Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Wyatt Cox
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Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

  1. Classic Radio 02-21-26 - No Lady, Alvin's Alfred, and Battle at Tower Rock

    3H AGO

    Classic Radio 02-21-26 - No Lady, Alvin's Alfred, and Battle at Tower Rock

    Westerns and Crime on a Saturday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner,  originally broadcast February 21, 1960, 66 years ago, That Was No Lady.  Paladin travels to Brackwater to close down the Paradise Saloon, run by the notorious A.J. Bannion. But Bannion turns out to be a lady...or at least a female! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast February 21, 1960, 66 years ago,  The Alvin's Alfred Matter.  An eccentric, wealthy old man enlists Johnny's aid to help recover his abducted dog! Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 21, 1954, 72 years ago, Battle At Tower Rock.  Britt comes to Tower Rock to visit the fair and finds himself the judge of the preserves competition. He must decide how to judge between two feuding sisters.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 21, 1953, 73 years ago,  Meshougah.  An entire town is terrorized by a gang of killers. Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly,  originally broadcast February 21, 1955, 71 years ago,  McGee Rehearses Teeny for a School Play.  There's going to be a play about George Washington on his birthday. Teeny's going to be in it! Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!

    2h 31m
  2. Classic Radio 02-20-26 - Horn blows on the Ford Theater, Invite to Dinner, and Raiding Money to go to Levenworth

    1D AGO

    Classic Radio 02-20-26 - Horn blows on the Ford Theater, Invite to Dinner, and Raiding Money to go to Levenworth

    Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack wants to appear on the Ford Theater.  Guests Fletcher Markle and Jack Warner try to talk Jack out of doing, "The Horn Blows At Midnight" on "The Ford Theatre." Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Invitation to Dinner.  Ozzie accepts a dinner invitation from a man whose name he can't remember.  Then, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Raising Money to go to Convention.   The boys try to attend a convention in Leavenworth, Kansas, by borrowing $200 from a finance company.  Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast February 20, 1944, 82 years ago,  Edgar’s Birthday.  . A classic routine with Charlie and guest W.C. Fields. A confrontation in a barbershop.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Bluff’s Homecoming.  Bluff returns from the hospital.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!

    2h 34m
  3. Classic Radio 02-19-26 - Made For Each Other, Zia's Dream, and Georges Bad Decisions

    2D AGO

    Classic Radio 02-19-26 - Made For Each Other, Zia's Dream, and Georges Bad Decisions

    Romance on a Thursday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast February 19, 1940, 86 years ago, Made for Each Other starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray.   A melodrama about a young lawyer, his wife, his sickly baby, and his disappearing mother.  Carole Lombard reprises her role form the 1939 film.   Followed by Romance, originally broadcast February 19, 1955, 71 years ago, Zia's Dream starring Jack Moyles.  A beautiful Egyptian belly dancer meets a blustery, old American general. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Keeping George from making Decisions.   George has the opportunity to make $5000 in the cattle market, if only he can use the phone! Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Lottie and Reggie.   Lottie plus Reginald equals bad chemistry.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

    2h 31m
  4. Classic Radio 02-18-26 - USO Entertaining, Night at Ciros, and Early to Bed-NOT

    3D AGO

    Classic Radio 02-18-26 - USO Entertaining, Night at Ciros, and Early to Bed-NOT

    Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 75 years ago, U.S.O. Entertaining at an Army Camp.  Phil and Remley "volunteer" to perform at a local army base.  Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1948, 78 years ago, A Night at Ciro's.  Jimmy and guest Victor Moore go to Ciro's to see Peggy Lee perform.  Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 18, 1941, 85 years ago, Early To Bed. The McGees make the mistake of trying to go to sleep early. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 18, 1954, 72 years ago,  Betty’s Freedom.  The Andersons are placed on a party line.  Bud finds a way to get them off the line…to shocking results.... Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 18, 1948, 78 years ago, New Shoes.  Claudia's new shoes.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

