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. 13h ago

    Classic Radio 10-04-26 - Sweepstakes Murder, Zero Hour, and The Urge to Kill

    Crime and Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Sweepstakes Murder.  Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!"  Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 73 years ago, Zero Hour narrated by John Dehner.  The classic Ray Bradbury story about the game of "Invasion" and the visit of "Drill." Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast October 4, 1942, 84 years ago, The Urge to Kill.  A businessman under intense wartime production pressures develops amnesiac spells with increasing frequency.   Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 4, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 4 of 5.  Bruner, the last lead to the missing diamonds, is murdered. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 4, 1948, 78 years ago, David Coming Home From the Hospital.  Why is David coming home 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 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

    Classic Radio 10-04-26 - Sweepstakes Murder, Zero Hour, and The Urge to Kill

  2. 1d ago

    Classic Radio 10-03-26 - It Happens Every Spring, and Marrying off Cantor's Daughter

    Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 3, 1949,  77 years ago, It Happens Every Spring, starring Ray Milland reprising his starring role from the 1949 picture. A professor accidentally discovers a strange chemical that makes anything it touches repel wood. He takes a leave of absence to use the discovery on a baseball, joins the St. Louis big-league team, becomes a star pitcher, and leads them to the World Series. Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 3, 1946, 80 years ago, Marrying off Eddie Cantor's Daughter.  Gracie tries to find a husband for Eddie Cantor’s daughter Janet Cantor so Eddie can have more room in his house.   Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 3, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 3 of 5.  Johnny nearly skis off a cliff after being shot at on the mountainside.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 3, 1941, 85 years ago, Getting Rid of the Sales Book.  The salesmanship book has been burned and the next great experiment is a second-hand adding machine.  Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

    Classic Radio 10-03-26 - It Happens Every Spring, and Marrying off Cantor's Daughter

  3. 2d ago

    Classic Radio 10-02-26 - Jack's Amnesia, Phil's Car, and Stretch to Clay City

    Comedy from a Sunday 77 years ago First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack takes inventory of his pantry and has amnesia.  While taking inventory in his pantry, Jack falls, hits his head, and becomes generous! Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Frankie Borrows Phil's New Chartreuse Car.  Remley buys a car for $300; and what a car! Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Rival Football Team. Will Stretch Snodgrass transfer to Clay City High? Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 2, 1956, 70 years ago, The Picture Postcard Matter, part 2 of 5.  A visit to a Swiss inn, a skiing date with a possible murderess. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 2, 1941, 85 years ago, The Various Sales Methods. The boys continue to study their book on salesmanship, while they continue to lose all their customers.  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream 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

    Classic Radio 10-02-26 - Jack's Amnesia, Phil's Car, and Stretch to Clay City

  4. 3d ago

    Classic Radio 10-01-26 - Back from Vacation, First Show, and No Hiding Place

    Drama and Comedy on our first show back from vacation First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 1, 1940,  86 years ago, Back From Vacation - Unpacking.  The first show of the season. The McGees are back from vacation, but Fibber's sure he's forgotten something. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast October 1, 1947, 79 years ago, First Show on ABC.  The boys are late to their first show on ABC.  Costello has trouble understanding who’s dealing with the technical aspects of the show.  Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  October 1, 1961, 65 years ago, No Hiding Place starring Court Benson and Grace Matthews. The family with the first fallout shelter in town puts it to use sooner than expected. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 1, 1956, 70 years ago,The Picture Postcard Matter part 1 of 5. $100,000 in diamonds is missing, and Sebastian's clue leads to his death.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 1, 1948, 78 years ago, More Company for David.  David's still in the hospital...and he won't enjoy it. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream 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

  5. 4d ago

    Best of Classic Radio 09-30-26 - The last shows of the Golden Age of Radio

    Originally broadcast Friday, September 30, 2022 Hour 1 - My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast September 30, 1949, 73 years ago, Woman’s Club Election.  Liz is hopeful for a high post in the woman’s club election.  Unfortunately, she got a post she didn’t want - treasurer.  Hour 2 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 64 years ago, The Tip Off Matter. A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from the convict's last safe robbery.   Last show of the series.  Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 30, 1948, 78 years ago, David’s Partner Visits.  Hour 3 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 64 years ago, Devilstone.  An Irishman investigates his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series and the last show of "The Golden Age of Radio." Also Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 30, 1954. 72 years ago, Advice and Content.   A newspaper columnist tells Fibber, "How to make your wife happy."

    Best of Classic Radio 09-30-26 - The last shows of the Golden Age of Radio

  6. 5d ago

    Best of Classic Radio 09-29-26 - Psychopathic Murderer, A Leaky Faucet, and The Vicious Visitor

    Thursday, September 29, 2022 Hour 1 - Wanted!, originally broadcast September 29, 1950, 76 years ago: The Case of Gladys Tibbett Glasgow Stewart.   Alvin and Gladys Stewart are both shot by a psychopathic murderer in Oklahoma on October 12, 1939. However, Gladys turned out to have a "past."  Last show of the series.  Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 69 years ago: How to fix a leaky faucet, a Hollywood labor leader, Ssshhh--boom.  Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 29, 1948, , 78 years ago: Doctor’s Report on David.  Dr. Barry says everything is going as expected...and that there may not be any complications. Hour 3 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 29, 1949, 77 years ago: The Case of the Vicious Visitor.  A prison guard is beaten in the dark; a man and his wife are both murdered.  Also, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 29, 1954, 72 years ago.  A Prince of a Regret.  The governor offers Fibber a "soft, well-paid" job.

    Best of Classic Radio 09-29-26 - Psychopathic Murderer, A Leaky Faucet, and The Vicious Visitor

  7. 6d ago

    Best of Classic Radio 09-28-26 - The Clock, The First Baby, and Work of Art

    Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Hour 1 - Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Clock. Mishel is taken with a woman who is more interested in the stage than romance.   Hour 2 -  The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, The Mumpkins' first Baby. A distraught father-to-be named Willie Mumpkin upsets Blair Hospital. Dr. Gillespie thinks Dr. Kildare ought to be more interested in romance. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 28, 1948, Rebuilding The Barn. Claudia has lost her appetite while David's in the hospital.  Hour 3 -The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 28, 1951, Work of Art.  In Buenos Aires in July, 1944, Harry is hired to swindle an original Rubens from its beautiful owner.  Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 28, 1956.   The motive for arson and murder begin to take definite shape, in the form of a confession.

    Best of Classic Radio 09-28-26 - The Clock, The First Baby, and Work of Art

  8. Sep 27

    Best of Classic Radio 09-27-26 - Jealousy, Billiard Table, and The Helping Hand

    Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Hour 1 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 27, 1942, 84 years ago, Jealousy.  A sick woman is sure that her husband is trying to kill her so he can be with another woman. She therefore decides to make the first move.  Hour 2 - Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 75 years ago,  Billiard Table.  Jim’s bought a second-hand billiard table in not very good shape.  A fishing hook that rips the top of the table leads to more problems. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, Mr Tucker Helps Out.  Claudia telephones David in the hospital...and speaks to the butler! Hour 3 - Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, The Helping Hand.  Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.   Also Part 4 of a 5-part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Meg's Palace Matter, originally broadcast September 27, 1956.  A trip to sea on "The Lily Ann" that starts like an ordinary fishing trip. Somewhere on board lurks a man with murder in his heart and his next intended victim...Johnny Dollar!

    Best of Classic Radio 09-27-26 - Jealousy, Billiard Table, and The Helping Hand
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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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