Classic Radio for February 2, 2024 - Plan X, A Football Fix, and the Price of Fame

Three hours of a mixed bagFirst a look at this day in History.Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 75 years ago, Plan X Starring Jack Benny. Zeno, the Martian, is sent to meet the first rocket from Earth to land on his planet, and to put "Plan X" into effect. Followed by Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast February 2, 1954, 70 years ago, The Football Fix. Rocky is hired to protect a football player who won't take a bribe, but who does appear in two places at the same time! Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast February 2, 1958, 66 years ago, The Price of Fame Matter. Vincent Price, who plays himself, has been the victim of a $100,000 theft. The trail leads to Paris, a seedy cafe (with the theme from "The Third Man" playing in the background) and a Peter Lorre clone named "The Gray Cat."Followed by Sez Who starring Henry Morgan. originally broadcast February 2, 1958, 66 years ago. A cute quiz show with four good celebrities trying to deduce whose voice they’re hearing. Then Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast February 2, 1948, 76 years ago, The Pathetic Fallacy. A scientist introduces his lovesick computer to the press, with unpredictable results.Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 2, 1942, 82 years ago. The boys are figuring out their income tax, and the Internal Revenue Service will never be the same again.Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream