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

Classic Radio 6-25-26 - No Sad Clowns, Call Me at Half-Past, and The Man from Jaune Cache

Drama on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham with Frank Nelson,  originally broadcast  June 25, 1950, 76 years ago, No Sad Clowns For Me. A circus story.  Mr. Crackly wants to find a man named Bliss.  Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 25, 1961, 65 years ago, Call Me at Half Past starring Elspeth Eric and Bernie Grant.  A man is trapped in a hotel room by his insane wife, who is determined to kill him. Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey,  originally broadcast  June 25, 1951, 75 years ago, The Man From Jaune Cache. Amnesia, man overboard and a prodigal brother-in-law arriving from South America. Let George do this one! Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast  June 25, 1952, 74 years ago,  A Riot Made to Order.  Cvetic uses a sprinkler system to foil the plans of the Party to cause a riot and create sympathy for the Communists. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 25, 1948, 78 years ago, The Mayor Discusses a New School.   A meeting with Mayor Reynolds. 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] 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 06-24-26 - Showboat, Painting the Garage, and Grass Lake

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast  June 24, 1940, 86 years ago, Showboat starring Irene Dunne, Allan Jones, and Charles Winninger, reprising their role from the 1936 motion picture.   The favorite story of love on the river.  Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast June 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Henry Paints the Garage.  Henry and Homer’s fathers are sneaking off to go fishing.  And they’re leaving the boys to painting the garage. Last show of the season.  Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast June 24, 1953, 73 years ago,  Grass Lake. Gildy is taking his vacation one day at a time. A trip to Grass Lake turns into an expedition when all the neighborhood kids come along. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Meeting Dr Taft.  Home-made ice cream.. 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 06-23-26 - Nazi POW in Riverdale, Ricky's late, and George and Gracie to England

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings,  originally broadcast  June 23, 1945, 81 years ago, A Nazi POW in Riverdale.    Archie and Jughead capture an escaped Nazi prisoner! This, of course, leads to a night in jail for stealing a car! Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast June 23, 1953, 73 years ago, Ricky is always late. Ricky’s tardiness is leading to lots of problems in the household… and putting a spotlight on Ozzie’s mounting list of tasks.   Then, The Maxwell House Coffee Time starring George Burns and Gracie Allen,  originally broadcast  June 23, 1949, 77 years ago, Preparing for England with Robert Young.    The last show of the season, the last show sponsored by Maxwell House Coffee. Guest Robert Young will be starring on the program while they're away. George and Gracie are preparing to appear at the London Palladium.  Followed by The Chevrolet Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast  June 23, 1933, 93 years ago,  Mary’s Birthday.   It's Mary's birthday and many celebrities attend her party (all of them imitated by Johnny Woods). One of those mentioned and imitated is Fred Allen, making this the earliest documented start of the famous "feud."  The last show of the season.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 23, 1948, 78 years ago, A Lucky Dime.  Claudia twists her ankle and finds a new doctor.   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] We're sorry, but since this show was recorded, Professor Bees is no longer available.

Classic Radio 06-22-26 - Vienna Newspaper, Protection Copy and Border Invaders

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast  June 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Vienna. Ken Thurston travels to Austria to investigate the murder of the owner of the last free newspaper in Vienna. Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 22, 1955, 71 years ago, The Protection Copy.  A recording of a bribe payoff leads to a shakedown.   Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 22, 1954, 72 years ago.  Bruce Eldritch's partner, Paul Maxwell, has been killed.  Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin, originally broadcast June 22, 1942, 84 years ago, The Case of the Border Invaders. Enemy spies are parachuting into America. A Gestapo agent takes off for Texas from Mexico.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 22, 1948, 78 years ago, Meeting Dr Taft.  Claudia visits the doctor in preparation for the baby’s arrival. 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 06-21-26 - Gildy's Chair, Mother Drives, and Irma's Vacation

Comedy on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary,  originally broadcast  June 21, 1942, 84 years ago, Father’s Day chair.   Sam Hearn appears as "Schlepperman," the furniture dealer. "The Chairs Of Gildersleeve," a present for Father's Day.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, 75 years ago, Mother Drives a Car.  Margaret wants to learn how to drive.  So they teach her... Then, My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson,  originally broadcast  June 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Planning a Vacation.  Irma and Jane plan to take a vacation at Moosehead Lodge. The last show of the season.    Followed by The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast  June 21, 1947, 79 years ago,  Babs Almost Gets a Job in San Francisco.  Babs has a chance to get a summer job in San Francisco, but Riley is never going to let her take it.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 21, 1948, 78 years ago, A Flower Garden.   Claudia and Mama are driving in the country...55 minutes more than expected.  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!