Classic Radio 06-07-26 - The Gunfighter and the British Agent

Classic Radio 06-07-26 - The Gunfighter and the British Agent

Author: Wyatt Cox June 7, 2026 Duration: 2:36:16
Drama on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast  June 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Gunfighter starring Gregory Peck, reprising his 1950 film role.  The fastest gun in the West only wants to avoid the next gunfight.

Followed by Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast June 7, 1937, 89 years ago, British Agent starring Errol Flynn and Frances Farmer.  An adaptation of the 1934 motion picture. Romance and adventure with an English diplomat in Moscow during the Russian Revolution.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 7, 1948, 78 years ago, Jeffrey Killian.  Jeff Killian, expelled from school, is coming to Eastbrook.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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