Crime Classics | Old Time Radio

Crime Classics - "Cesare Borgia His Most Difficult Murder" (Old Time Radio, 1954)

August 23, 2026·30 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

Crime Classics presents “Cesare Borgia: His Most Difficult Murder,” originally broadcast on CBS on April 21, 1954. Cataloged as episode 42, this historical true-crime drama was written by Morton Fine and David Friedkin and produced by Elliott Lewis.Set in Rome in 1500, Thomas Hyland recounts a case of murder and political intrigue surrounding Cesare Borgia and the turbulent Renaissance court. Lou Merrill stars as Hyland, with Betty Lou Gerson as Lucrezia Borgia.Old Time Retro Radio presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.Chapters:00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction00:40 Original Broadcast29:54 ClosingSupport Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

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