Classic Radio for April 20, 2024 - Saluting this date 66 years ago

Headlining shows from April 20, 1958

First a look at this day in History.

Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Aces and Eights.  A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" are known as "The Dead Man's Hand."

Followed by The news of April 20, 1958, then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Henry Fell Story.  Henry Fell, a dude from back East has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches.

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Partners.   Two itinerant gamblers stage a "William Tell" act, with deliberate bad aim!

Follower by Suspense, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Alibi Me starring Stan Freberg.  A two-bit hoodlum murders his competitor and finds himself in need of an air-tight alibi...in a hurry! 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 20, 1948, 76 years ago, News of the Neighbors.   Claudia's mom likes the country; the annex is almost finished. 

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