Best of Classic Radio 09-09-26 - Buffalo Hunters, You Only Die Once, and The Human Comedy

Best of Classic Radio 09-09-26 - Buffalo Hunters, You Only Die Once, and The Human Comedy

Author: Wyatt Cox September 9, 2026 Duration: 2:06:01
Originally broadcast Friday, September 9, 2022

Hour 1 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 9, 1956, 66 years ago, Buffalo Hunters.  Captain Quince is trailing those who are slaughtering buffalo on Indian land. 

Hour 2 -   The Sealed Book, originally broadcast September 9, 1945, You Only Die Once.  A scheming husband and wife team try to get a millionaire's money by murdering him.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 9, 1948. Bobby’s First Cold.  Little Bobby is having his first cold and fever. 

Hour 3 - Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast September 9, 1949, The Human Comedy starring Mickey Rooney.   A telegram delivery boy finds out a little of what life is all about. Also, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 9, 1954, The Shirt Off His Back.  Fibber tries to exchange a sports shirt. 

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