Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 08-04-26 - Benny Troundel Killed, Leiningen Versus the Ants, and Sellout

Crime on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast August 4, 1949, 77 years ago,  Benny Trounsel.  A small-time narcotics user named Benny Trounsel has been beaten to death shortly after tipping the cops to a new narcotics ring in town.  Followed by Escape, originally broadcast August 4, 1949, 77 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring Tudor Owen.  The classic story of the man-eating ants of the Amazon and the stubborn plantation owner who refuses to surrender to them.  Then, Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast  August 4, 1949, 77 years ago, Sellout.  The first show of the season. With $15,000 pay-off money, Casey is framed for murder...and worse! A stool pigeon is murdered, and a double-double-cross leads to a bullet for a cop.  Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 4, 1950, 76 years ago, Perigis Wonderful Dolls.  The story of the little dolls with the big ideas.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 4, 1948, 78 years ago, Bathing the Baby.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream]

Classic Radio 08-03-26 - Subways are for Sleeping, Nebraska Jack, and For Love of Murder

Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast  August 3, 1956, 70 years ago, Subways Are For Sleeping starring Byron Kane.  A fine adaptation of the fascinating short story about a homeless man (but not a bum!) in New York.  Link to the original article - https://harpers.org/archive/1956/03/subways-are-for-sleeping/ [https://harpers.org/archive/1956/03/subways-are-for-sleeping/] Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 3, 1958, 68 years ago, Nebraska Jack.  Jack has five Indian wives, many children, and an understandable taste for whiskey.  Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast August 3, 1954, 72 years ago, For Love of Murder.  Barrie bails out of jail a Damon Runyon type. He turns out to be broken-hearted and possibly a murderer. Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast August 3, 1950, 76 years ago, The Paula Kohler Eubanks Murder. On June 26, 1947, Ms. Eubanks' body was found at the Kansas City (Missouri) city dump, strangled to death. CBS offers $5000 for information leading to the conviction of her killer. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 3, 1948, 78 years ago, Gifts for Bobby.   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] If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com [http://classicradio.stream] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 08-02-26 - Vienna Mystery, Ester Philips, and No Indians

Westerns and Crime on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast  August 2, 1950, 76 years ago,  Vienna Mystery.   Steve Mitchell is sent to the U.S. consulate in Vienna to recover documents that have been stolen. Followed by Confession, originally broadcast August 2, 1953, 73 years ago, Esther Phillips.  A bored housewife goes to the racetrack and gets a little too interested in another better.   Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  August 2, 1954, 72 years ago, No Indians.  Matt commits cold-blooded murder four times to kill off members of a gang scalping settlers and blaming the Pawnees.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 2, 1959, 67 years ago, High Wire. Paladin goes to Salamander Springs to persuade a girl to leave her acrobatic boyfriend.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast August 2, 1948, 78 years ago, Gertrude Departs.   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star. Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] 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

Classic Radio 08-01-26 - WC and Charlie, Father's Birthday, and The Story of Mayerling

Variety on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast  August 1, 1937, 89 years ago, with guest star Bruna Castagna.  Charlie McCarthy is taking a correspondence course on how to became a detective. Contralto Bruna Castagna sings an aria from "Mignon." It's Charlie McCarthy's birthday today, time for an argument with W. C. Fields. W. C. describes his adventures while hunting moose. Don Ameche and Dorothy Lamour appear in scenes from "You Can't Have Everything." Followed by A Date With Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast August 1, 1944, 82 years ago, Father’s Birthday.  It's Mr. Foster's birthday; Judy wants him to have a "perfect day." Then, Romance, originally broadcast August 1, 1950, 76 years ago, The Story of Mayerling.   The story of Prince Rudolph of Austria and his love for Maria Vetsera. Peggy Webber and Lawrence Dobkin star. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 1, 1935, 91 years ago, Abner Hasn’t Been Seen.  Lum sings a very acceptable rendition of "Asleep in the Deep." Abner still has not been seen in town. Dick Huddleston calls the sheriff.  Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] 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 07-31-26 - Stage Smash, My son Must Die, and The Rhymer Collection Matter

Westerns and Crime on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, Stage Smash.  After Marshal Dillon arrests Cleary Small, his brother Nort wrecks the stage and kidnaps Kitty to exchange for her brother. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 31, 1960, 66 years ago, My Son Must Die.  Paladin and Hey Boy go fishing and catch a damsel in distress.  Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast  July 31, 1960, 66 years ago,  The Rhymer Collection Matter.  Years after a fabulous collection of porcelain miniatures has been stolen, one of them appears in the mail slot of the former owner! Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast July 31, 1953, 73 years ago, Boom Town.   Chad and Cherokee (Wade Crosby) visit the town of Bonanza City for a large party given for lawmen. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 31, 1935, 91 years ago,   Selling the Jot-Em-Down store.   Squire Skimp and Snake Hogan are very unhappy that Abner has refused to invest his $2000 in the silver mine. In fact, they force Abner into a car and drive away with him! Thanks to Brian for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream] 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]