# Classic Radio 05-21-26 - Detour to Terror, Pawn Shop Murder, and Pit Viper

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Published: 2026-05-21T07:00:04+00:00
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## Resource

Crime on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 80 years ago, Detour to Terror starring Mason Adams. A man and his twin sister are lured from a country road where they meet a strange blind man and his brother. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollma r, originally broadcast May 21, 1946, 80 years ago, The Blaine Brothers Pawn Shop Murder. Blackie tries to find the killer of Paul Blaine, the half-owner of a pawnshop. The main suspect, however, has a perfect alibi! Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews , originally broadcast May 21, 1952, 74 years ago, Pit Viper. Cvetic tries to prevent the Party from creating unrest among American miners. Followed by The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce , originally broadcast May 21, 1945, 81 years ago, The Paradol Chamber. Professor Moriarty traps Holmes and Watson in a teleportation chamber...and Mrs. Watson to the rescue! Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast May 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Hors D'oeuvres Under the Apple Tree. Gertrude's one weakness. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

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