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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.
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- 2 days ago2h 26m
Classic Radio 06-15-26 - A Sunday 68 years ago
Back to a Sunday 68 Years AgoFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, 68 years ago, The Delectable Damsel Matter. A beautiful woman has tons of money and a missing fortune in gems.Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, 68 years ago, The Well. A story about a cattleman vs. homesteader feud that is about to become violent. Things are complicated by a small girl at the bottom of a well.Then, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, 68 years ago, June Bride. A man from Luke’s past comes to town. Someone that Luke promised to kill. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast June 15, 1958, 68 years ago, Strange, For a Killer starring Dan O’Herlihy. A trapped killer holding an entire family hostage shows a strange sense of values. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 15, 1948, 78 years ago, Mama Remembers. David is departing...for the station to go to work. 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.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
- 3 days ago2h 35m
Classic Radio 06-14-26 - Red leads the Victory Parade, Fathers Day Picnic, and Gildy and the House boat
Comedy and Variety on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Victory Parade, originally broadcast June 14, 1942, 84 years ago, Red Skelton Show. A visit with Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid. Deadeye proposes marriage out West. Clem Kadiddlehopper almost gets hooked by Daisy June. Lionel Barrymore concludes the program with a moving tribute to Lidice, wiped off the map by the Germans. Thanks to Jerry Haendiges at otrsite.com for preserving this great program. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 75 years ago, Father's Day Picnic. The family plans a Father's Day picnic; physical preparations begin.Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 76 years ago, Vacation Plans on the House Boat. Gildersleeve makes his vacation plans around the new Jolly Boys' houseboat. The last show of the season and Harold Peary’s swan song as Gildersleeve.Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 76 years ago, The Secret Word is Tree. The first couple is the mother of a large family and an expectant father. The Jackpot question is work $1000. (Nearly $14,000 today!)Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Little Miss Fix-It. The aftermath of a fine weekend. 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.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at 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 for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
- 4 days ago2h 35m
Classic Radio 06-13-26 - KC War Bond Drive, Advice Column, and Spring
Comedy on a SaturdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast June 13, 1944, 82 years ago, The Kansas City War Bond Drive. The last show of the season, a program for the Fifth War Loan. Will George sing tonight at the Kansas City War Bond Rally? The broadcast originates from the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium.Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 13, 1939, 87 years ago, Advice Column. Aunt Molly and Uncle Fibber and writing an "Advice To The World-Weary" column in the paper. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour hosted by Don Ameche, originally broadcast June 13, 1937, 89 years ago. Charlie McCarthy is in trouble with the truant officer again. Joan Blondell appears in a skit by Colin Clements titled "Spring." Afterwards, Charlie does his version, titled "Summer." W. C. Fields has built a better mousetrap. He's then introduced to young Rollo Pepitone. Fields suggests that he "sit down and play with some broken glass." Charlie chats with Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and tells them that his new tune is called "A Little Of You On Toast" (the name of a new Rodgers and Hart tune). Richard Rodgers plays the piano as Don Ameche sings the tune for the first time on the air. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 13, 1935, 91 years ago, Squire Spreads Rumors. Squire Skimp tells the head of the Pine Ridge Ladies Uplift League that the western that Lum and Abner are planning to show is bad for the kiddies. Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at 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.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
- 5 days ago2h 18m
Classic Radio 06-12-26 - Search for Wylie, Cover-Up, and Trail Drive
Westerns and Crime on a FridayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 12, 1960, 64 years ago, Search for Wylie. Paladin tries to return Willie Dawson to El Paso...to tell him that he's no longer a wanted man. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 12, 1954, 72 years ago, The Cover Up. Barnaby Hoffer plans to kills Art Long, but both of them are found dead! It looks like Sam Baxtin did it! Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast June 12, 1952, 74 years ago, The Trail Drive. The Apaches raid a flock of sheep being herded by three Mexicans, two of them are shot and killed. Followed by The Crime Club, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 79 years ago, Death is a Knockout. The crook who tries to fix the prizefight is found murdered!Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 12, 1935, 91 years ago, Lum and Abner’s Free Matinee."The Texas Kid" is going to be the first feature at the Pine Ridge Planetarium. Plans are made to upstage Squire Skimp with a free showing on Friday afternoon for the kids.Thanks to Debbie B. for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at 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 for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
