Classic Radio 10-04-26 - Sweepstakes Murder, Zero Hour, and The Urge to Kill

Crime and Drama on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Sweepstakes Murder.  Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!" 

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 73 years ago, Zero Hour narrated by John Dehner.  The classic Ray Bradbury story about the game of "Invasion" and the visit of "Drill."

Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast October 4, 1942, 84 years ago, The Urge to Kill.  A businessman under intense wartime production pressures develops amnesiac spells with increasing frequency.  

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 4, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 4 of 5.  Bruner, the last lead to the missing diamonds, is murdered.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 78 years ago, David Coming Home From the Hospital.  Why is David coming home from the hospital?. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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