Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 05-29-26 - Bullets for Boot Hill, Feud, and Dusty

Westerns and Patriotism on a Friday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 29, 1953, 73 years ago, Bullets for Boot Hill.  The old judge in Dos Rios single-handedly stands up to a crowd of drunken cowboys and Blackjack Turner.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 29, 1954, 72 years ago, Feud. An Ozark mountain feud comes to the plains of Dodge City. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 29, 1960, 66 years ago, Dusty.   Paladin hires out to young Dusty for $1.61, to keep his uncle from beating him and shooting his dog.  Followed by Box Office, originally broadcast May 29, 1942, 84 years ago, Memorial Day.   A program celebrating Memorial Day and marking the start of war bond sales in movie theaters, starting tomorrow.   Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 29, 1935, 91 years ago, How to Operate a Picture Show.  Plans for the new motion picture theatre continue, including an offer to rent Dick Huddleston's old cotton warehouse at a very reasonable rent! 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 for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 05-28-26 - Traitor for Hire, Unforgiving Corpse, and Frank's Promise

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast  May 28, 1952, 74 years ago, Traitors for Hire.   Cvetic is working in the U.S. Employment Office and is ordered to place Communist infiltrators in key war plant jobs.  Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 28, 1951, 75 years ago, The Unforgiving Corpse starring Luis Van Rooten.   A railroad stationmaster sees ghosts and gets messages from a man who's been dead for ten years. Then, The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast May 28, 1949, 77 years ago, Frank Merriwell’s Promise.  In order to protect the reputation of one of Boston's newspapers, Frank pitches a no-hit baseball game.  Followed by Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast  May 28, 1947, 79 years ago, Killer Ties a Knot.   A sweet little old lady is killed by two of her roomers. They plan to frame a sailor.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Surprise Visitors.   Victoria Manners pays a visit and takes a long, long look at David.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Bill 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!

Classic Radio 05-27-26 - Fibber's Record, Liz's Tonsils, and Jack's Doctor

Comedy on a Wednesday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 27, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber Makes A Record.   After pushing him off a ladder, Fibber visits a recording studio to make an apology record for neighbor Gildersleeve, who lives at #83 Wistful Vista.  Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 27, 1949, 77 years ago, Liz In The Hospital.  George wakes up feeling sick, but it's Liz who winds up in the hospital for a tonsillectomy.  Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 27, 1951, 75 years ago, Jack Visits the Doctor.   Jack goes to the doctor and meets "Speedy" Riggs getting his eyes examined.   Followed by The Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast May 27, 1945, 81 years ago, June Moon starring Jack Carson and Frank McHugh.   A novice songwriter meets up with an old pro. An adaptation of the 1931 motion picture.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 27, 1948, 78 years ago,  Mr Reynolds.  Mr Reynolds wants David to build…something...  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 05-26-26 - King For A Day, Lou in the foreign Legion, and Aunt Hattie visits Gildy

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast  May 26, 1946, 80 years ago, King for a Day.  Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day."   Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take another of their musical political trips around the country.  Then, The Abbott and Costello Show, originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago, Costello joins the Foreign Legion.  Another traffic ticket follows a routine about Costello's Aunt May. Costello has been invited to join, "The Legion." The boys pay a visit to, "Honest Hassan, Used Camel Dealer."  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast  May 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Visit from Aunt Hattie.  . Leroy's lack of discipline prompts a crackdown by Gildersleeve and a visit from Aunt Hattie! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago, Late for the Train.   Trying to get a taxi in New York City. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Bill 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!  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 05-25-26 - Sorry Wrong Number, Little Old Lady, and The Corpse Who Was Wrong

Crime on a Monday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, Sorry, Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead.   The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone! Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, The Little Old Lady.  Aunt Harriet, living alone in a dark wood, has some very strange feline companions! Then, Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast May 25, 1954, 72 years ago, The Corpse Who Was Wrong.  Murderers really have a hard time. They never feel that the man's work is properly appreciated; they get higher pay. All a murderer gets is higher voltage. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast May 25, 1952, 74 years ago, The Charming Hostess.   A woman is shocked to learn that she's going to be blackmailed by a woman who went to jail in her place.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 25, 1948, 78 years ago,  A Mysterious Trip.  A walk in New York City. Will actress Claudia stage a comeback?  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