Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio 12-11-25 - Stormy Weather, The Midnight Horseman, and Breakfast in Hollywood

A Mixed Bag on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast December 11, 1949, 76 years ago, Stormy Weather.  "Have faith in time and time will justify your faith." Followed by Macabre, originally broadcast December 11, 1961, 64 years ago, The Midnight Horseman.  A painting of a black knight...with occult powers!  Then, Breakfast in Hollywood starring Tom Brenneman, originally broadcast December 11, 1946, 79 years ago.  The oldest guest is an eighty-year-old lady from Tehunga, California, who is very funny.  Followed by The March of Time narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis, originally broadcast December 11, 1941, 84 years ago, Pearl Harbor.  A review of the activities in the country during the first five days of the United States at war. Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 11, 1947, 78 years ago, Blank Canvas.  A stove explosion turns into a hair-raising event.  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 12-10-25 - Tallulah and Boyer and Jimmy, and Edgar is in the hospital

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead,  originally broadcast December 10, 1950, 75 years ago.  Tallulah and Charles Boyer appear in, "All The Sad Young Men," by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Joe Bushkin plays his own composition, "Portrait Of Tallulah."  Clifton Webb, Jimmy Durante, and Imogene Coca are featured.   Followed by The Chase and Sanborn Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 10, 1939, 86 years ago. Edgar Bergen is out sick! Charlie McCarthy reports on his condition from his bedside at St. Vincent's Hospital, Los Angeles. Guest Joan Blondell and Fred MacKaye appear in "After The Party's Gone," by Winston Miller and Michael Jackson. Vera Vague complains that Chivalry is dead. Bergen does two routines from the hospital. Charlie's Christmas shopping service is broke. Lansing Hatfield also appears.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 10, 1947, 78 years ago, The Joyous News. Breaking the BIG news to Poppa David. 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!  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 12-09-25 - Hedy Lamarr, Andys Wedding, and Gildy's Opera

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 77 years ago, He Died With His Beauts On.  Is Lou being cheap at Christmas time? The program features Sam Shovel in The Case Of The Sailor Who Was Shot While Having Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner Pictures On His Chest, or, He Died With His Beauts On.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 74 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans.   Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and Madame Queen complicate the situation.  Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 9, 1945, 80 years ago, Opera Committee.   Gildersleeve becomes head of the opera committee, but who will be the chief patroness?  Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 9, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to Prize Fighting.   Miltie The Mauler in the ring... a visit to a gym. Finally,  Claudia, originally broadcast December 9, 1947, 78 years ago, Claudia Suspects.       Queen Anne departs and Claudia faints! She suspects she may have a big announcement.  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 12-08-25 - Pickpockets, Bank Robbers, and the Devil

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast December 8, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Pick.  Friday and Smith investigate a series of violent pickpocketings in which victims are beaten and robbed in busy public areas. Their search leads them to a teenage gang, forcing the detectives to uncover the ringleader before the assaults escalate. Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast December 8, 1945, 80 years ago, The Case Of Blackie Thompson.  The story of bank-robber Blackie Thompson, and his all-too-loyal girlfriend, Lila.  Then The Screen Guild Theater,  originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 76 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford and Ray Milland.  A ruthless politician makes a Faustian bargain with a mysterious stranger named Nick Beal, whose supernatural influence helps him rise to power. As Beal’s control grows, the politician must confront the moral cost of his ambition before losing his soul entirely. Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast December 8, 1950, 75 years ago, The Ben Justin Murder Case.  Ben Justin has been shot twice in the back. Found in an alley, he dies in the ambulance. His wife seems unconcerned. Shortly thereafter, the wife is killed by a bomb!  Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 8, 1947, 78 years ago, A Genuine Antique.  Claudia has a surprise for David. It's a Queen Anne secretary, and it's too small for the apartment!   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!  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 12-07-22 - Remembering Pearl Harbor

As originally broadcast on December 7, 2022. An hour devoted to the broadcasts of December 7, 1941,  including a broadcast of HV Kaltenborn News from that date,  and an address from the National Commander of the American Legion.  Original theme music for this hour by Savfk (www.youtube.com/savfkmusic [https://www.youtube.com/savfkmusic] www.facebook.com/savfkmusic [https://www.facebook.com/savfkmusic])