Best of Classic Radio 09-18-26 - The Black Cat, Archie's In Love, and Weekend Activity

Best of Classic Radio 09-18-26 - The Black Cat, Archie's In Love, and Weekend Activity

Author: Wyatt Cox September 18, 2026 Duration: 2:06:02
Originally broadcast Sunday, September 18, 2022

Hour 1 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 18, 1947, 79 years ago, The Black Cat.  The classic tale about the man who kills his wife and hides her body behind a brick wall. A feline nemesis! 

Hour 2 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings as Archie, originally broadcast September 18, 1948, 78 years ago. Archie’s in Love. Archie's mother thinks he's sick, but actually "The Pride Of Riverdale" is just love with his history teacher, Miss Biddle.   Also The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast September 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Big Bill. Big Bill won't stand cruelty to animals, but he's very shy with Annie. A bullet in the leg gives Cupid a hand.

Hour 3 -  Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 18, 1952, 74 years ago,  Weekend Activity.  There's a convention of insurance underwriters in Chicago at the same time that all three kids are going to be away for the weekend. This is not as easy as it sounds! Also Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police, originally broadcast September 18, 1937, 89 years ago, Barney heads for the hut. 

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