Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show ,  originally broadcast December 4, 1953, 72 years ago, A Night with Phil Harris.   Master tape , recorded November 13, 1953. Phil and Elliott are trying to go out for a night with the boys. "No way," says Alice. Followed by Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden , originally broadcast December 4, 1955,...

Variety on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast December 3, 1950, 75 years ago.  Douglas Fairbanks Jr. does a scene from "State Secret." Margaret Truman matches wits with Tallulah. The cast does "The Margaret Truman Program," with a funny commercial for banks and money. Phil Silvers (sounding very hoarse) does a sati...

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Abbott and Costello Show ,  originally broadcast December 2, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Curbstone Murder.  Lou wants to be a boxer. The boys do a Sam Shovel skit titled, The Case Of The Curbstone Murder, or Gertie, Get Out Of The Gutter and Let The Water Go By.  Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show , origi...

Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lights Out ,  originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 83 years ago, The Story of Mr. Maggs.  A bargain at an auction is a trunk full of horror.  Followed by Grand Central Station , originally broadcast December 1, 1945, 80 years ago, Larkspur To Feed The Soul.  A love story for stagestruck souls who, at one time or another, been intoxic...

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary ,  originally broadcast November 30, 1941, 84 years ago, The Canary Won’t Sing.  Gildersleeve has won a canary named Napoleon, but he's no stool pigeon, he won't sing! Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet , originally broadcast November 30, 1951, 74 years ago,  Thorney’s Gift.  ...

Westerns on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart , originally broadcast November 29, 1953, 72 years ago,Sheriff Billy.  Sheriff Bill Riddle is the law in Dawson. He faces down an escaped killer without a gunfight...and with good reason.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast November 29, 1952, 73 years ago, Kit...

Drama on Black Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast November 28, 1949, 76 years ago,  Key Largo starring Edward G. Robinson.  Johnny Rocco is returning to the United States to start his rackets once again. Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective starring Howard Duff , originally broadcast November 28, 1948, 77 years ago, The Q...

Thanksgiving shows and the end of Radio Shows from Hollywood on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth ,  originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 78 years ago, After Turkey, The Bill.   A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving.  Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 65 years ago,...

Thanksgiving shows on a Wednesday 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...

Thanksgiving programs on a Tuesday     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...

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, "Tha...

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 Ar...

Thanksgiving shows on a Saturday 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,...

Thanksgiving programs on a Friday 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 y...

Thanksgiving shows on a Thursday 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...

Crime on a Wednesday 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...

Comedy on a Tuesday 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...

Crime on a Monday 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 prim...

Comedy on a Sunday 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, N...

Westerns on a Saturday 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, 19...

Drama on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mr Presiden t 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...

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 broadcas...

A Mixed Bag on a Wednesday 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.  Ji...

A Funny Tuesday 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...

Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, M r 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.  John...