# Classic Radio 08-11-26 - Lou to the UN - Only Johnny Knows, and the Red Forest

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Published: 2026-08-11T07:00:03+00:00
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Variety on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast August 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Lou is a Delegate to the UN. Costello almost gets a part acting in a movie with Katharine Hepburn and then gets an offer to work for the U.N.O. as a diplomat. Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop , originally broadcast August 11, 1956, 70 years ago, Only Johnny Knows. A look at child rearing in America since Colonial times. How things have changed, and how they have not changed. Then, Escape , originally broadcast August 11, 1950, 76 years ago, The Red Forest. A good story about a group of people trapped by a raging forest fire. William Conrad stars. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr , originally broadcast August 11, 1950, 76 years ago, The Quiet Magpie. Vincent Calloway is standing trial for the murder of his father, which he did not commit. Marlowe uncovers a complex tale of blackmail and intrigue. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast August 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Bertha Takes Over. 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

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