Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox
Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!
Episodes
October 7, 2025 • 162 mins
Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 80 years ago, Auditions. The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Charlie quits Bergen, teams up with Fred, and both audition for a radio show. The Allen's Alley Question: "How is the housing shortage affecting you?"
Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast Octob...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 80 years ago, Auditions. The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Charlie quits Bergen, teams up with Fred, and both audition for a radio show. The Allen's Alley Question: "How is the housing shortage affecting you?"
Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast Octob...
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October 6, 2025 • 151 mins
Comedy on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 6, 1944, 81 years ago with guest Deems Taylor. The first question (during the program): "What is the name of the Indian maiden the song (to be played) is about?"
Followed by Stan Freberg, originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 68 years ago, All About Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Full Of Teenage ...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 6, 1944, 81 years ago with guest Deems Taylor. The first question (during the program): "What is the name of the Indian maiden the song (to be played) is about?"
Followed by Stan Freberg, originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 68 years ago, All About Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Full Of Teenage ...
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October 5, 2025 • 143 mins
Drama on a Sunday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Operation Music Box. In London, Harry breaks three music boxes and founds an orphan asylum!
Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 75 years ago, The Big .38. Friday and Romero investigate a series of robberies committed by a gunman wi...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Operation Music Box. In London, Harry breaks three music boxes and founds an orphan asylum!
Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 75 years ago, The Big .38. Friday and Romero investigate a series of robberies committed by a gunman wi...
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October 4, 2025 • 153 mins
Drama on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast October 4, 1959, 66 years ago, Room 203 starring Ellen McRae. A new bride sees a murder in a hotel room window...or did she? Hear Ellen McRae before she became the star Ellen Burstyn!
Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 4, 1943, 82 years ago, The Flying Duck Murders. Nick and Patsy ...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast October 4, 1959, 66 years ago, Room 203 starring Ellen McRae. A new bride sees a murder in a hotel room window...or did she? Hear Ellen McRae before she became the star Ellen Burstyn!
Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 4, 1943, 82 years ago, The Flying Duck Murders. Nick and Patsy ...
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October 3, 2025 • 154 mins
Drama on a Friday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Ian Martin, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Frightened Bookkeeper. Humphrey Littleton, a bookkeeper at the Overseas Bank, arrives late to work, claiming the clock in the Merchant’s Building stopped.
Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, Detective starring Howard Duff, or...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Ian Martin, originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Frightened Bookkeeper. Humphrey Littleton, a bookkeeper at the Overseas Bank, arrives late to work, claiming the clock in the Merchant’s Building stopped.
Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, Detective starring Howard Duff, or...
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October 2, 2025 • 158 mins
Comedy on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 2, 1945, 80 years ago, Welcoming Mayor LaTrivia Home—the first show of the season. The whole town is down at the railroad station to greet Mayor La Trivia, who is returning from the war. Gale Gordon returns to the program after his military service.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 2, 1945, 80 years ago, Welcoming Mayor LaTrivia Home—the first show of the season. The whole town is down at the railroad station to greet Mayor La Trivia, who is returning from the war. Gale Gordon returns to the program after his military service.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally...
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October 1, 2025 • 153 mins
Drama on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 1, 1939, 86 years ago, Night Marauders. Police suspect The Shadow of several apartment-house jewel robberies. The real criminal…a gorilla?
Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast October 1, 1949, 76 years ago, Tale of the Mermaid. A traffic accident ...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 1, 1939, 86 years ago, Night Marauders. Police suspect The Shadow of several apartment-house jewel robberies. The real criminal…a gorilla?
Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast October 1, 1949, 76 years ago, Tale of the Mermaid. A traffic accident ...
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September 30, 2025 • 76 mins
September 30, 1962, the last of the Golden Age of Radio.
The Final episode of Suspense, broadcast at 7:05pm Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago, Devilstone. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. Christopher Carey and Neil Fitzgerald star.
Followed by Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, broadcast at 7:35, Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago. A convict in the state pr...
The Final episode of Suspense, broadcast at 7:05pm Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago, Devilstone. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. Christopher Carey and Neil Fitzgerald star.
Followed by Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, broadcast at 7:35, Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago. A convict in the state pr...
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September 30, 2025 • 158 mins
Westerns on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 69 years ago, the Brothers. Young Trace Gore comes to Dodge to gun down Lafe Tugwell, who is a fast man on the draw...or is he?
Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 69 years ago, A Small Beginning. Lee Quince and the troop must find Sittin...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 69 years ago, the Brothers. Young Trace Gore comes to Dodge to gun down Lafe Tugwell, who is a fast man on the draw...or is he?
Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 69 years ago, A Small Beginning. Lee Quince and the troop must find Sittin...
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September 29, 2025 • 151 mins
Drama on a Monday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 68 years ago, The Doubtful Dairy Matter. A silo burns on the farm of an important dairyman...a guy with pull!
Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 68 years ago, Vamp ‘till Dead starring Vanessa Brown. A woman goes to work for a crazed writer who is suspect...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 68 years ago, The Doubtful Dairy Matter. A silo burns on the farm of an important dairyman...a guy with pull!
Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 68 years ago, Vamp ‘till Dead starring Vanessa Brown. A woman goes to work for a crazed writer who is suspect...
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September 28, 2025 • 153 mins
Comedy on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast September 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Second Courtship. Gracie wants George to be more romantic and court her all over again.
Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast September 28, 1952, 73 years ago, He-Man or Mouse. Henry feels the need to develop muscles and brawn, and gets into a com...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast September 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Second Courtship. Gracie wants George to be more romantic and court her all over again.
Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast September 28, 1952, 73 years ago, He-Man or Mouse. Henry feels the need to develop muscles and brawn, and gets into a com...
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September 27, 2025 • 154 mins
Westerns on a Saturday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, 71 years ago, The Helping Hand. Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.
Followed by The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast September 27, 1953, 72 years ago...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 27, 1954, 71 years ago, The Helping Hand. Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.
Followed by The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast September 27, 1953, 72 years ago...
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September 26, 2025 • 151 mins
Comedy on a Friday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Lux Radio Theatre, originally broadcast September 26, 1938, 86 years ago, Seven Keys to Baldplate starring Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. A comedy about Jack Benny trying to write a movie script overnight for Cecil B. DeMille...in a haunted house!
Followed by The Lum and Abner Preview, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, 77 years ago. A party promoting the upcomi...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Lux Radio Theatre, originally broadcast September 26, 1938, 86 years ago, Seven Keys to Baldplate starring Jack Benny and Mary Livingston. A comedy about Jack Benny trying to write a movie script overnight for Cecil B. DeMille...in a haunted house!
Followed by The Lum and Abner Preview, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, 77 years ago. A party promoting the upcomi...
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September 25, 2025 • 129 mins
Drama on a Thursday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 78 years ago, Crime and Punishment. Crime and Punishment follows impoverished ex-student Raskolnikov, who murders a pawnbroker believing he can justify the crime for a greater good, only to be consumed by guilt and driven toward confession and redemption. The last show of the series.
Foll...
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September 24, 2025 • 146 mins
Drama on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast September 24, 1951, 74 years ago, Framed for Hanging. A stolen payroll, a murder and a nervous watchman. Even George Valentine can't figure out this plot!
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 80 years ago, The Man who Died Twice. $400,000 says there's no honor ...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast September 24, 1951, 74 years ago, Framed for Hanging. A stolen payroll, a murder and a nervous watchman. Even George Valentine can't figure out this plot!
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 80 years ago, The Man who Died Twice. $400,000 says there's no honor ...
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September 23, 2025 • 163 mins
Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 23, 1945, 80 years ago, Leila Returns Home. Leila Ransom's back in town and is being serenaded by the Jolly Boys.
Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast September 23, 1945, 80 years ago with guest Ann Baxter. Edgar Bergen is planning to leave for New York, but has some d...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 23, 1945, 80 years ago, Leila Returns Home. Leila Ransom's back in town and is being serenaded by the Jolly Boys.
Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast September 23, 1945, 80 years ago with guest Ann Baxter. Edgar Bergen is planning to leave for New York, but has some d...
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September 22, 2025 • 141 mins
Drama on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast September 22, 1949, 76 years ago, The Yellow Talon Murder Case. Murder stalks a large estate along the Hudson River, fifty miles north of the city. The killer is apparently a bird of enormous size.
Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcas...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons, starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast September 22, 1949, 76 years ago, The Yellow Talon Murder Case. Murder stalks a large estate along the Hudson River, fifty miles north of the city. The killer is apparently a bird of enormous size.
Followed by Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcas...
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September 21, 2025 • 134 mins
Comedy on a Sunday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast September 21, 1952, 73 years ago, Jack Goes Shopping With Mary in Scotland. Jack and Mary go shopping in Scotland. Can a Scotsman outbargain Benny?
Followed by The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast September 21, 1947, 78 years ago, This Is America? Jack looks at the news of the week. Why not send England twenty-five percen...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast September 21, 1952, 73 years ago, Jack Goes Shopping With Mary in Scotland. Jack and Mary go shopping in Scotland. Can a Scotsman outbargain Benny?
Followed by The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast September 21, 1947, 78 years ago, This Is America? Jack looks at the news of the week. Why not send England twenty-five percen...
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September 20, 2025 • 149 mins
Westerns on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart, originally broadcast September 20, 1953, 72 years ago, Jenny. First show of the series. A story about an ugly woman and a dying killer.
Followed by Gene Autry's Melody Ranch, originally broadcast September 20, 1953, 72 years ago, Ben Carter. Gene tells the story of Ben Carter, a minister's son, who wrestles with his desire fo...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart, originally broadcast September 20, 1953, 72 years ago, Jenny. First show of the series. A story about an ugly woman and a dying killer.
Followed by Gene Autry's Melody Ranch, originally broadcast September 20, 1953, 72 years ago, Ben Carter. Gene tells the story of Ben Carter, a minister's son, who wrestles with his desire fo...
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September 19, 2025 • 153 mins
Drama from 77 years ago
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Adventures Of Sam Spade; Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast September 19, 1948, 77 years ago, The Hot One-Hundred-Grand Caper. A wealthy woman hires Spade to help her with her husband who is being blackmailed. Spade follows the husband to a casino where he loses $100,000 at the roulette wheel!
Followed by Nick Carter, Master Detective starrin...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Adventures Of Sam Spade; Detective starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast September 19, 1948, 77 years ago, The Hot One-Hundred-Grand Caper. A wealthy woman hires Spade to help her with her husband who is being blackmailed. Spade follows the husband to a casino where he loses $100,000 at the roulette wheel!
Followed by Nick Carter, Master Detective starrin...
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