- 6 days ago2h 32m
Classic Radio 06-11-26 - Disappearing Plane, Louis Pasteur, and Hot Bonds
Crime on a ThursdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 11, 1946, 80 years ago, The Disappearing Plane. Boston flies back from Boston with evidence about a murder case. The plane disappears. Followed by Encore Theater, originally broadcast June 11, 1946, 80 years ago, The Life of Louis Pasteur starring Paul Lucas. The story of the famous scientist. Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 11, 1935, 91 years ago, Hot Bonds. Stolen "Liberty Bonds" are being "unloaded" for Pretty Boy Floyd's gang. Floyd himself had died only a few months before this broadcast.Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 11, 1952, 74 years ago, The American Kremlin. After seeing a dead body at Party headquarters, Cvetic is sent to New York to subvert a labor union. Cvetic is accused of being an FBI spy by a clever fat man.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 11, 1948, 78 years ago, The Big Plot. Claudia decides to meddle. 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.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
- 1 weeks ago2h 16m
Classic Radio 06-10-26 BONUS - Tom, Dick, and Harry, Leroy Has the Mumps, and Gossip
A special podcast because I messed up and posted the scheduled podcast yesterday. Oh wellFirst, the Old Gold Comedy Theater with Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast June 10, 1945, 81 years ago, Tom, Dick and Harry starring June Allyson. Should the telephone operator marry the rich man, the odd man, or the regular guy? An adaptation of the 1945 picture starring Ginger Rogers. The last show of the series. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 73 years ago, Leroy Has The Mumps. Leroy uses a case of mumps to promote a weekend train trip. Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast June 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Gossip. Liz and Iris gossip, to the frustration of the men. Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 10, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber & Molly Have A Picture Taken. The McGees visit the Wistful Vista photo studio for a portrait. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 10, 1935, 91 years ago. Squire Skimp makes Lum and Abner an offer for a one-third interest in "Skimp's Hippodrome." The offer is emphatically declined! Dick Huddleston helps out.Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at 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.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html
- 1 weeks ago2h 29m
Classic Radio 06-10-26 - Traveling Man, Quiet Sunday, and Formula for Death
Crime on a WednesdayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 73 years ago, The Traveling Man. A young man double-crosses the stolen car ring he's been working for and heads west with his new bride. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast June 10, 1946, 80 years ago, Quiet Sunday. Henry is caught between his wife and his mistress, which leads to a dead body in the trunk. Then Suspense, originally broadcast June 10, 1962, 62 years ago, Formula for Death starring Luis Van Rooten. A brilliant scientist is working on a secret formula at his isolated country home. Memorizing the formula, all seems lost when the scientist kills himself, so a spy cannot get at the secret. Then, there's the small matter of thought transference! Followed by The Sealed Book, originally broadcast June 10, 1945, 81 years ago, The Ghost Maker. A horror story about two swindlers who try to scare an old lady to death for her fortune.Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Jeffrey's Mother. Jeff's mother changes her plans. 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.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
- 1 weeks ago2h 22m
Classic Radio 06-09-26 - Eddie's Anniversary, Shirt Trail, and Gildy's Picnic
Comedy on a TuesdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast June 9, 1943, 83 years ago, Eddie’s Anniversary. It's Cantor's twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Helping him celebrate are guests: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Groucho Marx. Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast June 9, 1944, 82 years ago, Shirt Trail. The start of the program is delayed for D-Day bulletins (Communique #8) and invasion news (four and a half minutes). The case of Andy and the Comfy Collar Shirt Company.Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 9, 1946, 80 years ago, 4th of July Picnic. Gildersleeve recalls a Fourth of July picnic held by The Jolly Boys, at which they sang, "In The Good Old Summertime."Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast June 9, 1950, 76 years ago, The Party. The Nelsons anticipate being invited to a come-as-you-are party. So they’re trying to stay dressed up. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast June 9, 1948, 78 years ago, Fishing and Fairness. 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.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order!
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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.
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