Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 03-25-26 - Remember the Night, Mortimers Ups and downs, and Interior Decorator

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast March 25, 1940, 86 years ago,  Remember the Night starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck reprising their roles from the motion picture released just weeks earlier.   A romantic story about a prosecutor who winds up taking a beautiful thief with him on a Christmas visit to his mother. Followed by The New Edgar Bergen Hour starring Charlie McCarthy,  originally broadcast March 25, 1956, 70 years ago, Mortimer's Ups & Downs.  Charlie the soda jerk, Professor Kirkwood speaks on "How To Break A Lease," Mortimer the elevator operator, guest is entomologist Dr. Alfred Boyce, Bergen's "End Table" discusses "Love In The Modern Age." Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 25, 1948, 78 years ago, The Interior Decorator.   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 03-24-26 - Gildy at the Hobby Show, Jimmy plans a vacation, and Sam Shovel

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman,  originally broadcast March 24, 1954, 72 years ago, Hobby Show.   Gildersleeve's at a loss for an entry in the hobby show...he has none! Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 24, 1948, 78 years ago,  Planning a Vacation.  Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take a trip around the country looking for an inexpensive vacationland. Then, Abbott and Costello,  originally broadcast March 24, 1949, 77 years ago, I’ve Got My Love To Keep Me Warm.   The boys do a "Sam Shovel" mystery, "The Case Of The Man Who Burned His Sweetheart's Body In The Fireplace," or "I've Got My Love To Keep Me Warm."  Followed by Maxwell House Coffee Time starring George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 24, 1949, 77 years ago, The Academy Awards.  Gracie helps guest Jane Wyman wait to find out if she's won an Academy Award. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Laundry Problems.  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 03-23-26 - The Crystal Prophecy, The Final Page, and the Rocket Racket

Crime on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast March 23, 1947, 79 years ago,  The Case of the Crystal Prophecy.  A fortune teller predicts wealthy ladies will commit suicide...and they invariably do! Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet,  originally broadcast March 23, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Final Page.  Nero Wolfe and Archie attend a dinner at the home of Arthur Merle, only to find him knifed in the back.  Then, Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 23, 1954, 74 years ago, Rocket Racket.  Rocky gets a job that pays $10,000 to ride a rocket to the moon! Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective, starring Steven Dunne, originally broadcast March 23, 1951, 75 years ago, The Kimberly Cross Caper.  Spade is hired to watch the Kimberly Cross - a crown jewel.  Worth more than $68,000! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Finding a Farmer.   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 Special - The Closing of CBS News Radio and Farewell to Studio Nine

The sad news that CBS was ending CBS News Radio in May has sent reverberations across the broadcast industry.  A fellow Old Time Radio collector pointed me to this 55-minute CBS news special Farewell to Studio Nine, commemorating the closing of perhaps the most famous radio news studio in all of broadcasting, at least up to that time. It was also the final time that the voice of Edward R. Murrow would be heard on CBS.  Murrow was ill from lung cancer, but insisted on being on the broadcast to recall war stories along with the CBS News correspondents he had hired, who had become famous, along with him. Murrow participated via a radio circuit near his home and had not lost his sense of humor.  The broadcast anchored by Robert Trout also featured Eric Sevareid, William L Shire, H.V. Kaltenborn, among others.   Here's a link to a CBS Press Release touting their new automated broadcast center and the vacating of Studio Nine. [https://donswaim.com/cbs-radio-moves-1964.pdf]

Classic Radio 03-22-26 - Death Takes a Holiday and The Deadly Summons

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 22, 1937, 89 years ago, Death Takes a Holiday starring Fredric March.  The fascinating story of a visit by the Grim Reaper. An adaptation of the 1934 pre-code romantic drama in which March starred.   Followed by Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 22, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Deadly Summons.  Elizabeth Blake has been killed in an accidental fall down a flight of stairs. Mrs. Blake was a famous actress. Her son is quoted as saying, "murder will out." The boy's stepfather, confined to a wheelchair, is a possible suspect.    Then, Escape,  originally broadcast March 22, 1953, 73 years ago, Pressure.   A story about an American sub trapped underwater for many hours by a Japanese destroyer.  William Conrad stars with Larry Thor narrating.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 22, 1948, 78 years ago, Shopping for the Baby.  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