Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Variety and Drama on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast July 11, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Gladys George.   Charlie McCarthy tells Edgar Bergen about his music lessons. Don Ameche and guest Gladys George appear in, "Personal Appearance." W. C. Fields announces that he's leaving on vacation. The verbal battle with Charlie McCarthy continues.  Followed by The Mercury Theater on the Air starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast July 11, 1938, 87 years ago, Bram Stokers Dracula. A chilling radio adaptation of Bram Stoker’s novel, featuring Welles as both Count Dracula and Dr. Seward and Martin Gabel as Dr Van Helsing.  Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcat July 11, 1960, 65 years ago, Taxidermist Problems. Thanks to Adele 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

Comedy  on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Granby’s Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast July 10, 1950, 75 years ago, Granby Plants a Crop. What to plant? Corn? Wheat? Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast July 10, 1948, 77 years ago, Archie’s Date.  Archie needs a pair of garters and socks and suspenders and just about everything else for his date tonight.  Then, The Paul Winchell-Jerry Mahoney Show, originally broadcast July 10, 1944, 81 years ago, Jerry’s Birthday Bicycle. Jerry is hoping for a bicycle for his birthday, but hasn't been behaving himself lately. The last show of the season. Followed by Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden,  originally broadcast July 10, 1955,  70 years ago, Connie Tries To Forget Boynton.  Miss Brooks is trying to forget her romance with Mr. Boynton, but she keeps seeing him everywhere! Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 10, 1960, 65 years ago, Installing a Buzzer System.  Thanks to Richard G 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]

Crime and Drama on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then, Romance, originally broadcast July 9, 1955, 70 years ago, Last Summer’s Love. Two young people fall in love during their summer vacation. Joyce McClusky and John Dehner star. Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast July 9, 1950, 75 years ago, She's Lovely, She's Engaged, She Eats Soybeans.   A story about a new miracle health food. A professional bathing beauty named Jerry Shoulder needs protection. Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 9, 1952. 73 years ago, The Dangerous Dollars.  Cvetic visits the Skyline Rancho, a resort run by the Communists. He finds a mysterious airplane ready to leave the country with money owned by the Party. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 9, 1936, 89 years ago, The Crimson Riddle.  A young girl has been murdered near San Francisco. She was pretty, black haired, and wearing a green dress.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 9, 1942, 83 years ago, Threats from the Black Pelican.  Abner's house has been robbed. "The Black Pelican" strikes again? Will the baby be named "Charlie Abner" or "Lum?" The baby disappears!  Thanks to Adele 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

Comedy and Crime on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast July 8, 1940, 85 years ago, Grandpa’s 92nd Birthday.  It's Grandpa's ninety-second birthday and a surprise party is planned. Followed by Breakfast in Hollywood starring Tom Breneman,  originally broadcast July 8, 1947, 78 years ago.  The program originates from the auditorium of the high school in Waynesboro, Pennsylvania (Tom Breneman's home town). The "Good Neighbor" award goes to a lady in Jamestown, Indiana. The oldest lady in the audience is ninety-eight-years-old.  Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast July 8, 1956, 69 years ago, Cross Country.  A couple taking a vacation advertises for a traveling companion.  The companion turns out to be a bank robber who’s carrying $10,000!   Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 8, 1962, 63 years ago, The Rilldoe Matter. Johnny goes fishing and catches a corpse.  Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 8, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum Dresses as a Woman.  Lum has been wearing a dress to keep the baby happy! Thanks to Richard G 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]

Crime and Drama on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then, Escape, originally broadcast July 7, 1947, 78 years ago, The Man Who Would Be King. An adaptation of the Rudyard Kipling classic. Two British adventurers travel to a remote part of Afghanistan to become kings, but their ambition leads to betrayal and a tragic downfall when they are exposed as frauds.  Followed by Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast July 7, 1947, 78 years ago, Poison for Profit.   A gang operating out of a nightclub is selling poison to people who want to get rid of their relatives.  Then, Rogue’s Gallery starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast July 7, 1946, 79 years ago, Cabin On The Lake.  At a resort, Janice Cole is found dead in her room. Her body promptly disappears while Rogue sleeps through his weekly hit-on-the-head. Rogue is then accused of the crime! Followed by Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters, originally broadcast July 7, 1949, 76 years ago, The Cable Car Case.  The man riding next to Candy on a cable car is silently shot to death. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 7, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum and Abner to Keep the Baby.  The boys are reluctant to bring the baby to the country seat. A threatening letter is received by "The Black Pelican."  Thanks to Adele 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