Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

A Funny Sunday 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...

The shows from Sunday, November 8, 1959, 66 years ago 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...

Drama from this date 77 years ago. 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 broa...

A Dramatic Thursday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast November 6, 1960, 65 years ago,  The Odds.  Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets young Jim Buford, who's tired of farm life and is looking for action. He starts by shooting Paladin! Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast November 6, 1960, 65 years ago, The Green Lorele...

A Dramatic Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Escape , originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 75 years ago, Earth Abides, part 1 starring John Dehner.  The George Stewart story about the end of The Age Of Man, and the beginning of The Age Of The Rat. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar , originally broadcast November 5, 1946, 79 years ago,  A New Face for Joe Harve...

A Funny Tuesday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast November 4, 1943, 82 years ago with guest Lana Turner.   Abbott and Costello are having trouble getting into the NBC studio before they go on the air. This program is remembered as being broadcast on the day Lou Costello's infant son died by drowning. No mention of this tragedy is made until t...

A Criminal Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall , originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 75 years ago, Professor Czorny Has Disappeared.  Professor Czorny, an atomic scientist, has disappeared from Austria.  Followed by The FBI in Peace and War , originally broadcast November 3, 1949, 76 years ago, The Fourth Round.  Suspicion around a boxe...

A Funny Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Jack Benny , originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 73 years ago, Jack Goes Trick or Treating with the Beavers.  Jack goes through Beverly Hills with the Beavers. Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis , originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 73 years ago, Overdue Library Book.    Henry's library book is overdue...to the tun...

A Funny Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young , originally broadcast November 1, 1951, 74 years ago, Neckties.   A necktie shows up on the Anderson’s porch.  No one knows shy. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx , originally broadcast November 1, 1950, 75 years ago, The Secret Word is Tree.   Then, George Burns and Gracie Alle...

Drama on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell , originally broadcast October 31, 1948, 77 years ago,Calling All Souls.  A ghost story about a condemned killer who gets a unique chance to talk to his victims before he's executed.  Followed by Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley ,  originally broadcast October 31, 1948, 77 years ago, The Adve...

One of the most famous radio shows. The Mercury Theater of the Air , originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 87 years ago.  A modernized adaptation of HG Wells War of the Worlds .  The show was styled as a series of live news bulletins describing a Martian invasion of Earth. Though announced as fiction, the realistic format caused panic among some listeners who believed the invasion was real. The b...

Halloween Parties on a Thursday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings , originally broadcast October 30, 1948, 77 years ago, Halloween Party.   Archie throws a Halloween party and finds it's not as much fun to be the host as it is to be the guest. Followed by Jack Benny , originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 87 years ago, Jack Gives a...

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast October 29, 1940, 85 years ago, Trip to Notre Dame-Army Football Game.  All the gang from Wistful Vista pile into the McGees' car for a trip to the Notre Dame-West Point football game.  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary , originally broadcast October 29, 1947, 78...

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Fred Allen , originally broadcast October 28, 1945, 80 years ago, Charlie McCarthy versus Fred Allen.  Charlie takes Fred to court and sues him for slander.  Followed by J ack Benny , originally broadcast October 28, 1945, 80 years ago, Jack Gets Held Up.  Everyone thinks that Jack has won $646,000 at the Gold Cup horse race. A robbe...

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mr. Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack , originally broadcast October 27, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Ruthless Murderers.  A man just out of prison after five years had sworn to kill Mr. Keen. But Keen is saved by one of his secret inventions.  Followed by Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer...

Special podcast saluting the late June Lockhart , who passed away on October 23 at the age of 100. First, an episode of Suspense , originally broadcast March 24, 1957, 68 years ago, Shooting Star.  An aging movie star enacts a strange revenge on the mogul who refuses to renew her contract. Hans Conried, Joe DeSantis, Ellen Morgan, Shep Menken and Dick Crenna. Next, Cavalcade of America , originall...

Comedy on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Jack Benny , originally broadcast October 26, 1952, 73 years ago, A Gossip Article about Jack.  Louella Parsons, the famed Hollywood gossip columnist, visits Jack for an interview and dinner. Jack is uneasy because Parsons has already written a gossip piece about him; he hopes to steer conversation away from that. Followed by The Aldr...

Westerns on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 72 years ago, Red Lawson’s Revenge.  Red Lawson has announced that he's going to kill Britt's friend Dan to get revenge for the death of his brother, four years previously.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast October 25...

Drama on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley , originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 77 years ago, The Fabulous Windmill.  Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson investigate a strange case involving an old Dutch windmill and a series of baffling deaths. Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade Detective starring Howard Duff , originally broadcast Oct...

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 80 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit.   Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest.  Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary , originally broadcast October 23, 1946, 79 years ago, Gildy Asks for a Raise.   Things are...

Drama on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Weird Circle , originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 81 years ago, The Burial of Roger Malvin.  A man promises to bury his dying friend, but fails to keep his promise.  Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar , originally broadcast October 22, 1946, 79 years ago, Inspector Faraday Shot!   Inspector Faraday ignores the...

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning , originally broadcast October 21, 1949, 76 years ago, Superstition.  Superstitious Liz tackles "Supercricket." Followed by The Milton Berle Show , originally broadcast October 21, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to Good Health.   Milton visits the doctor, but is cured of th...

The shows of Sunday, October 20, 1957 First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Stan Freberg Show , originally broadcast October 20, 1957, 68 years ago, The Final Show.  The last show of the series. A reprise of the best skits from the previous fourteen shows.  Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast October 20, 1957, 68 years ago, Sorry, Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead.  The star...

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, CBS Radio Workshop , originally broadcast October 19, 1956, 69 years ago, The Legend Of Annie Christmas starring Amanda Randolph and narrated by William Conrad.  A legendary giant Negress who started as a slave but who became a heroine to her people. Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone , originally broadcast October 19,...

Westerns on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast October 18, 1959, 66 years ago, Anything I Want.   Paladin is hired to find a gold shipment that has mysteriously disappeared from the Whitehead mine.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast October 18, 1959, 66 years ago, The Mortgage.  ...