Classic Radio 08-13-26 - Diamond Smuggler, Alien Smuggling, and the Fearless Clown

Classic Radio 08-13-26 - Diamond Smuggler, Alien Smuggling, and the Fearless Clown

Author: Wyatt Cox August 13, 2026 Duration: 2:23:26
Crime on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast  August 13, 1946, 80 years ago, The Diamond Smuggler.  Momma and Poppa Adams are in reality diamond smugglers and perhaps poisoners.

Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast August 13, 1949, 77 years ago, Alien Smuggling Ring. Steve's friend and fellow agent Allen Prescott is found hanging in a bell tower in a Portuguese fishing village. Steve is out to break up an alien smuggling racket. 

Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast August 13, 1951, 75 years ago, The Fearless Clown.   Fofo, The Fearless Clown, has been killed by an elephant. However, the beautiful Relita (the girl, not the elephant) has confessed to the crime...before it happened!

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast August 13, 1936, 90 years ago,  The Missing Messenger.  A suspicious person has been spotted near Pasadena Avenue and Avenue Forty-Two. An ideal officer solves a brutal crime.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 13, 1948, 78 years ago,  Lotte from the Bronx Recognizes the Farmer's Wife Within Claudia.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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