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Classic Radio 07-26-26 - Matt for Murder, The Wager, and The Notebook
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- Jul 26, 2026
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Summary
Westerns and Crime on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast July 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Matt for Murder. Red Samples accuses Marshal Dillon of murdering his partner. Wild Bill Hickok is sent for to arrest Dillon so he can stand trial. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast July 26, 1959, 67 years ago, The Wager. Paladin accompanies a couple to Silver City to protect them from attempts on their lives. But it seems Paladin's been paid to kill for sport! Then, Escape , originally broadcast July 26, 1953, 73 years ago, The Notebook starring John Dehner. A story about claim jumpers and a pack of wolves in the old West. Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlev y, originally broadcast July 26, 1950, 76 years ago, Five Gardenias. Steve Mitchell flies to Yapne, "in the Orient," to find a guerrilla leader and prevent a civil war. A barge full of supplies is attacked by the evil Dr. Mao. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 78 years ago, David Fixes This and That. 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 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