Classic Radio 08-22-26 - Lucky Day, Mind over Murder, and The Lady in Question

Classic Radio 08-22-26 - Lucky Day, Mind over Murder, and The Lady in Question

Author: Wyatt Cox August 22, 2026 Duration: 2:30:43
Variety on a Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast August 22, 1937,  89 years ago, guest Glenda Farrell.  Charlie McCarthy is operating a lemonade stand. Don Ameche and guest Glenda Farrell appear in a skit titled "Lucky Day." W. C. Fields has returned from Hawaii. He tells tales about his Uncle Larceny, the pirate. 

Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast  August 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Mind Over Murder. There's no such thing as an innocent bystander...or is there? What does the number 4826 mean?

Followed by Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast August 22, 1950, 76 years ago, The Lady in Question.  Mishel suddenly acquires a wife, and a jail cell for murder. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 22, 1935, 91 years ago,  The Store’s First Day on the Road.  At the end of the first day of operation, the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels has made a clear profit of $15.57...well almost.

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