Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 02-08-26 - Adolphe Menjou and Gracie, Nightmare Alley, and Gildy the Mechanic

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 8, 1944, 81 years ago, Guest Adolphe Menjou.   Gracie's new cleaning lady reports that guests Adolphe Menjou and Verree Teasdale are having a fight.  Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Nightmare Alley.  Mary reads a letter from her mother. The cast does its version of "Nightmare Alley," a drama of carnival life that includes a satire of "Allen's Alley."  Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 8, 1942, 84 years ago, Auto Mechanics.   Gildersleeve is forced into giving a lecture about auto mechanics to the ladies of the Red Cross! Followed by The Bing Crosby Show, originally broadcast February 8, 1950, 76 years ago, with guests Fred Allen and Portland Hoffa.   Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 8, 1955, 71 years ago, The Tiltmore Relaxing Chair. 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 02-07-26 - Delia's Father, The Boss, and Apron Faced Sorrel

Westerns on a Saturday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast February 7, 1960, 66 years ago, Delia's Father.   While taking a prisoner back to Dodge in terrible weather, Marshal Dillon, Chester and Keel are forced to take shelter in the cabin of Delia Robbin. Delia learns that Dillon was responsible for the death of her father. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 7, 1960, 66 years ago, The Boss.   A visit to Alder Bend, Colorado, for a job with Ira Stokes, a horse and wife beater out to own the town!  Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 7, 1954, 72 years ago, Apron Faced Sorrel.  Clay Fanton, a young boy from the east, comes west to learn ranch life. It appears that he's beaten one of the ranch horses.   Followed by Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, originally broadcast February 7, 1948, 78 years ago, The Red Herring.   A mailman is shot in a gold robbery.  Sgt. Preston saves the mailman, who gives Preston enough of a description to start looking for the crooks.  Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 7, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee's Speech is Interrupted.  McGee makes his speech about Civil Defense.  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] And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html [https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html]

Classic Radio 02-06-26 - Sam Carver Case, Death in the Depths, End of the Road

Crime on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Under Arrest starring Joe Desantis, originally broadcast February 6, 1949, 77 years ago, The Sam Carver Case.   Did Sam Carver commit suicide or was he murdered? Ask the spiritualist...she knows a ghost that can kill! Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 6, 1945, 81 years ago, Death in the Depths.  A deep-sea diver thinks more than he should while he's at work. When the time is nine bells, the diver meets some old friends down in a shipwreck! Then, Suspense, originally broadcast February 6, 1947, 77 years ago, End of the Road starring Glenn Ford.   "Speed" is a fast talking car salesman who falls for a wealthy man's wife, runs away with her, and then finds out that she's not what she seems to be! Followed by Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast February 6, 1950, 76 years ago, Zero.   The first show of the series. Phillip Warren is given the wrong medical report and plans to kill himself because the report says that he has a fatal disease. Randy Stone tries to track Mr. Warren down before his planned suicide at midnight. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 6, 1948, 78 years ago, First Night Alone. David's return and Claudia's cut finger. 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 02-05-26 - Brandon Jewel Robbery, Banker in the Well, and The Clicking Buddah

Crime on a Thursday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar,  originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 79 years ago, The Brandon Jewel Robbery.  Blackie is framed for the Brandon jewelry store robbery and murder. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 5, 1935, 91 years ago, Banker In The Well.  Gordon Sawyer, vice president of a Tucson bank, has been kidnapped from his home. Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast February 5, 1952, 74 years ago, The Clicking Buddah.   A body has been found in a Tokyo park. It's the body of Ken Thurston, The Man Called X!   Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 80 years ago, Skeleton Bay.  A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The killer sees the witness, who surprisingly offers to help the killer dispose of the body!  Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast February 5, 1948, 78 years ago, Goodbye at the Airport. A long goodbye at the airport.  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 02-04-26 - Trash Can Lids, Fibers New Suit, and Courtin Corabelle

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 4, 1954, 72 years ago, Trash Can Lids.   Father raises the dickens over a bent-up trash can lid...that he finally figures out isn’t theirs! Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 4, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber Buys A New Suit & Steals A Hat.   Fibber goes downtown to buy a new suit.  Then, Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast February 4, 1948, 78 years ago, Courtin' Corabelle.   Jimmy and guest Victor Moore go "Courtin' Corabelle" back in the good old days. Followed by Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast February 4, 1951, 75 years ago, Helping Alice with the Household Budget.  When Alice has trouble managing the household finances, Phil and Remley decide to buy the groceries. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 4, 1948, 78 years ago, A Business Trip.  A delicious pot roast is on their stove. Claudia becomes a wounded hero. 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