Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 11-20-25 - The Kingfish's Turkey, Cause for Thanksgving, and the Path of Praise

Thanksgiving shows on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 20, 1949, 76 years ago,  Thanksgiving Show.   Thanksgiving's approaching, and once again Sapphire's relatives are coming to visit. A turkey falls off a truck right in front of the Kingfish, but his conscience bothers him. Will one turkey lead to a life of crime? Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 20, 1950, 75 years ago, Cause for Thanksgiving.   A Thanksgiving story about a tough ten-year-old boy who refuses to talk. Is it psychic shock? Then, The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast November 20, 1951, 74 years ago, The Path of Praise.  The history of Thanksgiving. Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 20, 1948, 77 years ago, Pilgrim’s Progress.  At a Thanksgiving turkey shoot, Regan gets the bird and it's not the turkey that gets shot, it's Miles Standish! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 78 years ago, A Night at the Opera.    It's Donald Duck vs. Tristan and Isolde...and no contest. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Laurel 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 11-19-25 - The Pseudo Spuds, Casting the Runes, and the Black Door

Crime on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 19, 1950, 75 years ago, The Case of the Pseudo Spuds.  David Harding investigates a strange plot involving counterfeit dehydrated potatoes—“pseudo-spuds”—being shipped to U.S. military bases. The fake rations are part of a sabotage scheme designed to damage American troop supplies and morale. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast November 19, 1947, 78 years ago, Casting the Runes starring John McIntire.  A good story about a medieval curse in London that seems to be working quite effectively!  Then, Suspense, originally broadcast November 19, 1961, 64 years ago, The Black Door starring Robert Readick.  The story of the search for The City Of The Fire God, and the strange secret behind that black door!   Hear every available episode of Suspense in the best available quality and read about the shows at https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/  [https://suspenseproject.blogspot.com/] Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 19, 1936, 89 years ago,  The Corpse in the Red Necktie.  A man's body is found in a canyon, naked but for a necktie! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 19, 1947, 78 years ago, Opera Tickets.  A visit to the opera...in tails?  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 11-18-25 - Grab Bag, Russian Diplomat, and Night School

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone,, originally broadcast November 18, 1948, 77 years ago,  Grab Bag At Springers Hardware.   The hardware store grab-bag, it's not what it seems. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 18, 1948, 77 years ago, Sam Shovel and the Case of the Russian Diplomat.   Sam Shovel appears in, The Case Of The Russian Diplomat Who Took the 6:00 P.M. Boat Back To Russia, or, Red Sails In The Sunset. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 18, 1945, 80 years ago, The Jolly Boys.  Gildy boycotts the Jolly Boys club after he fails to invite Rumson Bullard to join them.  Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 18, 1950, 75 years ago, Liz Goes to Night School.   Liz's arithmetic is so bad, she goes to night school and winds up in a math contest.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 18, 1947, 78 years ago, Hartley and Julia Return.   David's rich brother. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Laurel 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 11-17-25 - Hepcat Kills the Canary, Death of Sam Space, and Joan Fuller Murder

Crime on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 72 years ago, The Hepcat Kills the Canary. Rocky lands a temporary job as a bodyguard for a sultry nightclub singer known as The Canary. She’s being threatened by a jealous ex-lover.  When The Canary turns up dead before her next show, Rocky becomes the prime suspect. Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Steve Dunne, originally broadcast November 17, 1950, 75 years ago, The Death of Sam Spade.  The first show of the series with Steve Dunne. An undertaker named Charles Swan hires Spade to find out who's been following him. This naturally leads to the death of Sam Spade!  The anti-Communist fervor led to Howard Duff getting canned from the show (and Spade creator Dashiell Hammett) getting canned from NBC, but public demand forced the show to come back, albeit with Dunne.   Then, Broadway is My Beat, starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 17, 1950 —75 years ago —The Joan Fuller Murder Case.  Joan Fuller has been found floating in the lake in Central Park. She's a rich woman's maid, and she's been knifed. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 17, 1938, 87 years ago,  The Case of the Four Lead Slugs. The dramatization of the first trial that used the science of ballistics.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 17, 1947, 78 years ago, A Small Death.  A cat-astrophe.  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 11-16-25 - He Fumbled the Ball, Return to PS15, and The Debate Team

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 16, 1941, 84 years ago, He Fumbled The Ball. The cast does a football drama titled, "He Fumbled The Ball" or "Who Tickled The Tackle?" Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 16, 1944, 81 years ago, Return to PS 15.  Lou gets a telegram from his home town, Paterson, New Jersey. P.S. 15 wants him to perform in the school play. Abbott explains why "lower" is "higher." The story of Romeo and Juliet.  Then, The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, 73 years ago, The Debating Team.  Henry joins the debating team to impress Ellen.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, 73 years ago, 10,000th Broadcast.  The 10,000th broadcast of the series. Recollections about how Amos and Andy came to New York, how they met The Kingfish, how Amos met his wife, how Andy met and later was sued by Madam Queen. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 16, 1942, 83 years ago, Trouble Getting Rocket.  The rocket has been taken out of the observatory. A horse of a different color! Thanks to Laurel 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