Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 07-08-26 - The Whisperer, Indian Magic, and Talented Recruits

Crime and Westerns on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Whisperer starring Carleton Young, originally broadcast  July 8, 1951, 75 years ago, First Show of the Series.  The Whisperer is a brilliant young attorney with a secret identity. He tackles the plans of Scurelli to sell marijuana to the unsuspecting youth of the city. Followed by The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 8, 1954, 72 years ago,The Spell of Indian Magic.   An elderly Navajo is dying from an Indian curse (the curse must be from Haiti as the curse sounds very much like voodoo). Actually, the old man is killed by an evil spirit named Wonga. Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 8, 1956, 70 years ago, The Talented Recruits. Feeney and Merriweather, a medicine hawker and a Shakespearean actor, join the army and find out about soldiering the hard way. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 8, 1956, 70 years ago, Passive Resistance.   Two cattlemen slaughter the herd of sheep owned by Gideon Seek, then burn down his house and wagon and finally shoot him. Gideon is a peaceable man who won't even identify his tormentors.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 8, 1948, 78 years ago,  Visitors and Gifts.  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] 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 07-07-26 - Cabin on the Lake, Poison for Profit, and Cable Car Case

Crime on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Rogues Gallery starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast  July 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Cabin on the Lake. At a resort, Janice Cole is found dead in her room. Her body promptly disappears while Rogue sleeps through his weekly hit-on-the-head. Rogue is then accused of the crime!  Followed by Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast July 7, 1947, 79 years ago, Poison for Profit.  A gang operating out of a nightclub is selling poison to people who want to get rid of their relatives. Then, Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 starring Natalie Masters,  originally broadcast  July 7, 1949, 77 years ago., Cable Car Case.   The man riding next to Candy on a cable car is silently shot to death.   Followed by Flashgun Casey starring Matt Crowley, originally broadcast July 7, 1943, 83 years ago, the Case of the Switched Plates.  The first show of the series. Ethelbert meets Anne for the first time and Casey and Anne actually take a drink in The Blue Note (two beers, no heads). Assigned to take photos at a wedding, Casey's pictures turn out to be taken at a secret laboratory which is developing a thought transferance machine! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 7, 1948, 78 years ago, David Visits the Hospital.  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]

Classic Radio 07-06-26 - Big Frame, 30 to 1, and The Shrapnelled Body Of Charles Drew, Sr

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast  July 6, 1950, 76 years ago, The Big Frame. Has Eddie Stokes been the victim of a hit-and-run driver? Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast July 6, 1955, 71 years ago, Thirty to One. A check forger has a problem with the horses... Then, Crime Classics, originally broadcast July 6, 1953, 72 years ago, The Shrapnelled Body Of Charles Drew, Sr.   In 1739 England, Charles Drew Jr. kills Charles Drew Sr. before he can change his will.   Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast July 6, 1954, 72 years ago,  The Cufflink Is...  An insurance case leads Peter Chambers to the murder of Frank Reed. The only clue is a cufflink. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 6, 1948, 78 years ago,  First Look at the New Heir.  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]

Classic Radio 07-05-26 - Meaning of Freedoms, Girl from Pitchfork Corners, and Only Yesterday

Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast  July 5, 1951, 75 years ago, The Meaning of Freedoms.   The Andersons are back in the days of the American Revolution. The last show of the season.  Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 5, 1950, 76 years ago, Girl from Pitchfork Corners.  Donna Rawlings hires Marlowe to make sure Arnold Lattimore gets where he's going. Donna turns up dead, and a lovesick girl from Kansas complicates the case.  Then, Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast  July 5, 1951, 75 years ago. Only Yesterday starring Mercedes McCambridge and Jeff Chandler.  A newlywed's husband goes off to war. The wife has a baby while he's gone, but when he returns, he's forgotten all about her. After the stock market crash, a reunion takes place.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 5, 1948, 78 years ago, It’s a Boy!  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] 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 07-04-26 - WC and ZaSu, 4th of July Parade, and Poetry

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour starring Don Ameche, originally broadcast  July 4, 1937, 89 years ago with guest ZaSu Pitts.   Robert Armbruster helps Charlie McCarthy with his music. Hoagy Carmichael musically describes how he wrote Star Dust. Hoagy and Dorothy Lamour sing, "This Is How A Dream Should End," a tune written just for this program. ZaSu Pitts appears in a story about a "laundry drudge" who dreams of happiness.  ZaSu makes the mistake of asking W. C.  Fields if he likes frog's legs.  Followed by Life with Luigi starring J. Carroll Naish, originally broadcast July 4, 1950, 76 years ago, The 4th of July Parade. Luigi is going to his first Fourth of July parade.  Then, Anthology hosted by Gene Hamilton, originally broadcast July 4, 1954, 72 years ago, 4th of July Special. Recorded performances from Ronald Colman and Tyrone Power.   Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 4, 1935, 91 years ago, Off to Court. It looks like Squire Skimp is going to win his case. He's decided that he doesn't want to settle out of court!   Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] 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