Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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

Classic Radio 04-04-26 - Buying Stocks, Little Red Riding Hood, and Bird Language

Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Alan Young Show, originally broadcast April 4, 1947, 79 years ago, Buying Stock.  Alan gets a hot tip and takes a cold plunge into the stock market.  Followed by The Grape Nuts Flakes program starring Orson Welles filling in for Jack Benny,  originally broadcast April 4, 1943, 83 years ago, Little Red Riding Hood.  The cast does its version of, "Little Red Riding Hood."  Then, The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast April 4, 1948, 78 years ago, with guest star Rudy Vallee.  Edgar, the bird-watcher, describes Ken Murray's Academy Award-winning short film, "Bill and Coo." Guest Ken Murray teaches Charlie "Bird Language." Barbara Bel Geddes and Rudy Vallee appear with Charlie in a scene from, "I Remember Mama." Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 4, 1951, 75 years ago, Boat Access.   Mr. Bullard is being very nice to Gildersleeve...could it be because Commissioner Gildersleeve assigns permits for bringing sailboats onto the lake? Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 4, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Looks for his Raincoat.  Fibbers asks, "Now, where is my raincoat?" 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 04-03-26 - Silver Dollar, Mr and Mrs Amber, and Shanghai is a Verb

Variety on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast April 3, 1939, 87 years ago,  Silver Dollar starring Edward Arnold and Anita Louise.  The true story of Horace Tabor (named Yates Martin in the film and the adaptation), who became fabulously wealthy from his silver mines in Colorado.  An adaptation of the 1932 biographical film starring Edward G. Robinson.   Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast April 3, 1954, 72 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Amber.  After Neil Amber is caught stealing seeds from the General Store, Pete Fletcher (a wealthy rancher), accuses Amber's wife of stealing one of his calves.  Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 3, 1960, 66 years ago, Shanghai is a Verb.  Hey Boy has disappeared from the Barbary Coast. Bubonic plague and a Shanghai ensue.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 3, 1955, 71 years ago, Little Boy Lost.   Fibber solves The Mystery Of The Missing Boy.   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 04-02-26 - the Eight Ball, Hay in the Barn, and Eight Records of Death

Drama 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 2, 1951, 75 years ago, The Eight Ball.  The mayor and two other respected citizens of Summer Springs has called for George Valentine. George is offered $1000 to not take the case, then finds a dead body named George Valentine has already arrived! Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold,  originally broadcast April 2, 1951, 75 years ago, There’s Hay in the Barn.  He wanted to be Chief Justice.  His predecessor wanted him to be his successor.   Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 80 years ago, Eight Records of Death.  A man finds phonograph records in an abandoned trunk that lead Nick Carter to investigate a possible murder. Followed by The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast April 2, 1945, 81 years ago, The Amateur Mendicant Society.  A group of "wealthy eccentrics" who enjoy dressing as beggars, hires Sherlock Holmes to solve the murder of one of the members. As a time bomb ticks, Holmes learns of a plot against the Prime Minister!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Finding the Stateroom.  Claudia at sea! 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 04-01-26 - The Parking Lot and the Big Show

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast April 1, 1947, 79 years ago,  Parking Lot.  The Kingfish and Andy start a parking lot and wind up in the used car business.  Followed by The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead,  originally broadcast April 1, 1951, 75 years ago.. Tallulah and Bob Hope do a comedy routine with Tallulah taking the part usually done by Bing Crosby. Van Johnson appears in a dramatization of "Go For Broke," with Henry Nakamura and Lane Nakana. Van sings (with interruptions by Bob Hope)!  Ethel Barrymore does a dramatic reading, with music written by Lionel Barrymore! Bob Hope does the Chesterfield commercial and a monologue. Joan Davis sings Calypso! (with help from Bob Hope, Groucho Marx, Van Johnson and Ezio Pinza!) Judy Holiday accepts the congratulations of the cast on winning the Academy Award.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 1, 1948, 78 years ago, April Fools Day.  A double-backfiring April Fool joke. 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