Classic Radio for August 1, 2024 - You Can't Have Everything, The Spook, and the Midway Murders

2+ Hours of VarietyFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast August 1, 1937, 87 years ago. Charlie is taking a correspondence course on how to became a detective. Contralto Bruna Castagna sings an aria from, "Mignon." It's Charlie McCarthy's birthday today, time for an argument with W. C. Fields. W. C. describes his adventures while hunting moose. Don Ameche and Dorothy Lamour appear in scenes from, "You Can't Have Everything."Followed by Under Arrest, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Spook of Sherwood Mansion. Captain Jim Scott (Joe DeSantis) investigates the haunted house of Janet Sherwood. A murdered man turns out to be an international spy. There's an "atom secret" at stake, and it's very valuable. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 1, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Midway Murders.   An escaped convict, a roller coaster corpse, and an enraged ape.Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 1, 1941, 83 years ago,  Dr. Roebling and The Voice Machine.   Lois is locked in a hotel room while Dr. Roebling's evil nephew prepares to inject Roebling with a drug that will make him sign over his invention. Bud Collyer plays Clark Kent and Superman, while Joan Alexander is Lois Lane. Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html