Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 03-11-26 - Basketball Star, Adopting a Baby, and False Elopment

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden,  originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Tex Barton, Basketball Star.  After 39 straight defeats, the Madison High basketball team has a chance with a new student named Tex Barton.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast March 11, 1947, 79 years ago, Adopting a Baby.  The Kingfish and Sapphire plan to adopt a baby.  Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 11, 1954, 72 years ago, False Elopement.  Betty has a crush on Ralph.  But thinks they’re going to elope! Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 81 years ago, Woman’s Committee.  Gildersleeve becomes the temporary chairman of the Red Cross fundraising committee, and it's not an easy job! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Digging a Well. 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 03-10-26 - Lou and Income Tax, Van Johnson and Jimmy, and Womens Rights

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Abbott and Costello,  originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Costello Pays Income Tax.   Looking through Costello's family album. Costello (prophetically) has a meeting scheduled with the income tax collector. Abbott explains the difference between capital and labor. They then visit an accountant.  Followed by Jimmy Durante,  originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Van Johnson.  Jimmy Durante and guest Van Johnson tour around the country campaigning for Jimmy's candidacy.  Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 76 years ago, Women’s Rights.  Liz and Iris (Bea Benaderet) demand equal rights.  So George and Mr Attebury (Gale Gordon) agree to swap roles with their wives for the day.   Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings,  originally broadcast March 10, 1951, 75 years ago, Mailing Income Tax. Archie mails the family's income tax return. Now, how to get that letter back and save $50. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Astrology. Claudia discovers horoscopes.  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 03-09-26 - Johnny got His Gun, The Ball, and Corpse on the Town

Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Arch Oboler’s Plays,  originally broadcast March 9, 1940, 86 years ago, Johnny Got His Gun starring James Cagney.  A dramatization of the superb, shocking, best-seller by Dalton Trumbo about the legless, armless, blind, deaf and dumb war veteran. An eloquent anti-war statement, Cagney was never better on the air.  Followed by Lights Out,  originally broadcast March 9, 1943, 83 years ago, The Ball.   A ghastly story of the headless, walking dead. Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast March 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Corpse On the Town.  A dishonest Broadway producer is saved by marrying his main investor. The new Mrs. Stanton Bishop is found dead almost immediately thereafter...with a broken neck!  Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast March 9, 1947, 79 years ago, The Woman in Black.   A crime reporter tries to track down a very deadly woman. Death follows wherever she goes! Her name is Theda, an anagrammatic female! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 9, 1948, 78 years ago,  Explaining Insurance.  The mysteries of fire insurance. 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 03-08-26 - Madame Butterfly, Nobody Ever Quits, and The Big Laugh

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 8, 1937, 89 years ago, Madame Butterfly starring Cary Grant and Grace Moore.   Beautiful Cio-cio-San is betrayed by Lieutenant Pinkerton in a drama that uses only two arias by Puccini. Robert Cobb, the president of the Brown Derby (owned by Cecil B. DeMille) tells about the famous restaurant.  Followed by Suspense,  originally broadcast March 8, 1955, 71 years ago, Nobody Ever Quits starring Tom McKee.  It's a snowy night atop a mountain, and the leader of the old gang is coming to get the guy who went straight.  Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb originally broadcast March 8, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Laugh.  A thoroughly rotten louse cheats lonely women by promising to marry them.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Three Alarm Fire.   The fire buffs. 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 03-07-26 - Jacks NYC Date, Al gets 500, amd Col Stoopnagle's Tax machine

Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny,  originally broadcast March 7, 1954, 72 years ago, Jack's big date at the Acme Plaza Hotel.   Jack is back in New York and is staying at the Acme Plaza. Jack and guest Gisele MacKenzie start off for dinner.  Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 7, 1949, 77 years ago, $500.   Al wins $500 on a horse; enough money to marry Irma. Irma hesitates when her friend Amber suggests that Irma test Al's love.  Then, Duffy’s Tavern starring Ed Gardner,  originally broadcast March 7, 1944, 82 years ago, Colone1 Stoopnagle. Archie is working on his income tax return, when in walks Colonel Stoopnagle. He has just invented "The Reducinagle," which reduces one's income tax by eighty-percent! Followed by The Alan Young Show, originally broadcast March 7, 1947, 79 years ago, Masquerade Charity Ball.  There's going to be a new car awarded at a charity masquerade, and Alan could sure use a new car! Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 7, 1955, 71 years ago,  McGee, the People Watcher.    At the corner of 14th and Oak, watching human nature go by.  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]