Classic Radio 08-23-26 - Skylark, Man from Tomorrow, and Flying Saucers

Classic Radio 08-23-26 - Skylark, Man from Tomorrow, and Flying Saucers

Author: Wyatt Cox August 23, 2026 Duration: 2:35:33
Drama and Science Fiction on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast  August 23, 1943, 76 years ago, Skylark starring Ginger Rogers.  A dissatisfied wife decides to divorce her successful but workaholic advertising executive husband, only to find herself torn between him and a charming bohemian lawyer.  Claudette Colbert starred in the 1941 motion picture.  

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast August 23, 1953, 73 years ago, The Man From Tomorrow starring Lawrence Dobkin.  A former fighter pilot is trained to develop his five senses beyond those of ordinary men...and to possibly develop a sixth sense! This is a great show.  Hear an even better version of this script on the September 1 episode of Suspense that stars Frank and Joan Lovejoy.  (Hint- it will be on our upcoming September 1 Best of Classic Radio Theater.)

Then, Dimension X, originally broadcast August 23, 1951, 75 years ago.  The Elixir Of Life can cure any disease and keep you alive for one hundred years. A private investigator has to discover whether it's the real McCoy, or a deadly poison!

Followed by 2000 Plus, originally broadcast August 23, 1950, 76 years ago,  The Flying Saucers.  In the year 2012, a second "Zeus" rocket is about to be launched from White Sands. The saucers have been visiting for the last three months and are considered a potential threat. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 23, 1948, 78 years ago, An Evening at the Summer Theatre.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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