Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark , originally broadcast October 12, 1947, 79 years ago: The Case of the Hermit Thrush.  A retired concert singer, locked in his house for the last fifteen years, has suddenly disappeared after leaving a dead boy behind! Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck , originally broadcast...

Crime on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Escape , originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 81 years ago, Elementals.  Can a loving couple be made to fight each other over a crust of bread? A wealthy man's experiment in terror. Tony Barret and Georgia Ellis are the couple, and William Conrad is pure evil in this role.  Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast October 11, 1959...

Comedy on a Saturday First, a look at the day's events. Followed by the Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunn.   Grant reprises his role from the 1948 motion picture. A married couple decides to have a custom home built out in the country, but it's a lot more trouble than they think. Then, Amo...

Drama on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 81 years ago, Death by Scripture. A chilling story of a refugee camp in China and the Black Dragon Society's desire for revenge against its enemies.  Followed by The Whistle r, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 77 years ago,  A Rose for Pamela. A young concert pianist...

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Jello Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 87 years ago, Dennis Day’s First Show.  The first show of the season, the first appearance of Dennis Day. Jack's car is referred to as a 1920 Maxwell. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young , originally broadcast October 8, 1953, 73 years ago...

Westerns on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea , originally broadcast October 7, 1951, 75 years ago, Wheelchair Killing.   An old man is beaten to death with a sock filled with sand; the clues lead to a CCC camp nearby.  Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years ago,  The Galv...

Drama on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer , originally broadcast October 6, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Genuine Counterfeit.   In a "small European country," a gas explosion kills "Carlos." It was no accident. There are new bonds ($3 million dollars worth) to be printed in the United States.  Followed by The Caval...

Comedy on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis , originally broadcast October 5, 1952,  74 years ago, Class Debt Chairman.   Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times?  Followed by the Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy , originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 74 years ago, Guest star Rosemary Clooney.  The first show of the s...

Crime and Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer , originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Sweepstakes Murder.  Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!"  Followed by Escape , originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 73 years ago, Zero Hour narrated by John Dehner.  The classic Ra...

Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast October 3, 1949,  77 years ago, It Happens Every Spring, starring Ray Milland reprising his starring role from the 1949 picture. A professor accidentally discovers a strange chemical that makes anything it touches repel wood. He takes a leave of absence to use the discovery on a baseball, joi...

Comedy from a Sunday 77 years ago First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack takes inventory of his pantry and has amnesia.  While taking inventory in his pantry, Jack falls, hits his head, and becomes generous! Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show , originally broadcast October 2, 194...

Drama and Comedy on our first show back from vacation First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast October 1, 1940,  86 years ago, Back From Vacation - Unpacking.  The first show of the season. The McGees are back from vacation, but Fibber's sure he's forgotten something. Followed by Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast October 1, 1947, 79 years...

Originally broadcast Friday, September 30, 2022 Hour 1 - My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning , originally broadcast September 30, 1949, 73 years ago, Woman’s Club Election.  Liz is hopeful for a high post in the woman’s club election.  Unfortunately, she got a post she didn’t want - treasurer.  Hour 2 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer , originally broadca...

Thursday, September 29, 2022 Hour 1 - Wanted! , originally broadcast September 29, 1950, 76 years ago: The Case of Gladys Tibbett Glasgow Stewart.   Alvin and Gladys Stewart are both shot by a psychopathic murderer in Oklahoma on October 12, 1939. However, Gladys turned out to have a "past."  Last show of the series.  Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 69 year...

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 28, 2022 Hour 1 - Presenting Charles Boyer , originally broadcast September 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Clock. Mishel is taken with a woman who is more interested in the stage than romance.   Hour 2 -  T he Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore , originally broadcast September 28, 1950, The Mumpkins' first Baby. A distraught father-to...

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 27, 2022 Hour 1 - The Whistler , originally broadcast September 27, 1942, 84 years ago, Jealousy.  A sick woman is sure that her husband is trying to kill her so he can be with another woman. She therefore decides to make the first move.  Hour 2 - Father Knows Best starring Robert Young , originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 75 years ago,  Billiard Table...

Originally broadcast Monday, September 26, 2022 Hour 1 - The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 26, 1943, 79 years ago, Leila Arrives Home.  Gildy gets appointed to the school board, but that takes second place to Leila coming back to town.  Hour 2 - Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandle r, originally broadcast September 26, 1952, Return to Dos Rios. First...

Originally broadcast Sunday, September 25, 2022 Hour 1 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings , originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 78 years ago, Free Movie Tickets. Archie has gotten two free tickets to the movies at the Bijou Theatre. But it’s not as easy as it sounds.  Hour 2 - Mystery In the Air starring Peter Lorre , originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 79 years ago...

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 24, 2022 Hour 1 - Mr President starring Edward Arnold , originally broadcast September 24, 1950, 76 years ago, Null and Void.  The widowed president faces problems not only with his son, but with a battle over tariffs.  Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 81 years ago, The Man Who Died Twice.  $400,000 says there's no honor among...

Originally broadcast Friday, September 23, 2022 Hour 1 - Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr , originally broadcast September 23, 1953, 73 years ago, Farm Sale Day.  There's a fertilizer sale going on during "Farmer's Day" in Illyria, and some modern merchandising methods are in order.  Hour 2 - Suspense , originally broadcast September 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Celebration starring Robert...

Originlally Broadcast Thursday, September 22, 2022 Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer , originally broadcast September 22, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Postal Pirates Part 2.   The investigation of the parcel post theft ring continues. An apparent suicide is really a murder. Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show , originally broadcast September 22, 1957,  69 years ago,...

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 21, 2022 Hour 1 - Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish , originally broadcast September 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Moving to Chicago.  Possibly the first show of the series. Luigi arrives in Chicago, sets up his antique business, avoids Rosa, and nearly sells his prize statue of George Washington.  Hour 2 -   Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck , originally...

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 20, 2022 Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer , originally broadcast September 20, 1949, 77 years ago,  The Case of the Postal Pirates. A parcel post theft ring.  A little black box catches a revolver in mid-air. A one-fingered typist punctuates sentences with bullets. Hour 2 - The Whistler , originally broadcast September 20, 1942,...

Originally broadcast Monday, September 19, 2022 Hour 1 -   Suspense , originally broadcast September 19, 1946, 80 years ago, Till The Day I Die starring Dane Clark.  A killer and his moll are holed up after pulling a job and killing a man. The dead man looks exactly like the killer, and with good reason! Hour 2 - Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd , originally broadcast September 19, 1948, 78 years a...

Originally broadcast Sunday, September 18, 2022 Hour 1 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre , originally broadcast September 18, 1947, 79 years ago, The Black Cat.  The classic tale about the man who kills his wife and hides her body behind a brick wall. A feline nemesis!  Hour 2 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings as Archie , originally broadcast September 18, 1948, 78 y...