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Classic Radio 04-26-26 - It All Comes Back, Big Scrapbook, and Death Stalks the Hunter

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Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Published
Apr 26, 2026
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8942
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Summary

A curated anthology of mid-century radio dramas featuring noir investigations, jewelry heists, and rural mysteries. The episode traverses various genres, from the gritty police procedural 'Dragnet' to the suspenseful 'Big Town'.

Topics

  • Radio Drama
  • Film Noir
  • Crime Fiction
  • True Crime History
  • Golden Age of Radio
  • Detective Stories
  • Police Procedurals
  • Vintage Anthology

Highlights

  • Main idea: A retrospective journey through Golden Age radio programming via historical milestones
  • Main idea: The tension of identity loss in 'It All Comes Back to Me Now' involving a client with no memory
  • Main idea: The high-stakes heist mechanics of the San Diego jewelry robbery in 'The Big Scrapbook'
  • Failure mode: The investigation of a suspicious hunting accident in 'Death Stalks the Hunter'
  • Practical takeaway: The enduring influence of 'Dragnet' on the authenticity of the police procedural genre

Chapters

  1. 1:00 This Day in History: A look at significant global events occurring on April 26th, ranging from the American Civil War to the Chernobyl disaster.
  2. 13:40 Jeff Regan Investigator: It All Comes Back to Me Now: Investigator Paul Dubov handles a mysterious client, Miss Smith, who struggles to recall her own identity.
  3. 24:30 Dragnet: The Big Scrapbook: A detailed account of a $135,000 jewelry heist in San Diego and the subsequent police pursuit.
  4. 46:20 Big Town: Death Stalks the Hunter: Reporter Steve Wilson investigates the suspicious death of a wealthy playboy during a hunting trip.
  5. 1:19:40 Mr. District Attorney: Case of the Silent Killer: A tense investigation into a rural murder witnessed by a panicked telephone operator.
  6. 2:17:50 Claudia: Noises in the Night: A quiet evening in the country is interrupted by unexpected sounds and the arrival of a mysterious visitor.