Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 05-12-26 - Rochesters Private Life, Leilas Boy Friend, and Should a Candidate Be Married

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Private Life of Rochester Van Jones starring Eddie Anderson, dated May 12, 1950, 76 years ago, The Audition Episode.  In these unaired recordings, Rochester goes to call on his girl Suzy. He gets a part-time job at a finance company.  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 12, 1946, 80 years ago,  Leila’s Boy Friend.  Gildersleeve conquers a rival for the hand of fair Leila.  Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast May 12, 1948, 78 years ago.  Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take a cross-country trip, taking a poll on whether a candidate should be married.  Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop,  originally broadcast May 12, 1957, 69 years ago,  The Long Way Home.  A look at a future we hope will never be.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Breakfast In Bed.  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!  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 05-11-26 - Murder in the Script Department, The Big Look, and Old Man's New Stand

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast May 11, 1943, 83 years ago, Murder in the Script Department.   Two typists are haunted at a radio network. Don't ever complain about Mr. Oboler's scripts!  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 11, 1954, 72 years ago, The Big Look. Mrs. Kieran has been found badly beaten. The evidence points to Mr. Kieran, but then a second woman is found beaten up. Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast May 11, 1954, 72 years ago, Old Man Krause's New Stand.  A newsstand operator named Mr. Krauss has been beaten up twice. Did The Dancer do it?  Then, a ninety-year-old woman is shot to death! Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 70 years ago, The Enormous Radio.   A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 78 years ago, An Appointment in New York.  A visit to Dr. Roland. 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 05-10-26 - The Wedding Day, Junk Around the House, and will Jack be Fired

Comedy on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 10, 1950, 76 years ago, The Wedding Day.   Marjorie's wedding day...at last! Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 10, 1951, 75 years ago,  Junk Around The House.  Father is upset about the family buying “junk”, so Jim buys a lot of putty.  Little does he know... Then, The Jello Show starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 10, 1942, 84 years ago, Jack Thinks He’s Going To Be Fired!  Jack goes to see the president of General Foods, and is told that this is to be his last season on the air for Jello.  Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson,  originally broadcast May 10, 1948, 78 years ago,  Bon Voyage.   Richard is leaving on a trip to England. Jane and all her friends go down to the Queen Mary to see him off.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast May 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Parking the Car.  W.C. Fields is alive and well and working in a parking lot.  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 05-09-26 - My Man Godfrey and a salute to Fred Allen

ariety on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 9, 1938, 88 years ago, My Man Godfrey starring William Powell and Carole Lombard.  The classic screwball comedy of the Depression.  Powell and Lombard are reprising their roles from the 1936 Oscar-nominated picture.  Followed by Biography in Sound, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Portrait of Fred Allen.   The life story of the famous radio humorist.  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 9, 1955, 71 years ago, Molly Gets Jury duty.   Molly's been called to jury duty...and Fibber is accused of tampering with a juror.  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 05-08-26 - Locket in my Pocket, Trouble Rides the Rails, and The Wrong Man

Westerns on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 81 years ago, I've Got a Locket in my Pocket.  On this V-E Day episode, screen bad guy Porter Hall joins Roy’s cast to tell the story of Pecos Bill.   Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast May 8, 1953, 73 years ago,  Trouble Rides the Rails.  Sherwood is building a railroad and has labor troubles...lots of them. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 8, 1960, 66 years ago, The Wrong Man.  A knife-wielding dude has arrived in Dodge and is promptly arrested by Marshal Dillon on suspicion of murder. Could he really be Jim Wydell, the estranged son of old man Wydell? Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast May 8, 1960, 66 years ago,  Pat Murphy.  Paladin sets out to take a doctor away from a bounty hunter to save a sick baby!  Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 8, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee Writes to his Congressman.  Fibber's against the "comic book ban" and writes a letter to Congress. 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!