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. 2h ago

    Classic Radio 10-29-26 - Final Returns, Death of an Old Flame, and Grannie's Witchcraft

    Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then The Whistler,  originally broadcast October 29, 1945, 81 years ago, Final Returns.  A ruthlessly ambitious woman makes the final sacrifice. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 29, 1961, 65 years ago, Death of an Old Flame starring Larry Haines.  A cocktail lounge pianist, Ronnie Warren, who gets involved in a fur robbery to help the wife who deserted him five years ago.  Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 29, 1946, 70 years ago, Grannie’s Witchcraft.  At a Halloween costume party, a strange old woman dressed as a witch warns Blackie that "death is near" in the form of a big blue car. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 29, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 1 of the five-part story, The Silent Queen Matter.  Who killed Barney Slade, and what is the connection to Mavis Slade, an actress in "silent" movies?  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 29, 1948, 78 years ago, Nourishing Cream.    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 And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

    Classic Radio 10-29-26 - Final Returns, Death of an Old Flame, and Grannie's Witchcraft

  2. 1d ago

    Classic Radio 10-28-26 - Dirty Bills Girl, Army Wife, and The White elephant

    Westerns on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 70 years ago, Dirty Bill’s Girl.  Rose, the card dealer in the Long Branch, plans to kill a man. Who and why? Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 70 years ago, Army Wife.  After thirty years, an army wife suddenly finds herself a widow. The last show of the series. Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 28, 1951, 75 years ago, The White Elephant. On January 16, 1950, a freight train detective finds a hobo hiding on board and throws him off the train while it's still moving. The next day, a dead body is found in a car by the side of the road.  Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 28, 1941, 85 years ago,  Big Show at the Schoolhouse.  The fake Hindu almost chickens out of going through his upcoming performance, but the Squire talks him into it.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 28, 1948, 78 years ago,  Claudia's In-Laws Arrive.  The Nortons are expecting company, and David's in the shower. 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 10-28-26 - Dirty Bills Girl, Army Wife, and The White elephant

  3. 2d ago

    Classic Radio 10-27-26 - Pintsized Payroll Bandit, Ruthless Murderes, and Plane Crash in Greece

    Crime on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra,  originally broadcast October 27, 1953, 73 years ago, The Pintsized Payroll Bandit. Rocky's job as a night-man in a hamburger joint leads to a nine-year-old runaway with $50,000 in cash! Followed by Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast October 27, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Ruthless Murderers. A man just out of prison after five years had sworn to kill Mr. Keen. But Keen is saved by one of his secret inventions. Then The Man Called X, starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast October 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Journey to Xenephon. A plane crash near Greece causes a murder in Athens. A possible cure for cancer is involved.  Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 27, 1941, 85 years ago,  The Hindu Prince Ali Kush.  The Prince from India has arrived, talking Pig Latin and fooling everyone.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Tucker Trades for a Cow.   Is Mr. Tucker is selling a cow on the installment plan?  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

    Classic Radio 10-27-26 - Pintsized Payroll Bandit, Ruthless Murderes, and Plane Crash in Greece

  4. 3d ago

    Classic Radio 10-26-26 - Fire Trap, When the Mountain Fell, and Every Frame has a Silver Lining

    Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Big Town starring Edward G Robinson with Claire Trevor, originally broadcast October 26, 1937, 89 years ago, Fire Trap.  The Illustrated Press is being sued for libel by William Harding. Lorelei has called the Harding factory fire, "Harding's Inferno." Steve Wilson is an even bigger louse than his boss Peabody. He organizes a divorce scandal to bring down Harding. Steve is such a rat, that his actions shame himself! He plans to resign from The Illustrated Press and Lorelei plans to do so as well. Have a look at real “Fake News” in the 1930’s.   Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast October 26, 1956, 70 years ago, When The Mountain Fell starring Barry Kroger. An adaptation of a French drama about a shepherd who apparently returns from the dead, two months after being buried alive by an avalanche.  Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 26, 1951, 75 years ago, Every Frame Has a Silver Lining. Harry is given a package with $50,000 worth of opium by an old friend on the streets of Teheran.  Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 26, 1942, 84 years ago,  Abner’s Rocket Ship to Mars.  Abner gets the idea to build a rocket ship and fly to Mars! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 26, 1948, 78 years ago,  Claudia Decides on a Cow.  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

    Classic Radio 10-26-26 - Fire Trap, When the Mountain Fell, and Every Frame has a Silver Lining

  5. 4d ago

    Classic Radio 10-25-26 - Old Friend, Ghost of the Karmiki, and Easy Victim

    Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then The Marriage starring Hume Cronan and Jessica Tandy,  originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 73 years ago, An Old Friend of Liz's Is in Town.  After a not-so-interesting cocktail party, Elizabeth gets to meet Putt Trimble, her old boyfriend. Putt has turned into Freddy Baker, the famous band leader! Followed by Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle starring Lamont Johnson, originally broadcast October 25, 1951, 75 years ago,  Ghost of the Karmiki.  Tarzan frees a young man from slavery, only to watch him willingly return to his captors. What mysterious force — and what terrifying secret — awaits Tarzan when he enters the land of the Karmiki? Then Suspense, originally broadcast October 25, 1959, 67 years ago, Easy Victim starring Paul McGrath.  A man $10,000 in debt to gamblers decides to take the easy way out...and marry for money.  Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 25, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 9 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.   The conclusion of the story. Who gets paid off, and why? The answer surprises Johnny!   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 25, 1948, 78 years ago, Some Serious Yankee Cow Tradin'.  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

    Classic Radio 10-25-26 - Old Friend, Ghost of the Karmiki, and Easy Victim

  6. 5d ago

    Classic Radio 10-24-26 - George is Better than Gable, 20th Anniversary, and Jack at the Drive-in

    Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast October 24, 1944, 82 years ago, George is Better than Gable.  Gracie is trying to get George to replace Clark Gable in the movie The Hucksters.   Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 78 years ago, 20th Anniversary.  The Stevens have been married for twenty years, and George has the ideal gift, a beaver coat.  Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 72 years ago, Drive-In Movie. After not getting an invitation to the Colmans' party, Jack, Don and Dennis go to a drive-in movie...and guess what's playing! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 24, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 8 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.  A friend to the rescue, and an unfriendly phone call from a killer! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1941, 85 years ago,  Hindu Healer.  The Squire swindles Lum out of another $100 as they await the Hindu to miraculously heal Lum's non-broken leg.  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 10-24-26 - George is Better than Gable, 20th Anniversary, and Jack at the Drive-in

  7. 6d ago

    Classic Radio 10-23-26 - Cousin Ernest visits, Gildy needs a Raise, and Henry forgets a letter

    Comedy on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Fibber McGee and Molly,  originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 81 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit.  Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest.  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 23, 1946, 80 years ago,  Gildy Asks for a Raise.  Things are tough financially...so bad in fact that Gildersleeve is going to ask for a raise...and Leroy's selling newspapers. Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 85 years ago, Henry Forgets to Mail a Letter.  Henry has forgotten to mail a letter, which leads to total confusion at the women's club. Who will deliver the lecture? Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 23, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 7 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.  Getting to the island of Lagos is easy, but getting away from it, that's another story!   Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 23, 1941, 85 years ago, Squire Helps Lum Out.  To ease Lum's conscience, the Squire is importing a fake Hindu healer to relieve him of $500.  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

    Classic Radio 10-23-26 - Cousin Ernest visits, Gildy needs a Raise, and Henry forgets a letter

  8. Oct 22

    Classic Radio 10-22-26 - Rene Bene Protection, One Man Jury, and the Burial of Roger Malvin

    Crime on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast October 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Rene Bene Protection Case.  French hat designer Rene Bene asks Diamond to protect his new designs, and promptly winds up a murder victim. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 22, 1945, 81 years ago, One Man’s Jury.  A crusading newspaperman finally wins the acquittal of a woman accused of murder.  Then, The Weird Circle, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 82 years ago, Burial of Roger Malvin.  A man promises to bury his dying friend, but fails to keep his promise.  Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 22, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 5 of the 9-part story The Phantom Chase Matter.   Chase is holed up on Lagos Island. Is he cornered, or is it a trap? Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 22, 1948, 78 years ago,  Jared Tucker Talks Cows.   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 10-22-26 - Rene Bene Protection, One Man Jury, and the Burial of Roger Malvin
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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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