- EscapeThe Thirteenth Truck
- Richard Diamond, Private DetectiveThe Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case (repeat 50-09-27)
- The Lone RangerDan Reid's Return
- 21st PrecinctThe Mainliner
- Yours Truly, Johnny DollarThe Isabel James Matter (The Kimball Matter)
- The Lone RangerDan Reid's Fight for Life
- Victor Borge CollectionJohann Sibelius Bach And Family
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- The Lone RangerThe Vindictive Corrys
- Broadway Is My BeatThe Joey Herbie and Beebe Murder Case
- GunsmokeGone Straight
Radio Calendar
Sunday, August 16, 1953
2 episodes on the air
This week in history
Week of 08/16–08/22/1953
- 1953 — Cold War: The CIA and MI6 help to overthrow the government of Mohammad Mosaddegh in Iran and reinstate the Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi.
- 1953 — First meeting of Narcotics Anonymous takes place, in Southern California.
- 1953 — The penal colony on Devil's Island is permanently closed.
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Richard Diamond, Private Detective
The Oklahoma Cowboy Murder Case (repeat 50-09-27)Ep 152 · Sunday, August 16, 1953
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FAQ
- What old time radio shows aired on Sunday, August 16, 1953?
- Goldie lists 2 episodes for Sunday, August 16, 1953, including Escape and Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Open any title to stream free, or play the whole evening in order.
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