Gunsmoke / Mr. and Mrs. North (Old Time Radio Variety)

Classic Radio Rewind #88

This week on Classic Radio Rewind, host Jarnathan Cross guides you through two standout mysteries from radio’s golden age. We begin on the dusty streets of Dodge City with Gunsmoke and the 1956 broadcast “Widows Mite.” Marshal Matt Dillon steps into a tense and emotional case involving a grieving widow, a suspicious death, and a town quick to judge. What begins as a simple inquiry soon reveals hidden motives and the quiet resilience of frontier life.

Then we shift to the world of amateur sleuths Pam and Jerry North in Mr. and Mrs. North. In the 1954 episode “Malice Toward None,” a friendly gathering takes a dark turn when old grudges and buried secrets erupt into murder. The Norths navigate a maze of clues with their trademark charm and curiosity as they work to uncover the truth.

Enjoy two classic mysteries, restored and presented for a new generation of listeners. Brought to you by the WOTR Radio Network, home to four live streaming stations dedicated to preserving the best of old‑time radio.

Classic Radio Rewind is an Old Time Radio podcast featuring classic radio shows from the Golden Age of Radio, including mystery, suspense, crime, detective, horror, westerns, comedy, and sci-fi.

Each episode brings you carefully curated Old Time Radio broadcasts with original air dates, cast information, and historical context, preserving the timeless storytelling of vintage radio drama. From gripping mystery and crime stories to chilling horror and suspense, Classic Radio Rewind delivers the best of classic radio entertainment.

Listen to legendary Old Time Radio series like Suspense, Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Fibber McGee & Molly, and The Shadow, along with rare and hard-to-find episodes that capture the full range of Golden Age radio. Whether you enjoy detective stories, western adventures, comedy classics, or sci-fi thrillers, there’s something here for every Old Time Radio fan.

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