Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

A Funny Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast May 19, 1949, 76 years ago, Murder in the Butcher Shop.  Costello has just invented a cellophane mattress for old maids. Try and guess the punchline! The "Sam Shovel" story is called "The Man Who Drowned In The Los Angeles River," or "Dust Be My Destiny." Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 19, 1946, 79 years ago, Leroy learns how to dance.  Gildersleeve arranges a birthday party for Ethel Hammerschlag, much against Leroy's wishes. Gildy re-enacts an extended conversation he had with his father when he was a young boy. Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast May 19, 1953, 72 years ago,  with guest Fred MacMurray. Dean and Jerry talk about how poor they were when they were growing up. Fred tells the boys about his cattle breeding experiments.  That leads the threesome to do a sketch about the opening of the railroads called “Blackfeet, why are you blue?” Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 19, 1950, 75 years ago, Miss Grant Takes Richmond starring Lucille Ball. A dumb redhead becomes the secretary for a pair of small-time bookies.  Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 19, 1942, 83 years ago, More Money in Publishing.  Lum has changed his goals and now plans to publish books. Mousey's poems might be the first subject.  Thanks to Honeywell 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] And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html [https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html]

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day Then, Suspense, originally broadcast May 18, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan’s Brain Part 1 starring Orson Welles.   A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The story will be concluded the following week on the May 25 Podcast.  Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 18, 1949, 76 years ago, Imperial Oil Company Racket.  Blackie is captured by a "femme fatale" who is working for an oil stock swindler.  Then, Sergeant Preston of the Yukon, originally broadcast May 18, 1954, 71 years ago, The Bengal Tiger. A huge Bengal Tiger breaks out of a circus in a riverboat accident.  Followed by Freedom USA starring Tyrone Power, originally broadcast May 18, 1952, 73 years ago, Leaked Report.  A sensitive Senate report has been leaked to the public. Whodunnit? Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 18, 1942, 83 years ago, Oxford Overnight Writers.   Lum is planning to sign up with the "Oxford Overnight Author's Institute." He's planning on "making big money" writing novels.  Thanks to Adele 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

A Funny Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast May 17, 1946, 79 years ago. The Story of E. Fromsby Statchelcrom.  The show originates from San Francisco.  An Armed Forces recording, so the commercials have been edited out and extra musical numbers are edited in.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 17, 1951, 74 years ago, Locked out of the House.  The family is locked out, and they try to figure out how to get in.  Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson,  originally broadcast May 17, 1948, 77 years ago.  Jane has been accepted into the New York Professional Women's Club. Irma wants to be a member too.   Followed by Birds Eye Open House starring Dinah Shore, originally broadcast May 17, 1945, 80 years ago.  Guest Groucho Marx ad libs to the point where announcer Harry Von Zell asks him, "Are you using the same script I have?" Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunch, originally broadcast May 17, 1960, 65 years ago, more Problems with Brownie.  Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 16, 1948, 77 years ago, Robert Taylor fills in for Jack.  The Sportsmen Quartet and Robert Taylor (playing the cello) do a singing commercial to the tune of, "You Were Meant For Me." Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, 81 years ago, George Tries to Sing His Way into Office. George is running for councilman and winds up giving guest Lawrence Tibbett a singing lesson. George then joins Lawrence in concert at the Hollywood Bowl! Tibett sings, "Night and Day." Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 16, 1943, 82 years ago, The Haunted House.  Leila has gotten the nesting instinct and thinks the Burton house would make an ideal home for the Gildersleeves! Followed by Life with Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast May 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Future American.  Luigi's night school class is to take part in the "I Am An American Day" ceremonies. Luigi makes a speech.  Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast May 16, 1960, 65 years ago, Betsy Biting Her Fingernails. Thanks to Adele 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

A Funny Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Yearbook Photo Mixup. It's Friday the 13th, and Miss Brooks seems destined to cause Mr. Conklin grief. A photo of Miss Brooks in a bathing suit doesn't help! Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, - Cadillac in the Swimming Pool.   Phil and Remley manage to get Mr. Scott's Cadillac into his swimming pool, and then the complications begin! Then The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 15, 1938, 87 years ago, Murder in the Library.   Jack has bought a race horse! The cast does, "Murder In The Library" or "Book Marks The Spot." Followed by Hildegarde’s Radio Room, originally broadcast May 15, 1945, 80 years ago. Guest Patsy Kelly is upset that Xavier Cugat is ignoring her.  Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 15, 1942, 83 years ago, Abner Sleeping on the Job.  Lum catches Abner sleeping on the job, the bell gets put back on the front door! Thanks to Honeywell 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] And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html [https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html]