Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Crime on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb ,  originally broadcast  June 17, 1949, 77 years ago, The Werewolf.  Third episode of the series and the first use of the long running familiar theme song.  The Werewolf has beaten up and robbed eighteen women. This big, ugly man always seems to be one step ahead of the cops.  Followed by Call the Police ,...

Drama on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Death Valley Days , originally broadcast  June 16, 1939, 87 years ago, Shoo-Fly.  A tough old lady runs her own claim in the Panamint mountains...with a harsh word and a shotgun. Followed by Lights Out , originally broadcast June 16, 1937, 89 years ago, The Meteor Man. The story of a creature from inside a meteorite and his sinister...

Back to a Sunday 68 Years Ago First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey ,  originally broadcast  June 15, 1958, 68 years ago, The Delectable Damsel Matter.  A beautiful woman has tons of money and a missing fortune in gems. Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner , originally broadcast June 15, 1958, 68 years ago, The Well. A story about...

Comedy and Variety on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Victory Parade , originally broadcast  June 14, 1942, 84 years ago, Red Skelton Show.  A visit with  Junior, The Mean Widdle Kid. Deadeye proposes marriage out West. Clem Kadiddlehopper almost gets hooked by Daisy June. Lionel Barrymore concludes the program with a moving tribute to Lidice, wiped off the map by the German...

Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen ,  originally broadcast June 13, 1944, 82 years ago, The Kansas City War Bond Drive.  The last show of the season, a program for the Fifth War Loan. Will George sing tonight at the Kansas City War Bond Rally? The broadcast originates from the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. Followed by Fibber McGee an...

Westerns and Crime on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast  June 12, 1960, 64 years ago, Search for Wylie.   Paladin tries to return Willie Dawson to El Paso...to tell him that he's no longer a wanted man.   Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast June 12, 1954, 72 years ago, The Cover Up...

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar,  originally broadcast  June 11, 1946, 80 years ago, The Disappearing Plane.   Boston flies back from Boston with evidence about a murder case. The plane disappears.  Followed by Encore Theater , originally broadcast June 11, 1946, 80 years ago, The Life of Louis Pasteur starring Paul Lucas.   The...

A special podcast because I messed up and posted the scheduled podcast yesterday. Oh well First, the Old Gold Comedy Theater with Harold Lloyd , originally broadcast June 10, 1945, 81 years ago, Tom, Dick and Harry starring June Allyson.   Should the telephone operator marry the rich man, the odd man, or the regular guy?  An adaptation of the 1945 picture starring Ginger Rogers.  The last show of...

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Eddie Cantor Show ,  originally broadcast  June 9, 1943, 83 years ago, Eddie’s Anniversary.  It's Cantor's twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Helping him celebrate are guests: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Groucho Marx.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy , originally broadcast June 9, 1944, 82 years ago, Shirt Trail. The start o...

Crime on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The FBI in Peace and War , originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 73 years ago, The Traveling Man.  A young man double-crosses the stolen car ring he's been working for and heads west with his new bride.  Followed by The Whistler , originally broadcast June 10, 1946, 80 years ago, Quiet Sunday.  Henry is caught between his wife and hi...

We spend a Sunday in 1958  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner , originally broadcast  June 8, 1958, 68 years ago, The Bellboy’s Prisoner. A sheriff-judge-jury imprisons Kendall to teach good English to his fat, giggly daughter. Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington , originally broadcast June 8, 1958, 68 years ago, Big Bu...

Drama on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse , originally broadcast  June 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Gunfighter starring Gregory Peck, reprising his 1950 film role.  The fastest gun in the West only wants to avoid the next gunfight. Followed by Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast June 7, 1937, 89 years ago, British Agent starring Errol Flynn and Fr...

Comedy on a Saturday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast  June 6, 1954, 72 years ago, Jack Goes To Dallas.  The last show of the season. Jack is off to Dallas and the gang goes down to the airport to see him off. Followed by The Harold Peary Show , originally broadcast June 6, 1951, 75 years ago, Peabody’s Sister Takes...

Westerns on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley , originally broadcast  June 5, 1953, 73 years ago, On The Prod.  Floyd Hunsacker needs a lawyer. The father of Paula, Floyd's fiancee, has accused him of cattle theft. Floyd's heading for a fall! Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast June 5, 1954, 72 years ago, Blacks...

Crime on a Thursday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast  June 4, 1946, 79 years ago, Eight Steps to Murder.  A newsman plans to murder a Broadway producer and marry the man's wife.  Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark , originally broadcast June 4, 1946, 79 years ago, The Case of the Dictaphone Murders.   A recording...

Comedy on a Wednesday First,  a look at this day in History. Special added attraction:  The sounds of the final day of CBS News Radio from May 22, 2026. Preserved for history.  Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny , originally broadcast  June 3, 1951, 75 years ago.  The last show of the season. Jack reads one of Mary's lines and cracks up the cast. Mahlon Merrick is introduced as the...

A Mixed Bag on a Tuesday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense , originally broadcast  June 2, 1952, 74 years ago, A Good and Faithful Servant starring Jack Benny.  Jack’s second appearance on Suspense.  An accountant in a department store, who is nearing retirement, carries out an ingenious plan to steal $50,000 - yet all does not go as smoothly as he had hoped. Followed by   Sc...

Westerns and Drama on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington , originally broadcast  June 1, 1958, 68 years ago, Cattle Drive.  There's going to be an Arizona cattle drive for the Army. Luke bets his horse, "Blue Streak," that they'll arrive with all the cows. Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehne r, originally broadca...

Drama on a Sunday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse , originally broadcast May 31, 1951, 75 years ago, Beyond Glory starring Alan Ladd.  An adaptation of the 1948 drama, which also starred Ladd.  A former soldier thinks he may have caused the death of his commanding officer in Tunisia. After visiting the officer's widow, they fall in love, and she encourages...

Comedy on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary , originally broadcast  May 30, 1943, 83 years ago, Memorial Day Parade.   After the Memorial Day parade, Gildersleeve decides to write his will. Followed by the Harold Peary Show , originally broadcast May 30, 1951, 75 years ago, Harold is Marshall for a Day.  Harold is appointed Marshal...

Westerns and Patriotism on a Friday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley , originally broadcast May 29, 1953, 73 years ago, Bullets for Boot Hill.  The old judge in Dos Rios single-handedly stands up to a crowd of drunken cowboys and Blackjack Turner.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast May 29, 1954, 72 years ago, Feud....

Crime on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews , originally broadcast  May 28, 1952, 74 years ago, Traitors for Hire.   Cvetic is working in the U.S. Employment Office and is ordered to place Communist infiltrators in key war plant jobs.  Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries , originally broadcast May 28, 1951, 75 years ago, The...

Comedy on a Wednesday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly , originally broadcast May 27, 1941, 85 years ago, Fibber Makes A Record.   After pushing him off a ladder, Fibber visits a recording studio to make an apology record for neighbor Gildersleeve, who lives at #83 Wistful Vista.  Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, origin...

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Fred Allen Show , originally broadcast  May 26, 1946, 80 years ago, King for a Day.  Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day."   Followed by The Jimmy Durante Show , originally broadcast May 26, 1948, 78 years ago. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take another of their musical political trips arou...

Crime on a Monday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Suspense , originally broadcast May 25, 1943, 83 years ago, Sorry, Wrong Number starring Agnes Moorehead.   The first broadcast of this thriller classic. Possibly the best remembered program of the series. An invalid woman battles the frustrations of the telephone system after she overhears a plot to murder someone! Followed by Light...