Classic Radio for January 26, 2024 - Phantom Fingers, Caleb's Ghost, and Hollywood or BOOM

Two hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 26, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Phantom Fingers. A murder occurs in an isolated house in upstate New York during a flood. Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast January 26, 1941, 83 years ago, The Ghost of Caleb Mackenzie. All the family has gathered to celebrate with Uncle Caleb. Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 26, 1954, 70 years ago, Hollywood or Boom. Rocky's explosive job (in more ways than one!) is driving a truckload of nitroglycerine. Followed by Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast January 26, 1950, 74 years ago, The Telephone Book Murder Case. A wealthy oil man, about to be married, is murdered. Believe it or not...it looks like the butler did it!Then Suspense, originally broadcast January 26, 1958, 66 years ago, Nineteen Deacon Street starring Jerome Thor. A brash tie salesman arrives in Chicago and comes upon an old theatrical murder. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast January 26, 1942, 82 years ago. As Justice Of The Peace, Lum is going to have to try his own case. To start with, he sets bail for himself at five cents!Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream