Classic Radio for April 13, 2024 - Wagon Train, Kendall For the Defense, and The Big Note


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Apr 13 2024 149 mins   5 1 0
+ Hours of Westerns and Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 13, 1958, 66 years ago, Wagon Train. A wagon train led by the evil Burnwell has killed Carl Justice and stolen $10,000 in gold.

Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 13, 1958. 66 years ago, Kendall for the Defense. Kendall becomes a backwoods barrister to defend an ex-Indian scout accused of murder.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Note. A young woman reports that her friend Katherine Pilgrim, is addicted to heroin.

Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 70 years ago, Charles Avon, Druggist. Charles Avon hires Peter Chambers to help him find the killer of Alan Lewis. Lewis was blackmailing Charles Avon, who happens to be a pharmacist and a dealer in illegal drugs as well!

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast April 13, 1948, 76 years ago, An Important Banquet. Mr. Carrington comes to dinner.

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Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html