Classic Radio 08-06-25 - Man Who Came to Murder, Disaster in London, and A Pork Chop

Crime on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the dayThen, The Whistler, originally broadcast August 6, 1945, 80 years ago, The Man Who Came To Murder.  Wendell has been taking care of wealthy old Aunt Ellen's finances because she doesn't have much time left. When her condition improves, Wendell has to take certain steps to keep her from discovering his thievery!Followed by Top Secret starring Ilona Massey, originally broadcast August 6, 1950, 75 years ago, Disaster in London.   Nazi spies plan to start a plague in London.Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 6, 1950, 75 years ago, There's Nothing Like A Pork Chop When Supper Rolls Around.  A Dictaphone tells too much and a leggy blonde tells too little.Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 6, 1949, 76 years ago, The August Lion.  A former forger, now an accountant, deposits a beautiful corpse on Marlowe's bed and begs for help. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 6, 1942, 83 years ago, Mysterious Phone Call. The boys get a phone call from the letter writer in Kansas City, but the call is interrupted by a gunshot! Thanks to Laurel for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamIf 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