2001: A RADIO ODYSSEY
Originally broadcast on WNIB
Saturday, January 6th, 2001
LUX RADIO THEATRE (6-11-45) “Murder, My Sweet” starring Dick Powell, Claire Trevor, Mike Mazurki, and June DuPrez in the radio version of the 1945 mo¬tion picture. Based on Raymond Chandler’s novel “Farewell My Lovely,” Powell is detec¬tive Philip Marlowe, involved in homicide and blackmail Guest host is producer Irving Pichel. Cast includes Cy Kendall, Gerald Mohr, Eddie Marr, Doris Singleton. Lux Soap, CBS. (16 min & 18 min & 25 min)
ROAD OF LIFE (6-7-44) An isolated episode in the long-running (1937-1958) daytime drama created by [ma Phillips and centering on the story of Dr. Jim Brent. Jim (Ken Griffin) leaves a message to see Dr. Frazier who is slated to be the new chief of staff. Duz Detergent, NBC. (14 min)
SIX SHOOTER (3-21-54) James Stewart stars as Brit Ponset, “the Texas plainsman who wandered through the western territories, leaving behind a trail of still-remembered legends.” Wes Singer, a tough young gunfighter wants to pick a fight with Ponset. Sustaining, NBC. (31 min)
COMMAND PERFORMANCE #122 (6-29-44) All-star broad¬cast for military audiences featuring Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Judy Garland and Frank Sinatra. Judy invites Frank and Bing to audi¬tion for parts in her new movie. Hope is the judge. AFRS. (30 min)
NEWS SKELLY NEWS (3-5-46) Alex Drier reports from Chicago with news and commentary as he speculates on the reaction of a man from Mars to today’s headlines. Louis Rowan announces. Skelly Oil Co., NBC. (15 min)
VOYAGE OF THE SCARLET QUEEN (2-11-48) “Rocky III and the Dead Man’s Chest” starring Elliott Lewis as Philip Carney, master of “the proudest ship to plow the seas.” Cast includes Ed Max as Mr. Gallagher, Roddy McDowell as Rockingham Wells, Ill. Also: William Conrad, Ben Wright. Sustaining, MBS. (29 min)
Updated: 1/6/25 9:38 pm C.S.T.
Coming Next Week – “2001: A RADIO ODYSSEY – Pt 2“ – January 13, 2001
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