Day: July 16, 2025

Mercury Theater: Treasure Island (AWR0280)

Amazing World of Radio

Today’s Story: Jim Hawkins acquires a treasure map and is named cabin boy on The Hispanola where he encounters adventures, pirates, and mutiny.

Original Air Date: July 18, 1938

Originating in New York

Starring: Orson Welles as Long John Silver Agnes Moorehead, Arthur Anderson, Dan Seymour, George Coulouris

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Broadway’s My Beat: The Jack Jorno Murder Case (EP4757)

Larry Thor

Today’s Mystery:

Johnny investigates the murder of a young prize fighter.

Original Radio Broadcast Date: August 7, 1950

Originating from Hollywood

Starring: Larry Thor as Lieutenant Danny Clover; Charles Calvert as Sergeant Gino Tartaglia; Jack Kruschen as Sergeant Muggavan; Tony Barrett; William Conrad; Lynn Ainley; Peter Leeds

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