Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 12-17-25 - Archie's Christmas Shopping, Yuletide Miracle, and Blackie's Impersonator

Christmas shows and crime on a Wednesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast December 17, 1949, 76 years ago, Christmas Shopping.   It's time for Christmas shopping. Veronica has a message, Jughead has a question, Mr. Andrews is going shopping.  Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 17, 1961, 64 years ago, Yuletide Miracle starring Larry Haines.  A heartwarming Christmas story, Sir Benjamin being a most mischievous ghost.  Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar,  originally broadcast December 17, 1946, 76 years ago, Police Impersonator.   Martin asks Boston Blackie to lend him $10,000. After Black tells him to "keep his head under water," a voice impersonator in the next room is able to imitate Blackie's voice.  Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 17, 1936, 89 years ago, Multiple Murders.    A body of a man has found in Bootlegger's Canyon. Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 17, 1947, 78 years ago, A Job Offer.  Westward Ho?   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 12-16-25 - Christmas Gifts, Time for a Change, and The Big Event

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning,  originally broadcast December 16, 1949, 76 years ago.  There are only seven shopping days until Christmas. What is George planning to give Liz for Christmas? Followed by The Abbott and Costello Show, originally broadcast December 16, 1948, 77 years ago, Time For a Change.  Sam Shovel appears in, "The Case Of The Baby-Sitter Who Neglected His Work," or, "It Was Time For A Change." Then, The CBS Radio Workshop,  originally broadcast December 16, 1956, 69 years ago, The Big Event.   A fantasy about the world crisis created when the "Law of Averages" is repealed for twenty-four hours.  William Redfield and Ralph Bell star.   Followed by Dr. IQ,  originally broadcast December 16, 1940, 85 years ago.  The program originates from the Albee Theatre, Cincinnati. The first question (for 11 silver dollars): "How many fur pelts can be gotten from one fox within three years?" Hint: it's a trick question.     *BONUS*  Here’s a link to the first show of the 1958-59 run of the show, hosted by the late Tom Kennedy!  He hosted a bunch of game shows, including You Don’t Say, Split Second, Name That Tune, and Password Plu,s following Allen Ludden stepping away from the show due to stomach cancer.   Kennedy passed away in 2020 at the age of 93.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GvJR5ZhKRU [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GvJR5ZhKRU] Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 16, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric to Marry.  It looks like Cedric is going to have to get married tomorrow! 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!  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 Special - We Hold These Truths - The Bill of Rights

One week after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the combined radio networks broadcast a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791.   The all-star broadcast cast was impressive --  Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Bob Burns, Walter Brennan, Walter Huston, Marjorie Main, Edward G. Robinson, Jimmy Stewart, Rudy Vallee, and Orson Welles, and scripted by Norman Corwin.  For a few hours, there was doubt the long planned program would not air because of Pearl Harbor.  But a one sentence reply from President Roosevelt's office said it all -- "The President thinks it's more important now than ever to proceed with the program." Enjoy this celebration of America.

Classic Radio 12-15-25 - Christmas Carol, and Jack and Gildy go Shopping

Christmas shows on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Good News of 1939 starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 15, 1938, 87 years ago, A Christmas Carol.   Daddy's not feeling too well, so Baby Snooks tells him a story! Frank Morgan is being sued for ruining the hat of a man during last week's magic trick. "A Christmas Carol," with Lionel Barrymore.   Followed by The Lucky Strike Program Starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 15, 1946, 79 years ago, Exchanges Shoelaces.    Babe Marks, Mary's sister in real life, appears on the show, announced as being for the first time. Mary does not appear, she was sick at the last minute. Jack returns to the department store to exchange the metal-tipped shoe laces that he previously bought.  Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary,  originally broadcast December 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Christmas Shopping.   Gildersleeve tries, without much success, to save money on his Christmas shopping.  Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 15, 1947, 78 years ago, The New Carpets.  Black and white carpets.   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 12-14-25 - Gopher Trap, Kay and Tootsie, and an outdoor refreshment stand in December

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny,  originally broadcast December 14, 1952, 73 years ago, The Gopher Trap.  Jack goes Christmas shopping for a gopher trap for Don Wilson, to the frustration of Mel Blanc.  Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, originally broadcast December 14, 1943, 82 years ago.  Gracie tries to get guest Kay Kyser married to her friend Tootsie Sagwell.   Then, the Kraft Music Hall starring Bing Crosby,  originally broadcast December 14, 1944, 81 years ago.  The traditional Christmas Show.  Jerry Colonna does his famous, "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline?" Bing sings a medley from, "Holiday Inn." Followed by the Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast December 14, 1952, 73 years ago, Roadside Refreshment Stand.   An outdoor refreshment stand in December doesn't earn enough to buy the boys a car. When Henry meets tired travelers at the stand, he decides to rent a family from Illinois rooms for the night in the Aldrich house. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 14, 1942, 83 years ago, Wedding Mix-Up.  Cedric has gotten another letter from W.  Lum suggests a plea of insanity! 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!  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