Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 04-09-26 - Phil and the Easter Bunny, Hobbies, and McGee the Artist

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Phil Harris and Alice Faye,  originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 76 years ago, The Easter Bunny.  Phil sees a six-foot Easter Bunny...two of them in fact! The play "Harvey" has closed two months before this program.  Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 76 years ago, Hobbies.   Liz and Iris try "jealousy" and golf to try to get their husbands to pay more attention to them. Will it be golf, stamps, or wives? Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago, Salvador McGee, Artist. Salvador McGee, the artist, lets his creativity run amok.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast April 9, 1953, 73 years ago,  How to Face Problems. Jim Anderson is concerned that his family isn't going to be able to face up to their problems.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 9, 1948, 78 years ago, Vacuums and Mailboxes.    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 04-08-26 - The Pet Pig, Finding a Roomer, and the Gum Machine

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, the Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 8, 1945, 81 years ago, Leroy’s Pet Pig.  Gildersleeve is forced to get rid of Leroy's pet pig.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast April 8, 1947, 79 years ago, Finding a Roomer.  The Stevens' rent their spare room to a boarder and get more than they bargained for.   Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast April 8, 1949, 77 years ago, Gum Machine.   Liz is determined to stand up for her rights, which leads to a confrontation with a gum machine. Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 8, 1951, 75 years ago, The IRS Visits Jack Benny.  The Internal Revenue Service visits Jack … because they can't believe he's spent so little money!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Browsing the Catalog.  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 04-07-26 - The Short Order Crook, Dating Club Disaster, and Dorothy Lamour for President

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Abbott and Costello,  originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 77 years ago,  Another Sam Shovel Mystery.  Costello remembers his first girlfriend. Abbott invites Costello to his birthday party. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Thief Who Stole The Hamburgers From The Lunchroom," or, "He was a short-order crook." Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 7, 1944, 82 years ago, Dating Club Disaster.   Andy plans to join the "Harlem Get-Acquainted Club," which seems to leads to the end of the marriage of Sapphire and The Kingfish.  Then, Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast April 7, 1948, 78 years ago, Guest Dorothy Lamour.   Jimmy plans to run guest Dorothy Lamour as the first woman presidential candidate.  Followed by The Danny Kaye Show, originally broadcast April 7, 1945, 81 years ago,  Diary of a Train Trip to Hollywood.   Danny's diary of his return train trip to Hollywood.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 7, 1948, 78 years ago, Dinner with Aunt Louisa.  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 04-06-26 - the Big Saw, Murder Frame-up, and The Fire

Crime on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 6, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Saw.  A pair of bank robbers are identified by one of the customers in the bank. The trail leads to a car rental agency. Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark,  originally broadcast April 6, 1954, 72 years ago, Bruce Burke Murder Frame-Up.  Bruce Burke has sent beautiful Elsa Corey to kill Peter Chambers. Bruce is a millionaire who owns a nightclub called, "The Flame." He also happens to be dead! Elsa is Peter's only alibi, but she's been murdered too! Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast April 6, 1950, 76 years ago, The Fire. In a building found on fire, a dead body is found murdered. Casey finds that flammable photographic negatives were used to start the fire. Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast April 6, 1954, 72 years ago, The Schemers.  The best time to die, folks, is in your own good time. But...try arguing with a bullet. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Opening the Safe.   Claudia straightens up the office. 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 04-05-26 - Murder in G-Flat, Zero Hour, and Journey for Margaret

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense,  originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 75 years ago,  Murder in G-Flat starring Jack Benny.  The first of four appearances that Jack Benny made on Suspense.  A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is switched in the subway with a bag containing $25,000. Followed by Suspense,  originally broadcast April 5, 1955, 71 years ago, Zero Hour, narrated by John Dehner.  The classic Ray Bradbury tale about Drill and the game of Invasion.  Then, Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast April 5, 1943, 83 years ago, Journey for Margaret starring Robert Young, Anita Louise, and  Margaret O'Brien.   A melodrama about two orphans during the London Blitz.   Robert Young and Margaret O’Brien reprise their roles from the 1942 motion picture, with Anita Louise taking the role of Laraine Day.  Followed by Night Watch reported by Donn Reed, originally broadcast April 5, 1954, 72 years ago.   The police department in action...real adventures. No actors, no script. An actual evening in a police car. Burglaries, murders, etc. make interesting listening. The first show of the series. The first call is a burglary in progress on Hazleton Street.  Innovative technology using portable tape recorders…the size of a suitcase.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 5, 1948, 78 years ago, Hiring a Maid.  Claudia interviews a maid. 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