EPISODE · May 25, 2026 · 2H 35M
Classic Radio 05-25-26 - Sorry Wrong Number, Little Old Lady, and The Corpse Who Was Wrong
from Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox · host Wyatt Cox
Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day.Then, Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, Sorry, Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead. The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone!Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, The Little Old Lady. Aunt Harriet, living alone in a dark wood, has some very strange feline companions!Then, Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast May 25, 1954, 72 years ago, The Corpse Who Was Wrong. Murderers really have a hard time. They never feel that the man's work is properly appreciated; they get higher pay. All a murderer gets is higher voltage.Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast May 25, 1952, 74 years ago, The Charming Hostess. A woman is shocked to learn that she's going to be blackmailed by a woman who went to jail in her place. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 25, 1948, 78 years ago, A Mysterious Trip. A walk in New York City. Will actress Claudia stage a comeback? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 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
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Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day.Then, Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, Sorry, Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead. The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone!Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, The Little Old Lady. Aunt Harriet, living alone in a dark wood, has some very strange feline companions!Then, Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast May 25, 1954, 72 years ago, The Corpse Who Was Wrong. Murderers really have a hard time. They never feel that the man's work is properly appreciated; they get higher pay. All a murderer gets is higher voltage.Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast May 25, 1952, 74 years ago, The Charming Hostess. A woman is shocked to learn that she's going to be blackmailed by a woman who went to jail in her place. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 25, 1948, 78 years ago, A Mysterious Trip. A walk in New York City. Will actress Claudia stage a comeback? Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 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
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Classic Radio 05-25-26 - Sorry Wrong Number, Little Old Lady, and The Corpse Who Was Wrong
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