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Crime Classics

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Crime Classics was a U.S. radio docudrama that aired on CBS from June 15, 1953, to June 30, 1954. Created, produced, and directed by Elliott Lewis, it explored historical true crime stories, from ancient Greece to 19th-century America, with a focus on murders and infamous cases. The show was known for its documentary-like approach, blending factual accuracy with light humor and irony, often through the narration of host Thomas Hyland (voiced by Lou Merrill). Scripts were written by Morton Fi ...
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The Crime Classics episode "Good Evening, My Name Is Jack the Ripper" aired on June 30, 1954, as episode 51, marking the series finale. This 29-minute radio docudrama, hosted by Thomas Hyland (Lou Merrill), dramatizes the infamous Jack the Ripper murders in 1888 London, focusing on the Whitechapel killings with the show’s signature mix of historica…
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