Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 04-17-26 - Bulletts or Ballots, The Whiskey Drummer, and Prunella's Fella

ariety on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 17, 1939, 87 years ago, Bullets or Ballots starring Edward G Robinson,  Mary Astor, and Humphrey Bogart.  Robinson starred in the original 1936 film with Humphrey Bogart.  Robinson plays a police detective who infiltrates a crime gang.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 17, 1954, 72 years ago, What the Whiskey Drummer Said.  Wilbur Hawkins tells Marshal Dillon about a plot against his life. When Dillon pretends to be dead, two different people brag about killing him!  Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 17, 1960, 66 years ago, Prunella's Fella.   Mr. Denton hires Paladin to find a hidden valley loaded with silver ore, but Paladin finds a shotgun bride instead.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 17, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds an Old Unopened Letter.   A box from the attic contains a 1935 letter from WMAQ, Chicago. It offers Fibber "and his wife" an audition for a radio show! Jim and Marian Jordan are awarded a plaque from Loyola on their 20th anniversary on radio.   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!

Classic Radio 04-16-26 - Baseball Player Murder, Noose Hangs High, and Midnight Phantom

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 16, 1946, 80 years ago, The Baseball Player Murder.  Murder takes place at the baseball game. Clem McCarthy is heard as the announcer broadcasting the game. Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg,  originally broadcast April 16, 1951, 75 years ago, The Noose Hangs High. The Binks brothers are two recluses who start seeing the shadow of a noose! It's all a matter of emeralds!    Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 16, 1935, 91 years ago, The Midnight Phantom.  A burglar has been discovered on Hollywood Boulevard.  Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast April 16, 1950, 76 years ago, Murder in Mind. A couple trying to kill a woman is only temporarily foiled by a bodyguard. Blackmail and murder follow.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 16, 1948, 78 years ago, Driving to the New House.  En route to the new house.  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!  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 04-15-26 - The Big Show and Jack vs the IRS, Part 2

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 75 years ago.  Jack Carson gives Tallulah a singing lesson. Olivia de Havilland and Evelyn Vardin do a scene from "Romeo and Juliet." Martha Raye does a baseball skit. Eddie Cantor appears as "Maxie the Taxi," a Brooklyn cab driver he made famous with a series of skits on television. Baseball player Tommy Hendrick gives Tallulah some of the fine points of the game. Phil Foster remembers life in old Brooklyn. Tallulah reads "Casey At The Bat," as De Wolfe Hopper might have done it. Jack Carson and Martha Raye describe what might have happened to Casey when he got home that night!. Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 75 years ago, the IRS comes back.  After archery in the backyard, the men from the Internal Revenue Service visit Jack for a second time! Guests Ronald Colman and Benita Hume tell the men from the I.R.S. how Jack managed to take them to the Mocambo and spend only $3.90!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 15, 1948, 78 years ago, The Last Night in New York.  An evening at the theatre.  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 04-14-26 - The Housing Shortage, It Happens Every Spring, and The Russian Diplomat

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago.  After a speech from President Truman, Jimmy proclaims the President the best guest star he’s had all season. Guest Victor Moore returns and he and Jimmy investigate the housing shortage.  Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 76 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland in his original screen role.   An adaptation of the 1949 science-fiction baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic "hair tonic."    Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Russian Diplomat.   Sam Shovel appears in, "The Case Of The Russian Diplomat Who Took The 6:00 P.M. Boat Back To Russia," or, "Red Sails In The Sunset." Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, Henry the Shortstop.  Henry announces that he's going to be the shortstop on the school baseball team.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Mama’s Living Arrangements.  Will Mama live on the farm?  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 04-13-26 - Marvelous Barastro, Mr Dizzel, and the Druggist

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast April 13, 1944, 82 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro starring Orson Welles.   Orson doing his usual magnificent job playing two roles in two different Italian dialects!  A Russian magician traveling across Europe meets a blind woman who asks for her palm to be read. Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast April 13, 1950, 76 years ago, The Disappearance of Mr. Dizzel.  A rare book dealer is kidnapped, but Casey "smokes" him out into the open.  Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 72 years ago, Charles Avon, Druggist.   Charles Avon hires Peter Chambers to help him find the killer of Alan Lewis. Lewis was blackmailing Charles Avon, who happens to be a pharmacist and a dealer in illegal drugs as well! Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 13, 1956, 70 years ago,  Jacob’s Hands starring Vic Perrin.   An adaptation of an Aldous Huxley/Christopher Isherwood story about a farm hand who discovers he has the power to heal.  Isherwood narrates the story.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 13, 1948, 78 years ago,  An Important Banquet. Mr. Carrington comes to dinner. 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