Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 02-23-26 - Big Pipe, Malevolent Medic, and Dorset

Crime and Fantasy on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast February 23, 1954, 74 years ago, The Big Pipe.  Mrs. Ada Fitzgerald has been found murdered. She was bludgeoned to death with a lead pipe! Followed by The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 23, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Malevolent Medic.   Mrs. Hal Horton, the wife of a wealthy industrialist, is in love with her doctor. However, Dr. Ben Sloane is planning to marry his nurse. When Mrs. Horton dies in the doctor's office, Mr. Horton suspects foul play.  Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast February 23, 1943, 83 years ago, They Met At Dorset.  Two German soldiers parachute into England on a mission to rescue Rudolph Hess. Seeking shelter from the rain, they come upon a genuine haunted house. Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast February 23, 1948, 78 years ago,  Wear the Dead Man’s Coat.  "Wear the dead man's coat...and nobody takes note." An easy path to invisibility, and Kidneyfoot Cassidy takes the path. Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 23, 1948, 78 years ago,  Finding a Contractor. A visit to Paradiso. 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 02-22-26 - Selling the store, telling the truth, and Going to the Racetrack

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast February 22, 1942, 84 years ago, Selling the Drugstore.  It's Washington's birthday, a time for telling the truth. This makes doing business rather difficult.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Always Tell The Truth.  It’s Washington’s Birthday and Jim Anderson’s birthday(and Robert Young’s, as well). Margaret gave little Kathy money for a gift for Jim.  But Kathy buys sodas instead and lies about it.  Jim tells her about always telling the truth.   Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Going To The Races.  George and Gracie are going with Bill Goodwin and his girlfriend to the racetrack.   Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 22, 1953, 73 years ago,  Beavers Spoof the Benny Show.  The Beavers impersonate the entire cast, a bunch of very funny kids. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast February 22, 1955, 71 years ago, Waffle-Weave Shirt.   Fibber buys a waffle-weave shirt; it's one of the new "wonder fabrics." 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 02-21-26 - No Lady, Alvin's Alfred, and Battle at Tower Rock

Westerns and Crime on a Saturday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner,  originally broadcast February 21, 1960, 66 years ago, That Was No Lady.  Paladin travels to Brackwater to close down the Paradise Saloon, run by the notorious A.J. Bannion. But Bannion turns out to be a lady...or at least a female! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast February 21, 1960, 66 years ago,  The Alvin's Alfred Matter.  An eccentric, wealthy old man enlists Johnny's aid to help recover his abducted dog! Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 21, 1954, 72 years ago, Battle At Tower Rock.  Britt comes to Tower Rock to visit the fair and finds himself the judge of the preserves competition. He must decide how to judge between two feuding sisters.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast February 21, 1953, 73 years ago,  Meshougah.  An entire town is terrorized by a gang of killers. Finally,  Fibber McGee and Molly,  originally broadcast February 21, 1955, 71 years ago,  McGee Rehearses Teeny for a School Play.  There's going to be a play about George Washington on his birthday. Teeny's going to be in it! 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 02-20-26 - Horn blows on the Ford Theater, Invite to Dinner, and Raiding Money to go to Levenworth

Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack wants to appear on the Ford Theater.  Guests Fletcher Markle and Jack Warner try to talk Jack out of doing, "The Horn Blows At Midnight" on "The Ford Theatre." Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Invitation to Dinner.  Ozzie accepts a dinner invitation from a man whose name he can't remember.  Then, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast February 20, 1949, 77 years ago, Raising Money to go to Convention.   The boys try to attend a convention in Leavenworth, Kansas, by borrowing $200 from a finance company.  Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast February 20, 1944, 82 years ago,  Edgar’s Birthday.  . A classic routine with Charlie and guest W.C. Fields. A confrontation in a barbershop.  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast February 20, 1948, 78 years ago, Bluff’s Homecoming.  Bluff returns from the hospital.  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!

Classic Radio 02-19-26 - Made For Each Other, Zia's Dream, and Georges Bad Decisions

Romance on a Thursday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater,  originally broadcast February 19, 1940, 86 years ago, Made for Each Other starring Carole Lombard and Fred MacMurray.   A melodrama about a young lawyer, his wife, his sickly baby, and his disappearing mother.  Carole Lombard reprises her role form the 1939 film.   Followed by Romance, originally broadcast February 19, 1955, 71 years ago, Zia's Dream starring Jack Moyles.  A beautiful Egyptian belly dancer meets a blustery, old American general. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Keeping George from making Decisions.   George has the opportunity to make $5000 in the cattle market, if only he can use the phone! Finally,  Claudia,  originally broadcast February 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Lottie and Reggie.   Lottie plus Reginald equals bad chemistry.   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]