Classic Radio 03-09-26 - Johnny got His Gun, The Ball, and Corpse on the Town

Classic Radio 03-09-26 - Johnny got His Gun, The Ball, and Corpse on the Town

2:36:26 Mar 9, 2026
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Drama on a MondayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Arch Oboler’s Plays,  originally broadcast March 9, 1940, 86 years ago, Johnny Got His Gun starring James Cagney.  A dramatization of the superb, shocking, best-seller by Dalton Trumbo about the legless, armless, blind, deaf and dumb war veteran. An eloquent anti-war statement, Cagney was never better on the air. Followed by Lights Out,  originally broadcast March 9, 1943, 83 years ago, The Ball.   A ghastly story of the headless, walking dead.Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast March 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Corpse On the Town.  A dishonest Broadway producer is saved by marrying his main investor. The new Mrs. Stanton Bishop is found dead almost immediately thereafter...with a broken neck! Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast March 9, 1947, 79 years ago, The Woman in Black.   A crime reporter tries to track down a very deadly woman. Death follows wherever she goes! Her name is Theda, an anagrammatic female!Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 9, 1948, 78 years ago,  Explaining Insurance.  The mysteries of fire insurance. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! 
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