Classic Radio for July 23, 2024 - Drop Dead, Canadian Crossfire, and Kissin' cousins

2+ Hours of  Drama 

First a look at this day in History.

Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast July 23, 1951, 73 years ago, Drop Dead!   A parrot repeats the phrase, "Drop Dead" until the bird's former owner does exactly that. 

Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 23, 1952,  72 years ago, Canadian Crossfire. Cvetic is in Canada foiling the Party's plans to sabotage a joint U.S.-Canadian missile project. 

Then Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast July 23, 1950, 74 years ago, Kissin’ Cousins.  The President is upset with his daughter who is growing up too fast.  She falls in love with a cousin!

Followed by People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast July 23, 1958, 66 years ago, Making Up Your Mind.  A contestant picks one of three boxes, small, medium or large?  A summer rebroadcast. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 23, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling.  Superman captures Bull and races off to rescue Jimmy Olsen and Batiste who are being attacked by a bear!  Bud Collyer as Superman and Clark Kent, with Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.

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