Classic Radio 05-14-26 - Wilson in Occupied Paris, Murder in the Vineyard, and Battles of Belvedere

Classic Radio 05-14-26 - Wilson in Occupied Paris, Murder in the Vineyard, and Battles of Belvedere

Author: Wyatt Cox May 14, 2026 Duration: 2:25:23
Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Big Town starring Edward G. Robinson, dated May 14, 1942, 84 years ago, Occupied Paris.   Steve Wilson and Lorelei are in Nazi-occupied Paris, fighting the Germans. 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast May 14, 1935, 91 years ago,  Murder in the Vineyard.  A rancher has been found murdered near Fresno. 

Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast May 14, 1949, 77 years ago, the Battles of Belvedere Caper.  Sam Spade is hired by an eccentric, wealthy woman living in a mansion in Belvedere, an affluent area in the San Francisco Bay Area. The client is embroiled in a bizarre "war" with her neighbors, involving property disputes and escalating antics that move from petty grievances to actual danger.

Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews,  originally broadcast May 14, 1952, 74 years ago, The Red Red Herring.   Cvetic frames a loyal party member to protect himself. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 14, 1948, 78 years ago, The Prodigal Pup.  The story of Bluff and Mr. Tucker.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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