Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
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Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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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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episode Classic Radio 12-13-24 - Sudden Wealth, Marrige Annullment Murder, a Present for Benny artwork
Classic Radio 12-13-24 - Sudden Wealth, Marrige Annullment Murder, a Present for Benny

Crime on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 65 years ago, The Sudden Wealth Matter.  An investment plan promising to double your money seems to good to be true...and it is! Followed by Hearthstone of the Death Squad starring Peter Capell, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, 73 years ago, The Marriage Annulment Murder Case.   A young wife and an old husband think their marriage should end in court, but it ends in the morgue. Then Suspense, originallly broadcast December 13, 1955, 69 years ago, A Present for Benny starring Jack Krushen.  A comedy/gangster story about two boxes. One box contains an ermine coat, the other has a bomb. Which is which? Followed by Captain Midnight, originally broadcast December 13, 1939, 85 years ago, Gardo is Blamed.  Ivan Shark has discovered the secret of the Aztec temple and plans to trap Captain Midnight! Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 13, 1938, 86 years ago, Ogiraf The Lion. Jonathan is awakened and continues the rescue of Santa Claus, but he's warned to beware of, "The Lion King". Finally,Claudia, originally broadcast December 13, 1948, 76 years ago, Eight Inches of Snow.  Thanks to Honeywell 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

Yesterday - 2 h 25 min
episode Classic Radio 12-12-24 - Mae West as Eve, Love in Darkest Africa, and the lost locket artwork
Classic Radio 12-12-24 - Mae West as Eve, Love in Darkest Africa, and the lost locket

A Variety Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West.  Nelson Eddy begins the program with a rousing, "On The Road To Mandalay." The program contains the famous "Adam and Eve" skit with Don Ameche and guest Mae West, which was considered sacriligious enough to have Mae West banned from network radio immediately after the program. Mae and Charlie banter about the time he "came up to see her," Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast December 12, 1949, 75 years ago.    The boys get a job at a suburban resort. Madness follows, funny in spite of the mayhem. The cast does a skit called, "Love In Darkest Africa." Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, Miss Frederic's Locket Lost.   Lum has declared his love to Miss Fredericks, placed it in a locket, and baked the locket in a loaf of bread...but which loaf of bread? Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 12, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan Wakes Up From The Witch’s Spell.  "Rumplestich" (the witch) melts an ice-covered river to keep Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy from crossing. Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 12, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway.   Clark Kent fools the Incas into thinking that Perry White and John Craig have been killed. Thanks to Sean 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] And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html [https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html]

12. dec. 2024 - 2 h 19 min
episode Classic Radio 12-11-24 - The Gambler and his Lady, The Thornberry Brothers, and the Midnight Horsemen artwork
Classic Radio 12-11-24 - The Gambler and his Lady, The Thornberry Brothers, and the Midnight Horsemen

Crime and Creepiness on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Gambler and his Lady.  Georgia Bascombe may be hanging out with a known gambler named Louis Desmond (she's really married to the guy). When Georgia's mother is murdered, there's the smell of cubeb in the air. The little man with the big smell is murdered too. There are two more killings and lots of violence too.  Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Thornberry Brothers. Ralph Bell and Art Carney as two criminal brothers.  One is hung up on a girl and keeps trying to get back with her.  Could she be their downfall? Then Macabre, originally broadcast December 11, 1961, 63 years ago, The Midnight Horsemen.  A painting of a black knight...with occult powers!  Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 11, 1953, 71 years ago,  Fibber Gets The Call from the War Department.  At last, Fibber gets that call from the War Department in Washington, D.C. Fibber never returned his gas mask and helmet from World War I! Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 11, 1938, 86 years ago, Crossing the Frozen River.  After getting the rubies needed to grow the rose to awaken Jonathan Thomas, Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy begin their return journey.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Red and Yellow Delivery Truck. Lum has his heart set on a red and yellow delivery truck. Abner plans a surprise.  Thanks to Honeywell 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

11. dec. 2024 - 2 h 20 min
episode Classic Radio 12-10-24 - Edgar in the hospital, Mel raising money, and Claudia Worries artwork
Classic Radio 12-10-24 - Edgar in the hospital, Mel raising money, and Claudia Worries

A Variety Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 10, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Lansing Hatfield.  Lansing Hatfield sings, "Song Of The Flame." Edgar Bergen is out sick! Charlie McCarthy reports on his condition from his bedside at St. Vincent's Hospital, Los Angeles. Guest Joan Blondell and Fred MacKaye appear in, "After The Party's Gone," by Winston Miller and Michael Jackson. Vera Vague complains that Chivalry is dead. Bergen does two routines from the hospital. Charlie's Christmas shopping service is broke. This is Rudy's final appearance on the show as host.  Followed by The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast December 10, 1946, 78 years ago, Christmas Present.  Mel tries to raise some money to buy Betty a Christmas present.  Then Claudia, originally broadcast December 10, 1948, 76 years ago, Claudia Worries.   It's freezing out today.  Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 10, 1938, 86 years ago, Getting Rubies at the Rainbow Bridge.  Whiskery Bill and Sir Algy come to "The Rainbow Bridge," but "The Keeper of the Rainbow" declines to produce the rubies needed to grow the red rose. Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 10, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan American highway.   Jimmy Olsen uses a police whistle to summon aid from Superman.  Thanks to Sean 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] And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html [https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html]

10. dec. 2024 - 2 h 28 min
episode Classic Radio 12-09-24 - Andy's Wedding, Sam Shovel, and Forty Percent Off artwork
Classic Radio 12-09-24 - Andy's Wedding, Sam Shovel, and Forty Percent Off

Starting our week with Comedy... First a look at the events of the day Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans.  Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation.  Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 76 years ago, He Died With His Beauts On.  Is Lou being cheap at Christmas time? The program features Sam Shovel in, "The Case Of The Sailor Who Was Shot While Having Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner Pictures On His Chest," or, "He Died With His Beauts On." Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 83 years ago, Forty Percent Off. The show starts with war news and a war message from the Johnson Company. At the end of the show, the cast and audience sing a patriotic song. Fibber "can get it for you wholesale," 40% off everything! Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 9, 1941, 83 years ago, To Mena for Bread Orders.  Lum has gone to the county seat to sell the products of the bakery.  Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 9, 1938, 86 years ago, Whiskery Bill Meets the Walrus.  Whiskery Bill continues his search for a red rose, with which to awaken Jonathan Thomas.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 76 years ago.  Installing Windows. Claudia welcomes David home. The oil delivery man had orange hair.  Thanks to Honeywell 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

09. dec. 2024 - 2 h 26 min
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