Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 12-08-25 - Pickpockets, Bank Robbers, and the Devil

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast December 8, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Pick.  Friday and Smith investigate a series of violent pickpocketings in which victims are beaten and robbed in busy public areas. Their search leads them to a teenage gang, forcing the detectives to uncover the ringleader before the assaults escalate. Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast December 8, 1945, 80 years ago, The Case Of Blackie Thompson.  The story of bank-robber Blackie Thompson, and his all-too-loyal girlfriend, Lila.  Then The Screen Guild Theater,  originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 76 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford and Ray Milland.  A ruthless politician makes a Faustian bargain with a mysterious stranger named Nick Beal, whose supernatural influence helps him rise to power. As Beal’s control grows, the politician must confront the moral cost of his ambition before losing his soul entirely. Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast December 8, 1950, 75 years ago, The Ben Justin Murder Case.  Ben Justin has been shot twice in the back. Found in an alley, he dies in the ambulance. His wife seems unconcerned. Shortly thereafter, the wife is killed by a bomb!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 8, 1947, 78 years ago, A Genuine Antique.  Claudia has a surprise for David. It's a Queen Anne secretary, and it's too small for the apartment!   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!  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 12-07-22 - Remembering Pearl Harbor

As originally broadcast on December 7, 2022. An hour devoted to the broadcasts of December 7, 1941,  including a broadcast of HV Kaltenborn News from that date,  and an address from the National Commander of the American Legion.  Original theme music for this hour by Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic [https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic] www.facebook.com/savfkmusic [https://www.facebook.com/savfkmusic])

Classic Radio 12-07-25 - My Favorite Wife, War against Mrs Hadley, and Pearl Harbor

Movies and History on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 7, 1950, 75 years ago, My Favorite Wife starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.   A comedy about a man whose missing wife turns up after 7 1/2 years, on the day he remarries! Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast December 7, 1942, 83 years ago, The War Against Mrs Hadley starring Edward Arnold and Fay Bainter.   A Washington socialite cannot forgive nor understand the Nazis and Japs for declaring war and interfering with the lives of her son and daughter. Then, NBC News Broadcast, originally broadcast December 7, 1941, 84 years ago.  Live network programming from 4:30 to 5pm Eastern time.  Report from London (ninety seconds). Upton Close reports from San Francisco: the Japanese consul in San Francisco denies any knowledge of the attack (5 1/2 minutes). Upton Close continues for another six minutes. Report from KGU, Honolulu: a summary of the attack. The report of an attorney who was flying his own airplane when the Japanese attacked. Three hundred and fifty men have been killed at Hickum Field. (4 1/2 minutes). A telegram from David Sarnoff to President Roosevelt is read.  Followed by HV Kaltenborn News, originally broadcast December 7, 1941, 84 years ago.   "Japan has made war on the United States without declaring war." Late news developments and commentary. An army transport has been torpedoed thirteen hundred miles west of San Francisco. An unidentified warship is firing on Pearl Harbor.  Finally,  Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 7, 1942, 83 years ago, The Golden Era Discussion Club.  Lum is planning to start "The Pine Ridge Golden Era Discussion Club." He plans to win a set of encyclopedias from "Information Please." 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 12-06-25 - I don't know, Mistaken Identity, and The Indian Sign

Westerns and Crime on a Saturday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast December 6, 1952, 73 years ago, I Don’t Know.   Little Danny Birch brings Marshal Dillon and Chester out to the ranch...and a secret about his father.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast December 6, 1959, 66 years ago, Mistaken Identity.  Paladin is mistaken for another gunfighter.  Then, The Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, originally broadcast December 6, 1950, 75 years ago, The Indian Sign.  An escaped convict is stirring up trouble with the Indians.   Followed by Calling All Cars,  originally broadcast December 6, 1933, 92 years ago, The Burma White Case.   Tom White and his blonde girlfriend, Burma White, go on a crime spree.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 6, 1944, 81 years ago, Third Day of Hunger Strike.   It's the third day of Abner's hunger strike, and he's losing weight! 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!  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 12-05-25 - Gagbusters, Door, and Oil Paints or Watercolors

Comedy on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Thirty Minutes in Hollywood starring George Jessell, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 88 years ago.  George and guest George Raft do a satire of "Gangbusters" called, "Gagbusters." Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 74 years ago.   The secret word is Door.  Groucho’s first contestants are a football player and a foreign-born girl.  Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 5, 1954, 71 years ago.  Jack goes Christmas shopping for oil paints for Don Wilson.  Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 5, 1948, 77 years ago, Trip to the Hospital.  The boys decide to go into the hospital at the County Seat to see Charlie Redfield.  But Abner gets the hiccups... Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 5, 1947, 78 years ago, The Shiner.  Claudia gets a black eye!  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]