The Big Story: Pillars of Society (EP4992)
The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio| Daily Mystery Dramas
Adam Graham
4.4 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 20 January 2026
⏱️ 35 minutes
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Original Radio Broadcast: May 5, 1948
Originating from New York
Starring: Arnold Moss; Barbara Weeks; Andy Klein; Mickey O'Day; Bob Sloane; Ed Jerome; Jackie Grimes
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| 0:00.0 | The Welcome to the great detectives of old-time radio from Boise, Idaho. |
| 0:35.2 | This is your host, Adam Graham. In a moment, we're going to bring you this week's episode of The Bakes Story. |
| 0:42.3 | But first, I do want to encourage you, if you are enjoying this podcast, to please follow us using your favorite podcast software. |
| 0:50.6 | And I also want to encourage you to check out our other podcast. And today I'm |
| 0:55.5 | highlighting the great adventurers of old time radio. Currently, we've got a great |
| 1:00.3 | serial going featuring Tarzan. And we also are featuring some high quality |
| 1:06.4 | luxury theater programs. And you can subscribe to the great adventurers of old time radio wherever you get your |
| 1:13.1 | podcast from. |
| 1:14.2 | And you can find links to all of our podcast at greatdetactives.net. |
| 1:18.9 | But now, from Mayfeth 1948, here is the Pillars of Society. |
| 1:28.3 | Elmell presents the big story. |
| 1:35.3 | You're ready, Mama, is the store locked? |
| 1:40.3 | Just closing the back door. |
| 1:42.3 | You're finished store? |
| 1:43.3 | Busy week, good week. And the money? In the valise, ready for deposit first thing in the morning. Oh, a customer. It's too late. No, it's not too late. Maybe he needs something. Wait, wait, wait, I'll... Well, it's two customers, Saul, two men. Two is better than one. Come in, gentlemen. Come in. What can I... You're an old guy, Pop. I wouldn't want to hurt you. But if I had to, I would. You want... The Valise, Pop, the valise. No, I... We're so rich... You're not rich. Frank. Maybe he doesn't understand. Polite talk. |
| 2:19.0 | Give me that, Felice. |
| 2:23.8 | Frank talked to the man, so he'll be sure and understand. |
| 2:31.7 | The big story. |
| 2:34.0 | Here is America. |
| 2:36.0 | It's sound and its fury, |
| 2:37.9 | its joy and its sorrow, |
| 2:40.4 | as faithfully reported by the men and women of the great American newspapers. |
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