Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 03-12-26 - Yellow Ribbon, The Trial, and Casa Grande Valley

Westerns on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 12, 1951, 75 years ago, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon starring John Wayne.  Wayne stars in the adaptation of the 1949 John Ford Western.  Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast March 12, 1955, 71 years ago, The Trial.  Judge Stokes has arrived in Dodge to dispense a most unusual brand of justice. A killing and $10,000 from a robbery are at stake.  Then, The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 12, 1942, 84 years ago, The Casa Grande Valley.  Red and Little Beaver head for the Casa Grande Valley. Ace Hanlon plans to hire "Pedro the Kid" to do away with Red Ryder once and for all. Ace barely escapes from "Bear Valley.". Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Income Tax.  Explaining income tax to Claudia.  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 03-11-26 - Basketball Star, Adopting a Baby, and False Elopment

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden,  originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Tex Barton, Basketball Star.  After 39 straight defeats, the Madison High basketball team has a chance with a new student named Tex Barton.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast March 11, 1947, 79 years ago, Adopting a Baby.  The Kingfish and Sapphire plan to adopt a baby.  Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 11, 1954, 72 years ago, False Elopement.  Betty has a crush on Ralph.  But thinks they’re going to elope! Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 81 years ago, Woman’s Committee.  Gildersleeve becomes the temporary chairman of the Red Cross fundraising committee, and it's not an easy job! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Digging a Well. 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 03-10-26 - Lou and Income Tax, Van Johnson and Jimmy, and Womens Rights

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Abbott and Costello,  originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Costello Pays Income Tax.   Looking through Costello's family album. Costello (prophetically) has a meeting scheduled with the income tax collector. Abbott explains the difference between capital and labor. They then visit an accountant.  Followed by Jimmy Durante,  originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Van Johnson.  Jimmy Durante and guest Van Johnson tour around the country campaigning for Jimmy's candidacy.  Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 76 years ago, Women’s Rights.  Liz and Iris (Bea Benaderet) demand equal rights.  So George and Mr Attebury (Gale Gordon) agree to swap roles with their wives for the day.   Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings,  originally broadcast March 10, 1951, 75 years ago, Mailing Income Tax. Archie mails the family's income tax return. Now, how to get that letter back and save $50. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Astrology. Claudia discovers horoscopes.  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 03-09-26 - Johnny got His Gun, The Ball, and Corpse on the Town

Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Arch Oboler’s Plays,  originally broadcast March 9, 1940, 86 years ago, Johnny Got His Gun starring James Cagney.  A dramatization of the superb, shocking, best-seller by Dalton Trumbo about the legless, armless, blind, deaf and dumb war veteran. An eloquent anti-war statement, Cagney was never better on the air.  Followed by Lights Out,  originally broadcast March 9, 1943, 83 years ago, The Ball.   A ghastly story of the headless, walking dead. Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast March 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Corpse On the Town.  A dishonest Broadway producer is saved by marrying his main investor. The new Mrs. Stanton Bishop is found dead almost immediately thereafter...with a broken neck!  Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast March 9, 1947, 79 years ago, The Woman in Black.   A crime reporter tries to track down a very deadly woman. Death follows wherever she goes! Her name is Theda, an anagrammatic female! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 9, 1948, 78 years ago,  Explaining Insurance.  The mysteries of fire insurance. 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!

Classic Radio 03-08-26 - Madame Butterfly, Nobody Ever Quits, and The Big Laugh

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 8, 1937, 89 years ago, Madame Butterfly starring Cary Grant and Grace Moore.   Beautiful Cio-cio-San is betrayed by Lieutenant Pinkerton in a drama that uses only two arias by Puccini. Robert Cobb, the president of the Brown Derby (owned by Cecil B. DeMille) tells about the famous restaurant.  Followed by Suspense,  originally broadcast March 8, 1955, 71 years ago, Nobody Ever Quits starring Tom McKee.  It's a snowy night atop a mountain, and the leader of the old gang is coming to get the guy who went straight.  Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Laugh.  A thoroughly rotten louse cheats lonely women by promising to marry them.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Three Alarm Fire.   The fire buffs. 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