Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 18, 1955, The Reed Survives. A young cowboy is tricked into killing Ephraim Hunt, the bible-quoting husband of a scheming woman. However, Lucy Hunt gets one more killing than she counted on. Also part 1 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Pearling Matter, originally broadcast June 18, 1956. A frantic chase across the country after a girl who couldn't possibly exist...until she shows up.

I'm done fighting with my doctors. A variety of health issues have led me to a decision that I hoped I wouldn't have to make for a couple of more years.

Classic Radio Theater will end June 30, 2023.

I want to thank everyone who made this show possible over the years. I know it's only about three weeks for stations to make alternate programming arrangements, but it's a choice that I had to make. I'm nearing 70 years of age, and the grind of producing these shows is just too much.

It has been my honor and pleasure to serve you these past eight years.

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