Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 06-29-26 - Irene, New Arrangement, and Bubbles the Detective

Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast  June 29, 1936, 90 years ago, Irene starring Jeanette MacDonald and Regis Toomey. A shop girl from the upholstery department of a large department store is changed into Irene O'Dare, the famous Irish singer.  Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 29, 1958, 68 years ago, The New Arrangement.   Meet a gambler extraordinaire, and a woman with a past.  Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark,  originally broadcast  June 29, 1954, 72 years ago.   "Bubbles" Grecco wants to be a detective.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 29, 1948, 78 years ago,  In New York.  A call to Gertrude back home in Connecticut. 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] 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 06-28-26 - Wedding Preparations, The Secret Word, and Lady Takes a Chance

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast  June 28, 1951, 75 years ago, Wedding Preparations. The preparations for Margaret’s sister’s wedding in the Anderson household are getting out of hand, according to Jim!  But will there even be a wedding? Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Secret Word is Air.  The jackpot question is worth $2000 (over $27,000 today) and the first contenders are a bachelor and spinster.  Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 28, 1951, 75 years ago,  Lady Takes a Chance starring Joan Caulfield and John Lund. The adaptation of the 1943 motion picture that originally starred Jean Arthur and John Wayne.  Adventurous New Yorker Molly Truesdale heads West on a whim and falls for rodeo cowboy Duke Hudkins after he is thrown into her lap during a rodeo. Despite clashing over love and independence, the two eventually realize they belong together and reunite for a trip back to the West. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 28, 1948, 78 years ago, Who's Knocking at the Door?    Enjoying a quiet evening at home. 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 06-27-26 - Jack in New York City, Gildy's Wedding, and WC sues Charlie

Comedy and Variety on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast  June 27, 1948, 78 years ago, From New York City.  The program originates from New York City. The last show of the season. The Sportsmen repeat their great Lucky Strike commercial to the music of The Sabre Dance.  And a special guest.  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 27, 1943, 83 years ago, Wedding Day.   The last show of the season. Gildersleeve gets pre-nuptial cold feet. The wedding of Gildersleeve and Leila! Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour starring Don Ameche,  originally broadcast  June 27, 1937, 89 years ago,  Guest - Sonja Henie.  Don and Sonja Henie appear in a romantic skit. Charlie McCarthy tells about his dishonest Uncle Anthony and plans to sue W. C. Fields for slander.  W. C. Fields has become a Hollywood columnist (satirizing Walter Winchell). Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 27, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire Sues.  Squire Skimp announces that he's going to sue Lum and Abner for $1000.  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 06-26-26 - Clastrophobia, Doctor from Vienna, and Who is Mr X

Westerns and Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast  June 26, 1954, 72 years ago, Clastrophobia. Giles and Deaver are two bad guys, one of whom is killed by Obie Ridgers. Despite his claustrophobia and preference for hanging, the judge sentences Obie to life in prison! Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 26, 1960, 66 years ago, Doctor from Vienna.  Paladin has suspicions about the unusual Doctor Dreckle from Vienna. He has a parlor right in the Carlton Hotel! Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 26, 1953, 73 years ago,  End Of The Trail.  Fred Bachelor is ambushed to get his land. Dynamite is detonated just as the stagecoach crosses the bridge; then, Miss Myrtle Summers comes to town. Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 77 years ago, Fred’s Last Show. The last show of the series, the last regularly scheduled show starring Fred. A walk down Main Street, asking the Allen's Alley residents "Do most people plan their vacations?" Guest Henry Morgan needs $300, so Fred takes him to the secret vault of Mr. X. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 26, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire Gets out of Bed. Squire Skimp is feeling better today...so much improved that he's visiting a lawyer at the county seat!  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 6-25-26 - No Sad Clowns, Call Me at Half-Past, and The Man from Jaune Cache

Drama on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham with Frank Nelson,  originally broadcast  June 25, 1950, 76 years ago, No Sad Clowns For Me. A circus story.  Mr. Crackly wants to find a man named Bliss.  Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 25, 1961, 65 years ago, Call Me at Half Past starring Elspeth Eric and Bernie Grant.  A man is trapped in a hotel room by his insane wife, who is determined to kill him. Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey,  originally broadcast  June 25, 1951, 75 years ago, The Man From Jaune Cache. Amnesia, man overboard and a prodigal brother-in-law arriving from South America. Let George do this one! Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast  June 25, 1952, 74 years ago,  A Riot Made to Order.  Cvetic uses a sprinkler system to foil the plans of the Party to cause a riot and create sympathy for the Communists. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 25, 1948, 78 years ago, The Mayor Discusses a New School.   A meeting with Mayor Reynolds. 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] 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]