Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 04-15-26 - The Big Show and Jack vs the IRS, Part 2

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 75 years ago.  Jack Carson gives Tallulah a singing lesson. Olivia de Havilland and Evelyn Vardin do a scene from "Romeo and Juliet." Martha Raye does a baseball skit. Eddie Cantor appears as "Maxie the Taxi," a Brooklyn cab driver he made famous with a series of skits on television. Baseball player Tommy Hendrick gives Tallulah some of the fine points of the game. Phil Foster remembers life in old Brooklyn. Tallulah reads "Casey At The Bat," as De Wolfe Hopper might have done it. Jack Carson and Martha Raye describe what might have happened to Casey when he got home that night!. Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 75 years ago, the IRS comes back.  After archery in the backyard, the men from the Internal Revenue Service visit Jack for a second time! Guests Ronald Colman and Benita Hume tell the men from the I.R.S. how Jack managed to take them to the Mocambo and spend only $3.90!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 15, 1948, 78 years ago, The Last Night in New York.  An evening at the theatre.  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 04-14-26 - The Housing Shortage, It Happens Every Spring, and The Russian Diplomat

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago.  After a speech from President Truman, Jimmy proclaims the President the best guest star he’s had all season. Guest Victor Moore returns and he and Jimmy investigate the housing shortage.  Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse,  originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 76 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland in his original screen role.   An adaptation of the 1949 science-fiction baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic "hair tonic."    Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Russian Diplomat.   Sam Shovel appears in, "The Case Of The Russian Diplomat Who Took The 6:00 P.M. Boat Back To Russia," or, "Red Sails In The Sunset." Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 77 years ago, Henry the Shortstop.  Henry announces that he's going to be the shortstop on the school baseball team.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Mama’s Living Arrangements.  Will Mama live on the farm?  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] 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 04-13-26 - Marvelous Barastro, Mr Dizzel, and the Druggist

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast April 13, 1944, 82 years ago, The Marvelous Barastro starring Orson Welles.   Orson doing his usual magnificent job playing two roles in two different Italian dialects!  A Russian magician traveling across Europe meets a blind woman who asks for her palm to be read. Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast April 13, 1950, 76 years ago, The Disappearance of Mr. Dizzel.  A rare book dealer is kidnapped, but Casey "smokes" him out into the open.  Then, Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast April 13, 1954, 72 years ago, Charles Avon, Druggist.   Charles Avon hires Peter Chambers to help him find the killer of Alan Lewis. Lewis was blackmailing Charles Avon, who happens to be a pharmacist and a dealer in illegal drugs as well! Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 13, 1956, 70 years ago,  Jacob’s Hands starring Vic Perrin.   An adaptation of an Aldous Huxley/Christopher Isherwood story about a farm hand who discovers he has the power to heal.  Isherwood narrates the story.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 13, 1948, 78 years ago,  An Important Banquet. Mr. Carrington comes to dinner. 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 04-12-26 - Classified Secret, Big Compulsion, and Lonely Heart Club

Drama  on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then,  Escape, originally broadcast April 12, 1953, 73 years ago, Classified Secret starring Parley Baer.   Spies on a cross-country bus...and counterspies along for the ride.  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast April 12, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Compulsion.   A lunatic has been making false police calls and has caused a serious accident.     Then, Big Town starring Edward Pauley, originally broadcast April 12, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Lonely Heart Club Expose. Aunt Agatha Adams disappears after joining a lonely hearts club. Her niece tries to find her aunt with the help of Steve Wilson and Lorelei.  Followed by Night Watch with reporter Donn Reed,  originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 72 years ago.  The first report in the police car is about a case of indecent exposure. The cops travel to another city to arrest the suspect.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 12, 1948, 78 years ago, The Moving Men. The moving men cometh. 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] 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 04-11-26 - Jerry Lewis as a streetcar, The Kids want to leave Gildy, and George related to Robert Burns

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 11, 1952, 74 years ago, with guest Virginia Mayo.  Jerry appeals for funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.  A take off of “A Streetcar Named Desire”.   Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 11, 1951, 75 years ago, Kids Want to Leave.   Gildersleeve suspects that Marjorie (Mary Lee Robb) and Bronco (Dick Crenna) are living with him just to keep him from being lonely. Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast April 11, 1946, 79 years ago.  George's issue of, "Cowboy Love Tales" has arrived. Gracie Allen wants to join a literary club, telling Mrs.Randolph that George is the great-grandson of poet Robert Burns.  Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 11, 1954, 72 years ago,  Jack’s New Contract.   It's nearing the end of the season and Jack's worrying about getting his contract renewed.  This is an original unedited transcription, and Mary’s lines haven’t been dubbed in yet.   Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 11, 1955, 71 years ago,  The Shopping Crush.   It's "Bargain Day" down at the Bon Ton department store.   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