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. And the Hello and welcome to Down These Mean Streets and another midweek bonus comedy show. I don't know about you but I could

definitely use a laugh or two this week. Our governor extended our stay-at-home

directive until June.

Just another reminder of where we are and how far we still have to go to be out of the

woods.

Wherever you are, I hope you and your family are staying safe, that you're finding things

to do to fight off cabin fever, and I hope that this little midweek comedy bonus will help

to put a smile on your face.

Today is April Fool's Day, so to celebrate,

we'll hear a pair of radio comedies that find their stars engaging in and suffering the unintended consequences of some

April Fool's pranks.

Up first is Mel Blank, the man of a thousand voices, in an episode of his own radio sitcom.

The Mel Blank show aired from September 1946 until June of 1947. In addition to showcasing Blanks comedic chops and his versatility, the show also

featured a great supporting cast. Mary Jane Croft played Betty Colby, Mel's girlfriend.

Joseph Kearns was her father who was no fan of Mel's.

Hans Conryd played the leader of Mel's Lodge, the benevolent order of loyal zebras, and

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