The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast December 19, 1937, 84 years ago, Cold Death. Old man Daniel Carver owns a small town and keeps the press out with gangsters. The people of Carverville are in poverty and live under miserable conditions. Shades of Scrooge!

The Hallmark Hall of Fame, originally broadcast December 19, 1954, A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore in a recorded performance. A rebroadcast of "Mr. Barrymore's last performance as Scrooge." Barrymore had died November 15, 1954. Also Claudia, originally broadcast December 19, 1947, Without Mama. Claudia must decide...Chicago without mama?

Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, Jack Benny plays Santa (for a price) for Phil's kids. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Nick Shurn Matter, originally broadcast December 19, 1955. A nightclub owner is found shot to death. His insurance beneficiary is his business partner, who has a perfect alibi.

Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 18, 1938, 83 years ago, Jack and the gang heading back to Hollywood by train.

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 18, 1946, Leroy Wants a Motor Scooter. Leroy would like a motorscooter for Christmas, but Gildersleeve has other ideas. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 18, 1937, Flying Hat. The Grand Wunkey banishes the Witch, the Flying Hat is found.

Candy Matson YUkon-2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast December 18, 1950, San Juan Batista. Candy and Lieutenant Mallard visit the old Mission at San Juan Bautista. They find the friendly Father Paulino and a dead body too! Also Claudia, originally broadcast December 18, 1947, Heartbreak. Roger's retiring, and mama won't go to Chicago.

Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 71 years ago, The Case of the Invisible Insurrectionist. There are communist saboteurs among the Puerto Rican community of New York City. But who?

The Phil Harris Alice Faye show, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, Buying Alice a Christmas Present. What to get Alice for Christmas? Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 17, 1937, Wooden Indian. The Wooden Indians attack, the Wintergreen Witch changes everyone into frogs!

Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast December 17, 1952, Road sabotage in Turkey. A major road construction project in Turkey is apparently being sabotaged. Also Claudia, originally broadcast December 17, 1947, A Job Offer. David has a job offer, but they would have to relocate to Chicago!

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 76 years ago, Night at the Opera. After the opera, Gildy runs through a little aria.

Fibber Mcgee and Molly, originally broadcast December 16, 1941. Fibber heads out to chop down a Christmas tree. . Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 16, 1937, Cocklebur Cowboys. Slim Pickens and the cowboys rescue Jimmy and Judy, they then set out to find the Singing Tree.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 16, 1956, Cherry Red. Pretty Cherry O'Dell's husband has been shot while robbing a stage. Red Learned, the man who killed him, comes to Dodge to marry the widow! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 16, 1955. $50,000 worth of murder!

Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast December 15, 1951, 70 years ago, the Lucille Baker Murder Case. A drunk named Bob reports the death of Lucille Baker. She's been strangled.

Radio City Playhouse, originally broadcast December 15, 1949, The Night Before Christmas. Two reporters are on a search for two goats on Christmas Eve. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 15, 1937, Pelted with mud. The Cinnamon Bear has fallen down the wishing well. The Muddlers attack

Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 15, 1946, Jack exchanging shoelaces? Babe Marks (Mary's sister in real life) appears on the show. Mary does not appear, she was "sick" at the last minute. Jack returns to the department store to exchange the metal-tipped shoe laces that he previously bought. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 15, 1955. A bad liar goes on the run.

Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast December 14, 1948, 73 years ago, Deadline at Dawn. A protection mob is moving into the produce markets of Big Town. Steve Wilson pays a call on "Lard" Malone.

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast December 14, 1952, The Roadside Stand. An outdoor refreshment stand in December doesn't earn enough to buy the boys a car. When Henry meets tired travelers at the stand, he decides to rent a family from Illinois rooms for the night in the Aldrich house. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 14, 1937, Oliver Ostrich. Oliver Ostrich eats an alarm clock and bacon.

Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast December 14, 1942, The Case of the Industrial Spy Ring. The wife of Henry Hughes accuses him of being unfaithful. Has has been seeing another woman, but it's part of his job for the Gestapo!Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 14, 1955. A pair of thieves start a falling out...with a lot of excitement!

Stars in the Air, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, 70 years ago, It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed in their original screen roles. An angel grants a depressed businessman a wish he soon regrets.

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 13, 1948, Jane quits her job just before Christmas. She gets her old position back with Richard Rinelander III. Irma and Al decide to "help" the situation. Also The Cinnamon Bear, originally broadcast December 13, 1937, Snapper Stick the Crocodile. Snapper-Snick (The Crooning Crocodile, is played by Hanley Stafford) is in the Wishing Woods.

The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, Top Man. One of the King brothers muscles in on Big Sam's rackets. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 13, 1955. How does a man die of malnutrition with a $50,000 life insurance policy?

Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 84 years ago, The Mother in Law. A story about a wedding and a mother-in-law.

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 12, 1953, The Cast. Doc tries to save Shell Tucker's wife after she swallows a nail. When he fails to save her, Shell swears revenge on Doc, and almost succeeds! A horse with a broken leg might make him change his mind. (On this episode, Doc is played by Paul Frees) Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 12, 1955, A Gift for Doc Gamble. Fibber buys a present for Doc Gamble, it's a briefcase, and it costs...

Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast December 12, 1948, The Haunted Artist. An artist's latest canvas seems to be haunted. A stone quarry keeps appearing on one side of the canvas. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Lansing Fraud Matter, originally broadcast December 12, 1955. A man with a $50,000 policy dies...from malnutrition!

The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast December 11, 1951, 70 years ago, Hide Out. The story of the unusual friendship of the big-time gangster and the young kid from Philadelphia.