Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 07-29-26 - Nature Boy, Lost Rifle, and The Trigger Man

Westerns and Drama on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast  July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Nature Boy.   The Quiring family has come to the fort. The strangest trio ever to arrive on the western plains.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 29, 1956, 70 years ago, Lost Rifle.   A young boy is found at the scene of a murder. It seems obvious that Ben Tipper, who hated the dead man, is the killer. Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast  July 29, 1950, 76 years ago, The Trigger Man.  A dead man found in a burned out house, a broken spur and a fat man with small feet!  The story is based on the events of June 5, 1948.  Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago, The Yellow Wallpaper starring Agnes Moorehead.  A madwoman suspects that things are coming out of the wallpaper to get her. Maybe she's not mad?  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 29, 1948, 78 years ago,   Packing for the Return Trip. 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 07-28-26 - Second Class Passenger, Missing Person, and Marriage Bureau Murders

Crime on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Escape, originally broadcast  July 28, 1949, 77 years ago, Second Class Passenger starring Parley Baer. An adventure yarn about an ordinary tourist on a cruise ship who finds a beautiful woman, murder and flight in the back alleys of Mozambique.  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 28, 1949, 77 years ago, The Big Missing.  In this Christmas-time story, Juanita Laskey has been reported missing by her mother.  Then, Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast July 28, 1947, 79 years ago, The Marriage Bureau Murders.  A woman is found with her head bashed in by a hammer. A marriage bureau provides the clue to the murderer and bigamist.  Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast July 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Glass Donkey.   Who shot Helen Massey? And what about the glass donkey, made in Mexico and sold at the track in Tijuana? Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Plans to Bring Bertha and Fritz Back to the Farm.  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://radio.macinmind.com]for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 07-27-26 - Nursemaid, General Ketchum, and Star Performance

Crime and Fantasy on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast  July 27, 1954, 72 years ago, Nursemaid To Three Beautiful Women.  Byron Thorndike hires Peter Chambers to guard the $50,000 prize money of the "Miss Universe" contest. When Thorndike is stabbed to death, one of the three beauty contest finalists must have killed him. Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast July 27, 1953, 73 years ago, The Final Day of General Ketchum, and How He Died.  The story of the passing of William Scott Ketchum, an Army officer before, during, and after the Civil War.  He died in Baltimore in 1871 under suspicious circumstances.  Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast  July 27, 1955, 71 years ago, Star Performance. A wannabe actress turned blackmailer turned secretary sets up a robbery of her employer.  Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 27, 1956, 70 years ago, Star Boy.   A beautifully done retelling of the Blackfoot Indian legend about The Morning Star who takes an Indian girl from Earth to be his wife.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 27, 1948, 78 years ago,  Plans for Bobby's Education. 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]

Classic Radio 07-26-26 - Matt for Murder, The Wager, and The Notebook

Westerns and Crime on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  July 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Matt for Murder.  Red Samples accuses Marshal Dillon of murdering his partner. Wild Bill Hickok is sent for to arrest Dillon so he can stand trial.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 26, 1959, 67 years ago, The Wager. Paladin accompanies a couple to Silver City to protect them from attempts on their lives. But it seems Paladin's been paid to kill for sport! Then, Escape, originally broadcast July 26, 1953, 73 years ago, The Notebook starring John Dehner.   A story about claim jumpers and a pack of wolves in the old West.  Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast July 26, 1950, 76 years ago, Five Gardenias.  Steve Mitchell flies to Yapne, "in the Orient," to find a guerrilla leader and prevent a civil war. A barge full of supplies is attacked by the evil Dr. Mao. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast July 26, 1948, 78 years ago, David Fixes This and That.  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://radio.macinmind.com] for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Classic Radio 07-25-26 - Paintings of Death, Mad Scientist, and the Dog of Dynamite

Crime on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Satan’s Waitin’, originally broadcast  July 25, 1950, 76 years ago, Paintings of Death.  Satan himself tells the story about a cheating wife and her wealthy husband. He wants a divorce and offers her the house and a lot of money, if her lover will marry her within six months.  Shades of The Whistler in this summer series.  Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast July 25, 1948, 78 years ago, The Mad Scientist Caper.  Raymond Fox is a famous but slightly insane inventor. He hires Spade to recover the secret formula for "Pentron." Sam promptly winds up in a hospital for the mentally deranged! Then, Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor,  originally broadcast  July 25, 1954, 72 years ago, the Katy Lane Murder Case. Marty Lane has been pushed at a swimming pool and has a fractured skull.  Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast July 25, 1945, 81 years ago, The Case Of The Dog Of Dynamite.  The former commander of all Gestapo agents in Spain plans to enter a U.S. government laboratory working on very valuable "bugs." Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 25, 1935, 91 years ago, The First Families of Pine Ridge.  Lum is starting to have doubts about Squire Skimp and the silver mine.  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream [http://classicradio.stream]