Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 02-26-26 - Clue in the Clouds, Two Man Crime Wave, and The Unexpected Game

Drama on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Casey Press Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 26, 1944, 82 years ago, The Clues in the Clouds.  A helicopter flies over the city out of control and crashes into the sea. Casey suspects that murder has taken wing, and the clue is literally in the clouds!  Followed by Calling All Cars,  originally broadcast February 26, 1935, 91 years ago, California's Two-Man Crime Wave.  Two men have robbed a bank while wearing masks. There's more crime to come.  Then, The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe,  originally broadcast February 26, 1949, 77 years ago, The Unexpected Game.   One of Yale's professors, running for public office, is almost defeated by a false news article accusing him of dishonesty.  Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold,  originally broadcast February 26, 1950, 76 years ago, The Loophole.  A president tries to avoid a war with England, but must snub France to do it. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 26, 1948, 78 years ago, Has Claudia changed?   Claudia goes shopping for persimmons. Claudia's going to have a baby. 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 02-25-26 - Betty's Independence, Bottle Collecting, and the Love Note Gone Astray

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young,  originally broadcast February 25, 1954, 74 years ago, Betty’s Independence.  Betty struck a deal with her parents to be independent, and the house is in havok.  Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 25, 1941, 85 years ago, Bottle Collector.  Fibber decides to cash in the hundreds of deposit bottles he's been saving. Then, The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast February 25, 1943, 83 years ago, Homer’s Love Note goes to Henry’s Teacher. Henry's in love with his Latin teacher? But what about Kathleen and Muriel and Homer and Agnes?  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast February 25, 1944, 82 years ago,  Sunday, Monday, or Always.  Andy is convinced that he's written the hit tune, "Sunday, Monday, Or Always." He and The Kingfish go into the songwriting business!  Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 25, 1948, 78 years ago,  Cornered by Mr. Meeker.   At the opening ceremony of the town hall of Redbird.  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 02-24-26 - Whole Towns Talking, Murdered Meatball, and Space Merchants

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast February 24, 1941, 85 years ago, The Whole Town’s Talking starring Fibber McGee and Molly.  Jim Jordan, er,  Fibber McGee, takes the role played by Edward G. Robinson from the 1935 motion picture.  Fibber is a mild-mannered clerk who bears a striking resemblance to an escaped convict.   Followed by The Danny Kaye Show,  originally broadcast February 24, 1945, 81 years ago, The Murdered Meatball.  The cast of "The Danny Kaye Playhouse" presents Inspector H. I. J. Kaye in "The Case Of The Murdered Meatball."  Then, The CBS Radio Workshop,  originally broadcast February 24, 1957, 69 years ago, The Space Merchants Part 2 starring Staats Cotsworth.  The science fiction classic of the future in the grip of "Madison Avenue." How to "sell" the colonization of Venus.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 24, 1948, 78 years ago, A Little Something for the House.  Claudia and her mother visit a department store.  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 02-23-26 - Big Pipe, Malevolent Medic, and Dorset

Crime and Fantasy on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast February 23, 1954, 74 years ago, The Big Pipe.  Mrs. Ada Fitzgerald has been found murdered. She was bludgeoned to death with a lead pipe! Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 23, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Malevolent Medic.   Mrs. Hal Horton, the wife of a wealthy industrialist, is in love with her doctor. However, Dr. Ben Sloane is planning to marry his nurse. When Mrs. Horton dies in the doctor's office, Mr. Horton suspects foul play.  Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast February 23, 1943, 83 years ago, They Met At Dorset.  Two German soldiers parachute into England on a mission to rescue Rudolph Hess. Seeking shelter from the rain, they come upon a genuine haunted house. Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast February 23, 1948, 78 years ago,  Wear the Dead Man’s Coat.  "Wear the dead man's coat...and nobody takes note." An easy path to invisibility, and Kidneyfoot Cassidy takes the path. Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 23, 1948, 78 years ago,  Finding a Contractor. A visit to Paradiso. 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 02-22-26 - Selling the store, telling the truth, and Going to the Racetrack

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 22, 1942, 84 years ago, Selling the Drugstore.  It's Washington's birthday, a time for telling the truth. This makes doing business rather difficult.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Always Tell The Truth.  It’s Washington’s Birthday and Jim Anderson’s birthday(and Robert Young’s, as well). Margaret gave little Kathy money for a gift for Jim.  But Kathy buys sodas instead and lies about it.  Jim tells her about always telling the truth.   Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Going To The Races.  George and Gracie are going with Bill Goodwin and his girlfriend to the racetrack.   Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 73 years ago,  Beavers Spoof the Benny Show.  The Beavers impersonate the entire cast, a bunch of very funny kids. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 22, 1955, 71 years ago, Waffle-Weave Shirt.   Fibber buys a waffle-weave shirt; it's one of the new "wonder fabrics." 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