# Classic Radio 08-17-26 - The Weakest Link, Wonder Boy, and Laura D Fair

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Published: 2026-08-17T07:00:03+00:00
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## Resource

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast August 17, 1955, 71 years ago, The Weakest Link. A criminal conspiracy unravels due to a compromised participant Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner , originally broadcast August 17, 1958, 68 years ago, Wonder Boy. A young man with a very fast draw is bound to become a killer. An engrossing story with a real western flavor. Then, Crime Classics , originally broadcast August 17, 1953, 73 years ago, The Incredible Trial of Laura D. Fair. The oft-times married Miss Laura uses her "4-shooter" on a ferry in San Francisco harbor...for interesting reasons. Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark , originally broadcast August 17, 1954, 72 years ago, Elaine Janis, School Teacher. Elaine seeks Chambers' help after becoming tangled in an extortion and murder plot. Finally, Claudia , originally broadcast August 17, 1948, 78 years ago, A Day on the Town. 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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