Classic Radio for April 19, 2024-Murderous Good Samaritans, an Iron Fist, and A Big Speech

2 + Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast April 19, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Good Samaritans.   A pair of tow-truck drivers turn out to be murderers instead of just thieves. 

Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Iron Fist.  Anton Broder, the editor of a small foreign language weekly in Big Town, is beaten and his paper wrecked by the evil forces from his home country.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 73 years ago, The Big Speech.  A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the teen-age use of narcotics from her son Joseph. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast April 19, 1958, 66 years ago, The Wayward Trout Matter. A dead fish always floats, or does it?

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Peaceful in the country.  David, the commuter. 

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html