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Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 27th, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun-Will Travel: Three Bells to Perdido” starring: John Dehner; (01-18-59). Next up is a classic episode from “The Charlie McCarthy Show” guest starring: Jane Wyman (10-19-47). Our third episode is “The Man Called X: As Black as Diamonds” starring: Herbert Marshall; (02-10-51). “Casey, Crime Photographer: Self-Made Hero” starring: Staats Cottsworth (07-17-47). Following Casey, Crime Photographer is “Avalon Time: Expectant Father” starring: Red Skelton; (10-18-39). Next, we have “Suspense: Death Flies Blind” starring: Richard Dix; (05-04-43). In hour 5 we have “The Adventures Ellery Queen: The Adventures of the World Series Crime” starring: Sydney Smith; (09-30-43). Lastly, a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly: South Atlantic” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (01-28-54). PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3770466/3770466_2020-06-25-162306.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 27th, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun-Will Travel: Three Bells to Perdido” starring: John Dehner; (01-18-59). Next up is a classic episode from “The Charlie McCarthy Show” guest starring: Jane Wyman (10-19-47). Our third episode is “The Man Called X: As Black as Diamonds” starring: Herbert Marshall; (02-10-51). “Casey, Crime Photographer: Self-Made Hero” starring: Staats Cottsworth (07-17-47). Following Casey, Crime Photographer is “Avalon Time: Expectant Father” starring: Red Skelton; (10-18-39). Next, we have “Suspense: Death Flies Blind” starring: Richard Dix; (05-04-43). In hour 5 we have “The Adventures Ellery Queen: The Adventures of the World Series Crime” starring: Sydney Smith; (09-30-43). Lastly, a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly: South Atlantic” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (01-28-54). PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3770468/3770468_2020-06-25-160908.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 20th, 2020. First up we have “Boston Blackie: The Stolen Rare Book” starring: Dick Kollmar; (09-03-46). Next up is a classic episode from “The Burns and Allen Show: What’s Wrong with George?” (10-14-40). Our third episode is “Inner Sanctum: Death Is an Artist” starring: Lew Bowman; (01-23-45). “Tale of The Texas Rangers: Joy Ride” starring: Judy Garland (05-27-51). Following Tale of The Texas Ranger is “The Abbott and Costello Show” guest starring: Lynn Bari; (12-16-43). Next, we have “The Molle’ Mystery Theatre: The Beckoning Fair One” starring: Bernard Lenrow; (06-05-45). In hour 5 we have “Gang Busters: Battle of Alcatraz” starring: Mercedes McCambridge; (05-11-46). Lastly, a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly: Inherit the Winded” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (01-27-54). PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3768279/3768279_2020-06-19-170519.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 20th, 2020. First up we have “Boston Blackie: The Stolen Rare Book” starring: Dick Kollmar; (09-03-46). Next up is a classic episode from “The Burns and Allen Show: What’s Wrong with George?” (10-14-40). Our third episode is “Inner Sanctum: Death Is an Artist” starring: Lew Bowman; (01-23-45). “Tale of The Texas Rangers: Joy Ride” starring: Judy Garland (05-27-51). Following Tale of The Texas Ranger is “The Abbott and Costello Show” guest starring: Lynn Bari; (12-16-43). Next, we have “The Molle’ Mystery Theatre: The Beckoning Fair One” starring: Bernard Lenrow; (06-05-45). In hour 5 we have “Gang Busters: Battle of Alcatraz” starring: Mercedes McCambridge; (05-11-46). Lastly, a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly: Inherit the Winded” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (01-27-54). PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3768278/3768278_2020-06-19-172318.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 13th, 2020. First up we have “Mr. and Mrs. North: Call me Chu-Chu” starring: Alice Frost & Joseph Curtin; (12-09-47). Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program:Will TV Replace Radio?” (02-12-50). Our third episode is “Big Town: The Squeaking Rat” starring: Edward Pawley; (04-05-49). “Suspense: Drive In” starring: Judy Garland (11-21-46). Following Suspense is “The Great Gildersleeve: The Matchmaker” starring: Hal Peary; (01-25-42). Next, we have “Frontier Gentleman: The Claim Jumpers” starring: John Dehner; (03-09-58). In hour 5 we have “The Chase: Doug Burton and a Mysterious Letter” ; (07-10-52). Lastly, a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly: Celebrity Molly” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (01-26-54). PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3765822/3765822_2020-06-12-173922.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 13th, 2020. First up we have “Mr. and Mrs. North: Call me Chu-Chu” starring: Alice Frost & Joseph Curtin; (12-09-47). Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program:Will TV Replace Radio?” (02-12-50). Our third episode is “Big Town: The Squeaking Rat” starring: Edward Pawley; (04-05-49). “Suspense: Drive In” starring: Judy Garland (11-21-46). Following Suspense is “The Great Gildersleeve: The Matchmaker” starring: Hal Peary; (01-25-42). Next, we have “Frontier Gentleman: The Claim Jumpers” starring: John Dehner; (03-09-58). In hour 5 we have “The Chase: Doug Burton and a Mysterious Letter” ; (07-10-52). Lastly, a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly: Celebrity Molly” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (01-26-54). PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3765823/3765823_2020-06-12-174323.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 6th, 2020. First up we have “Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator: Long Way Home” starring: William Gargan; (07-08-52). Next up is a classic episode from “Kraft Music Hall” starring Bing Crosby & Bob Hope; (04-13-44). Our third episode is “The Mysterious Traveler: Queen of the Cats” starring: Maurice Tarplin; (07-02-44). “Bold Venture: A Bullet for Shannon” starring: Humphery Bogart & Lauren Bacall (04-16-51). Following Bold Venture is “Mr. and Mrs. Blandings: Child Psychology” starring: Cary Grant & Betsy Drake; (04-29-51). Next we have “Sherlock Holmes: Singular Affair of the Egyptian Curse” starring: Tom Conway & Nigel Bruce; (03-10-47). In hour 5 we have “The Columbia Workshop: Just a Plain Blue Suit” starring: Larry Haines; (02-16-46). Lastly, a classic episode from “The Bill Stern Sports Newsreel” with special guest, Gene Autry; (10-10-47). PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3764704/3764704_2020-06-09-164304.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for June 6th, 2020. First up we have “Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator: Long Way Home” starring: William Gargan; (07-08-52). Next up is a classic episode from “Kraft Music Hall” starring Bing Crosby & Bob Hope; (04-13-44). Our third episode is “The Mysterious Traveler: Queen of the Cats” starring: Maurice Tarplin; (07-02-44). “Bold Venture: A Bullet for Shannon” starring: Humphery Bogart & Lauren Bacall (04-16-51). Following Bold Venture is “Mr. and Mrs. Blandings: Child Psychology” starring: Cary Grant & Betsy Drake; (04-29-51). Next we have “Sherlock Holmes: Singular Affair of the Egyptian Curse” starring: Tom Conway & Nigel Bruce; (03-10-47). In hour 5 we have “The Columbia Workshop: Just a Plain Blue Suit” starring: Larry Haines; (02-16-46). Lastly, a classic episode from “The Bill Stern Sports Newsreel” with special guest, Gene Autry; (10-10-47). PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3764703/3764703_2020-06-09-161703.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 30th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Missing Newshawk Caper” starring: Howard Duff; (07-18-48). Next up is a classic episode from “My Friend Irma” titled “Billy Boy the Boxer” starring Marie Wilson; (02-09-48). Our third episode is “Crime Classics: The Shrapnelled Body of Charles Drew, Sr” starring: Lou Merrill; (07-06-53). “Broadway Is My Beat: The Ruth Shay Case” starring: Larry Thor (05-30-53). Following Broadway is my Beat is “The Great Gildersleeve: The Duel” starring: Hal Peary; (03-17-48). Next we have “The Cisco Kid: Morbid Jones and the Web of Death” starring: Jack Mather; (09-26-57). In hour 5 we have “Gunsmoke: Who Lives By the Sword” starring: William Conrad; (02-26-56). Lastly, a classic episode from “Vic and Sade: Vic Sleeping on the Couch” starring Art Van Harvey and Bernardine Flynn; (01-24-44). PART 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762328/3762328_2020-06-01-160928.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 30th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Missing Newshawk Caper” starring: Howard Duff; (07-18-48). Next up is a classic episode from “My Friend Irma” titled “Billy Boy the Boxer” starring Marie Wilson; (02-09-48). Our third episode is “Crime Classics: The Shrapnelled Body of Charles Drew, Sr” starring: Lou Merrill; (07-06-53). “Broadway Is My Beat: The Ruth Shay Case” starring: Larry Thor (05-30-53). Following Broadway is my Beat is “The Great Gildersleeve: The Duel” starring: Hal Peary; (03-17-48). Next we have “The Cisco Kid: Morbid Jones and the Web of Death” starring: Jack Mather; (09-26-57). In hour 5 we have “Gunsmoke: Who Lives By the Sword” starring: William Conrad; (02-26-56). Lastly, a classic episode from “Vic and Sade: Vic Sleeping on the Couch” starring Art Van Harvey and Bernardine Flynn; (01-24-44). PART 1: [audio https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3762330/3762330_2020-06-01-165630.