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Greatest Story Ever Told – The Resurrection. ep11, 470406

Posted by By Keith May 30, 2026Posted inDrama, Greatest StoryNo Comments
Outside the gates of the palace of Pontius Pilate, the mob has left, and a single man stands to make a request. Joseph of Arimathea makes claims to show Pilate…
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Lux Radio Theater – Mad About Music(Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshall). 380418

Posted by By Keith May 23, 2026Posted inDrama, LuxNo Comments
Features Deanna Durbin, Herbert Marshal, and William Frawley. Walter Huston fills in for Cecil B DeMill. The background and personal aspects of Deanna are given, then the show opens. A…
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On Stage – An Ideal Couple. ep24, 530618

Posted by By Keith May 16, 2026Posted inDrama, On Stage
Cathy and Elliot Lewis play, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, a couple who appear on a radio game show. If they prove to be the ideal couple, and that they are…
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The popular program 'One Man's Family' is being broadcast from Studio 'C' at 111 Sutter Street, San Francisco, 1934. The program was heard on the NBC Pacific Coast Network. Shown are (left to right:) Kathleen Wilson (Claudia); Barton Yarbrough (Clifford); Bill Andrews (announcer); sound effects man Ed Ludes and his water effects machine; Bernice Berwin (Hazel); Mike Raffetto (Paul Barbour); Minetta Ellen (Mother Barbour); Page Gilman (Jack); J. Anthony Smythe (Father Barbour).

One Man’s Family – Book 62, Chapter 5, 15th Anniversary. 470427

Posted by By Keith May 9, 2026Posted inDrama, One Mans Family
Beginning their 16th year in radio, the show celebrates its 15th anniversary by remembering times gone by. Title: 16th Year on Radio. Topics of discussion include: Rise and fall of…
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Perry Mason – Courtroom Crowd. ep1342, 481102

Posted by By Keith May 2, 2026Posted inDrama, Perry Mason
A curious crowd watches as the movie production crew goes into full swing in filming. It's just a sting operation set up by Perry Mason, and Paul Drake. Will that…
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Perry Mason – Trial Of Mary McKean Begins. 481101

Posted by By Keith March 21, 2026Posted inDrama, Perry Mason
Perry has found himself once again, bordering on the wrong side of the law, and is hiding out from the police. Meanwhile in the courtroom, his assistant battles it out…
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You Are There – Battle Of Plassy, 1757AD. ep26, 480418

Posted by By Keith March 14, 2026Posted inDrama, You Are There
East is about to meet West in a great clash of empires. British troops are nearing Calcutta India. CBS reporters get the story from British troops about their retreat from…
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You Are There – The Trial Of John Peter Zenger, 1735AD. 490206

Posted by By Keith March 7, 2026Posted inDrama, You Are There
Who is John Peter Zenger? He was an early newspaper reporter who published articles that brought the true feelings of New Yorkers to light, though they went against the king…
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American Trail – The Dispatch To New York, 1776. ep1, 1953

Posted by By Keith February 28, 2026Posted inAmerican Trail, Drama
An early newspaper reporter from New York interviews Patrick Henry on the new Constitution that is being proposed. Patriots who were united in rebelling against the oppressive British government are…
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Bold Venture – Treasure on Flamingo Cay. ep5, 510423

Posted by By Keith February 21, 2026Posted inBold Venture, Drama
Or: Spanish Gold. A treasure hunt intrigues Shannon and Saylor, even though King Moses suggests it's bogus. Regardless, it should be a fun job… right? Or is there danger lurking…
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