Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Wyatt Cox

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. 10h ago

    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

  2. 1d ago

    Classic Radio 10-21-26 - Indian Scout, Till Death Do Us, and Fugitive's Trail

    Westerns on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr,  originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 70 years ago, Indian Scout.  The story of Charlie, a Crow Indian with four bullets in his leg, and who enjoys stealing horses. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 70 years ago,  Till Death Do Us.  Someone has tried to kill Jezra Cobb, Dodge's notorious skinflint. Who and why? Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 21, 1951, 75 years ago, Fugitive’s Trail. A teenage babysitter disappears after a shotgun murder. Her ex-boyfriend seems eager to help the Rangers track her down.  Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 21, 1941, 85 years ago, Lum’s Fake Broke Leg.  Lum’s mistake in wrapping up the wrong leg has him fretting that Squire’s going to tell everyone! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Solitaire and Larceny for Two. 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 10-21-26 - Indian Scout, Till Death Do Us, and Fugitive's Trail

  3. 2d ago

    Classic Radio 10-20-26 - Stamped for Murder, Abandoned Bricks, and The Coffin

    Crime on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast October 20, 1950, 76 years ago, Stamped For Murder.   A phony treasure map is still worth $10,000 and several murders to a team of swindlers...why?  Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast October 20, 1938, 88 years ago, The Case of the Abandoned Bricks.  A used brick has been used as a murder weapon. Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast October 20, 1949, 77 years ago, The Coffin.  One mob boss orders a coffin for another mob boss who is perfectly healthy. Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 20, 1941, 85 years ago,  Getting Answers.  Lum owns up to the Squire about his broken leg, and the Squire becomes most indignant. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 20, 1948, 78 years ago,  Dr. Barry Visits. Dr. Barry is coming for a visit. 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 10-20-26 - Stamped for Murder, Abandoned Bricks, and The Coffin

  4. 3d ago

    Classic Radio 10-19-26 - Dad's Bath, Camping Trip, and Train to LA

    Comedy on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast October 19, 1946, 80 years ago, Veronica’s Coming-Out Party. Archie is going to a dance, and Dad is trying to take a bath, not at all as easy as it sounds.  Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast October 19, 1952, 74 years ago,  The Camping Trip.  Henry and Mr. Aldrich go camping in the crisp October air. Then there's the matter of the missing diary and the missing marriage license! Then The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 19, 1941, 85 years ago, On the Train to Los Angeles.   Jack and the gang are taking the train back to California from New York. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 19, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 5 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   Around the Caribbean to Barbados. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Return from the Discount Drug Store.   Claudia and David return from shopping. 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

    Classic Radio 10-19-26 - Dad's Bath, Camping Trip, and Train to LA

  5. 4d ago

    Classic Radio 10-18-26 - Death of a Doll, Crisis of Dirk Diamond, and Death Comes at Midnight

    Crime on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Death of a Doll starring Mason Adams. A reporter falls in love with a nameless girl in the morgue...and her doll. The talking doll leads him to The Devil himself! Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 18, 1959, 67 years ago, The Crisis of Dirk Diamond starring Bernie Grant.  A comic-strip cartoonist creates the ideal villain...and winds up with a bad case of the funnies. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast October 18, 1942, 84 years ago, Death Comes at Midnight. A man dreams that he's going to be killed in forty-eight hours...and it looks like he's going to be proved correct!. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 18, 1956, 70 years ago,  Part 4 of the 9 part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   A woman in the picture. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Parking Problems.  Claudia looks for a parking place. 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 10-18-26 - Death of a Doll, Crisis of Dirk Diamond, and Death Comes at Midnight

  6. 5d ago

    Classic Radio 10-17-26 - House Without a Lot, Henry's Two Girls, and Ozzie takes the Boys on a Hike

    Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 78 years ago, House Without a Lot.  The Kingfish sells Andy a fine house for only $500, but as usual, there's a catch.  Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, 87 years ago,  Barbara and Constance.  A poignant story about Henry and two girls, Barbara and Constance. Which one will it be?  Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Ozzie Promises to Take the Boys Hiking.  But he also made a promise to Harriet.  What to do? Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 17, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 3 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   The murder of Freddy Quintana.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 17, 1941, 85 years ago,  Abner Bandages the Wrong Leg.  Oops.   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 10-17-26 - House Without a Lot, Henry's Two Girls, and Ozzie takes the Boys on a Hike

  7. 6d ago

    Classic Radio 10-16-26 - Barbells of Scotland, Jack's Cold, and Friendship

    Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 16, 1953, 73 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland.  A set of weights and a derrick to lift them play havoc with the Harris household. Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 16, 1949, 77 years ago, Recovering From a Cold.    Jack still has a cold (and sounds like his nose is really stuffed up). A yacht salesman is suing him for $49,000.  Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 16, 1955, 71 years ago, Friendship.  Mrs. Davis uses her fortune-telling cards to predict that Miss Brooks will lose all her friends before nightfall.  Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 16, 1956, 70 years ago,Part 2 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.  Way down yonder in New Orleans. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 85 years ago, Miss Fredericks is dating.  While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks.  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 10-16-26 - Barbells of Scotland, Jack's Cold, and Friendship

  8. Oct 15

    Classic Radio 10-15-26 - The Village of Doom, Seeds of Disaster, and Smart Boy

    Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson,  originally broadcast October 15, 1939, 87 years ago, The Village of Doom.  While on a picnic with Margot Lane, Lamont Cranston is unable to open a jar of olives! He says, "It's the toughest case I've ever had." The citizens of Old Mill are being killed by a strange disease. The cause? It's an old hag using her pet jackdaw as a flying killer! Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 15, 1961, 65 years ago,  Seeds of Disaster starring Bernard Grant.  A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly harmless souvenir may put a young girl’s life in danger. Can a desperate father piece together the clues and find his wife and daughter before it’s too late? Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 15, 1950, 76 years ago, Smart Boy.  A henchman walks out on his gangster boss with $60,000 of his money. Years later, he has to commit a murder to remain safe from his old boss.  Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 15, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 1 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   A missing stockbroker and a missing $120,000.    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 15, 1948, 78 years ago,   Hunting with Jimmy.  The house is empty without David. He's out hunting. 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

    Classic Radio 10-15-26 - The Village of Doom, Seeds of Disaster, and Smart Boy
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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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