Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 08-22-26 - Lucky Day, Mind over Murder, and The Lady in Question

Variety on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast August 22, 1937,  89 years ago, guest Glenda Farrell.  Charlie McCarthy is operating a lemonade stand. Don Ameche and guest Glenda Farrell appear in a skit titled "Lucky Day." W. C. Fields has returned from Hawaii. He tells tales about his Uncle Larceny, the pirate.  Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast  August 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Mind Over Murder. There's no such thing as an innocent bystander...or is there? What does the number 4826 mean? Followed by Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast August 22, 1950, 76 years ago, The Lady in Question.  Mishel suddenly acquires a wife, and a jail cell for murder.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 22, 1935, 91 years ago,  The Store’s First Day on the Road.  At the end of the first day of operation, the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels has made a clear profit of $15.57...well almost. Thanks to Brian 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 08-21-26 - Granby Breaks Down, The New System, and The Warrant

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  August 21, 1950, 76 years ago: Granby Breaks Down.  Granby becomes very sensitive to noise. The last show of the series.  Followed by Too Many Cooks starring Hal March, originally broadcast August 21, 1950, 76 years ago, The New System.  The Cook family is trying to make a schedule so the dozen of them can work their way into the bathroom…and other issues.   Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago, The Warrant.  Paladin is captured by a bounty hunter, to be turned over to an evil sheriff out for his blood. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 21, 1960, 66 years ago,   Dangerous Bath.  Two crooks take advantage of Matt and Chester and swipe their horses while they’re bathing in the river.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 21, 1935, 91 years ago, First Day on the Road. All the canned goods have fallen off the shelves of the Jot 'Em Down Store on wheels, but Cedric has a good idea. 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 08-20-26 - Panama Canal, The Perfect Prisoner, and Murder is a Matter of Opinion

Drama on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast August 20, 1950, 76 years ago, A Man, A Plan, A Canal-Panama!  On the occasion of his 25th wedding anniversary, Mr. President is opposed to the French government building the Panama Canal.  Followed by The Green Lama starring Paul Frees, originally broadcast August 20, 1949, 77 years ago, The Adventures of the Perfect Prisoner.  The last show of the series. A talented sculptor named Frank Cobb is about to be pardoned from a "model prison." However, he's knifed to death before he can be officially told about the pardon. The Green Lama deals with a prison riot and an escape attempt by one hundred armed inmates.  Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  August 20, 1961, 65 years ago, Murder is a Matter of Opinion.  Two brothers at college plan to fake a murder, but the blanks in the gun turn out to be very real bullets. Can an innocent man be convicted of murder...and executed? Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 20, 1945, 81 years ago, X Marks the Murderer.  A woman has a theory about a series of murders, a very interesting theory.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 20, 1948, 78 years ago,  A trip to the movies...almost. 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://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 08-19-26 - Gildy's Fish Story, George's New Partner, and Annie Oakley

Comedy and Westerns on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast  August 19, 1953, 73 years ago, A Fish Story.  After a day fishing with Leroy, a "fish story" nearly gets Gildersleeve in hot water with the Game Warden.  Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 19, 1940, 86 years ago, George is Late for the Show.  George is "late" for the broadcast. When he does arrive, he brings Elsie Tralafas, his new partner! Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 19, 1956, 70 years ago, Annie Oakley.   Kinsman and Dolliver have been fighting over Mrs. Kinsman...or have they? Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 19, 1956, 70 years ago,   Goodbye Willa. Captain Quince finally takes the plunge...and proposes to Miss Willa. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 19, 1948, 78 years ago, First Night Back Home.   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 08-18-16 - The Desert Explosion, Sixteen Jewel Thieves, and The Fourth Man

Crime and Drama on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 18, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Desert Explosion.  Man-eating birds of prey are used to execute a betrayer. A smuggler uses "geometry in action."  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 18, 1949, 77 years ago, Sixteen Jewel Thieves.  There have been sixteen jewel burglaries in the last sixteen days, a very active thief! The trail leads to Walter Tracy.  Then, Escape, originally broadcast  August 18, 1947, 79 years ago, The Fourth Man starring Paul Frees.  A drama about three escaped convicts on a raft, and of their "savage" companion, a cannibal!  Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 18, 1957, 69 years ago, The Celestial Omnibus.   A young boy's ride on the stagecoach to Heaven. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 18, 1948, 78 years ago,  Lunch in New York with Julia.  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 [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]