Classic Radio 08-25-26 - Sweet Cherries in Charleston, Career Criminal, and Crossing Paris

Classic Radio 08-25-26 - Sweet Cherries in Charleston, Career Criminal, and Crossing Paris

Author: Wyatt Cox August 25, 2026 Duration: 2:36:45
Drama on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 25, 1957, 69 years ago, Sweet Cherries in Charleston starring Roy Glenn.  The disease of "Freedom," and how it spread among the slaves of South Carolina. 

Followed by Wanted, originally broadcast August 25, 1950, 76 years ago, James Joseph Sweeney, Career Criminal.  On October 14, 1926, in New York City, John Joseph Sweeney and the "West Side Gang" shot up a mail truck and killed a motorcyclist in Elizabeth, New Jersey. In addition, the gang members were wanted for assault and sodomy. Witnesses describe the event, and the cops began "Operation Rogue's Gallery."

Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 25, 1950, 76 years ago.  Crossing Paris starring Jay Novello and William Conrad.   Four suitcases of black-market pork, a meek man and a bully at midnight during the occupation of Paris by the Nazis. 

Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlan and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 25, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Murdering Messenger.  A fast-talking man poses as himself to impersonate someone else! 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 25, 1948, 78 years ago, A visit to Coney Island. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. 

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