Classic Radio 08-27-25 - I’ll Trade You Murder, Gentlemen Prefer Horses, and The Eager Witness

Crime on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 80 years ago, I’ll Trade You Murder.  A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook marked for death by his accomplices. To save his own life, the salesman agrees to kill the original victim. 

Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 27, 1950, 75 years ago,  Gentlemen Prefer Horses.   Boots Crenshaw is a former jockey who needs help...$100 worth of help. Boots sells tips on the horses that are guaranteed to win.  This would be the unexpected last show of the series, as in real life, Frank Graham committed suicide on September 3, 1950.  CBS actually had a show recorded to air on September 4, but chose not to broadcast it. 

Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 27, 1949, 76 years ago, The Eager Witness.  Marlowe tracks down the real killer after a witness at a trial seems to be too eager to testify. 

Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast August 27, 1951, 74 years ago, Murder on Vacation.  George and Brooksie are relaxing in the small town of Sandy Spit...or trying to. They're not made very welcome, a buried treasure is discovered, and murder follows.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 27, 1942, 83 years ago, Squire Isn’t on the Level.   Lum suspects that Squire Skimp is up to no good. (Ya think?)

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