Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 05-20-26 - Leroy writes a Theme, Fibber is Interviewed, and Ball Game on the Radio

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast  May 20, 1953, 73 years ago, Leroy’s Theme.  Leroy is writing a theme about the activities during a twenty-four-hour period of his favorite uncle. Followed by Fibber Mcgee and Molly, originally broadcast May 20, 1947, 79 years ago, Fibber Is Interviewed. Fibber brags about his valuable possessions during an interview, the purpose of which is not what he expects! Then, the Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast  May 20, 1951, 75 years ago, the Big Ball Game.  Mr. Andrews wants to listen to the ball game.  But everything goes wrong. Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast May 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Gracie’s Mother Visits. Gracie's mother is staying with the Burns'. She doesn't think much of George's career in show business.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 20, 1948, 78 years ago, A Letter of Recommendation.  Gertrude, pro and con. 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 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 05-19-26 - Model Wife, Miss Grant, and Small Business

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 19, 1941, 85 years ago, Model Wife starring Dick Powell and Joan Blondell.  Powell and Blondell reprise their role in the 1941 motion picture.  A working couple have a rough time while saving to have a baby. Verna Felton, as the tough boss, doesn't make things any easier.  Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 19, 1950, 76 years ago, Miss Grant Takes Richmond starring Lucille Ball.  A "dumb" redhead becomes the secretary for a pair of small-time bookies. Lucille Ball reprises her role from the 1949 motion picture.  Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast May 19, 1948, 78 years ago. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore tour the country, surveying the condition of small businesses.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 19, 1948, 78 years ago, The Lack of a Jack. Another flat tire, against all odds. 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 05-18-26 - Advice to the Lovelorn, Drive to Fort Huachucha, and Zero Hour

Westerns and Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast  May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Advice to the Lovelorn.  A man returns from the east to find his girl married to the man who shot up his best friend.  Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Drive to Fort Huachuca.  Watson and his baddies from the Triple X are determined to keep Luke's herd from reaching the army post at Fort Huachuca.  Then, Suspense, originally broadcast  May 18, 1958, 68 years ago, Zero Hour starring Evelyn Rudie as Mink.  The story of the game of "invasion" and a visit from "Drill" once again.  Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast May 18, 1951, 75 years ago, Zombies in Haiti.  Ken Thurston travels to Haiti to battle a wave of terror murders caused by zombies.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Fresh Off The Farm.  Chicken dinner on the hoof. 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 05-17-26 - Monitor '58

Monitor Radio First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Monitor Radio, originally broadcast May 17, 1958, 68 years ago.  Two hours of the NBC Radio weekend news magazine that ran all weekend long.   More details at http://monitorbeacon.net/ [http://monitorbeacon.net/] The First Hour is from 3 to 4pm Eastern time and is hosted by Walter Kiernan and Peter Roberts.  Alex Dreier from Chicago comments on the South American recession and anti-Americanism. Miss Monitor gives a time check. Johnny Erp interviews a referee at the Indianapolis 500 about the use of signal flags. Fibber McGee tries to impress Teeny with his old army uniform. Ed Arnow interviews golfer Harvey Ward, Jr.  The second hour is from 11pm to Midnight hosted by Monty Hall.  Jim Simpson in Washington, D.C. interviews Cookie Lavangetto, the manager of the Washington Senators baseball team., Vickie Cummings is interviewed from Ann Arbor. Jane Morgan receives an award from the Advertising Club of Washington as, "Entertainer of the Year" and is interviewed by Patty Cavander.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Gertrude Arrives.  Gertrude takes over.  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 05-16-26 - April Showers, Opportunity show, and Chili

Variety on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago, April Showers starring Jack Carson and Dorothy Lamour.   A story of the "good old days" of Vaudeville, based on the 1948 movie which starred Jack Carson and Ann Sothern, inspired by the early vaudeville career of Buster Keaton Followed by Opportunity USA, originally broadcast May 16, 1949, 77 years ago.  A variety program promoting the "Opportunity Drive" for the sales of Savings Bonds. The lineup includes Lum and Abner, Bob Hope, Irene Dunne, Lionel Barrymore, Jo Stafford, Al Jolson, Roy Rogers, The Riders Of The Purple Sage, and more.   Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 16, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Recipe for Chili. McGee's chili con carne.  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!  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]