Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 01-07-26 - Kleptomaniac, Lost Weekend, and You Came Along

Drama on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues.   Counterspy agents investigate a series of seemingly minor thefts that are actually part of a larger foreign espionage plot. By tracing the pattern of stolen items, the agents uncover critical clues that lead them to an enemy spy operating inside the United States. Followed by The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Lost Weekend starring Ray Milland and Jane Wyman.  The classic about the battle of the bottle. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, You Came Along starring Van Johnson.   A wartime melodrama about a dying soldier who falls in love on a bond drive.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 7, 1948, 78 years ago, The Organ Grinder.  Claudia buys a hurdy-gurdy.  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 01-06-26 - Reappointment, Irma's Memoir, and Winter Sports

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman,  originally broadcast January 6, 1950, 76 years ago, Reappointment.  The first show of the series. Will Dr. Hall be reappointed as head of Ivy College?  Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 74 years ago, Irma's Memoir.   Irma has written her memoirs and is looking for a publisher.  Then, The Milton Berle Show,  originally broadcast January 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Salute to Winter Sports.   Miltie is in the north woods...in a cabin with Mr. and Mrs. Gallop.  Followed by Theater Guild on the Air, originally broadcast January 6, 1946, 80 years ago, Three Men on a Horse starring Stu Erwin and Shirley Booth.  The program originates from the Vanderbilt Theatre, New York City. A farce about a little guy who writes verses for greeting cards and who loves to bet on the ponies. Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast January 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Sold At Auction.  Would a stranger think Claudia and David are married? Mr. Grant visits and is very grateful that Claudia drove into his car.  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 01-05-26 - New Years Nightmare, The Fast One, and The Rushville Murder

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 5, 1947, 79 years ago, New Year’s Nightmare. A man goes on a year-end bender and wakes up a year later married to a strange woman.  Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast January 5, 1943, 83 years ago, the Fast One.   A story about two men with a mighty power, the power to move very, very rapidly.  Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast January 5, 1950, 76 years ago,  The Case of the Rushville Murder.   A madwoman has escaped from the asylum and committed murder, but what about her sane sister? Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 5, 1951, 75 years ago, the Case of the Deadly Sell-out. A prize-fighter has disappeared, but Archie soon finds his dead body. A blackmailing dame is shot in Archie's arms.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast January 5, 1948, 78 years ago, Women Drivers.  Claudia kills two birds with one stone. Claudia drives and proves the rule, "No man ever taught he's wife how to drive without a fight."   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 01-04-26 - The Black Mask, Dont Call Me Mother, and The Day the Earth Stood Still

Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Mask Part 2.  The Black Masked Bandit eludes the efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 4, 1959, 67 years ago, Don’t Call Me Mother starring Agnes Moorehead.  A possessive mother is determined to break up her son's marriage.  Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast on January 4, 1954, 72 years ago, "The Day The Earth Stood Still," starring Michael Rennie and Jean Peters.  An alien from space gives mankind a final chance to achieve world peace—the adaptation of the 1951 movie.   Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 4, 1955, 71 years ago, Sold At Auction.   There's an army surplus auction, and Fibber wins...ten gallons of house paint.  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 01-03-26 - Tip Top Murder, The Pistol, and Missing Mexican Sheiks

Crime on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast January 3, 1950, 76 years ago, The Tip Top Murder Case.  A chorus girl named Susan Blake has no money. Nevertheless, she's being blackmailed for $5000, and then is murdered! Followed by Escape, originally broadcast January 3, 1950, 76 years ago.  The Pistol starring Gerald Mohr.  An action-packed western about the first Colt six-shooter, the California gold fields, and a double-crossing dance hall queen. Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 3, 1934, 92 years ago,  Missing Mexican Sheiks.   A hold-up has taken place on Terminal island. The robbers are both dark, one of them a Filipino.  Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 3, 1960, 66 years ago, Zero Hour.  At five o'clock, the children decide to play another game. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 3, 1955, 71 years ago,  He Got Game.  Fibber tries to get basketball tickets from his old pal, Coach Fogarty.  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