Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 06-14-26 - Red leads the Victory Parade, Fathers Day Picnic, and Gildy and the House boat

Comedy and Variety on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Victory Parade, originally broadcast  June 14, 1942, 84 years ago, Red Skelton Show.  A visit with  Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid. Deadeye proposes marriage out West. Clem Kadiddlehopper almost gets hooked by Daisy June. Lionel Barrymore concludes the program with a moving tribute to Lidice, wiped off the map by the Germans.  Thanks to Jerry Haendiges at otrsite.com [https://otrsite.com] for preserving this great program.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 75 years ago, Father's Day Picnic. The family plans a Father's Day picnic; physical preparations begin. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 76 years ago, Vacation Plans on the House Boat.  Gildersleeve makes his vacation plans around the new Jolly Boys' houseboat. The last show of the season and Harold Peary’s swan song as Gildersleeve. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 76 years ago, The Secret Word is Tree.  The first couple is the mother of a large family and an expectant father.  The Jackpot question is work $1000. (Nearly $14,000 today!) Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Little Miss Fix-It.  The aftermath of a fine weekend. 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 06-13-26 - KC War Bond Drive, Advice Column, and Spring

Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen,  originally broadcast June 13, 1944, 82 years ago, The Kansas City War Bond Drive.  The last show of the season, a program for the Fifth War Loan. Will George sing tonight at the Kansas City War Bond Rally? The broadcast originates from the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 13, 1939, 87 years ago, Advice Column.   Aunt Molly and Uncle Fibber and writing an "Advice To The World-Weary" column in the paper.  Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche,  originally broadcast June 13, 1937, 89 years ago.  Charlie McCarthy is in trouble with the truant officer again. Joan Blondell appears in a skit by Colin Clements titled "Spring." Afterwards, Charlie does his version, titled "Summer."  W. C. Fields has built a better mousetrap. He's then introduced to young Rollo Pepitone. Fields suggests that he "sit down and play with some broken glass." Charlie chats with Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and tells them that his new tune is called "A Little Of You On Toast" (the name of a new Rodgers and Hart tune). Richard Rodgers plays the piano as Don Ameche sings the tune for the first time on the air.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 13, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire Spreads Rumors.  Squire Skimp tells the head of the Pine Ridge Ladies Uplift League that the western that Lum and Abner are planning to show is bad for the kiddies.  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 06-12-26 - Search for Wylie, Cover-Up, and Trail Drive

Westerns and Crime on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast  June 12, 1960, 64 years ago, Search for Wylie.   Paladin tries to return Willie Dawson to El Paso...to tell him that he's no longer a wanted man.   Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 12, 1954, 72 years ago, The Cover Up.  Barnaby Hoffer plans to kills Art Long, but both of them are found dead! It looks like Sam Baxtin did it!  Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 12, 1952, 74 years ago, The Trail Drive.  The Apaches raid a flock of sheep being herded by three Mexicans, two of them are shot and killed.  Followed by The Crime Club, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 79 years ago, Death is a Knockout.  The crook who tries to fix the prizefight is found murdered! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 12, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum and Abner’s Free Matinee."The Texas Kid" is going to be the first feature at the Pine Ridge Planetarium. Plans are made to upstage Squire Skimp with a free showing on Friday afternoon for the kids. 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 06-11-26 - Disappearing Plane, Louis Pasteur, and Hot Bonds

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar,  originally broadcast  June 11, 1946, 80 years ago, The Disappearing Plane.   Boston flies back from Boston with evidence about a murder case. The plane disappears.  Followed by Encore Theater, originally broadcast June 11, 1946, 80 years ago, The Life of Louis Pasteur starring Paul Lucas.   The story of the famous scientist.  Then, Calling All Cars,  originally broadcast  June 11, 1935, 91 years ago, Hot Bonds. Stolen "Liberty Bonds" are being "unloaded" for Pretty Boy Floyd's gang. Floyd himself had died only a few months before this broadcast. Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 11, 1952, 74 years ago, The American Kremlin.  After seeing a dead body at Party headquarters, Cvetic is sent to New York to subvert a labor union. Cvetic is accused of being an FBI spy by a clever fat man. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 11, 1948, 78 years ago, The Big Plot.  Claudia decides to meddle.  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 06-10-26 BONUS - Tom, Dick, and Harry, Leroy Has the Mumps, and Gossip

A special podcast because I messed up and posted the scheduled podcast yesterday. Oh well First, the Old Gold Comedy Theater with Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast June 10, 1945, 81 years ago, Tom, Dick and Harry starring June Allyson.   Should the telephone operator marry the rich man, the odd man, or the regular guy?  An adaptation of the 1945 picture starring Ginger Rogers.  The last show of the series.   Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 73 years ago, Leroy Has The Mumps.  Leroy uses a case of mumps to promote a weekend train trip.  Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast June 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Gossip.  Liz and Iris gossip, to the frustration of the men.   Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 10, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber & Molly Have A Picture Taken.  The McGees visit the Wistful Vista photo studio for a portrait.  Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 10, 1935, 91 years ago. Squire Skimp makes Lum and Abner an offer for a one-third interest in "Skimp's Hippodrome." The offer is emphatically declined! Dick Huddleston helps out. 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]