Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 07-14-26 - The Red Light Bandit, Shark Bate, and State Senator Hooper

Drama on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast  July 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Red Light Bandit.  A malicious robber is impersonating a police officer, usually striking when there's a red traffic light.  Followed by Escape, originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, Shark Bait starring William Conrad.   A good story about gun runners during a Central American revolution, with a surprise ending. Then, Wanted, originally broadcast July 14, 1950, 76 years ago, State Senator Hooper.   Senator Hooper is found dead in a car in Michigan. "One of the filthiest (stories) smashed through the newspapers of the nation." The January 11, 1945 story of the "Purple Gang" is told by narration, statements, tape recordings of the participants in the case, as well as actors. "The Voice Of The Underworld" sums up the case. A fascinating radio format, audibly edited on tape (one music cue is late, tape is being heard cued on the air). Where is Myron Selik, "the man with small feet?". Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast July 14, 1957, 69 years ago, Incident at Los Varoces. The El Sodom vs. The Rancho Gomorrah.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 14, 1948, 78 years ago,  Walking the baby...without the baby.  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 [http://classicradio.stream] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 07-13-26 - The Long Night, The Mary Agnes Kabiska Murder, and House of Darkness

Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  July 13, 1958, 68 years ago, The Long Night starring Frank Lovejoy.   A chilling story about a lost pilot and an air traffic controller. Frank Lovejoy became a licensed pilot after he first did this script on "Suspense," on November 18, 1956.   Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast July 13, 1950, 76 years ago, the Mary Agnes Kabiska Murder. On August 9, 1948, a woman is murdered in St. Paul. Her throat had been slashed. Two years later, the homicidal maniac strikes again, this time in Cleveland. Was it the same killer? CBS offers $5000 to listeners who can help find the killer.  Then, Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd,  originally broadcast  July 13, 1949, 77 years ago, House of Darkness.  A shot in the dark helps Dan Holiday and a blind man find adventure.  Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 13, 1956, 70 years ago, The Case of the White Kitten starring Mason Adams and Kenny Delmar.  A satire of detective shows.  More cute than funny.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 13, 1948, 78 years ago, The True Story of 'The Jarvis Bay'.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream]

Classic Radio 07-12-26 - The Iron Coffin, The Human Comedy, and Air Force

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast  July 12, 1950, 76 years ago, The Iron Coffin. Marlowe visits a 16th century Spanish castle (in northern California) to battle the ghost of Peter The Cruel, who lives in an eight foot iron coffin!  Followed by The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast July 12, 1943, 83 years ago, The Human Comedy starring Mickey Rooney and Frank Morgan.   The adaptation of the 1943 motion pictures with the original stars.   Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast July 12, 1943, 83 years ago, Air Force starring George Raft and Harry Carey.  A good story about the fighting United States Air Force, surprised at Pearl Harbor, but coming back fighting!  An adaption of the 1943 motion picture that starred John Garfield and John Ridgely.  Last show of the season.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Uses Her Baby to Help Another.  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 [http://classicradio.stream] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 07-11-26 - Wheel of Life Caper, Prescription for Murder, and The Island

Crime and Romance on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast  July 11, 1948, 78 years ago, The Wheel of Life Caper.  Sam meets a mystery woman with no memory and a corpse that's been killed by a buzz saw! Sandra Gould replaces Lurene Tuttle as Effie, Sam's secretary. Followed by Murder By Experts, originally broadcast July 11, 1949, 77 years ago, Prescription for Murder.  An escaped convict murders a doctor and assumes his identity.  Then, Escape,  originally broadcast  July 11, 1951, 75 years ago, The Island starring Harry Bartell. Two Marines fighting the Japs on Okinawa come upon the ultimate Terror Weapon...a beautiful girl!  Followed by Theater of Romance, originally broadcast July 11, 1944, 82 years ago, My Man Godfrey starring Peter Donald and Peggy Conklin.  The famous story of "the forgotten man" who became the perfect butler.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 11, 1935, 91 years ago, Abner Hires Cedric.  Abner tries to make a "mercantile" out of Cedric!  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf [https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf] https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html [https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html]

Classic Radio 07-10-26 - Granby Plants a Crop, Five Days to Yuma, and The Ruggles of Red Gap

Comedy and Westerns on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Granby’s Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast  July 10, 1950, 76 years ago, Granby Plants a Crop. What to plant? Corn? Wheat? Followed by Have Gun Wlll Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 10, 1960, 66 years ago, Five Days to Yuma.  Paladin is hired to deliver a British prisoner named Jeremy Thompson to the Carson City jail. Jeremy's drunken mother proves an unexpected problem.  Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast July 10, 1939, 87 years ago, Ruggles of Red Gap starring Charles Laughton and Charlie Ruggles with Zasu Pitts. A proper British butler finds himself achieving a sense of equality in the wild American west. The last show of the season.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 10, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum and Abner Get Into an Argument.  Lum is planning to start Screen-O games at the Pine Ridge Planetarium. Lum dissolves the partnership. He will own all the movie theatre, Abner will own all the Jot 'Em Down Store!  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day