Classic Radio for February 8, 2024 - The Big Press, an Amputated Leg, and invaders from MARS

Three hours of DramaFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los Angeles. Sgt. Friday goes undercover to track them down.Followed by Escape, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, Jetsam starring Ben Wright. Junius Peabody is an alcoholic, broke, and on a beach on an island at the end of nowhere. Finding a fortune in ambergris, his troubles are only beginning!Then The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast February 8, 1950, 74 years ago, Marjorie Northrup. Marjorie Northrup has her leg amputated and develops a bitter attitude toward life. Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 8, 1952, 72 years ago, Earl on Troubled Waters. Harry poses as a nobleman to smuggle $30,000 out of the country, but little Lord Randolph himself takes a hand. Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast February 8, 1955, 69 years ago, War of the Worlds starring Dana Andrews and Pat Crowley. The famous tale about the invasion from Mars, but in a far different presentation than the Welles version. Find a copy of the script here - https://www.genericradio.com/show/1G7E0QN7XF7Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast February 8, 1936, 88 years ago, The Bat Woman. Lyn Chalmers is abducted by a native who is working for "The Bat Woman." The native is killed by Kolu. "Shanghai Lil" De Vrille plans to have Reverend Chalmers marry her to Jungle Jim. She admits that she's in love with Jim. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream