Classic Radio 01-17-26 - Paid Killer, French Leave, and the Ox Bow Incident

Westerns on a SaturdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 17, 1953, 73 years ago, Paid Killer.  Lawson Hales hires a killer to gun down Marshal Dillon for $5000 in gold. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 17, 1960, 66 years ago, French Leave.   A French policeman hires Paladin to capture Marius, a renegade French criminal, who is living pretty well for a fugitive. Then, Hollywood Sound Stage, originally broadcast January 17, 1952, 74 years ago, The Ox Bow Incident starring Charlie Ruggles and Edward Arnold.  Mob violence almost takes control of Ox Bow.  Followed by The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast January 17, 1954, 72 years ago, The Silver Buckle.   A trip through a mountain pass with two strange companions...with a strange purpose. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 17, 1955, 71 years ago, A Bitter Pill to Swallow.  The diet contest is coming to an end; then the Old Timer gives Fibber some "diet pills."Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day