Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 02-20-26 - Horn blows on the Ford Theater, Invite to Dinner, and Raiding Money to go to Levenworth

Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack wants to appear on the Ford Theater.  Guests Fletcher Markle and Jack Warner try to talk Jack out of doing, "The Horn Blows At Midnight" on "The Ford Theatre." Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Invitation to Dinner.  Ozzie accepts a dinner invitation from a man whose name he can't remember.  Then, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Raising Money to go to Convention.   The boys try to attend a convention in Leavenworth, Kansas, by borrowing $200 from a finance company.  Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast February 20, 1944, 82 years ago,  Edgar’s Birthday.  . A classic routine with Charlie and guest W.C. Fields. A confrontation in a barbershop.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Bluff’s Homecoming.  Bluff returns from the hospital.  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!

Classic Radio 02-19-26 - Made For Each Other, Zia's Dream, and Georges Bad Decisions

Romance on a Thursday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast February 19, 1940, 86 years ago, Made for Each Other starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray.   A melodrama about a young lawyer, his wife, his sickly baby, and his disappearing mother.  Carole Lombard reprises her role form the 1939 film.   Followed by Romance, originally broadcast February 19, 1955, 71 years ago, Zia's Dream starring Jack Moyles.  A beautiful Egyptian belly dancer meets a blustery, old American general. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Keeping George from making Decisions.   George has the opportunity to make $5000 in the cattle market, if only he can use the phone! Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Lottie and Reggie.   Lottie plus Reginald equals bad chemistry.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Richard G 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 02-18-26 - USO Entertaining, Night at Ciros, and Early to Bed-NOT

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 75 years ago, U.S.O. Entertaining at an Army Camp.  Phil and Remley "volunteer" to perform at a local army base.  Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 18, 1948, 78 years ago, A Night at Ciro's.  Jimmy and guest Victor Moore go to Ciro's to see Peggy Lee perform.  Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 18, 1941, 85 years ago, Early To Bed. The McGees make the mistake of trying to go to sleep early. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 18, 1954, 72 years ago,  Betty’s Freedom.  The Andersons are placed on a party line.  Bud finds a way to get them off the line…to shocking results.... Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 18, 1948, 78 years ago, New Shoes.  Claudia's new shoes.  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 02-17-26 - Its In The Bag, On Borrowed Time, and Space Merchants

Movies on a Tuesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 76 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen.   A flea circus operator searches for a hidden fortune within a Louis XIV chair. An adaptation of Allen’s 1945 film.  Followed by Theater Guild on the Air, originally broadcast February 17, 1946, 80 years ago, On Borrowed Time starring Walter Huston.  An adaptation of the 1939 film that starred Lionel Barrymore.  A cantankerous old man takes in his beloved, orphaned grandson, whom he must protect at all costs with the help of an agent of Death and a magical apple tree.   Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast February 17, 1957, 69 years ago, Space Merchants Part 1 starring Staats Cotsworth.  The science fiction classic of the future in the grip of "Madison Avenue." How to "sell" the colonization of Venus.  Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Planning the Renovation.  Redesigning the farm...by committee.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.   Thanks to Richard G 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 02-16-26 - Uncut Canary, Big Sucker, and the Party for Death

Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring John Lund, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 72 years ago, The Uncut Canary Matter.   A huge yellow diamond has disappeared from a ritzy Beverly Hills jewelry store. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 16, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Sucker.  A con-man uses real diamonds to cheat unsuspecting victims, selling them cut glass after they've taken the bait.  Then, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Party for Death.   Archie attends a cocktail party at which Nero Wolfe expects the guest of honor to be murdered! Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 16, 1955, 71 years ago,  Strictly Business.   A swindler works a scam on a real estate broker to try to take a good chunk of money.  But the swindler is also a lady’s man... Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Bluff’s Infection.  Bluff in the hospital. 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