Classic Radio for February 22, 2024 - It's in the Bag, The Charity Killers, and the Big Smoke

Two + hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 22, 1952, 72 years ago, It’s In The Bag. Harry meets a friendly Greek aboard the Orient Express. The Greek has black market money, Harry has counterfeit!Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 75 years ago, The Charity Killers. Two old ladies practice grand larceny and a dash of murder...all in the name of sweet charity! Lorelei uses a battery operated tape recorder to get the goods on them. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Smoke. Old Mr. Stone, who kept his life savings in his mattress, has been killed, and his invalid wife beaten with a club.Followed by The Line-Up, originally broadcast February 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The Silver Swan Case. Edna Hawley, who works in the Silver Swan Dance Hall, has been strangled. The cops know whodunit, but they have no proof. Finally Mr District Sttorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Blackmail Murder. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream