Classic Radio 08-16-25 - Tarzan, Deputy Sheriff Wife, and Ghost and Mrs Muir

Drama on a SaturdayFirst,  a look at the events of the dayThen, Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle starring Lamont Johnson, originally broadcast August 16, 1951, 74 years ago, The Trophy Room. While traversing uncharted territory, Tarzan rescues Althea Baldwin from a ferocious lioness. Though grateful, she resents that Tarzan didn’t let her kill the animal herself — she aimed to prove her worth to her husband, Byron Baldwin, an obsessive hunter who neglects her.Followed by Stars Over Hollywood, originally broadcast August 16, 1952, 73 years ago, My Wife, The Deputy Sheriff starring Gary Merrill.   A town constable finally asks his girl the right question...but for the wrong reason!Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast August 16, 1951,  74 years ago, The Ghost and Mrs Muir starring Charles Boyer and Jane Wyatt.  An adaptation of the 1947 movie that starred Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison.  In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost.Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 16, 1960, 65 years ago, Car Troubles and No Money. 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