Classic Radio for March 8, 2024 - The Crooked Eye, The Big Laugh, and The Murderous Junkman

Two + hours of CrimeFirst a look at this day in History.Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 8, 1949, 75 years ago, The Crooked Eye. An expose of the fake detective racket. A crooked private eye tries to blackmail a client, then beats him almost to death. The "detective" then murders his girlfriend and threatens to do the same to Lorelei!Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Laugh. A thoroughly rotten louse cheats lonely women by promising to marry them. Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Junkman. A Mexican is found dead in the city dump...killed by a shotgun blast. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast March 8, 1955, 69 years ago, Nobody Ever Quits starring Tom McKee. It's a snowy night atop a mountain, and the leader of the old gang is coming to get the guy who went straight. Finally Captain Midnight, originally broadcast March 8, 1940, 84 years ago, Midnight Message. Capt. Midnight vs. Ivan Shark by radio!Thanks to Doug for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream