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Our new distribution Channel. 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...
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Our new distribution Channel. 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 news man. 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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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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Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio for July 26, 2024 - Fibber the Grocery Store Manager, are Dean and Jerry Breaking up, and the Stairway to Heaven
26 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast July 26, 1937, 87 years ago, Grocery Store Manager. Fibber is managing the Wistful Vista grocery store.
Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast July 26, 1949, 75 years ago, guest Francis Langford. Dean is going to make a record with guest Frances Langford, which makes Jerry think the partnership is going to break up.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast July 26, 1951, 73 years ago, Stairway to Heaven starring Robert Cummings and Julia Adams. An adaptation of the 1946 British fantasy-romance film that starred David Niven and Kim Hunter that was released overseas as “A Matter of Life and Death”. A pilot that was supposed to die in a plane crash survived, setting a unique chain of events into motion.
Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 76 years ago. David fixes this and that.
Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream/
Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html
Classic Radio for July 25, 2024 - Paintings of Death, The Dog of Dynamite, and The Earthman
25 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Satan’s Waitin, originally broadcast July 25, 1950, 74 years ago, Paintings of Death. Satan himself tells the story about a cheating wife and her wealthy husband. He wants a divorce and offers her the house and a lot of money, if her lover will marry her within six months.
Followed by Counterspy starring Don McLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 25, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case of the Dog of Dynamite. The former commander of all Gestapo agents in Spain plans to enter a U.S. government laboratory working on very valuable "bugs."
Then Escape, originally broadcast July 25, 1951, 73 years ago, The Earthman starring Parley Baer. A Ray Bradbury sci-fi story about the strange reception accorded the first Earthmen on Mars.
Followed by Nelson Olmsted Playhouse, originally broadcast July 25, 1946, 78 years ago, Elementals. An adaptation of the Stephen Vincent Benét story about the human desire for comfort and luxury.
Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 25, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Roebling and The Voice Machine. Returning from the north woods, Clark Kent and Jimmy Olsen meet Dr. Roebling on the train to Metropolis. Dr. Roebling has invented a valuable new device, but he's been threatened and denies his own identity! The start of a new adventure. Bud Collyer as Superman and Clark Kent, with Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.
Thanks to Robert 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 for July 24, 2024 - Five Star Final, Celia Jordan Murdered, and John Yankee
24 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Variety
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast July 24, 1938, 86 years ago, with guest Spencer Tracy. Spencer Tracy and Edward Arnold appear in, "Five Star Final."
Followed by Broadway is my Beat, originally broadcast July 24, 1950, 74 years ago, The Celia Jordan Murder Case. Celia Jordan has disappeared. She later calls Danny and dies of poison right in front of him.
Then American Portraits, originally broadcast July 24, 1951, 73 years ago, John Yankee. John Adams defends eight British soldiers against a charge of murder.
Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 24, 1944, 80 years ago, Grandpap to Sell Land. Cedric has a new beard. Will Grandpappy Spears trade his farm for a half interest in the health resort?
Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html
Classic Radio for July 23, 2024 - Drop Dead, Canadian Crossfire, and Kissin' cousins
23 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast July 23, 1951, 73 years ago, Drop Dead! A parrot repeats the phrase, "Drop Dead" until the bird's former owner does exactly that.
Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 23, 1952, 72 years ago, Canadian Crossfire. Cvetic is in Canada foiling the Party's plans to sabotage a joint U.S.-Canadian missile project.
Then Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast July 23, 1950, 74 years ago, Kissin’ Cousins. The President is upset with his daughter who is growing up too fast. She falls in love with a cousin!
Followed by People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast July 23, 1958, 66 years ago, Making Up Your Mind. A contestant picks one of three boxes, small, medium or large? A summer rebroadcast.
Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 23, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling. Superman captures Bull and races off to rescue Jimmy Olsen and Batiste who are being attacked by a bear! Bud Collyer as Superman and Clark Kent, with Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.
Thanks to Robert 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 for July 22, 2024 - The River of No Return, Lynching Man, and Spotted Tail's Return.
22 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Westerns and Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 22, 1954, 70 years ago, The River of No Return. Feuding and gunfighting in the town of Tanner has Roy and Dale frustrated.
Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 68 years ago, Lynching Man. Hank Blennis is found lynched, and Charlie Drain is determined to punish the killers.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 68 years ago, Spotted Tail’s Return. Spotted Tail has suddenly moved off the reservation with his whole tribe. Captain Quince and sixty troopers ride out after him to find out why.
Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast July 22, 1956, 68 years ago, Return Trip. A roadhouse girl gets involved with a car thief who ends up shooting a service station attendant.
Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 22, 1948, 76 years ago, The Phantom House Cleaner.
Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html
Classic Radio for July 21, 2024 - America's Boyfriend, The Yours Truly Matter, and the Big Story
21 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast July 21. 1957, 67 years ago, America’s Boyfriend starring Mercedes McCambridge. A murder is solved by a two-year-old baby!
Followed by the news from 67 years ago, then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 21. 1957, 67 years ago, The Yours Truly Matter. Johnny is held up, robbed, and has his car stolen...leaving him stranded in the middle of the desert.
Then The Big Story, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, 76 years ago. The "big story" of Keeler McCartney of the Atlanta Constitution, who attempts to clean up a lottery racket and nearly gets killed for his efforts.
Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 21, 1947, 77 years ago, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz. The fascinating story about the home life of the richest family in the world.
Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 21, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling. Jimmy Olsen and Batiste are taken prisoner by Bull. While they are tied up and left in a cave, a savage bear approaches! Bud Collyer as Superman and Clark Kent, with Jackie Kelk as Jimmy Olsen.
Thanks to Robert 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 for July 20, 2024 - Embezzler, Strangler, and Murderer
20 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast July 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Donald Sloane, Embezzler. A bank teller steals money from his accounts, but leaves $28,000 behind!
Followed by Call The Police, originally broadcast July 20, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Unknown Strangler. An insane strangler is on the loose...and there have been four murders in four days!
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 66 years ago, The Mojave Red Sequel. Suspicion for the murder falls on Red, the fishing guide.
Followed by This is Your FBI, originally broadcast July 20, 1951, 73 years ago, The Roaring Twenties. A big warehouse robbery nets hundreds of cases of bourbon.
Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 20, 1948, 76 years ago, Naming the Baby.
Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream
Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html
Classic Radio for July 19, 2024 - Backseat Driver, The Big Bobo, and Confession
19 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast July 19. 1955, 69 years ago, Backseat Driver. A killer commandeers the car of a couple leaving the movies. Parley Baer and Vivi Janis star. The show was originally done by Jim and Marian Jordan back in 1949.
Followed by the news from 69 years ago, then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 19. 1955, 69 years ago, The Big Bobo. A police sergeant is accused of taking $3500 from a woman to get her husband out of jail.
Then Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 71 years ago, Anna Carlson. A wife is having trouble settling down despite having two kids.
Followed by The Nation’s Nightmare, originally broadcast July 19, 1951, 73 years ago, The Narcotic Evil. A look at the evils of marijuana and other "dope."
Finally Claudia, originally broadcast July 17, 1948, 76 years ago, the first confusing Monday morning.
Thanks to Robert 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 for July 18, 2024 - The Mink Coat, Habit, and the Merchant of Venus
18 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast July 18, 1950, 74 years ago, The Mink Coat. Mishel (Boyer) is given a mink coat in the lobby of a theatre. The beautiful lady disappears...and the coat is alas, stolen.
Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 18, 1948, 76 years ago, Habit starring John Dehner. A tale of the sea. An old captain finds himself performing an unusual operation, in an unusual way!
Then Hawk Larabee starring Barton Yarborough, originally broadcast July 18, 1947, 77 years ago, Mountain Central Railroad. Hawk is working for the Mountain Central Railroad when 40,000 railroad ties suspiciously go up in flames.
Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast July 18, 1957, 67 years ago, The Merchants of Venus. The problem is not how to get Earthmen to colonize Venus, but how to keep them there!
Finally Superman, originally broadcast July 18, 1941, 83 years ago, Fur Smuggling. Clark Kent is caught in a hidden bear trap, which does him no harm. Clark and Jimmy Olsen find smuggled mink skins in the bundle dropped from an airplane. Bud Collyer is Clark Kent and Superman, and Jackie Kelk is Jimmy Olsen.
Thanks to Richard for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream/
Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html
Classic Radio for July 17, 2024 - The Undecided Molecule, Electricity, and Wallpaper
17 JUL 2024 · 2+ Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Columbia Presents Corwin, originally broadcast July 17, 1945, 79 years ago, The Undecided Molecule starring Groucho Marx. A re-broadcast of the verse story by Norman Corwin. A single molecule almost upsets the universe by refusing to combine with other elements. Groucho's ad lib during the closing credits cracks up Keenan Wynn who starts laughing so hard he can't continue! Also featuring Vincent Price and Robert Benchley.
Followed by Granby’s Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast July 17, 1950, 74 years ago, Granby Discovers Electricity. Granby decides an electric milker is needed for his farm.
Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings as Archie, originally broadcast July 17, 1948, 76 years ago, Mr. Andrews Wallpapers a Room. Mr. Andrews decides to repaper the living room himself to "save money." Things don't quite work out that way.
Followed by The Damon Runyon Theater starring John Brown as Broadway, originally broadcast July 17, 1949, 75 years ago, The Bloodhounds of Broadway. Man's best friend is not always the one with four legs.
Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 17, 1944, 80 years ago, Health Resort Riches. Abner gets a lesson in economics. It takes money to make money!
Thanks to Robert 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.
Our new distribution Channel. 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...
show more
Our new distribution Channel. 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 news man. 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!
show less
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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Author | Wyatt Cox |
Organization | Wyatt Cox |
Categories | History |
Website | classicradio.stream |
classicradiotheater@gmail.com |
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