Episode 234: The Big Cast

10/31/21 • 56 min

The Mysterious Old Radio Listening Society

Our thanks to Paul whose recommendation has sent us to the Listener Library for another episode of Dragnet, "The Big Cast!" Friday and Romero bring in a suspect who may be responsible for several missing persons cases. But once they begin to interrogate him, his peculiar behavior makes the detectives wonder what motive might connect him to the crimes. Does this man's strange behavior justify accusing him of murder? Why is he so eager to take a lie detector test? Was there ever a time when it was safe for babies to hitchhike? Listen for yourself and find out!

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Episode 233: Death of a Picture Hanger

This episode of Crime Classics features a tale of the Old West, told in a style that blends tragedy, wry comedy, and historic documentary. "Death of a Picture Hanger" is a series of a surprising vignettes that lead to the inevitable. Who is the picture hanger mentioned in the title? How should one keep track of one's bath schedule? What was that thing we couldn't remember? Listen for yourself and find out! Then vote and let us know what you think!