Sentence Of Death (Aired October 9, 1947)


Crime Club's program format and signature elements were consistent throughout the run, with the exception of programs originated by Stedman Coles. Actual Doubleday Crime Club selections were appropriately credited by author only. As indicated above, no mention was ever made regarding the publisher of the selections. Raymond Edward Johnson was the first 'Librarian' for the series, followed by Barry Thomson for the remainder of the run. Since we have no access to Episodes 2 through 8 at present, we can't say precisely when Raymond Edward Johnson passed the Librarian duties to Barry Thomson. All we can say with certainty is that by Episode No. 9, Barry Thomson is heard as the Librarian. For the premiere episode, Raymond Edward Johnson as 'The Librarian' opened the program in a manner very reminiscent of Inner Sanctum. At the close of the presentation for the evening, the Librarian for the Crime Club announced the credits to a phone ringing in the background. Upon finally answering the phone, the Librarian would announce the next presentation and encourage the 'caller' to listen in the following week. Show Notes From The Digital Deli.

THIS EPISODE:

October 9, 1947. Mutual network. "Sentence Of Death". Sustaining. A very well-done story of a judge who has a lot of trouble trying to sentence a convicted murderer to death. . 29:07.