Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

A Funny Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Fred Allen , originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 79 years ago, King for a Day with Mary Livingston’s husband.  Allen's Alley Question: "Do you have any trouble sleeping, and if you do, what are you doing about it?" Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day." Followed by The Royal Desserts Hour starring Rudy...

Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Suspense , originally broadcast May 25, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan's Brain Part 2 starring Orson Welles.   A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The conclusion of the story begun the week before and Welles last appearance on the show. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starri...

Drama on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense , originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 71 years ago, Weekend Special:Death starring Agnes Moorehead.  Agnes has another tangle with a telephone operator when she finds herself trapped in a supermarket with two safecrackers.  Followed by the news from 71 years ago, then Night Watch , originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 71 years ag...

Drama on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then Escape , originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 77 years ago, Leinengen vs. The Ants starring William Conrad. A determined man battles even more determined insects in the tropical jungles. Followed by the news from 77 years ago, then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer , originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 77 years ago, The...

A Funny Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then The final weekly Jack Benny program, originally broadcast May 22, 1955, 70 years ago, Trouble with Twombly. Jack is having trouble with Twombley, the sound effects man. Eugene Twombley was really the name of one of the sound effects men on the program, but Mel Blanc plays the part. The last show of the season, the series and the last regu...

A Funny Wednesday First,  a look at this day in Histor https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html y. Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 21, 1950, 75 years ago.  Liz fakes a cold to fool George's mother, but the plan backfires and the whole neighborhood thinks the Cooper's are expecting.  Followed by the...

Westerns and crazy on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast May 20, 1956, 69 years ago, Buffalo Man.  Marshal Dillon and Chester are taken prisoner by Ben Siple, an insane buffalo hunter. The Pawnee Indians prove an unexpected ally.  Followed by the news from 69 years ago, then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr , originally br...

A Funny Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast May 19, 1949, 76 years ago, Murder in the Butcher Shop.  Costello has just invented a cellophane mattress for old maids. Try and guess the punchline! The "Sam Shovel" story is called "The Man Who Drowned In The Los Angeles River," or "Dust Be My Destiny." Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starrin...

Drama on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day Then, Suspense , originally broadcast May 18, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan’s Brain Part 1 starring Orson Welles.   A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The story will be concluded the following week on the May 25 Podcast.  Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar , originally...

A Funny Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast May 17, 1946, 79 years ago. The Story of E. Fromsby Statchelcrom.  The show originates from San Francisco.  An Armed Forces recording, so the commercials have been edited out and extra musical numbers are edited in.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally bro...

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny , originally broadcast May 16, 1948, 77 years ago, Robert Taylor fills in for Jack.  The Sportsmen Quartet and Robert Taylor (playing the cello) do a singing commercial to the tune of, "You Were Meant For Me." Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen , originally broadcast May 16, 1944, 81 years ago, George Tries to Sing His...

A Funny Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden , originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Yearbook Photo Mixup. It's Friday the 13th, and Miss Brooks seems destined to cause Mr. Conklin grief. A photo of Miss Brooks in a bathing suit doesn't help! Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show , originally broadca...

I'm embarrased.  In the May 13 podcast, it appears that the episode of The Seled Book was incomplete.  Totally my fault for not noticing my copy was 8 minutes short!  

Crime on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce , originally broadcast May 14, 1943, 82 years ago, Man with The Twisted Lip. Dr. Watson searching for a friend's husband in an opium den. There, he unexpectedly encounters Sherlock Holmes, who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of Neville St. Clai...

A Weird and Dramatic Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Weird Circle, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 80 years ago, The Haunted Hotel. A man returns to Venice and the scene of his brother's murder.  Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 80 years ago, Out Of The Past.  The classic tale about the beautiful wife and the...

Comedy on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson , originally broadcast May 12, 1953, 72 years ago, The Picnic.  Irma and Al take the gang out for a picnic…on an Army proving ground with live ammunition! Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx , originally broadcast May 12, 1954, 71 years ago.  The Secret word is house. Then Bob Hope, o...

A Dramatic Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then The CBS Radio Workshop , originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 69 years ago, The Enormous Radio.  A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts. Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall , originally broadcast May 11, 1951, 74 years ago, The Elusive Countess.  Ken Thurston find...

Drama on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 10, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Joke. A bartender is paid $500 to kill a nice old man with no enemies. Who wants him dead?  Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast May 10, 1950, 75 years ago, Lecturing Professors.  One of the six professors with...

A Dramatic Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 9, 1952, 73 years ago, Viva La Chance.   Harry is in Paris, planning to cheat an American named Henry Witherspoon with a scheme involving a treasure in buried gold.  Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 9, 1953, 72 years ago, T...

Drama on the 80th anniversary of V-E Day.  First a look at the events of the day Then On a Note of Triumph , originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 80 years ago. An excellent V-E Day production making full use of the creative medium of radio.  Norman Corwin’s drama brought to life by the underrated Martin Gabel.   Followed by The NBC University Theater, originally broadcast May 8, 1949, 76 years ago, T...

A Funny Wednesday  First a look at this day in History. Then The Texaco Star Theater starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 7, 1941, 84 years ago with guests Amos ‘n’ Andy.  Fred dedicates the entire program to Jack Benny, on the completion of Jack's tenth year on the air. A summary of the events of 1931. The show features a Jack Benny Panaversary. Swami Schmaltz tries to discover What happ...

Drama on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer , originally broadcast May 6, 1962, 63 years ago, The Burma Red Matter.  Johnny’s on the trail of a Half Million Dollar Ruby. Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast  May 6, 1962, 63 years ago, The Second Door starring Robert Readick in a story he wrote. A man's neighbor has a special...

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Mr. and Mrs Blanding starring Cary Grant and Betsy Drake , originally broadcast May 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Rebuilding the Barn.   Mr. Blandings decides to rebuild the barn...not an easy job! Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson , originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 72 years ago, Irma Wants an Older Man.  It’s Irma’s birthday, but a...

Drama on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense , originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, Sundown starring Jackie Kelk .   A young boy grows up with only one desire...to kill the fastest gun in the West. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey , originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, The Carson Arson Matter.  A strange series of fires is bur...

A Dramatic Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast May 3, 1943, 82 years ago, The Navy Comes Through starring Pat O’Brien. An adventure in the Atlantic aboard a merchant ship, fighting Nazi submarines! Ruth Hussey is a last-minute substitute for Joan Bennett, who couldn't appear because her house burned down the previous day.  Followed by Sus...