I Love Old Time Radio
By Vinny Hébert
I Love Old Time RadioMar 17, 2021
Suspense - "The Diary Of Saphronia Winters"
A great horror tale about a new bride, a madman, and an hotel with 125 deserted rooms!
Let George Do It - "The Chair Of Humanities"
The professor's wife has been killed. Was the poison a murder or suicide? A revenge from beyond the grave!
My Favorite Husband - "The Handcuffs"
George has meeting with an important client at the bank but little Tommy Wood has handcuffed him to Liz. What makes matters worse, Tommy doesn't have a key.
The Green Hornet - "The House That Jack Built"
A crooked labor union forces a home-builder to hire his workers. The Hornet homes in on the crooks.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Lifebuoy Kills B.O."
Costello has had a fight with his girlfriend. Abbott gives him lessons in dealing with women. A story about whales. Sam Shovel solves, "Murder In The Bathtub," or "Lifebuoy Kills B.O."
Suspense - "The Man Who Knew How"
An interesting story about a man who knows the name of a secret chemical that can kill without a trace.
Let George Do It - "Death Begins at 45"
George and Brooksie find the dead body of a famous gangster aboard a houseboat. It's the story of a lifetime! What was Rocco Banion doing in River Vista? A dignified physician is found murdered by the same gun.
My Favorite Husband - "The Sleigh Ride"
Liz is filled with the Christmas spirit. She tries to rent a sleigh and go caroling.
The Green Hornet - "A Rake-Off on the Job"
A crooked employment agency takes the deposits from applicants and then fails to get them a job. The Hornet labors to set things straight.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "The Fish Market Murder"
There's a quick joke about, "Who's On Faust?" Costello takes singing lessons. Sam Shovel solves, "The Fish Market Murder," or "They Killed Him Just For The Halibut.".
Suspense - "Banquo's Chair"
A detective, tracking down an elusive murderer, uses ghosts and the victim to get his man.
Let George Do It - "Mixup in La Cruza"
George Valentine flies to Mexico to steal a "trinket" from his own client...worth $100,000. Sure enough, the diamonds are stolen, but by somebody else!
My Favorite Husband - "Christmas Gift"
There are only seven shopping days until Christmas. What is George planning to give Liz for Christmas?
The Green Hornet - "A Racket Robs the Cradle"
Crooks are running a school for child actors. The parents sign binding contracts and are stuck until the Hornet plays a role.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Double Murder At The Liquor Distillery"
Lou tells about his family. Detective Bud Abbott visits Sam Shovel in his office. He's reading a murder mystery titled, "Double Murder At The Liquor Distillery," or "When A Body Meets A Body Coming Through The Rye."
Suspense - "The Black Shawl"
A good mood piece about a young girl kept in the mansion of a madwoman, and of the woman's idiot son.
Let George Do It - "Portrait by Priscilla"
A store owner is attacked in an art studio, a portrait has been stolen. George Valentine takes the man's place for a meeting and soon discovers that the lady in the portrait has been murdered...as was the man who owned the painting.
My Favorite Husband - "French Lessons"
Liz takes French lessons, which leads George onto the field of honor.
The Green Hornet - "Money in the Meter"
The Hornet challenges a taxi cab racket.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Lou Gets a Job Offer from the UNO"
Costello almost gets a part acting in a movie with Lauren Bacall and then gets an offer to work for the U.N.O. as a diplomat.
Suspense - "Of Maestro and Man"
"The Maestro," a prizefight manager planning revenge on his star fighter by scalding him to death in the steamroom!
Let George Do It - "The Brothers MacIntosh"
Mervyn McIntosh is a real nice guy, but he's been murdered. His brother, who is not such a nice guy, reveals that Mervyn had a deadly enemy.
My Favorite Husband - "College Homecoming"
George and Mr. Atterbury's college Homecoming game is this weekend and the girls don't want to go. Now that the boys don't want them to go, they want to go.
The Green Hornet - "Lightning Hits a Shakedown"
Bargo and his gang are causing a series of power outages. He wants to have the city take over the electric company.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Lou Learns to Swim"
Lou is suffering from insomnia. Bud suggests the Lou should propose to Susan Miller. Lou decides to became a lifeguard, buys a bathing suit and takes swimming lessons.
