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Christmas Radio Classics
- Crime & Suspense Vol. 1
- Length: 2 hrs and 26 mins
- Radio/TV Program
- Release date: 11-21-06
- Language: English
- Publisher: Radio Spirits, Inc.
Regular price: $4.95
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What fun!
This is an excellent blend of ingredients: classic radio mystery serials with extra Christmas glitter. Obviously originally broadcast as seasonal specials, they range from the unabashedly heartstring-tugging to the somewhat more gritty and realistic, but all with obligatory happy holiday endings.
The sound quality is less than pin-sharp, which classic-radio fans will expect and forgive; but it's all quite clear and easy to listen to. The original commercial breaks are included, adding to the authentic back-in-time feel.
A great little selection to listen to any time of the year!
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