Classic Radio for May 11, 2024 - The Visitor, The Enormous Radio, and Murder in the Script Department

2 + Hours of Drama

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 11, 1944, 80 years ago, The Visitor starring Eddie Bracken. A young boy who was thought dead returns home. Or does he? 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 68 years ago, The Enormous Radio. A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts.

Then Lights Out, originally broadcast May 11, 1943, 81 years ago, Murder in the Script Department. Two typists are haunted at a radio network. Don't ever complain about Mr. Oboler's scripts! 

Then Freedom USA starring Tyrone Power, originally broadcast May 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Dean’s First Chairmanship.   Senator Dean Edwards has been made chairman of the Sesquecentennial Committee for the celebration of the Louisiana Purchase. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 76 years ago,  An Appointment in New York.  A visit to Dr. Roland.

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