Suspense - "The Beast Must Die"
A man vows to kill the hit-and-run driver who killed his son, and he's keeping a diary of his plans!
Let George Do It - "The Tears Of Sorrow"
A motel/restaurant in the desert is run by an angry cook and his wife, who has a wandering eye. A traveling salesman and a corpse in a silver coffin named Charley George Washington add to the fun.
My Favorite Husband - "Quiz Show"
Liz is a contestant on a quiz show and wins $500...if she can cash a check within 25 minutes.
The Green Hornet - "The Lawyer Beats The Law"
The owner of a small stationery store refuses to pay for protection and is shot and wounded. Moroni has lawyer Sturgiss defend his alibi.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Bud and Lou Plan a Vacation"
Abbott is going on vacation to New Jersey. The boys pay a visit to a travel agent and wind up on a tropical island.
Suspense - "The Search For Henri LeFevre"
A man who has just finished writing a symphony hears the exact same symphony on the radio. Then as the music finished, the announcer said, you have just been listening to Eulogy for Orchestra Opus 42 by Henri Lefevre. But who was Henri Lefevre?
Let George Do It - "Go Jump in the Lake"
Nobody seems to want Valentine, despite the time of the year.
My Favorite Husband - "Katy & Mr. Nagley"
Liz decides to help her maid Katy's romance with Mr. Nagley, the postman.
The Green Hornet - "Trouble Hits The Trolleys"
The city trolley line is being sabotaged by a competing bus line.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Guest Star: Benny Rubin"
Costello is running for dog catcher of Glendale. Costello, the artist. Guest Benny Rubin converts the program into an audience participation show in a satire of, "Truth Or Consequences."
Suspense - "The Walls Came Tumbling Down"
There's some nice detection by a newspaperman trying to locate a priceless-but-hidden mural.
Let George Do It - "The Old Style"
The curator of a collection of artifacts has received a music box in the mail. Several other music boxes are then sent, each with a murder attached!
My Favorite Husband - "Babysitting"
Liz has not been putting money in their Christmas Fund so she needs to find a job to make up the money.
The Green Hornet - "A Racket in the Ring"
Fight manager Hank Dolan is cheating his young boxers. Fight Commissioner Brill is also a crook. Kato is "on vacation" and is not heard.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Guest Star: Lon Chaney, Jr"
The opening routine is about leap year and marriage. Guest Lon Chaney, Jr. and Costello battle over, "Honeysuckle Epstein."
Suspense - "The Ten Grand"
A story about a penniless dancer who has her empty purse stolen in the subway. When the purse is returned, she finds it loaded with money!
Let George Do It - "The Ugly Duckling"
A famous composer has died, leaving behind a "Secret Sonata."
My Favorite Husband - "Mother-in-Law"
George's mother comes for a visit and the Cooper household is thrown into a turmoil.
The Green Hornet - "Bait for a Burglar"
Britt Reid lures one of a gang of burglars to his apartment and finds out the identity of the head of the gang. The hunt for "The Mystery Man Of Crime" begins. Kato is "on vacation" and is not heard.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "Costello Joins the Foreign Legion"
A routine about Costello's Aunt May is followed by another traffic ticket. Costello has been invited to join, "The Legion." The boys pay a visit to, "Honest Hassan, Used Camel Dealer."
Suspense - "A Friend to Alexander"
Harry Andrews was a laughing happy-go-lucky fellow before he began to have dreams about Aaron Burr - dreams in which Burr would be mean to his friend Alexander Hamilton, dreams that became nightmares that began to plague him.
Let George Do It - "The Floaters"
Helga and "The Sad Man Who Coughed" are both murdered in a seedy motel on the Mexican border.
My Favorite Husband - "Halloween Surprise Party"
The Atterburys are having a Halloween Party but the Coopers did not get invited. What they don't know it's a surprise party for them!
The Green Hornet - "Murder by Accident"
Two conmen are promising old folks (over 50) a pension.
The Abbott and Costello Show - "The New Sheriff with Bela Lugosi"
Lou becomes sheriff of Encino and has to investigate the spooky house owned by guest Bela Lugosi .