Usa Classic Radio Theater

An hour devoted to the broadcasts of December 7, 1941, including a broadcast of HV Kaltenborn News from that date, and an address from the National Commander of the American Legion. Original theme music for this hour by Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic)

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast December 7, 1952, The Lost Watch. Henry has lost his watch. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 7, 1937, Professor Whiz. After a meeting with an educated owl, the Fraidy Cat is on the trail of the Wintergreen Witch.

Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast December 7, 1948, The Star-Studded Murder Case. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 7, 1955. An old love, and an old hate. Violence breaks out at midnight!

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 6, 1953, 68 years ago, A Pressing Engagement. Rumor has it that Britt is getting married to the niece of Minnie Flint. Minnie's arranged the whole thing, without bothering to tell Britt!

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 6, 1948, Irma decides to take piano lessons! Jane sends the piano back just as Irma signs up for piano lessons. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 6, 1937, Roly Poly Policeman. A confrontation with the Roly-Poly Policeman.

You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast December 6, 1950, The Secret Word is Hair. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 6, 1955. A man who's afraid of his shadow, a girl who's afraid of nothing, and a stranger who strikes in the night!

Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 83 years ago, The Blind Boy. The story of a blind boy and an attempted suicide.

Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast December 5, 1952, Six Gun Justice At Roaring River. Judge "Peg Leg" Cooper of Roaring River comes to town, and brings his strange brand of justice with him! Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast December 5, 1939, Taken By Surprise. Captain Midnight and Senor Pareda land quietly and find out about Ivan Shark's planned cattle drive. Whose plane approaches?

Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast December 5, 1948, Look Pleasant Please. Dan Holiday is asked to have his picture taken with a beautiful girl, and finds himself engaged to an heiress about to come into fifteen million dollars! Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Cronin Matter, originally broadcast December 5, 1955. Old Mrs. Cronin is determined to wear the famous "Circle Of Fire" necklace to a wild party!

The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast December 4, 1945, 76 years ago with guest Jimmy Durante. This is apparently Bob's first post-war broadcast not originating from an army base. Guest Jimmy Durante takes Bob to a ritzy shindig in Pasadena. Bob concludes the show with a tribute to the civilians who stayed behind.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 4, 1945, Winter Walk to Dugan’s Lake. Fibber is determined to go out for a walk, even though a raging blizzard is covering Wistful Vista with snowdrifts. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 4, 1937, Candy Pirates. The Candy Pirates take Judy and Jimmy to the Island of Obie.

Let George Do It, starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast December 4, 1950, And Hope to Die. . Flora Stewart, the famous scatterbrained accent is being blackmailed...and her precious phonograph records. Who is trying to frighten Flora out of $10,000, and then kills her? Also an episode of Amos n Andy, originally broadcast December 4, 1936, The Minstrel Show..

The Adventures of the Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast December 3, 1950, 71 years ago, The Young Detective. The Saint investigates a young detective's sad experience with a horse parlor sting.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast December 3, 1946, Blackie Goes to Jail. Blackie is arrested for stealing $100,000 worth of diamonds. He's found guilty after a trial and sentenced to 10-to-20 years in jail. An action-packed jail-break follows. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 3, 1937, Presto, The Magician. Presto the Magician captures the Pelican, but pirates surround them.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 3, 1946, Fibber’s Bank Account. . Fibber is most annoyed with the bank. Are they taking good care of his $19? Why are they just now asking him to open an account? Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 3, 1953, Processing the Film.. Now that he's taken all those picture for the snapshot contest, Fibber decides to process the film himself.

Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 2, 1949, 72 years ago, All My Sons starring Edward G Robinson in his original screen role. In this adaptation of the 1948 film, a man's family turns against him when it's discovered he was responsible for shipping airplane parts that were faulty, and then let his partner take the blame. The movie was based on a 1946 play by Arthur Miller.

The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 2, 1947, A Salute to Public Service. Milton gets a parking ticket. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 2, 1937, Samuel the Seal wakes up the whale, who has indigestion, but the Star is taken by Penelope Pelican.

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 2, 1956, The Day The Roof Fell In. A psychological and funny look at the do-it-yourselfer. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast December 2, 1955. The conclusion of the story. The wind-up, and the whole case blows sky high!

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 1, 1947, 74 years ago, Reward. After Irma and Al find a handbag on the street, they try to return it to the owner. This causes a mix-up with petty cash from Jane's office.

Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 1, 1945, Larkspur to Feed The Soul. "A love story for stagestruck souls who, at one time or another, been intoxicated by the heady perfume of the theatre." Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 1, 1937, Wesley the Wailing Whale. The Crazy Quilt Dragon comes to the rescue with scissor soldiers, but a whale swallows the Silver Star!