Usa Classic Radio Theater

The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast December 1, 1950, Lady Donabee’s Annual Visit. Lady Donabee is back for her annual visit for rest at Blair General Hospital, but is she really ill? Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast December 1, 1955. The whole affair becomes a town issue, and Johnny becomes the town goat!

X Minus One, originally broadcast November 30, 1955, 66 years ago, The Vital Factor. A ruthless millionaire is determined to be the first man to conquer space...no matter what the cost.

The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, Henry’s Father is Sick. Henry’s father (House Jameson) is under the weather. But some people think it’s more serious than it is! Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 30, 1937, The Inkaboos. Judy, Jimmy, and the Cinnamon Bear are captured by the Inkaboos and taken to their king, who orders them thrown down the immense inkwell!

Suspense, originally broadcast November 30, 1950, The Lady in the Red Hat starring Van Heflin. "The Avenger" has killed five women, all of whom were wearing red. Two reporters and a policeman are invited to meet with the killer in an eerie chapel at midnight. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast November 30, 1955. People get careless, all over Culver, Montana!

Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 29, 1950, 71 years ago, The No-Good. Lem Tolland is a bad boy and everyone knows it, except Dr. Christian who has faith in him.

The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast November 29, 1947, The Rileys spend Thanksgiving with the Gillis'. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 29, 1937, Crazy Quilt Dragon.

The Lone Ranger starring Brace Beemer, originally broadcast November 29, 1943, Sign of the Broken Thumb. Black Pete and his Chinese coolies help "The Raven" break out of jail. The Lone Ranger tries to break up the Chinese slave trade. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast November 29, 1955. How hard is it to believe what you see? Johnny see plenty!

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 28, 1953, 68 years ago, Kick Me. An Indian scout named Tobile vows to kill the two white men who played a cruel practical joke on him, and who have insulted his honor.

The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast November 28, 1954, Jack takes Dennis to a psychiatrist. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 28, 1939, The Crash. Chuck makes a spectacular emergency landing.

The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast November 28, 1937, The Circle of Death. A bomber is setting off a series of explosions, each time leaving a note that says, "I hate crowds." The Shadow issues a challenge to, "The Masked Killer." Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Henderson Matter, originally broadcast November 28, 1955. A case with a great big question mark. Accident, suicide or just plain murder?

The Whistler, originally broadcast November 27, 1949, 72 years ago, Clever Mr Farley. A counterfeiter on a cross-country train meets a mysterious lady with a hot bracelet and two tough guys following her.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 27, 1946, Birdy Takes a Vacation. Birdie takes a vacation, and the Gildersleeve family meals aren't quite the same. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 27, 1937, Weary Willie. After de-growing, Jimmy and Judy take off in the Bear's airplane, but become stranded in Looking Glass Valley.

Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 27, 1945, Chops Down the Old Oak Tree. It's time to chop down the old oak tree. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Day. . Thanksgiving dinner...with champagne (and Coca Cola!).

Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 26, 1944, 77 years ago, Thanksgiving at Mary’s House. There's going to be a Thanksgiving Party at Mary's house.

The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, with guest Victor Moore. Treacher has been selling raffle tickets on Durante's turkey. Jimmy and Victor Moore in the frozen North catch a claim jumper. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast November 26, 1937, Paddy O’Cinnamon. Judy and Jimmy meet the Cinnamon Bear and decide to catch the Crazy Quilt Dragon who has taken the silver Christmas Star.

Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 26, 1946, The Lenny Powell Murder. Lenny Powell hires a pilot to fly him to Branchville for $5000! The pilot's wife is unfaithful and Lenny has $25,000 in cash. After Lenny's murdered, the cash disappears. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, Painted into a Corner. Painted in...with Aunt Louisa's party out of the picture.

The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast November 19, 1948,73 years ago. Peg relates the story of her first Thanksgiving with Riley ... and the Thanksgiving...salami? Also Claudia, a soap opera sponsored by Coca-Cola originally broadcast November 27, 1947, Thanksgiving Dinner...with champagne.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 25, 1949, 72 years ago, Quiz Show. Liz arranges for her and George to appear on a quiz show...without George’s knowledge!

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 25, 1956, Tail to the Wind. Bert Reese and his son Spike, the town bullies, are picking on Hezzie Nuller, a meek man who refuses to defend himself. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 25, 1947, No Room at the Inn. A new apartment? Not quite yet.

Suspense, originally broadcast November 25, 1956, The Man who Stole the Bible starring John Lund. It's Mardi Gras time in New Orleans, and a salesman has a date with the devil! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Amy Bradshaw Matter, originally broadcast November 25, 1955. The conclusion of the story. A pretty rough wind-up.