Classic Radio 04-17-26 - Bulletts or Ballots, The Whiskey Drummer, and Prunella's Fella

ariety on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 17, 1939, 87 years ago, Bullets or Ballots starring Edward G Robinson,  Mary Astor, and Humphrey Bogart.  Robinson starred in the original 1936 film with Humphrey Bogart.  Robinson plays a police detective who infiltrates a crime gang. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 17, 1954, 72 years ago, What the Whiskey Drummer Said.  Wilbur Hawkins tells Marshal Dillon about a plot against his life. When Dillon pretends to be dead, two different people brag about killing him! Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 66 years ago, Prunella's Fella.   Mr. Denton hires Paladin to find a hidden valley loaded with silver ore, but Paladin finds a shotgun bride instead. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 17, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Unopened Letter.   A box from the attic contains a 1935 letter from WMAQ, Chicago. It offers Fibber "and his wife" an audition for a radio show! Jim and Marian Jordan are awarded a plaque from Loyola on their 20th anniversary on radio. 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!