Classic Radio for March 20, 2024 - Old Friend, Caesers Wife, and Protection

Two + hours of Westerns and Science FictionFirst a look at this day in History.Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Old Friend.  After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt!Followed by  Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Caesers Wife. Jeremiah "The Avenger" Smoot hires Paladin to be his bodyguard. Will Jeremiah "The Avenger" use his guns once again? Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case Of The Packing House Combine.  Duece Ziderman offers Chad only 8 cents a pound for Chad's cattle. Chad Remington remains loyal to Lizzie McComb's cattle buying service.Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast March 20, 1957, 66 years ago, Protection. A student at Columbia University comes under the protection of a Valadusian Durg, but there are drawbacks. Whatever you do, don't Lesnerize! Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 20, 1942, 84 years ago. Lum catches Abner and Cedric printing counterfeit $10 bills and tells them they may go to jail. However, it's Lum who gets caught by Mr. Adams!Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream