Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 77 years ago, House Without a Lot.  The Kingfish sells Andy a fine house for only $500, but as usual, there's a catch.  Followed by Lum and Abner , originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 77 years ago, Lum fakes a Broken Leg. Lum has "broken" his leg to avoid Miss Abernathy, which...

Westerns and Comedy on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Mark Trail starring Matt Crowley , originally broadcast October 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Strange Invitation to Death. A herd of deer has been ravaging the local crops.  But a gunshot has hit a local farmer.  Is it an accident, a stray shot, or something else?  Is it an inside job? Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries , or...

Crime on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark , originally broadcast October 15, 1944, 81 years ago, The Slingshot Murders.    The lookout of a bank robbery shoots Nick.  A young friend spots where the shot came from.  Followed by the Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast October 15, 1949, 76 yea...

A Funny Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning , originally broadcast October 14, 1950, 75 years ago, Liz Cooks Dinner for 12.  Twelve people are coming to dinner…and Katie the maid is on vacation!  Liz and Iris to the rescue? Followed by J ack Benny , originally broadcast October 14, 1951, 74 years ago,  Jack takes his so...

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennet Kilpack , originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 76 years ago, The Silver Dagger Murder Case.    A young woman, about to break off with a young playwright, is knifed.  Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 76 years ago,T...

A Funny Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Jack Benny , originally broadcast October 12, 1947, 78 years ago, Jack's Sponsor Buys Insurance On Him.  Jack goes to the doctor for a physical exam. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx , originally broadcast October 12, 1949, 76 years ago,  The Secret Word is Smile. A pair of youngsters going steady are Groucho’s first co...

Crime on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 11, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case Of The Society Swindlers.   In a New York penthouse, he was watching his alarm wristwatch. Time is money! An event for "The World Refugee Fund" is being organized...for sinister purposes.  Followed by Escape , origina...

A Funny Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 77 years ago, Lulu Mae Simpson.  The Kingfish turns marriage broker to get Andy nuptialated with a big fat...heiress named Lulu Mae Simpson.  Followed by Lum and Abner , originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 77 years ago, Mind Reader.    Quiz shows will never be the same after "Baby...

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show , originally broadcast October 9, 1953, 72 years ago, Alice’s First Date.  The cast does a satire of, "Dragnet." This is an unedited recording of the show including Phil’s warm-up that you couldn’t have broadcast!  Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 80 years ag...

Crime on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Barrie Craig Confidential Investigato r starring William Gargan, originally broadcast October 8, 1952, 73 years ago, Murder by Threes.  One sure way to reduce the body beautiful and eliminate excess fat is horizontal living...lie prone and don't blow your lid, your coffin lid, that is! Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollma...

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Fred Allen Show , originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 80 years ago, Auditions.  The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy. Charlie quits Bergen, teams up with Fred, and both audition for a radio show.  The Allen's Alley Question: "How is the housing shortage affecting you?" Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie...

Comedy on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, It Pays to be Ignorant , originally broadcast October 6, 1944, 81 years ago with guest Deems Taylor.  The first question (during the program): "What is the name of the Indian maiden the song (to be played) is about?"  Followed by Stan Freberg , originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 68 years ago, All About Werewolves.   "Cocktails For...

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles , originally broadcast October 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Operation Music Box.  In London, Harry breaks three music boxes and founds an orphan asylum! Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 75 years ago, The Big .38.  Friday and Romero investigate a seri...

Drama on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Suspense , originally broadcast October 4, 1959, 66 years ago, Room 203 starring Ellen McRae.   A new bride sees a murder in a hotel room window...or did she?  Hear Ellen McRae before she became the star Ellen Burstyn! Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark , originally broadcast October 4, 1943, 82 years ago, Th...

Drama on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Ian Martin , originally broadcast October 3, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Frightened Bookkeeper.  Humphrey Littleton, a bookkeeper at the Overseas Bank, arrives late to work, claiming the clock in the Merchant’s Building stopped. Followed by The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard D...

Comedy on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 2, 1945, 80 years ago, Welcoming Mayor LaTrivia Home—the first show of the season. The whole town is down at the railroad station to greet Mayor La Trivia, who is returning from the war. Gale Gordon returns to the program after his military service.  Followed by The Great Gildersl...

Drama on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Shadow starring William Johnstone , originally broadcast October 1, 1939, 86 years ago, Night Marauders.   Police suspect The Shadow of several apartment-house jewel robberies.  The real criminal…a gorilla? Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast October 1, 1949, 76 years ago, Tal...

September 30, 1962, the last of the Golden Age of Radio.  The Final episode of Suspense , broadcast at 7:05pm Sunday, September 30, 1962, 63 years ago, Devilstone.  An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results.   Christopher Carey and  Neil Fitzgerald star. Followed by Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer , broadcast at 7:35, Sunday, September 30, 1962, 6...

Westerns on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 69 years ago, the Brothers.   Young Trace Gore comes to Dodge to gun down Lafe Tugwell, who is a fast man on the draw...or is he? Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr , originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 69 years ago,  A Small Beginning.   L...

Drama on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 68 years ago, The Doubtful Dairy Matter. A silo burns on the farm of an important dairyman...a guy with pull!   Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 68 years ago, Vamp ‘till Dead starring Vanessa Brown.   A woman goes to...

Comedy on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen ,  originally broadcast September 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Second Courtship.  Gracie wants George to be more romantic and court her all over again.  Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis , originally broadcast September 28, 1952, 73 years ago,  He-Man or Mouse.  Henry feels the need to develo...

Westerns on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast September 27, 1954, 71 years ago, The Helping Hand.  Steve Elser is just about to be lynched for cattle rustling, but is saved by Marshal Dillon. Matt gives young Elser a chance, but this might be a mistake.  Followed by The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart , originally br...

Comedy on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Lux Radio Theatre,  originally broadcast September 26, 1938, 86 years ago, Seven Keys to Baldplate starring Jack Benny and Mary Livingston.  A comedy about Jack Benny trying to write a movie script overnight for Cecil B. DeMille...in a haunted house! Followed by T he Lum and Abner Preview, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, 77 y...

Drama on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre , originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 78 years ago, Crime and Punishment. Crime and Punishment follows impoverished ex-student Raskolnikov, who murders a pawnbroker believing he can justify the crime for a greater good, only to be consumed by guilt and driven toward confession and redempt...

Drama on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg,  originally broadcast September 24, 1951, 74 years ago, Framed for Hanging.  A stolen payroll, a murder and a nervous watchman. Even George Valentine can't figure out this plot! Followed by The Whistler , originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 80 years ago, The Man who Died...