Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 08-07-26 - The Marvelous Barastro, The Champion Caper, and Viva

Drama on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast  August 7, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro.  The classic about the circus magician and his blind wife...and her ultimate horror. Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 7, 1949, 77 years ago, The Champion Caper.   A wealthy man hires Spade to protect him from his former employee, who is just out of prison after five years.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 7, 1960, 66 years ago, Viva.  Paladin and his Indian companion try to bring a church organ to a Mission...during a revolution. Followed by Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast August 7, 1947, 79 years ago,  Death in Lovers Lane.  On the trail of "The Lover's Lane Killer," who leaves his calling card on the corpse..."I'm Death!" Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 7, 1935, 91 years ago,  Dixie Belle and Mary Jane. Is Abner playing around with other women? Who are Dixie Belle and Mary Jane? Abner's been talking in his sleep!  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 08-06-26 - Pork Chop, Willing Victim, and Fixed Court Case

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast August 6, 1950, 76 years ago, There's Nothing Like a Pork Chop When Supper Rolls Around. A Dictaphone tells too much and a leggy blonde tells too little. Followed by Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast August 6, 1950, 76 years ago, The Willing Victim Report.  Police Captain Jim Scott's fight against crime! The story of a con game and how a beautiful racketeer preys on the manager of an airport, leading to murder! Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast  August 6, 1946, 80 years ago, The Fixed Court Case.   Blackie joins the Jerry Williams gang to break up a mob that covers its crimes by intimidating witnesses. Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast August 6, 1952, 74 years ago, Red Cloud on the Good Earth.  Cvetic is ordered to pose as a farm implement salesman and subvert the future farmers of our country.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 6, 1948, 78 years ago,  Fritz and Bertha arrive.  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] 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 08-05-26 - The Great Outdoors, Gildy Fired, and Sweet and Sour

Comedy and Westerns on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast  August 5, 1947, 79 years ago, A Salute to the Great Outdoors.  Milton rents a cabin in the mountains to get away from it all and de stress.   Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 5, 1953, 73 years ago, The Water Commissioner is Fired.   Gildersleeve is fired as water commissioner! Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 5, 1956, 70 years ago, Sweet and Sour.   Rena Decker comes to town, and soon men start fighting over her.  Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 5, 1956, 70 years ago,  The Massacre.  The peaceful Shoshone Indians are attacked by a fanatical army major.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 5, 1948, 78 years ago,  Making the Beds.   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 08-04-26 - Benny Troundel Killed, Leiningen Versus the Ants, and Sellout

Crime on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 4, 1949, 77 years ago,  Benny Trounsel.  A small-time narcotics user named Benny Trounsel has been beaten to death shortly after tipping the cops to a new narcotics ring in town.  Followed by Escape, originally broadcast August 4, 1949, 77 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring Tudor Owen.  The classic story of the man-eating ants of the Amazon and the stubborn plantation owner who refuses to surrender to them.  Then, Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast  August 4, 1949, 77 years ago, Sellout.  The first show of the season. With $15,000 pay-off money, Casey is framed for murder...and worse! A stool pigeon is murdered, and a double-double-cross leads to a bullet for a cop.  Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 4, 1950, 76 years ago, Perigis Wonderful Dolls.  The story of the little dolls with the big ideas.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 4, 1948, 78 years ago, Bathing the Baby.   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 08-03-26 - Subways are for Sleeping, Nebraska Jack, and For Love of Murder

Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 3, 1956, 70 years ago, Subways Are For Sleeping starring Byron Kane.  A fine adaptation of the fascinating short story about a homeless man (but not a bum!) in New York.  Link to the original article - https://harpers.org/archive/1956/03/subways-are-for-sleeping/ [https://harpers.org/archive/1956/03/subways-are-for-sleeping/] Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 3, 1958, 68 years ago, Nebraska Jack.  Jack has five Indian wives, many children, and an understandable taste for whiskey.  Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast August 3, 1954, 72 years ago, For Love of Murder.  Barrie bails out of jail a Damon Runyon type. He turns out to be broken-hearted and possibly a murderer. Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast August 3, 1950, 76 years ago, The Paula Kohler Eubanks Murder. On June 26, 1947, Ms. Eubanks' body was found at the Kansas City (Missouri) city dump, strangled to death. CBS offers $5000 for information leading to the conviction of her killer. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 3, 1948, 78 years ago, Gifts for Bobby.   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://classicradio.stream] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day