Classic Radio 08-11-26 - Lou to the UN - Only Johnny Knows, and the Red Forest

Classic Radio 08-11-26 - Lou to the UN - Only Johnny Knows, and the Red Forest

Author: Wyatt Cox August 11, 2026 Duration: 2:33:01
Variety on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast  August 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Lou is a Delegate to the UN. Costello almost gets a part acting in a movie with Katharine Hepburn and then gets an offer to work for the U.N.O. as a diplomat. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 11, 1956, 70 years ago, Only Johnny Knows.  A look at child rearing in America since Colonial times. How things have changed, and how they have not changed.

Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 11, 1950, 76 years ago, The Red Forest.  A good story about a group of people trapped by a raging forest fire.  William Conrad stars. 

Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast August 11, 1950, 76 years ago,  The Quiet Magpie.  Vincent Calloway is standing trial for the murder of his father, which he did not commit. Marlowe uncovers a complex tale of blackmail and intrigue.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 11, 1948, 78 years ago,  Bertha Takes Over.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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