualifications. The old woman is very wealthy and a known recluse, and of course Dan Holiday's curiosity is peaked. The eccentric lady interrogates Dan, and she's not a woman who is used to do anything but give orders with the expectation of having them followed. She is scanty with what exactly Dan is to do, other than just show up at a dinner and show no signs that any of her behavior isn't shocking to him. The dinner is one with her grandson, and his female companion. The old lady suspects the girl only wants the grandson's inheritance, and has a plan devised to force the girlfriend to show her true colors. In her own way she really cares for her grandson's happiness, and just wants him to be careful. To demonstrate, she arranges a similar situation by having Dan pose as her younger lover.The grandson suddenly gets a taste of what it feels like to have a gold digger horning in on grandma's money. When grandma wears her family jewels on the town, they come up lost, but found in Dan's apartment. There's a definite power play between grandma and grandson, and it has Dan confused as to why he is stuck in the middle. To cover the angles, Dan confronts the girlfriend. Is she really such a gold digger? Did the grandson swipe the jewels to finance his elopement? Is grandma holding back on her reasons for wearing the jewels? The whole set up involves some fake diamonds. So who did what to who? It's a matter of everybody holding a fragment of the truth, and it takes Dan to put the pieces together. In the end it all shakes out for a happy ending when Dan solves the mystery. Keith Heltsley clean 28:03 http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/phil-harris-frankie-borrows-alice-481205/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/phil-harris-frankie-borrows-alice-481205/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:43:51 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5226 http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/phil-harris-frankie-borrows-alice-481205/feed/ 0 1948,Alice_Faye,Borrowing_Alice,Elliot_Lewis,Estates,Family,Frankie_Remley,Impressions,Inheritance,Julius,Marriage,Phil_Harris Phil Harris - Frankie Borrows Alice. 481205 Phil announces that Frankie is coming over to ask a favor. All the family, including Alice, Willie and girls panic as they hide their piggy banks, and valuables. What's the big favor? Phil Harris - Frankie Borrows Alice. 481205 Phil announces that Frankie is coming over to ask a favor. All the family, including Alice, Willie and girls panic as they hide their piggy banks, and valuables. What's the big favor? All he wants is to rent Alice and the girls for a few hours. Oh, is that all? Frankie has a rich aunt Harriot, and he has this crazy plan to prove that he's settled down, so he can keep his inheritance. Amazingly, Alice goes along for it, and even volunteers her house for the meeting. The kids are briefed, Alice shows off her acting ability, but what role will Phil play? For that matter, what stories has Remley passed off on his aunt? To showcase her tallent, Alice sings, Clancy Lowers the Boom. In his bragging to his aunt in letters, it seems that Remley overdid it and wrote about his little son Clyde. Aunt Harriot insists on staying until she sees the boy, even if it means staying until Christmas. Good thing Julius comes along. Think he'll go for playing the part? If he goes along with Frankie's plan, he stands to make a few bucks. If he goes along with Phil, he stands to make a few more bucks. This ought to be interesting. Aunt Harriet certainly is impressed. Will it be a surprise to know that Frankie is cut out of the loop? There's still an interesting twist when Julius gets written into the will. Keith Heltsley clean 30:22 http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/box-13-look-pleasent-please-481205/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/box-13-look-pleasent-please-481205/#comments Sun, 05 Dec 2010 19:36:44 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5212 http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/box-13-look-pleasent-please-481205/feed/ 0 1948,Box_13,Dan_Holiday,Deception,Fiancee,Inheritance,Marriage,Murder,Mystery,Plot_Twists,Traps Box13 - Look Pleasant Please. 481205 Dan Holiday is to meet a lady who needs help, but first she wants him to have a photograph taken with her. Who is this well dressed, apparently well to do young lady? The job seems so simple, Box13 - Look Pleasant Please. 481205 Dan Holiday is to meet a lady who needs help, but first she wants him to have a photograph taken with her. Who is this well dressed, apparently well to do young lady? The job seems so simple, there has to be something deeper going on here. The nextt day it becomes a little more clear, but not after some mysterious comments from Dan's secretary, Suzy, and his policeman friend. Dan learns from the social register that he is to be married to that mystery gal, whose real name is Marsha Jameson. What's going on? That's what Dan sets out to learn for himself. It's pretty clear that the woman is trying to play a game with her rich uncle. Big bucks are involved. She has to be married to inherit the cash, but the deadline is only days away. Her previous fiancee's have turned up dead. Dan is no stranger to danger, but he wants to learn why he's being used. He shares the facts that he has uncovered with the cops, and decide to lay a trap for rich uncle