Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 03-15-26 - The Big Impossible, Meeting at Ticonderoga, and The March of Time

Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Impossible.   Bernie Hanson has been identified as the head of a team robbing markets, but Hanson has a good alibi. He is hospitalized and cannot leave his bed! Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell,  originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 78 years ago, Meeting at Ticonderoga.  A Scotsman saves the life of a murderer, not knowing that the man's victim was a kinsman. Years later, during the French and Indian war, the two meet again. Then, The March of Time, originally broadcast March 15, 1945, 81 years ago, Report on Vatican Policies.  Setting up an education system in Germany.  Policies of the Vatican.  Laying telephone lies via airplane.     Followed by Escape, originally broadcast March 15, 1953, 73 years ago, The Man With the Steel Teeth starring Harry Bartell.  An American journalist is arrested in Moscow by the Secret Police. He is imprisoned and tortured to get him to confess to false charges...by a man with steel teeth! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 15, 1948, 78 years ago, A Snack at 4am.   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!

Classic Radio 03-14-26 - What a Woman!, Al to Nebraska, and Jack is the Walking Man

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 14, 1949, 77 years ago, What a Woman starring Rosalyn Russell and Robert Cummings.   A romantic triangle about a reporter, a college profession and a beautiful agent. The story is based on the 1943 movie.    Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 14, 1949, 77 years ago, Nebraska.   Al plans to move west and leave New York City. He's going to move to Nebraska! Richard has developed a new and rare orchid, which Irma thinks is lettuce for Al's sandwich Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny,  originally broadcast March 14, 1948, 78 years ago, The Walking Man is Jack!   Mary reads a letter from Mama. Mel Blanc gets to imitate a chicken and an electric organ!  Guest Ralph Edwards introduces the winner of the "Truth Or Consequences" contest. Florence Hubbard guessed that Jack was really "The Walking Man." Radio Mirror has named Don Wilson "Favorite Announcer." Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 14, 1955, 71 years ago, The Deposit is Ready. But Not Counted.  There are penny scales at the Elks club...93 of them in fact!   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 03-13-26-In Old Oklahoma, Montana Vendetta, and Oliver Baldwin

Westerns on a Friday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 13, 1944, 82 years ago, In Old Oklahoma starring Roy Rogers and Martha Scott.  An adaptation of the 1943 motion picture that starred John Wayne and Martha Scott.   Two-fisted action in the new oil fields of the Indian Territory. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner,  originally broadcast March 13, 1960, 66 years ago, Montana Vendetta. Paladin is rescued from an avalanche by a man trying to kill the man Paladin's been hired to protect. Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 13, 1953, 73 years ago, The Case of Oliver Baldwin.   A rancher is shot after the deed on a land sale had been changed from 300 to 3000 acres. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast March 13, 1955, 71 years ago, McGee is Appointed Elks Committee Head.   Fibber is chairman of the Elks...of the auxiliary finances committee, that is.  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!

Classic Radio 03-12-26 - Yellow Ribbon, The Trial, and Casa Grande Valley

Westerns on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast March 12, 1951, 75 years ago, She Wore a Yellow Ribbon starring John Wayne.  Wayne stars in the adaptation of the 1949 John Ford Western.  Captain Nathan Brittles, on the eve of retirement, takes out a last patrol to stop an impending massive Indian attack. Encumbered by women who must be evacuated, Brittles finds his mission imperiled. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad,  originally broadcast March 12, 1955, 71 years ago, The Trial.  Judge Stokes has arrived in Dodge to dispense a most unusual brand of justice. A killing and $10,000 from a robbery are at stake.  Then, The Adventures of Red Ryder starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast March 12, 1942, 84 years ago, The Casa Grande Valley.  Red and Little Beaver head for the Casa Grande Valley. Ace Hanlon plans to hire "Pedro the Kid" to do away with Red Ryder once and for all. Ace barely escapes from "Bear Valley.". Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Income Tax.  Explaining income tax to Claudia.  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 03-11-26 - Basketball Star, Adopting a Baby, and False Elopment

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden,  originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Tex Barton, Basketball Star.  After 39 straight defeats, the Madison High basketball team has a chance with a new student named Tex Barton.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy,  originally broadcast March 11, 1947, 79 years ago, Adopting a Baby.  The Kingfish and Sapphire plan to adopt a baby.  Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast March 11, 1954, 72 years ago, False Elopement.  Betty has a crush on Ralph.  But thinks they’re going to elope! Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast March 11, 1945, 81 years ago, Woman’s Committee.  Gildersleeve becomes the temporary chairman of the Red Cross fundraising committee, and it's not an easy job! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast March 11, 1948, 78 years ago, Digging a Well. 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]