Classic Radio for January 17, 2024 - Paid Killer, French Leave, and the Silver Buckle

Two hours of Western AdventureFirst a look at this day in History.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 17, 1953, 71 years ago, Paid Killer. Lawson Hales hires a killer to gun down Marshal Dillon for $5000 in gold. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 17, 1960, 64 years ago, French Leave. A French policeman hires Paladin to capture Marius, a renegade French criminal, who is living pretty well for a fugitive. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast January 17, 1954, 70 years ago, The Silver Buckle. A trip through a mountain pass with two strange companions...with a strange purpose. Followed by Hollywood Sound Stage, originally broadcast January 17, 1952, 72 years ago, The Ox Bow Incident. Mob violence almost takes control of Ox Bow. Charlie Ruggles and Edward Arnold star. Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 17, 1955, 69 years ago, A Bitter Pill to Swallow. The diet contest is coming to an end; then the Old Timer gives Fibber some "diet pills."Thanks to Eric for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream