TWTD Archive – January 27th, 1990

ROY ROGERS (9-19-48) It’s the King of the Cowboys with Dale Evans, George “Gabby” Hayes, Foy Willing and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Gabby tells a tale of a Ghost Town dweller. Quaker Oats, MBS. (11:10; 8:55; 9:50)

LIFE OF RILEY (11-10-50) William Bendix is Chester A. Riley who tries his luck in a “Guess the number of beans in the bowl” contest. Paula Winslowe is Peg; John Brown is Digby O’Dell, the friendly undertaker; Barbara Eiler and Bobby Ellis are Babs and Junior, the Riley offspring. Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer, NBC. (12:40; 13:05)

SCREEN DIRECTORS PLAYHOUSE (1-21-51) “Spellbound” starring Joseph Cotten and Mercedes McCambridge in a radio version of the 1945 Alfred Hitchcock film. Hitchcock hosts and narrates the story of a psychiatrist who tries to uncover her patient’s hangups. Cast includes Herb Butterfield, Howard McNear and William Tracy. Jimmy Wallington announces. Anacin, RCA Victor, NBC. (12:52; 11:45; 14:15; 14:30)

BURNS AND ALLEN (1942) George and Gracie with singer Jimmy Cash, Bill Goodwin and Paul Whiteman and the orchestra. Gracie’s old sweetheart is coming to town and George is jealous. Swan Soap, CBS. (10:05; 12:45; 5:00)

LIGHTS OUT (12-15-42) “Knock at the Door.” Arch Oboler introduces the famous “Mother-in-Law Story” about a young man who brings his bride home to his mother, with devastating results. Ironized Yeast, CBS. (11:30; 15:05)