Classic Radio for December 29, 2023 - King of the Big Thicket, The Big Steal, and the Prize Fight Fix

Two hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 29, 1945, 78 years ago, The Case of Red Coleman. Red Coleman is "The King Of The Big Thicket" county of Texas. He's a murderer, bank robber, kidnapper and a very nasty guy. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 29, 1953, 70 years ago, The Big Steal. A wave of burglaries have taken place against women...all with brand new fur coats. Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast December 29, 1953, 70 years ago, The Prize Fight Fix. Rocky is mistaken for "The Great Gondolfo," a prize fighter. Finding himself in the ring, Rocky's surprised to find that he's the winner! There's a good reason...and it's filled with poison! Gamblers want him to take the long count..."from here to eternity!" Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast December 29, 1950, 73 years ago, The Case of the Bashful Body. Mr. Hanson's body is discovered by Archie in a bed of lilies, and promptly disappears. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 29, 1941, 82 years ago. Lum's plans to become a fight manager become more elaborate. He figures to make $1000 matching Mousie against Iron Ike.