Classic Radio 03-27-26 - Maverick Town, Blood Money, and They Told Me You Were Dead

Classic Radio 03-27-26 - Maverick Town, Blood Money, and They Told Me You Were Dead

Author: Wyatt Cox March 27, 2026 Duration: 2:22:05
Westerns and Fantasy on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 27, 1953, 73 years ago,  The Case of the Maverick Town.   Why are the Mexican couple who are running a restaurant being run out of town?

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast March 27, 1954, 72 years ago, Blood Money. Joe Harp is a likable fellow who turns out to have a price on his head. Harry Speener has been helped by Joe, but isn't very grateful. 

Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 27, 1960, 66 years ago,  They Told Me You Were Dead.  Ellen Stoneham, Paladin's love during the war, calls him to ask for help recovering her sons from the Indians.

Followed by Escape,  originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 77 years ago, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz.  The F. Scott Fitzgerald story follows a young man who visits a wealthy friend’s family estate, built on a hidden mountain made entirely of diamonds. He discovers the family will do anything—even commit murder—to keep the secret of their unimaginable wealth from the outside world.

Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 27, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Helps Doc Catch a Plane.  Fibber takes a wild ride in a taxi to bring a ticket to Doc Gamble. 

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