Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 05-01-26 - All My Sons, Cara, and Dressed to Kill

Variety on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 76 years ago, All My Sons starring Burt Lancaster.   An adaptation of a 1948 film starring Edward G. Robinson.  A drama about a factory owner whose partner is in prison for shipping defective parts during the war.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 1, 1954, 72 years ago, Cara.   Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 1, 1960, 66 years ago, Dressed to Kill. Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 71 years ago, The Mystery Ladies Society.   Fibber is made an honorary member of Teeny's "Mystery Ladies Society." A lost fountain pen follows a trip to the secret clubhouse.    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 04-30-26 - Ponce De Lion, I Can't Sleep, and Corpse in the Cellar

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 30, 1951, 75 years ago, The Discovery of Ponce the Lion. Ponce is back in town and planning to kill all those who testified against him.  Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews,  originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 73 years ago,  I Can’t Sleep.   The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep.     Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 91 years ago, The Corpse In The Cellar.   A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and wearing a silver belt buckle. Followed by The Whistler,  originally broadcast April 30, 1945, 81 years ago,  The Master’s Tree.  Miss Alice returns home after searching for Mr. Phillips for five years. He disappeared off the face of the earth. There are strange things about that tree in the garden.    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 30, 1948, 78 years ago, The Happy Woman.  David is waiting for dinner; Claudia and Mama are working in the kitchen.   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 04-29-26 - Tallulah and Ethel and Miltie, and Cousin Sidney at the Kingfish home

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast April 29, 1951, 75 years ago.   Ethel Merman opens the show with, "There's No Business Like Show Business." Frank Lovejoy appears in an "I Was A Communist For The FBI" drama and the real Matt Cvetic makes a brief anti-communist speech. Rosemary Clooney sings, "Taking a Chance On Love." Gordon MacRae recalls his days as an NBC page. Uncle Miltie does a great monologue about the good old days of radio, and other topics. The cast does a salute to Meredith Willson by singing a medley of his compositions. Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 29, 1951, 75 years ago, Cousin Sidney Stays Behind.   Brother-in-law Leroy comes to visit. The Kingfish's cousin Sidney comes to visit too...along with his parrot! "Holy Mackell!". Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 29, 1948, 78 years ago, A Visit from Bertha and Fritz.  David has returned from New York. The carpenters are still working on the new wing. 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 04-28-26 - Wife, Husband, and Friend; Jimmy and Lucy, and Gildy Swears off Girls

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 28, 1941, 85 years ago, Wife, Husband, and Friend starring George Brent, Priscilla Lane, and Gail Patrick.  An adaptation of a 1939 comedy film.  When a man's wife decides to resume her operatic career, she flops badly, but her husband succeeds in a big way! Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show,  originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 78 years ago.   Jimmy and his guest Lucille Ball tour the country to see how women fit into American industry.     Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 28, 1954, 72 years ago, Gildy Swears Off Girls. Gildy swears off dating women to save money. Peavy bets him a new hat that he can't do it.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Noises in the Night.  Mama has returned to New York. It's 7:30 in the morning and Claudia and David are driving to the train.  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 04-27-26 - Refresher Course, Record Collectors, and Death Watch

Comedy and Westerns on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The First Nighter Program, originally broadcast April 27, 1952, 74 years ago, Refresher Course starring Barbara Luddy and Olan Soule.   A domestic comedy, a bewildered husband, two kids and a frustrated wife. What this family needs is a refresher course...in marriage! Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 27, 1956, 70 years ago, The Record Collectors.  John Dehner interviews two record collectors who play some items from their collections.  Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 27, 1958, 68 years ago, Death Watch.   Slaughter is accused of horse stealing.    Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 27, 1958, 68 years ago, Some Random Notes From A Stagecoach.  Kendall recalls his various experiences in his first three months in the West.  . Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 27, 1948, 78 years ago, Repairing The Wall. Claudia and David are up at 8:15 A.M. and out for a walk. A meeting with Matthew Warren is planned. 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