Classic Radio for August 15, 2024 - Man in the Nile, A Friend to Alexander, and The Foolish Father

2+ Hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Rocky Jordan starring George Raft, originally broadcast August 15, 1951, 73 years ago,, Man in the Nile.  The price of wisdom is above gold. Sometimes you can know too much, then the price is lead...out of a .38.Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast August 15, 1956, 68 years ago, A Friend to Alexander starring John Dehner. An adaption of the James Thurber story of a very personal reaction to the Hamilton-Burr duel. Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 15, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Foolish Father.  When a gangster marries an exotic dancer, he doesn't take into account her very strange father.Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast August 15, 1957, 67 years ago, At The Post.  A race track tout helps a race of aliens plan for the end of mankind. Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 15, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Roebling and the Voice Machine.   Lois visits Clark in jail, where he's trying to prevent a murder. Bud Collyer is Clark Kent/Superman, while Joan Alexander is Lois Lane. Thanks to Sean 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