Roger. Can they lure him out in the open? Will they be able to pin him down for the murder of the previous fiancees? It just might work, unless Dan gets himself killed first. The killer's efforts are thwarted when Dan finds some suspicious paperwork, and other odd happenings. Sneaky plot twists are revealed as Dan blows the cover off the scheme for the cops to step in and take over. Keith Heltsley clean 28:29 http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/cisco-kid-roy-hartletts-will-520814/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/cisco-kid-roy-hartletts-will-520814/#comments Thu, 02 Dec 2010 20:45:32 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5174 http://retro-otr.com/2010/12/cisco-kid-roy-hartletts-will-520814/feed/ 0 1952,Blame,Cisco_Kid,Estates,Falsely_Accused,Inheritance,Injustice,Lawyers,Murder,Pancho,Roy_Harcliff,Roy_Hartlett Cisco - Roy Hartletts Will. Kid520814 Sam Grant had been dead for two weeks, then his lawyer reads his will to the two children. The son is to recieve all the cash of the estate,and the sister gets the ranch. Cisco - Roy Hartletts Will. Kid520814 Sam Grant had been dead for two weeks, then his lawyer reads his will to the two children. The son is to recieve all the cash of the estate,and the sister gets the ranch. The son feels he should have recieved the ranch, gets hotheaded over the result, and storms out with a warning to his sister to be wary of the lawyer. The gal is uncertain of herself, but everybody seems to have confidence in her ability to handle the ranch well. When a cow hand, Roy Harcliff, is found dead, the son is run up on charges. He escapes, but with Cisco and Pancho nearby, they decide to lend a hand to the senorita instead of chasing him down. Is there a plot to take over the ranch? Was the son, Jud, right when he stormed out? Bodies begin piling up, but would Jud stoop to killing his own sister for the ranch? Cisco and Pancho hit the trail to pursue a shooter. The plot thickens when the lawyer tries to buy the ranch for a song, you know, just to help the sister get out from under the new stress that she has found herself. Cisco and Pancho are dropped down a well, and Jud is brought back to be held in jail. Sounds like a major set up to me. Come on Cisco, get out of that well, so you can expose the bad guy, unravel the mystery, and bring justice to clear up the whole matter. Keith Heltsley clean 28:31 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/marx-brothers-remakes-the-ghost-of-roderick-crexton-920711/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/marx-brothers-remakes-the-ghost-of-roderick-crexton-920711/#comments Sat, 27 Nov 2010 22:11:36 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=5046 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/marx-brothers-remakes-the-ghost-of-roderick-crexton-920711/feed/ 0 1992,BBC,Chico_Marx,Estates,Flywheel,Groucho_Marx,Haunted_Mansions,Hitch_Hiking,Inheritance,Marx_Brothers,Remakes,Revelli Marx Brothers Remakes - The Ghost Of Roderick Crexton. 920711 Flywheel is going out to deliver an eviction notice. He learns that Revelli has sold his coat though, so he and Revelli decide to head south rather than face another New York winter. Marx Brothers Remakes - The Ghost Of Roderick Crexton. 920711 Flywheel is going out to deliver an eviction notice. He learns that Revelli has sold his coat though, so he and Revelli decide to head south rather than face another New York winter. They are picked up hitch hiking. In their travels, they stop for a bite to eat in a Chicken restaurant. Seeing a chance to do some freeloading, they invite themselves along to the house of their benefactor, the lady who gave them the ride. They help her out by doing some legal work for her. Well, if you can call that helping. There's a matter of inheriting a mansion, which appeals to Flywheel. But there's just that detail of having to spend the night in it, and the ghost that haunts it, and the waking up dead part. Revelli and Flywheel sing, Life is So Peculiar. The ghosts, monsters, and creepy things in the mansion do their best, but Flywheel is just a little too sarcastic, synical, and oblivious enough to frustrate the poor little ghost. Turns out, the ghosts aren't really ghosts, and are really trying to cover up for a counterfeiting ring. Do our heros get a reward for their efforts? Will they return to their office feeling refreshed? Maybe. Note: I love the recreations, and the tallents of the actors, very well done. The musical interludes that separate the second and third acts are also nice, however not quite from the period of the original 1933 radio series. The featured song today, for instance is from a decade after this show aired originally. It's a Johnny Mercer tune that was sang by Bing Crosby and the Andrews Sisters, as well as others. Still, it's typical of the kind of song that Groucho and the Marx Brothers would do. Keith Heltsley clean 29:39 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/lone-ranger-valley-in-the-hills-410512/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/lone-ranger-valley-in-the-hills-410512/#comments Thu, 18 Nov 2010 16:34:14 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=4918 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/lone-ranger-valley-in-the-hills-410512/feed/ 0 1941,Chases,Estates,Happiness,Illusions,Inheritance,Lone_Ranger,Quests,Reality,Robbers,Sorrow,Tonto Lone Ranger - Valley In The Hills. 