Get this and get it straight. Crime is a suckers road and those who travel it'd wind up in the gut of the prison of the grave.

The story you were about to hear is true, only the names have been changed to protect the innocent.

The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective.

The Adventures of the Saints starring Vincent Prize

Bob Bailey in the exciting adventures of the man with the action-packed expense account

America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator.

Yours truly, Johnny Deller. the Hello and welcome to our last bonus comedy episode of Down These Mean Streets for 2020. It's the 41st of these Wednesday shows, a series

I started back in March to provide some diversion during the COVID-19 pandemic.

And I honestly didn't think we'd still be in the thick of it

as the year drew to a close,

but unfortunately things are still pretty bad out there.

It's been a long haul, and to realize that for many of us it's not close to being done can be pretty daunting. But help is on the way in the form of vaccines, so please wear your mask. Stay home if you can. Hey, listen to old time radio shows. That's what I've been doing for most of this year.

And today, as we get ready to put 2020 in the rearview mirror,

I wanted to share two more comedies with you both based around New Year's

traditions the Rose Bowl Parade and a New Year's Eve party. The first episode

is from a newcomer to these podcasts,

while the second comes from one of my favorite old-time

radio comedies.

Up first is Alan Young,

before his role as Wilbur on Mr. Ed, and before he gave voice to Scrooge McDuck.

The comedian and actor began his career in Canada before he was brought to the states by an agent.

After early appearances on the air, Young earned his own series, called, appropriately,

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