Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 02-12-26 - The Lonesome Reunion, The Condon Ransom, and the Key Witness

Crime on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast February 12, 1949, 77 years ago, The Lonesome Reunion.  Marlowe finds himself in Lonesome Arizona, on the trail of the loot from a bank robbery.  Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, 80 years ago, The Condon Ransom.  Blackie solves a kidnapping case with an airplane and a telephone. Marjorie Condon is being held for $50,000 ransom. Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Key Witness.  Casey is the witness to a killing at Sharky's Place, which puts him in the bull's eye of Sharky's target! Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 12, 1946, 80 years ago, The Man Who Couldn't Die.  A man kills a chemist for his formula for immortality, but it doesn't quite work out that way.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Filing the Paperwork.    Executing a deed. 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 02-11-26 - Now Voyager, A Girl, A Guy, and a Gob, and Saving Lincoln

Movies on a Wednesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast February 11, 1946, 80 years ago, Now Voyager starring Bette Davis and Gregory Peck.  A woman finally breaks free from her domineering mother and winds up in an asylum with the daughter of her true love...by another woman.  Davis reprises her role from the 1942 motion picture.  Followed by The Old Gold Comedy Theater with Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast February 11, 1945, 81 years ago, A Girl A Guy and a Gob starring George Murphy and Lucille Ball.  Murphy and Ball reprise their roles from the 1941 motion picture, also produced by Harold Lloyd.   A businessman falls for his temporary secretary, who's in love with his best friend.  Then, Suspense, originally broadcast February 11, 1962, 64 years ago, The Man Who Went Back to Save Lincoln starring Court Benson.  a time travel story that imagines an attempt to prevent the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln by sending someone back to April 14, 1865.  The script by Robert A. Arthur was originally used on The Mysterious Traveler.   Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast February 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Delilah comes Through.  A 1906 quit-claim closes the farm. 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 02-10-26 - Mrs Coopers Boyfriend, Geometry homework, and He Lost His Aunts-Pay

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast February 10, 1950, 76 years ago, Mrs. Cooper’s Boyfriend.  Liz tries to come up with a boyfriend for George’s mother.  Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast February 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Geometry Homework. Henry's report card shows that he's a procrastinator.  Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast February 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Another Sam Shovel Mystery.  Costello's search for a girlfriend. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Nephew Who Gambled Away His Mother's Sister's Salary," or, "He Lost His Aunt's-Pay." Followed by Mayor of the Town starring Lionel Barrymore and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast February 10, 1942, 84 years ago, Musician going deaf.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Legal Complications.   A hitch or two at the farm closing. 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 02-09-26 - The Big Broad, The Upstairs Roomer, and the Jewel Thief

Crime on a Monday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast February 9, 1954, 66 years ago, The Big Broad. Sergeant Friday is on the trail of two dangerous liquor store robbers, one of whom is a beautiful redhead.  Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 9, 1958, 68 years ago, The Upstairs Roomer.  A robber steals $40,000 from a mortgage company then rents a room at a Safe house run by a father and daughter.  The FBI is n the case.  Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast February 9, 1950, 76 years ago, The Case Of Murder and The Jewel Thief.  Kansas Karl, a notorious jewel thief, decides to go straight...but doesn't get very far.    Followed by The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast February 9, 1950, 76 years ago, Lincoln and the Baltimore Plot starring Victor Jory.   How the detective Pinkerton foiled a plot against the President's life.  Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast February 9, 1948, 78 years ago, Reggie Stops By.   Reginald comes to dinner. 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 Check out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!

Classic Radio 02-08-26 - Adolphe Menjou and Gracie, Nightmare Alley, and Gildy the Mechanic

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 8, 1944, 81 years ago, Guest Adolphe Menjou.   Gracie's new cleaning lady reports that guests Adolphe Menjou and Verree Teasdale are having a fight.  Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Nightmare Alley.  Mary reads a letter from her mother. The cast does its version of "Nightmare Alley," a drama of carnival life that includes a satire of "Allen's Alley."  Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 8, 1942, 84 years ago, Auto Mechanics.   Gildersleeve is forced into giving a lecture about auto mechanics to the ladies of the Red Cross! Followed by The Bing Crosby Show, originally broadcast February 8, 1950, 76 years ago, with guests Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa.   Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 8, 1955, 71 years ago, The Tiltmore Relaxing Chair. 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