Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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 February 10, 1950, 76 years ago, Mrs. Cooper’s Boyfriend.  Liz tries to come up with a boyfriend for George’s mother.  Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone , originally broadcast February 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Geometry Homework. Henr...

Crime on a Monday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb ,  originally broadcast February 9, 1954, 66 years ago, The Big Broad. Sergeant Friday is on the trail of two dangerous liquor store robbers, one of whom is a beautiful redhead.  Followed by The FBI in Peace and War , originally broadcast February 9, 1958, 68 years ago, The Upstairs Roomer.  A robber steals...

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen , originally broadcast February 8, 1944, 81 years ago, Guest Adolphe Menjou.   Gracie's new cleaning lady reports that guests Adolphe Menjou and Verree Teasdale are having a fight.  Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast February 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Nightmare A...

Westerns on a Saturday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad ,  originally broadcast February 7, 1960, 66 years ago, Delia's Father.   While taking a prisoner back to Dodge in terrible weather, Marshal Dillon, Chester and Keel are forced to take shelter in the cabin of Delia Robbin. Delia learns that Dillon was responsible for the death of her father. Follo...

Crime on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Under Arrest starring Joe Desantis , originally broadcast February 6, 1949, 77 years ago, The Sam Carver Case.   Did Sam Carver commit suicide or was he murdered? Ask the spiritualist...she knows a ghost that can kill! Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast February 6, 1945, 81 years ago, Death in the Depths.  A de...

Crime on a Thursday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollma r,  originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 79 years ago, The Brandon Jewel Robbery.  Blackie is framed for the Brandon jewelry store robbery and murder. Followed by Calling All Cars , originally broadcast February 5, 1935, 91 years ago, Banker In The Well.  Gordon Sawyer, vice president of a Tucso...

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young , originally broadcast February 4, 1954, 72 years ago, Trash Can Lids.   Father raises the dickens over a bent-up trash can lid...that he finally figures out isn’t theirs! Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast February 4, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber Buys A New Suit & S...

Comedy on a Tuesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny ,  originally broadcast February 3, 1952, 74 years ago, Wolfe Gilbert will publish Jack's song.   Don has locked himself in the closet after saying, "Be Lucky, Go Happy!" Composer L. Wolfe Gilbert sings his composition, "Waitin' For The Robert E. Lee." Lois Corbett (as "Mrs. Don Wilson")...

Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense , originally broadcast February 2, 1953, 73 years ago, Plan X starring Jack Benny.  Benny’s third of four appearances on Suspense.   Zeno, the Martian, is sent to meet the first rocket from Earth to land on his planet, and to put "Plan X" into effect.  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast February 2,...

Comedy on a Sunday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy ,  originally broadcast February 1, 1953, 73 years ago, Engaged to Percival Jackson. Mama has a crush on Percival Taylor Jackson and plans to get married! When the Kingfish learns that he's going to lose the $100 per month rent that mama's been paying, he decides to try to break up her wedding plans. Followed by Screen...

Westerns on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 31, 1960, 66 years ago, Bad Bert.    The search for "Bad Bert," a road agent widely wanted by lawmen, is in reality, an English nobleman! Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast January 31, 1960, 66 years ago, Chesters Dilemma.  Ch...

Drama on a Friday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Suspense ,  originally broadcast January 30, 1947, 79 years ago, Three Blind Mice starring Van Heflin.  A man frames his partner for murder when the third partner is found with a neat bullet hole in his body.  Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast January 30, 1950, 76 years ago, Skeleton Bay.   A mystery writer wi...

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast January 29, 1946, 80 years ago, Molly’s Card Party. Fibber and Molly are throwing a card party and are even expecting a social columnist.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast January 29, 1950, 76 years ago, the Stolen Suits.   Sent on an errand to ship his brother-in-law Le...

Comedy on a Wednesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Father Knows Best starring Robert Young ,  originally broadcast January 28, 1954, 72 years ago, Fur Coats.   Mrs. Anderson looks just devine in a mink coat, but it costs $3000, and it's only in the closet for safekeeping!   Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show , originally broadcast January 28, 1948, 78 years ago.  T-Men.   Jimmy re...

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 January 27, 1950, 76 years ago, Liz Writes a Song.  Liz can't carry a tune with a shovel, but that won't stop her from writing a hit song.  Followed by Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast January 27, 1949, 77 years ago, General Custers Last H...

Fantasy and Crime on a Monday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lights Out originally broadcast January 26, 1938, 88 years ago, Oxychloride X.   A young crackpot college student invents the universal solvent, with of course nothing to keep in it.  Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast January 26, 1954, 72 years ago.  The Big Bid.  A clothing store has been burgl...

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, the Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast January 25, 1948, 78 years ago, On The Train to Hollywood.  The Sportsmen sing a commercial to the tune of, "Civilization." The show gets a long laugh with the sound effect of a whisk broom. Followed by The Ammident Show starring George Burns and Gracie Allen , origi...

Westerns on a Saturday (With one drama)  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewar t , originally broadcast January 24, 1954, 72 years ago, Helen Bricker.  Helen Bricker is ostracized by the town because of her outlaw husband. A mob plans to burn her out after her husband is hanged.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast Januar...

Drama on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold , originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 77 years ago, He Went to Paris.  The president tries hard to create a "League Of Nations," at the risk of his own health. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast January 23, 1945, 81 years ago, Death is an Artist starring Lee Bowman.  Four...

Comedy on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen , originally broadcast January 22, 1936, 89 years ago.   The program starts with, "The Town Hall News." Miss Shrill sings, "Hark, The Gentle Lark." The Town Hall Quartet sings, "Slip Horn Sam." "The Mighty Allen Art Players" perform "Mumbo," or "Who Stole The Elephant From Billy Nose's Finale."...

Comedy on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Jimmy Durante Show , originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 78 years ago with guest star Al Jolson.  A visit to Captain Jolie's Showboat.  Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show , originally broadcast January 21, 1951, 75 years ago, The Pony.  Little Phyllis wants a toy pony for her birthday. Remley talks Phil into gettin...

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast January 20, 1946, 79 years ago, State Fair.   The cast continues its version of State Fair .  Jack has been appointed honorary mayor of Anaheim, Azusa, and Cucamonga.  Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning , originally broadcast Ja...

Let’s go to the movies on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Hallmark Playhouse , originally broadcast January 19, 1950, 76 years ago, Around the World in 80 Days starring Ronald Coleman.  A brief half hour adaptation of the long journey with the punctual Mr. Fogg. Followed by The Gulf Screen Guild Theater , originally broadcast January 19, 1941, 85 years ago, Magnificent Obses...

Crime on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Suspense , originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 72 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny.   An innocent schnook is used by a gang of bank robbers to help them with a caper.  Benny’s fourth and final appearance on Suspense.  Followed by The Shadow starring William Johnstone , originally broadcast January 18, 1942, 84 yea...

Westerns on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast January 17, 1953, 73 years ago, Paid Killer.  Lawson Hales hires a killer to gun down Marshal Dillon for $5000 in gold.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast January 17, 1960, 66 years ago, French Leave.   A French policeman hires Pala...