Classic Radio 05-07-26 - Little Red Schoolhouse, Purloined Ruby, and the Winthrope Jewels

Classic Radio 05-07-26 - Little Red Schoolhouse, Purloined Ruby, and the Winthrope Jewels

Published: May 7, 2026

Duration: 2:24:53

Crime on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast May 7, 1952, 74 years ago, Little Red Schoolhouse.  Plans are made to subvert a small American college.

Followed by the New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast May 7, 1945, 81 years ago, The Purloined Ruby.  A missing gem, a murder and a clue from Edgar Allen Poe. 

Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The...