Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 05-04-26 - The Big Stop, Abigail Chrisenberry, and Richest Man in the West

Crime on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 4, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Stop.  A traffic cop has been shot in cold blood at an intersection...for no apparent reason.  Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark,  originally broadcast May 4, 1954, 72 years ago, Abigail Chrisenberry.   Peter meets beautiful Abigail Christenberry in a bar. He soon finds himself accused of Abigail's murder!    Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 68 years ago, Richest Man in the West.  A rich man named Buck Wharton and his private train are held up by Willy Ringo and his gang of badmen.  Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington,  originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 68 years ago,  Worth Its Salt.  Ed Craig is running for delegate to Congress representing Arizona. He also purchases a salted gold mine that is secretly owned by his political opponent. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 4, 1948, 78 years ago, Reviewing the Budget.  David declines a glass of milk. 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 05-03-26 - Bronco Disappears, Missing Salesman, and Hands Across the Table

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 3, 1950, 76 years ago, Bronco Disappears.   Where's Bronco? Perhaps with an old girlfriend? Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 3, 1951, 75 years ago, A Missing Salesman.  The Anderson family is looking for a missing salesman sent to the house by an important client.   Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 3, 1937, 89 years ago, Hands Across the Table starring Claudette Colbert and Joel McCrea.   The adaptation of the 1935 picture starring Colbert and Fred MacMurray.  A manicurist is desperate to land a wealthy man.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 3, 1948, 78 years ago, Mama Takes the Train.  Claudia and Mama are driving to the station, and Mama is leaving to stay 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 05-02-26 - SOS, Suzie's Cue, and No Coffin for the Dead

Crime on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast May 2, 1950, 76 years ago, SOS. Three desperadoes plan to rob a rocket liner of five million dollars in uncut diamonds...by threatening to explode the uranium that's on board! Followed by the Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles,  originally broadcast May 2, 1952, 74 years ago, Suzie’s Cue.  Harry's in Vienna, very interested in a diamond necklace formally owned by Marie Antoinette.     Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast May 2, 1945, 81 years ago, No Coffin For the Dead.  Who killed Peter Frame? The assailant is identified as the insane son of Peter Frame's housekeeper. However, the son has been shot while escaping from an asylum and is unable to walk.   Followed by the Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley,  originally broadcast May 2, 1942, 84 years ago,  Riata Springs.   Turtleneck Pass has been fenced off, keeping Red and his friends from completing their cattle drive.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 2, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Finds a Phone Number in an Old Wallet.  Whose phone number is it? 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 05-01-26 - All My Sons, Cara, and Dressed to Kill

Variety on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 76 years ago, All My Sons starring Burt Lancaster.   An adaptation of a 1948 film starring Edward G. Robinson.  A drama about a factory owner whose partner is in prison for shipping defective parts during the war.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 1, 1954, 72 years ago, Cara.   Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 1, 1960, 66 years ago, Dressed to Kill. Paladin delivers a railroad payroll to the town of Terminal...and rescues a kidnapped damsel in distress.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 71 years ago, The Mystery Ladies Society.   Fibber is made an honorary member of Teeny's "Mystery Ladies Society." A lost fountain pen follows a trip to the secret clubhouse.    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 04-30-26 - Ponce De Lion, I Can't Sleep, and Corpse in the Cellar

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 30, 1951, 75 years ago, The Discovery of Ponce the Lion. Ponce is back in town and planning to kill all those who testified against him.  Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews,  originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 73 years ago,  I Can’t Sleep.   The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep.     Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 91 years ago, The Corpse In The Cellar.   A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and wearing a silver belt buckle. Followed by The Whistler,  originally broadcast April 30, 1945, 81 years ago,  The Master’s Tree.  Miss Alice returns home after searching for Mr. Phillips for five years. He disappeared off the face of the earth. There are strange things about that tree in the garden.    Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 30, 1948, 78 years ago, The Happy Woman.  David is waiting for dinner; Claudia and Mama are working in the kitchen.   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!