Classic Radio for January 4, 2024 - The Big Mask, Suspicion, An Elusive Burglar

Two hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Mask Part II. The "Black Masked Bandit" eludes efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next. Followed by The Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast January 4, 1943, 81 years ago, Suspicion starring Joan Fontaine, Bazil Rathbone, and Nigel Bruce. This is the only time I know of where Rathbone and Bruce worked together apart from the Sherlock Holmes series. A woman suspects her no-good husband has killed his best friend and plans to do her in as well!Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast January 4, 1947, 77 years ago, The Case of the Elusive Burglar. Ted Murphy engineered a jail break with a book; but learned that alert detectives could write a closing chapter to suit themselves.Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast January 4, 1952, 72 years ago, Cherchez La Gem. Harry's in Hawaii after $75,000 in stolen jewels. Finally Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murder Syndicate. A wife collects double indemnity on her recently deceased husband. Mr. D.A. rightfully suspects that she's hired a professional killer. Thanks to Eric for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream