Classic Radio for August 23, 2024-a Desert Explosion, a Crime Spree, and a Shakesperian murder

2+ Hours of Crime and WesternsFirst a look at this day in History.Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Desert Explosion.  Peters and another agent are in Mexico in a plot to trap an international arms smuggler.Followed by Confession, originally broadcast August 23, 1953, 71 years ago, The James V Madsen Case.  A troubled young man goes on a crime spree.  Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 23, 1952, 72 years ago, Shakespeare.  A crazed Shakespearean actor (Hans Conried) commits murder during a Kansas heat wave.Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 23, 1959, 65 years ago, Bonanza.  Samuel Curry hires Paladin to rid his silver mine of ghosts!Finally Claudia, originally broadcast August 23, 1948, 76 years ago.  An evening at the summer theatre. 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