410512 The Lone Ranger and Tonto are at the bedside of a man who tells about a place called Paradice Valley. Though Lone Ranger and Tonto know that such a place doesn't exist, Lone Ranger - Valley In The Hills. 410512 The Lone Ranger and Tonto are at the bedside of a man who tells about a place called Paradice Valley. Though Lone Ranger and Tonto know that such a place doesn't exist, it is still the stuff that legends are made of, and are worried that others who were present at the time might think it's real. The Lone Ranger tries to talk sense to the man's son, but will the youngster take the advice that Paradice Valley is just a figment of the old man's imagination? The son's curiosity is fueled when he finds a map in his dad's possessions. If the place does exist, the son is entitled to it as his dad's estate, but I got a feeling that others might be more motivated by greed to take it from him. The Lone Ranger and Tonto ride to do what they can to head off trouble. Will they be able to set the kid straight, and keep the bad guys from doing him harm? It's a horse race as all the parties converge on each other. The ordeal becomes tougher when the weather conspires against the Lone Ranger, and a rain storm kicks up. A break comes when a clue from the young man is found. How lucky, how insightful of the guy to leave it, but I'll bet the Lone Ranger would have still caught up with them on his own. The moral of the story is that you have to build your own happiness, it can't be something that's just handed too you. Keith Heltsley clean 28:22 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/lone-ranger-dead-men-pay-no-blackmail-410430/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/lone-ranger-dead-men-pay-no-blackmail-410430/#comments Tue, 16 Nov 2010 15:28:04 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=4897 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/lone-ranger-dead-men-pay-no-blackmail-410430/feed/ 0 1941,Blackmail,Claims,Estates,Inheritance,Justice,Lone_Ranger,Murder,Pedro_and_Pete,Shady_Deals,Tonto Lone Ranger - Dead Men Pay No Blackmail. 410430 A small band of riders pull into town. Have the two cowhands, and Mary come here to cause trouble? They're just trying to help Mary reclaim property of her dead husband's. Lone Ranger - Dead Men Pay No Blackmail. 410430 A small band of riders pull into town. Have the two cowhands, and Mary come here to cause trouble? They're just trying to help Mary reclaim property of her dead husband's. The two cowboys are friends of the Lone Ranger, Pedro and Pete. When they try to do a good deed in the fashion of Lone Ranger, Pedro ends up shooting the gun from the hand of a man, and ends up killing him. Pedro goes for the Lone Ranger, and when they get back, they learn the other cowboy is in jail. As Lone Ranger listens to the events, he smells a rat, and does his own investigating. The fast paced story unfolds to reveal a last minute will, a jailhouse rescue, and tons of loose ends. It seems clear that Pedro's gunshot didn't kill the man at the beginning, but who did? What really happened to Red Bannister that night? Who is Mary exactly, and how does she and her dead husband tie in with the whole ordeal? Who else is laying claim to the estate, and why is it so important? With cowboys Pedro and Pete on the loose, all the good guys work together to wrap up all the answers to bring the just rewards to those who deserve it, and punishment to those who don't. Keith Heltsley clean 27:29 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/dennis-day-dennis-writes-an-advise-column-481113/ http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/dennis-day-dennis-writes-an-advise-column-481113/#comments Sat, 13 Nov 2010 19:36:38 +0000 Keith http://retro-otr.com/?p=4849 http://retro-otr.com/2010/11/dennis-day-dennis-writes-an-advise-column-481113/feed/ 0 1948,Advice,Dennis_Day,Frank_Nelson,Inheritance,Interviews,Jobs,Mistaken_Identity,Newspapers,Rich_Relativves Dennis Day - Dennis Writes An Advice Column. 481113 Dennis opens with a song, You Were Only Fooling. Mrs Anderson is excited when she gets a letter from her wealthy aunt. To make good impressions, she wants to roll out the red carpet for the old gal. Dennis Day - Dennis Writes An Advice Column. 481113 Dennis opens with a song, You Were Only Fooling. Mrs Anderson is excited when she gets a letter from her wealthy aunt. To make good impressions, she wants to roll out the red carpet for the old gal. Meanwhile, Dennis gets a word of encouragement from Mildred to ask for a job at the newspaper. News Editor, Frank Nelson gives him a job, despite the crazy interview. He doesn't get the reporter job, but ends up as the advice columnist. Dennis sings his latest recording, I'd Love to Live in Loveland. As the big day for rich aunt Prunella's arrival draws near, Dennis and Mildred goe over some of his letters, and responses of his new column. A letter seems to match the situation in the Anderson home, Dennis offers some advice to use jealousy to rekindle the relationship, but now figures it was a bad idea. At home, Dennis confuses the visiting aunt as Mr Anderson following the advice of the column. Seeing his mistake in offering the advice, Dennis tries to scare away the aunt. The truth comes out, but I don't think Dennis has won any bonus points with Mrs Anderson. The show wraps up with Dennis singing, Until. Keith Heltsley clean 29:45