Episode 69: The Cape Cod Murder Case of Edwin Ray Snow; Johnny Carson's Tonight Show; Westerly RI; Biggest 1980's Sports Stars(5-19-2022)

Send us Fan MailEpisode 69 begins with a Cape Cod true crime tale.  In 1899 a shocking murder rocked the Cape and specifically the town of Yarmouth.  Young James Whittemore had been killed by his supposed friend Edwin Ray Snow.  Why did Snow murder his friend?  What happened after Snow was caught?  It's all covered here.Heeeere's Johnny!  For 30 years Johnny Carson was the undisputed king of late night television.  The Tonight Show was appointment viewing for millions.  30 years ago this week Johnny signed off for the final time.  We go way Back In the Day to look back at a little of what made Johnny Carson and his show so legendary.This week's Road Trip takes us to Westerly, Rhode Island.  The final stop before entering Connecticut this coastal town has stretches of beautiful beaches, delicious food, a five-star resort, and much more.  Find out why you should pay it a visit and then plan your trip!Who were the biggest sports stars of the 1980's?  This week's Top 5 is sure to create debate among fans.  It was an easy list to create, but a hard one to narrow down.There's also a brand new This Week In History and Time Capsule looking back at the very first Academy Awards ceremony.Helpful Links from this Episode(available through Buzzsprout)Purchase Iconic Hotels and Motels of Cape CodBuy Me A Coffee!Wear Your WishDJ Williams MusicKeeKee's Cape Cod KitchenChristopher Setterlund's YouTube ChannelChristopher Setterlund.comThe In My Footsteps Podcast BlogSee Westerly.comJohnny Carson - YouTube ChannelThe Cape Cod Murder of 1899: Edwin Ray Snow's Punishment & Redemption by Theresa Mitchell BarboListen to Episode 68 here.Support the show