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 23rd, 2020. First up we have “Suspense: A Vision of Death” starring: Ronald Colman; (06-01-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The Life of Riley” titled “Tonsillitis” starring William Bendix; (02-23-51). Our third episode is “Crime and Peter Chamber: The Robert Wentworth Case” starring: Dane Clark; (06-01-54). “You Bet Your Life: Secret Word” starring: Groucho Marx (02-07-55) follows The Story of Dr. Kildare. Then we have “The Story of Dr. Kildare: Angela Carew” starring: Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore; (06-01-50). Next we have “The Jack Benny Program: 10th Anniversary on Radio” starring: Jack Benny; (05-04-41). In hour 5 we have “The Screen Director’s Playhouse: Casbah” starring: Tony Martin; (07-22-49). Lastly, a classic episode from “Guest Star: Nothing Happens Here” starring Frank Lovejoy; (06-08-52). https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3759976/3759976_2020-05-22-152516.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 23rd, 2020. First up we have “Suspense: A Vision of Death” starring: Ronald Colman; (06-01-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The Life of Riley” titled “Tonsillitis” starring William Bendix; (02-23-51). Our third episode is “Crime and Peter Chamber: The Robert Wentworth Case” starring: Dane Clark; (06-01-54). “You Bet Your Life: Secret Word” starring: Groucho Marx (02-07-55) follows The Story of Dr. Kildare. Then we have “The Story of Dr. Kildare: Angela Carew” starring: Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore; (06-01-50). Next we have “The Jack Benny Program: 10th Anniversary on Radio” starring: Jack Benny; (05-04-41). In hour 5 we have “The Screen Director’s Playhouse: Casbah” starring: Tony Martin; (07-22-49). Lastly, a classic episode from “Guest Star: Nothing Happens Here” starring Frank Lovejoy; (06-08-52). https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3759975/3759975_2020-05-22-152715.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 16th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Orange Dog” starring: Gerald Mohr; (01-22-49). Next up is a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly” titled “A Dress for Molly” starring Jim and Marian Jordan; (04-20-43). Our third episode is: “Strange Wills: Margin For Love” starring: Warren William; (03-07-47). Next we have “The Lives of Harry Lime” titled “Operation Music Box” starring Orson Welles; (10-05-51). Then we have “The Aldrich Family: Bodybuilding Course” starring: Bobby Ellis; (09-28-52). “Crime Does Not Pay: Dead Pigeon”starring: Myron McCormick (12-19-49) follows The Aldrich Family. In hour 5 we have “The Charlie McCarthy Show” with special guest, Tennessee Ernie Ford; (01-03-54). Lastly, a classic episode from “The Bill Stern Sports Newsreel: Shipwreck” starring Dizzy Dean; (08-19-49). https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3759049/3759049_2020-05-19-191149.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 16th, 2020. First up we have “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Orange Dog” starring: Gerald Mohr; (01-22-49). Next up is a classic episode from “Fibber McGee and Molly” titled “A Dress for Molly” starring Jim and Marian Jordan; (04-20-43). Our third episode is: “Strange Wills: Margin For Love” starring: Warren William; (03-07-47). Next we have “The Lives of Harry Lime” titled “Operation Music Box” starring Orson Welles; (10-05-51). Then we have “The Aldrich Family: Bodybuilding Course” starring: Bobby Ellis; (09-28-52). “Crime Does Not Pay: Dead Pigeon”starring: Myron McCormick (12-19-49) follows The Aldrich Family. In hour 5 we have “The Charlie McCarthy Show” with special guest, Tennessee Ernie Ford; (01-03-54). Lastly, a classic episode from “The Bill Stern Sports Newsreel: Shipwreck” starring Dizzy Dean; (08-19-49). https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3759039/3759039_2020-05-19-182339.64kmono.mp3

Raymond MorganCarl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you 5 of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 9th, 2020. First up we have “Have Gun, Will Travel: Bringing Up Ollie” starring: John Dehner; (09-25-60). Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program” titled “Jack Sprained His Ankle” starring Jack Benny; (12-14-47). Our third episode is: “Danger Dr. Danfield: $100,000 Life Insurance Claim” starring: Michael Dunn; (12-08-46). Next we have “Murder at Midnight” titled “The Kabalah” starring Santos Ortega; (12-30-46). Then we have “Fibber McGee and Molly: Red Cross Collector McGee” starring: Jim & Marian Jordan; (03-23-43). “Whitehall 1212: Peter Williams Case” (02-03-52) follows Fibber McGee and Molly. In hour 5 we have “The Bickersons: Gooseby Vacation” starring; Lew Parker and Frances Langford; (07-10-51). Lastly, a classic episode from “The Unexpected: Shipwreck” starring Jack Holt; (11-26-47). PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3757145/3757145_2020-05-11-174745.64kmono.mp3 PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3757146/3757146_2020-05-11-172646.