October 19, 1937: Debut of Big Town

76 years ago today in 1937, the newspaper drama Big Town premiered on CBS radio. Edward G. Robinson starred in it for the first 5 of its 15 year run. Here's what i find amazing. At its height of popularity, it attracted 20 million listeners a week. Currently on TV, only "NCIS" draws more fans week to week.

October 19, 1937: 'Big Town' aired on CBS for the first time