Classic Radio 08-07-26 - The Marvelous Barastro, The Champion Caper, and Viva

Drama on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast  August 7, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro.  The classic about the circus magician and his blind wife...and her ultimate horror.Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, 77 years ago, The Champion Caper.   A wealthy man hires Spade to protect him from his former employee, who is just out of prison after five years. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, 66 years ago, Viva.  Paladin and his Indian companion try to bring a church organ to a Mission...during a revolution.Followed by Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast August 7, 1947, 79 years ago,  Death in Lovers Lane.  On the trail of "The Lover's Lane Killer," who leaves his calling card on the corpse..."I'm Death!"Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 7, 1935, 91 years ago,  Dixie Belle and Mary Jane. Is Abner playing around with other women? Who are Dixie Belle and Mary Jane? Abner's been talking in his sleep! Thanks to Debbie B. 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