Best of Classic Radio 09-17-26 - The Rat Race, Fred MacMurray and Charlie, and Doctor of Poison

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 17, 2022

Hour 1 - I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast September 17, 1952, 74 years ago, The Rat Race. Cvetic drives a hearse that is smuggling a wanted Communist out of town and away from the FBI. He helps the fugitive get onto a Polish freighter...with the help of "Candy."

Hour 2 - The Chase and Sandborn Hour starring Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast September 17, 1939. Charlie tells about his adventures in Honolulu. Guest Fred MacMurray and Don appear in "Brenda," by John Whedon. Helen Broderick does a monologue as a harried secretary and then feuds with Charlie.

Hour 3 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 17, 1951, Neal Cream, Doctor of Poison starring Charles Laughton.  The story of the most notorious poisoner who ever lived.   Also Part 1 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Imperfect Alibi Matter, originally broadcast September 17, 1956. An attempt on Harvey Stone's life and an attack on Johnny!