    2h 35m
  5. Classic Radio 02-17-26 - Its In The Bag, On Borrowed Time, and Space Merchants

    4D AGO

    Classic Radio 02-17-26 - Its In The Bag, On Borrowed Time, and Space Merchants

    Movies on a Tuesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 76 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen.   A flea circus operator searches for a hidden fortune within a Louis XIV chair. An adaptation of Allen’s 1945 film.  Followed by Theater Guild on the Air, originally broadcast February 17, 1946, 80 years ago, On Borrowed Time starring Walter Huston.  An adaptation of the 1939 film that starred Lionel Barrymore.  A cantankerous old man takes in his beloved, orphaned grandson, whom he must protect at all costs with the help of an agent of Death and a magical apple tree.   Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 17, 1957, 69 years ago, Space Merchants Part 1 starring Staats Cotsworth.  The science fiction classic of the future in the grip of "Madison Avenue." How to "sell" the colonization of Venus.  Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Planning the Renovation.  Redesigning the farm...by committee.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!

    2h 22m
  6. Classic Radio 02-16-26 - Uncut Canary, Big Sucker, and the Party for Death

    5D AGO

    Classic Radio 02-16-26 - Uncut Canary, Big Sucker, and the Party for Death

    Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring John Lund, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 72 years ago, The Uncut Canary Matter.   A huge yellow diamond has disappeared from a ritzy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Sucker.  A con-man uses real diamonds to cheat unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass after they've taken the bait.  Then, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Party for Death.   Archie attends a cocktail party at which Nero Wolfe expects the guest of honor to be murdered! Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, 71 years ago,  Strictly Business.   A swindler works a scam on a real estate broker to try to take a good chunk of money.  But the swindler is also a lady’s man... Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Bluff’s Infection.  Bluff in the hospital. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

    2h 36m
  7. Classic Radio 02-15-26 - Brewsters Millions, The Secret Word, and Fred Astaire and George

    6D AGO

    Classic Radio 02-15-26 - Brewsters Millions, The Secret Word, and Fred Astaire and George

    Comedy on a Sunday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast February 15, 1937, 89 years ago, Brewsters Millions starring Jack Benny and Mary Livingston.   The story of the man forced to spend $1,000,000 to inherit more. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast February 15, 1950, 76 years ago, The Secret Word is Sugar.  Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 15, 1944, 82 years ago, Fred Astaire Drives George Crazy.  Guest Fred Astaire is practicing and looking for a new dance partner...which is driving George insane! Finally,  Fibber Mcgee and Molly, originally broadcast February 15, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Arranges to Paint a House.   Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

    2h 26m
  8. Classic Radio 02-14-26 - The Round-Up, Bring Him Back Alive, and Quiet City

    FEB 14

    Classic Radio 02-14-26 - The Round-Up, Bring Him Back Alive, and Quiet City

    Westerns on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 14, 1953, 73 years ago, The Round-up.   During the annual round-up in Dodge, Matt's old pal Zell Matlock offers to help out...and is shot by Dillon! Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 14, 1960, 66 years ago, Bring Him Back Alive.  Paladin is hired by the sheriff of Little Spring to return deputy Fred Lormer, who killed the son of the leader of the town's reform movement. ($3000 in 1875 is over $88,000 today)  Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 72 years ago, Quiet City.  The son of the sheriff of Quiet City is leaving town, refusing to follow in his father's footsteps. A shoot-out with a killer proves they both have the right idea.  Followed by The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast February 14, 1942, 84 years ago,  Trouble in Millersville.  A charge of dynamite has gone off atop a Bruce Freight Company wagon. Both Red Ryder and Little Beaver are thought dead! Ace Hanlon is finally caught with his stolen loot.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 14, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly Shops for a Hat.   Fibber buys Molly a Parisian hat for Valentine's Day. Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

    2h 32m
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Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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