Classic Radio for May 25, 2024 - Contrasting Suspense and Johnny Dollar

5 + Hours of Suspense and Johnny DollarFirst a look at this day in History.Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Sorry Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead. The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best-remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone!  The show would be produced seven more times between 1943 and 1960.Followed by another episode of Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 66 years ago, Like, Man, Somebody Dig Me starring Ted (Elliot) Reid.   The adventures of a beatnik, so cool that not even his own lynching blows his wig. Then a quick look at some headlines from 66 years ago, then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 66 years ago, The Midnight Sun Matter. Johnny's flying in a cargo plane over Alaska with a load of dynamite...when the pilot gets appendicitis!Followed by another episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring John Lund, originally broadcast May 25, 1954, 70 years ago,  The Punctilious Firebug Matter.  A firebug strikes promptly on Tuesday nights, and only at those with new fire insurance policies! Finally Claudia, originally broadcast May 25, 1948, 76 years ago, A Mysterious Trip.  A walk in New York City. Will actress Claudia stage a comeback? Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCivil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html