Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 12-25-25 - Magic Christmas Tree, Man Who Came to Dinner, and Charlie and Candy

Merry Christmas! First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden,  originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Magic Christmas Tree.   A party at Miss Brooks', with a magic Christmas tree, or was it all a dream? Followed by The Hotpoint Holiday Hour, originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Man Who Came To Dinner starring Jack Benny.  The play is announced as performed by "The Actor's Company." Sheridan Whiteside creates havoc once again. Jack Benny does quite well in the role made famous by Monty Woolley.  Then, The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy,  originally broadcast December 25, 1955, 70 years ago.  Frank Fawcett, a Santa's helper, is interviewed. Charlie and Candy Bergen recite "The Night Before Christmas." Charlie tells the story of Red Riding Hood from the wolf's point of view. Prof. Kirkwood discusses "How To Enjoy Bankruptcy," a quiz titled "What The Devil Do You Do?" Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 25, 1947, 78 years ago, Merry Christmas!   Christmas Eve and a visit from a stranger.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  Merry Christmas!

Classic Radio 12-24-25 - A Christmas Carol and more Carols

A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Campbell’s Playhouse, originally broadcast December 24, 1939, 86 years ago, A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore.  The Dickens classic produced by Orson Welles.   Followed by Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Diamond’s Christmas Carol.   The famous story by Charles Dickens, but done by Richard Diamond, the private detective, and his friends.  Then, Treasury Star Parade,  originally broadcast December 24, 1942, 83 years ago, A Modern Scrooge starring Lionel Barrymore.    A wartime "Christmas Carol." Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 24, 1953, 72 years ago, Laura the Lopsided Christmas Tree.   Fibber tells Teeny the story of, Laura, The Lopsided Pine. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 78 years ago, Christmas Eve.   Partners of Christmas eve!   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] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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 12-23-25 - Andy as Santa, Christmas Payoff, and All is Bright

Christmas shows on a Tuesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 74 years ago, Annual Christmas Show.   Andy becomes Santa’s helper at the department store on Christmas Eve for a special reason.  Followed by Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 74 years ago, Christmas Payoff.  Dr. Hartley is murdered in his office on Christmas eve. The killer had a bandaged hand.  Then, The CBS Radio Workshop,  originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 69 years ago, All is Bright.   The story of how "Silent Night" came to be written and became world famous.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 69 years ago, Beekers Barn.   A young couple take shelter in her estranged father's barn, just before she has a baby!  Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 23, 1947, 78 years ago, Lost and Found.   Christmas shopping and lots of legwork. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com]and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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 12-22-25 - Big Little Jesus, Christmas 1918, and Santa Sits down

Christmas shows on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Little Jesus.   The Los Angeles Mission reports the statue of Jesus was stolen the day before Christmas. Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Uninhabited.   A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before? Then, Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen,  originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Santa Claus Sits Down.  Jack Benny tries to sell Allen his Maxwell. The Mighty Allen Art Players perform a Christmas fable titled, "Santa Will Not Ride Tonight."  Followed by Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 22, 1947, 78 years ago, Miracle for Christmas starring Mason Adams.  A new internist shows up at a hospital on Christmas Eve and partners with a jaded ambulance driver.  But the doctor is not who he seems to be.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 22, 1947, 78 years ago, Pipe Shopping.  Buying David a pipe.   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] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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 12-21-25 - 22 rifle, playing Santa, and Out for Christmas

Christmas shows on a Sunday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 75 years ago, A .22 Rifle for Christmas.   A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas.  Followed by the Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast December 21, 1943, 82 years ago, Playing Santa Claus.  George attempts to avoid playing Santa Claus at Gracie’s Christmas party, only to be roped in anyway as her well-meaning confusion turns a simple plan into chaos.  Charles Laughton guest stars.  Then, Suspense,  originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 67 years ago, Out for Christmas starring Raymond Burr.  Santa Claus has a gun and is out for revenge. He's really an ex-con out to get the rat who testified against him, and his girl who ran off with the rat! Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast December 21, 1952, 73 years ago, Christmas Eve.  It's the day before Christmas and Eleanor Wentworth is giving Henry an expensive wallet. Henry tries to buy a battery-operated Christmas tree pin for Eleanor.  Finally,  Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 21, 1944, 81 years ago, Christmas Letter Gift Set.  Lum would like a leather desk set for Christmas and drops several not-too-hints to Abner.  Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com [https://profbees.com] and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!  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]