Classic Radio 03-19-26 - Painted Valley, The Mistake, and Buck Harris

Classic Radio 03-19-26 - Painted Valley, The Mistake, and Buck Harris

Author: Wyatt Cox March 19, 2026 Duration: 2:29:33
Westerns and Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley,  originally broadcast March 19, 1942, 84 years ago, Back to Painted Valley.  The ranchers have collected $38,000 for the railroad to run a spur line to the valley. The money's in a "tin safe" at the Cattleman's Association...but not for long.

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast March 19, 1955, 71 years ago, The Mistake.  Faro dealer Earl Hanley has been killed. Suspect Sam Bostick says Doc is his alibi, but Doc is out of town!

Then, The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 19, 1939, 87 years ago, Buck Harris?   Jack and Carmichael (the polar bear) are both in bed with a cold.  Phil Harris and Kenny Baker do the show.  

Followed by The Shadow starring Bret Morrison, originally broadcast March 19, 1944, 82 years ago, The Drums of Doom.   A dancer is threatened by voodoo after she brings a bracelet back from Haiti. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Waiting for the Train.    Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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