Classic Radio 04-06-26 - the Big Saw, Murder Frame-up, and The Fire

Classic Radio 04-06-26 - the Big Saw, Murder Frame-up, and The Fire

Author: Wyatt Cox April 6, 2026 Duration: 2:30:06
Crime on a Monday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 6, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Saw.  A pair of bank robbers are identified by one of the customers in the bank. The trail leads to a car rental agency.

Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark,  originally broadcast April 6, 1954, 72 years ago, Bruce Burke Murder Frame-Up.  Bruce Burke has sent beautiful Elsa Corey to kill Peter Chambers. Bruce is a millionaire who owns a nightclub called, "The Flame." He also happens to be dead! Elsa is Peter's only alibi, but she's been murdered too!

Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast April 6, 1950, 76 years ago, The Fire. In a building found on fire, a dead body is found murdered. Casey finds that flammable photographic negatives were used to start the fire.

Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast April 6, 1954, 72 years ago, The Schemers.  The best time to die, folks, is in your own good time. But...try arguing with a bullet.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Opening the Safe.   Claudia straightens up the office. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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