Classic Radio for August 7, 2024 - Barastro, Trigger Man, and Viva

2+ Hours of Mystery and WesternsFirst a look at this day in History.Then Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 7, 1947, 77 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro.   The classic about the circus magician and his blind wife...and her ultimate horror. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, 75 years ago, The Trigger Man. The lawyer for the biggest crook in town finds himself the only witness that can convict his client. Then Have Gun, Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, 64 years ago, Viva. Paladin and his Indian companion try to bring a church organ to a Mission...during a revolution. Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley and Wade Crosby, originally broadcast August 7, 1953, 71 years ago, Where Men Are Men.   Sy Bardwell owns the town's packing company and is wealthy. His son Phil fights and shoots up saloons. Sy sends Phil to Fort Wingate to retrieve 1000 head of cattle. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 7, 1944, 80 years ago, Abner Walks Out on Lum.  Abner's still angry with Lum and plans to leave the store after first removing the sleeve garter from the stove pipe!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