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

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Podcast: [Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529)
Published: 2026-04-26T07:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

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'.

## 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

## Topics

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

## Chapters
- 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.
- 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.
- 24:30 — Dragnet: The Big Scrapbook: A detailed account of a $135,000 jewelry heist in San Diego and the subsequent police pursuit.
- 46:20 — Big Town: Death Stalks the Hunter: Reporter Steve Wilson investigates the suspicious death of a wealthy playboy during a hunting trip.
- 1:19:40 — Mr. District Attorney: Case of the Silent Killer: A tense investigation into a rural murder witnessed by a panicked telephone operator.
- 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.

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