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
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner. A typical Thanksgiving day at the Anderson house.
Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, 78 years ago with guest Victor Moore. Treacher has been selling raffle tickets on Durante's turkey. Jimmy and V...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 25, 1948, 77 years ago, Thanksgiving Show. The opening monologue focuses on football, followed by stories about Lou’s Uncle Mike. The episode also features a comedic skit where the boys reenact the Pilgrims’ landing at Plymouth Rock in 1620.
Followed by The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadca...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Good News of 1939 with host Robert Young, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 87 years ago, Thanksgiving Program with the Andy Hardy Movie Cast. Daddy is proud of his new car, Baby Snooks is suitably impressed. Frank Morgan has had an accident with his car, he relates his experiences mining gold in the Mojave Desert. A Thanksgiving drama, "Thanksgiving At The Hardy's," with Micke...
Thanksgiving shows on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Good News of 1940 with host Edward Arnold, originally broadcast November 23, 1939, 86 years ago, Here comes the Pilgrims. Daddy's been called to jury duty, and tries to explain it to Baby Snooks. Guest Raymond Walburn ("The Deacon") tries his confidence game with turkeys. Walter Huston appears in, "Bright World," by Arch Oboler. "Here Comes The Pilgrims," ...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 22, 1942, 83 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner. Gildersleeve tries to get a "B" ration book.
Followed by The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1950, 75 years ago, Thanksgiving Play. Honest Harold is directing and starring in, "The Story Of Miles Standish, A Story ...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 21, 1948, 77 years ago, Ezra Seestrunk's Cousin Rowena Has Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum. Lum tries to impress Miss Rowena on Thanksgiving, with a mansion and servants.
Followed by Maxwell House Coffee Time starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast November 21, 1940, 85 years ago, Thanksgiving show. Jack Benn...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 20, 1949, 76 years ago, Thanksgiving Show. Thanksgiving's approaching, and once again Sapphire's relatives are coming to visit. A turkey falls off a truck right in front of the Kingfish, but his conscience bothers him. Will one turkey lead to a life of crime?
Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, o...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 19, 1950, 75 years ago, The Case of the Pseudo Spuds. David Harding investigates a strange plot involving counterfeit dehydrated potatoes—“pseudo-spuds”—being shipped to U.S. military bases. The fake rations are part of a sabotage scheme designed to damage American troop supplies and ...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone,, originally broadcast November 18, 1948, 77 years ago, Grab Bag At Springers Hardware. The hardware store grab-bag, it's not what it seems.
Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 18, 1948, 77 years ago, Sam Shovel and the Case of the Russian Diplomat. Sam Shovel appears in, The Case Of The Russian Dipl...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 72 years ago, The Hepcat Kills the Canary. Rocky lands a temporary job as a bodyguard for a sultry nightclub singer known as The Canary. She’s being threatened by a jealous ex-lover. When The Canary turns up dead before her next show, Rocky becomes the prime suspect.
Followed by The Adventures o...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 16, 1941, 84 years ago, He Fumbled The Ball. The cast does a football drama titled, "He Fumbled The Ball" or "Who Tickled The Tackle?"
Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 16, 1944, 81 years ago, Return to PS 15. Lou gets a telegram from his home town, Paterson, New Jersey. P.S. 15 wants him to perform ...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 15, 1959, 66 years ago, Fair Fugitive. Paladin agrees to transport a prisoner for the Texas Rangers, but she's a beautiful Hungarian lady...and an old friend of Paladin's!
Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 15, 1959, 66 years ago, The Square Triangle. E...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast November 14, 1948, 77 years ago. A Mr. President tries hard to keep our country out of a European war...without success.
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast November 14, 1948, 77 years ago, Nightmare. A bank embezzler on the lam stumbles into a deserted estate, which isn't as deserted as it appears....
Westerns and Romance on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 13, 1955, 70 years ago, the Preacher. Seth Tandy, a preacher who's lost his faith, is beaten to a pulp by Sam Keeler. Keeler's the biggest, meanest, red-head ever seen in Dodge!
Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 65 years ago, The M...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 75 years ago, Earth Abides part 2. The conclusion of the dramatization of the George R. Stewart novel on the end of the old world and the beginning of a new world.
Followed by Jimmy Durante, originally broadcast November 12, 1947, 78 years ago with guest Dorothy Lamour. Jimmy meets guest Dorothy Lamour on the Su...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to Washington, DC and politics. Miltie runs for Alderman.
Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast November 11, 1950, 75 years ago, Mouse in the House. There's a mouse in the house!
Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11, 1948,...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast November 10, 1949, 76 years ago, The Engaged Girl Murder Case. Mr. Keen solves a murder case while on horseback!
Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 10, 1950, 75 years ago, King of the Chicago Hoodlums. Johnny Hill is found murdered in a cheap hot...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 73 years ago, Jack Goes to the Doctor. Jack visits the doctor for a vitamin shot.
Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 73 years ago, The New Suit. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea.
Then, The...
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast November 8, 1959, 66 years ago, The Last Trip starring Ralph Bell and Eugene Francis. A woman and her lover plan to place a bomb aboard the plane on which her husband will be flying. It's a sort of...birthday present.
Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November ...
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast November 7, 1948, 77 years ago, Joe Barker. Joe Barker, a small time crook, is reported missing by his wife Madge. Joe is found shot dead. He was a crook and a swindler, but whodunit?
Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast November 7, 1948, 77 years ago, Th...
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