# Classic Radio 04-20-26 - Henry Fell, Aces and Eights, and the Lost Heir

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Published: 2026-04-20T07:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

A curated journey through golden age radio featuring Western adventures, hardboiled detective mysteries, and mid-century drama. This episode explores historical milestones alongside classic broadcasts from the 1940s and 50s.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A historical retrospective connecting significant April 20th milestones to vintage radio programming
- Main idea: The tension of the American frontier through tales of cattlemen and legendary lawmen
- Practical takeaway: Experience the evolution of radio drama through diverse genres including Western, Mystery, and Anthology
- Failure mode: The vulnerability of identity in 'The Case of the Lost Heir' where a presumed dead daughter returns
- Main idea: The intersection of commerce and art as explored in the CBS Radio Workshop's 'The Living Portrait'

## Topics

Classic Radio, Westerns, Detective Fiction, Radio Drama, American History, Nero Wolfe, Wild Bill Hickok, Golden Age of Radio

## Chapters
- 1:00 — This Day in History: A look at significant events occurring on April 20th, from the creation of the Wisconsin territory to the resignation of Robert E. Lee.
- 12:30 — Luke Slaughter of Tombstone: A Western tale of a Civil War cavalryman turned Arizona cattleman navigating the lawless territory.
- 34:40 — Frontier Gentleman: Aces and Eights: A dramatic retelling of the legendary 'Dead Man's Hand' involving Wild Bill Hickok and Calamity Jane.
- 1:09:20 — The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe: Archie Goodwin investigates the mysterious return of Magda Crail, a woman thought dead for thirteen years.
- 1:42:40 — The CBS Radio Workshop: A sound portrait of real estate tycoon William Zeckendorf, examining the drive for wealth and power.
- 2:17:50 — Claudia: News of the Neighbors: A lighthearted look at country life and the social dynamics of a small community.

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