Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 08-01-26 - WC and Charlie, Father's Birthday, and The Story of Mayerling

Variety on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast  August 1, 1937, 89 years ago, with guest star Bruna Castagna.  Charlie McCarthy is taking a correspondence course on how to became a detective. Contralto Bruna Castagna sings an aria from "Mignon." It's Charlie McCarthy's birthday today, time for an argument with W. C. Fields. W. C. describes his adventures while hunting moose. Don Ameche and Dorothy Lamour appear in scenes from "You Can't Have Everything." Followed by A Date With Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast August 1, 1944, 82 years ago, Father’s Birthday.  It's Mr. Foster's birthday; Judy wants him to have a "perfect day." Then, Romance, originally broadcast August 1, 1950, 76 years ago, The Story of Mayerling.   The story of Prince Rudolph of Austria and his love for Maria Vetsera. Peggy Webber and Lawrence Dobkin star. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 1, 1935, 91 years ago, Abner Hasn’t Been Seen.  Lum sings a very acceptable rendition of "Asleep in the Deep." Abner still has not been seen in town. Dick Huddleston calls the sheriff.  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 07-31-26 - Stage Smash, My son Must Die, and The Rhymer Collection Matter

Westerns and Crime on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, Stage Smash.  After Marshal Dillon arrests Cleary Small, his brother Nort wrecks the stage and kidnaps Kitty to exchange for her brother. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, My Son Must Die.  Paladin and Hey Boy go fishing and catch a damsel in distress.  Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago,  The Rhymer Collection Matter.  Years after a fabulous collection of porcelain miniatures has been stolen, one of them appears in the mail slot of the former owner! Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast July 31, 1953, 73 years ago, Boom Town.   Chad and Cherokee (Wade Crosby) visit the town of Bonanza City for a large party given for lawmen. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 31, 1935, 91 years ago,   Selling the Jot-Em-Down store.   Squire Skimp and Snake Hogan are very unhappy that Abner has refused to invest his $2000 in the silver mine. In fact, they force Abner into a car and drive away with him! 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 07-30-26 - Draw The Red Curtain, The Freighter Swan, and A Fire for Romano

Crime on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, I was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast  July 30, 1952, 74 years ago, Draw The Red Curtain.  Cvetic is assigned to help the Party take over an actor's guild. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast July 30, 1946, 80 years ago, Freighter Swan.  A tale of mutiny and murder aboard the freighter "Swan.". Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast July 30, 1946, 80 years ago, Turtle Island Vacation.  Ken Thurston goes on vacation…and is shot!  Pegon Zellschmidt to the rescue!  Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast July 30, 1950, 76 years ago, A Fire for Romano.  The Romano grocery store was burned down, and Mrs. Romano was killed by hoarding bigots. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 30, 1948, 78 years ago, Welcome to the Farm.  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 07-29-26 - Nature Boy, Lost Rifle, and The Trigger Man

Westerns and Drama on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Nature Boy.   The Quiring family has come to the fort. The strangest trio ever to arrive on the western plains.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Lost Rifle.   A young boy is found at the scene of a murder. It seems obvious that Ben Tipper, who hated the dead man, is the killer. Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast  July 29, 1950, 76 years ago, The Trigger Man.  A dead man found in a burned out house, a broken spur and a fat man with small feet!  The story is based on the events of June 5, 1948.  Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago, The Yellow Wallpaper starring Agnes Moorehead.  A madwoman suspects that things are coming out of the wallpaper to get her. Maybe she's not mad?  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago,   Packing for the Return Trip. 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]

Classic Radio 07-28-26 - Second Class Passenger, Missing Person, and Marriage Bureau Murders

Crime on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Escape, originally broadcast  July 28, 1949, 77 years ago, Second Class Passenger starring Parley Baer. An adventure yarn about an ordinary tourist on a cruise ship who finds a beautiful woman, murder and flight in the back alleys of Mozambique.  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 28, 1949, 77 years ago, The Big Missing.  In this Christmas-time story, Juanita Laskey has been reported missing by her mother.  Then, Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast July 28, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marriage Bureau Murders.  A woman is found with her head bashed in by a hammer. A marriage bureau provides the clue to the murderer and bigamist.  Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Glass Donkey.   Who shot Helen Massey? And what about the glass donkey, made in Mexico and sold at the track in Tijuana? Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Plans to Bring Bertha and Fritz Back to the Farm.  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