Classic Radio 04-13-25 - The Marvalous Barrastro, Ineffable Essence of Nothing, and the Man Who Committed Suicide

A dramatic Sunday

First a look at this day in History.

Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 13, 1944, 81 years ago, The Marvelous Barrastro starring Orson Welles.  A great story with Orson doing his usual magnificent job playing two roles in two different Italian dialects!

Followed by The Radio Guild, originally broadcast April 13, 1940, 85 years ago, Ineffable Essence Of Nothing.  A Fantasy for Radio.   A man walks through an enchanted doorway into his own future.

Then Freedom USA starring Tyrone Power, originally broadcast April 13, 1952, 73 years ago, The Man Who Committed Suicide.  There is possible fraud and collusion in the "defense effort." Senator Dean Edwards is heading a Senate investigating committee to look into the matter. 

Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 13, 1956, 69 years ago, Jacobs Hands. A story about a farm hand who discovers he has the power to heal. Christopher Isherwood, the co-author with Aldous Huxley, narrates the play with Vic Perrin and Virginia Gregg starring.

Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 13, 1942, 83 years ago, Prize for Best Suggestion.  The boys decide the prize for the best suggestion of what to do with the $10,000 should go to old man Quincy; let's build a toll bridge in Pine Ridge!

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