The Second Hand Pistol (Aired May 22, 1950)
CRIME DOES NOT PAY was a series based on short films of the same name produced by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer. It was similar to Gangbusters, having a moralistic message about the law and lawbreaker. It was first heard over WMGM (NYC), hosted by Donald Buka. The last original show aired on Apr. 11, 1951. The series started on Monday evenings at 7:30 PM (on WMGM) and held that time/day spot until Oct. 30, 1950. The 56'th show marked a change to Wednesday night, again at 7:30. After show number 78 (Apr.11, 1951) the shows were repeated, starting with the first, "Kid With a Gun". The repeats followed the original order up until repeat of number 26, "Ingenious Woman" on Oct. 10, 1951. Repeats were not uncommon. Even before the last original show, older shows were repeated on alternate dates to the main series run. On Jan. 7, 1952, the series moved to Mutual but lasted just one year. Only repeats of the original series were aired and show ordering did not match the first run. The show was heard on Dec. 22, 1952.
THIS EPISODE:
May 22, 1950. Program #33. MGM syndication. "The Second-Hand Pistol". Commercials added locally. An impoverished couple pawn their last possession to buy two pistols in order to start a life of crime. A well-written story. After the drama, Nancy Coleman says that it's society's fault that the good parents in the story entered a life of crime. The date above is the date of the first broadcast on WMGM, New York, from which this syndicated version may have been taken. Nancy Coleman, John Gibson, Jon Gart (composer, conductor), Marx B. Loeb (producer, director), Ira Marion (writer), Burton B. Turkas (technical advisor), Bob Williams (announcer). 27:17. Episode Notes From The Radio Gold Index.
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