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you six of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for May 2nd, 2020. First up we have “Inner Sanctum Mysteries: The Blood of Cain” Starring: Mercedes McCambridge; (01-29-46). Next up is a classic episode from “The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show” titled “Mr. Scott’s Dog” Starring Alice Faye and Phil Harris; (01-08-50). Our third episode is: “Escape: A Source Of Irritation” Starring: Ben Wright; (07-05-53). Then we have “Dimension X” titled “Almost Human” starring Santos Ortega; (05-13-50). Lastly, a classic episode from “Have Gun, Will Travel: Helen of Abajinian” Starring John Dehner; (01-04-59). And, in each hour we played each part of the 1956 five part series called “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Fathom-Five Matter” Starring: Bob Bailey. PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3755530/3755530_2020-05-04-174230.64kmono.mp3 PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3755534/3755534_2020-05-04-182434.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you six of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 25th, 2020. First up we have “Dragnet: The Big Cat” Starring: Jack Webb; (09-15-53). Next up is a classic episode from “The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show” titled “Crush on Alan Ladd” Starring George Burns and Gracie Allen; (01-15-45). Our third episode is: “Gunsmoke: Passive Resistance” Starring: William Conrad; (07-08-56). Then we snuck in and episode from “Stranger Dr. Weird: He Woke Up Dead” ; (03-07-45). Then we have “Suspense” titled “The Marvelous Barastro” starring Orson Welles; (04-13-44). Lastly, a classic episode from “Damon Runyon Theatre” titled “The Hottest Guy in the World” Starring John Brown; (10-03-50). And, in each hour we played each part of the 1956 five part series called “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Silver Blue Matter” Starring: Bob Bailey. PT 1 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3750766/3750766_2020-04-27-190706.64kmono.mp3 PT 2 https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3750767/3750767_2020-04-27-194307.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 18th, 2020. First up we have “Our Miss Brooks: The Frog” Starring: Eve Arden; (02-20-48). Next up is a classic episode from “Night Beat” titled “Number 13” Starring Frank Lovejoy; (03-06-50). Our third episode is: “Casey, Crime Photographer: Gentle Stranger” Starring: Staats Cottsworth; (04-24-47). Then we have “Duffy’s Tavern” w/ guest, Carol Landis and starring Ed Gardner; (04-11-44). Lastly, a classic episode from “Whitehall 1212” titled “Murder of Little Phillip Avery” Starring Wyllis Cooper; (01-27-52). And, in each hour we played each part of the 1955 five part series called “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The McCormack Matter” Starring: Bob Bailey. PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3749033/3749033_2020-04-20-175933.64kmono.mp3 PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3749034/3749034_2020-04-20-173634.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you four of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 11th, 2020. First up we have “The Word of God: The Easter Story” Starring: Neal McDonough, Michael York, Malcolm McDowell, Kristen Bell, John Rhys-Davies and many others. Next up is a classic episode from “The Jack Benny Program” titled “Easter Parade Stroll” Starring Jack Benny and all his gang; (04-13-52). Our third episode is: “The Life of Riley: Giant Easter Bunny” Starring: William Bendix; (04-20-46). And, in each hour we played each part of the 1955 five part series called “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The McCormack Matter” Starring: Bob Bailey. https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3747021/3747021_2020-04-13-174921.64kmono.mp3

Carl Amari and Lisa Wolf are bringing you five of the best hours from the Golden Age of Radio on the WGN Radio Theatre for April 4th, 2020. First up we have “Broadway Is My Beat: The Julie Dixon Case” Starring: Larry Thor; (02-10-50). Next up is a classic episode from “The Adventures of Red Ryder” titled “Casa Grande Valley” Starring Reed Hadley; (03-12-42). Our third episode is: “The Shadow: The Death Triangle” Starring: Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead; (12-12-37). “The Adventures of Philip Marlowe: The Open Window” Starring: Gerald Mohr. (10-08-49) will be our fourth episode of the night. Our next episode of the night will be “Fibber McGee and Molly: Paying the Water Bill” Starring: Jim and Marian Jordan ; (11-16-43). And, in each hour we played each part of the 1959 five part series called “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar: The Laird Douglas-Douglas of Heatherscote Matter” Starring: Bob Bailey. PT 1: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3745207/3745207_2020-04-06-183907.64kmono.mp3 PT 2: https://serve.castfire.com/audio/3745208/3745208_2020-04-06-182208.64kmono.mp3