Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then George Burns and Gracie Allen , originally broadcast December 15, 1942, 82 years ago, The Swami’s Predictions. After having their tea leaves read by a fortune teller, George thinks Gracie is leaving him for guest Herbert Marshall.  Followed by Jack Benny , originally broadcast December 15, 1946, 78 years ago, Exchanging Shoelaces.   Bab...

https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html A Funny Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast December 14, 1944, 80 years ago.  The first tune is, "Don't Fence Me In." Jerry Colonna does his famous, "Can't You Hear Me Calling, Caroline?" Bing sings a medley from, "Holiday Inn."  Followed by...

Crime on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 65 years ago, The Sudden Wealth Matter.  An investment plan promising to double your money seems to good to be true...and it is! Followed by Hearthstone of the Death Squad starring Peter Capell, originally broadcast December 13, 1951, 73 years ago, The...

A Variety Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then The Chase and Sanborn Hou r with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West.  Nelson Eddy begins the program with a rousing, "On The Road To Mandalay." The program contains the famous "Adam and Eve" skit with Don Ameche and guest Mae West, which was considered sacriligious enough to have Mae...

Crime and Creepiness on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Gambler and his Lady.  Georgia Bascombe may be hanging out with a known gambler named Louis Desmond (she's really married to the guy). When Georgia's mother is murdered, there's the smell of cubeb in the air. The little...

A Variety Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Chase and Sanborn Hou r with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 10, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Lansing Hatfield.  Lansing Hatfield sings, "Song Of The Flame." Edgar Bergen is out sick! Charlie McCarthy reports on his condition from his bedside at St. Vincent's Hospital, Los Angeles. Guest Joan Blondell and Fred MacKaye...

Starting our week with Comedy... First a look at the events of the day Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans.  Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at night school and soon becomes engaged. Lightnin' mixes up the wedding invitations and all of Andy's old girlfriends get invited! Even Miss Blue appears to have a chat with Theresa. Abigail Thompson and...

A dramatic Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then Screen Guild Theater , originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 75 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford.  An adaptation of the Film Noir mystery about an honest district attorney who gets the help of the devil against the underworld.  Followed by Point Sublime starring Cliff Arquette and Mel Blanc, originally broadcast Dec...

Remembering the events of December 7, 1941 and the attack on Pearl Harbor. First a look at the events of the day Then a number of the early reports and analysis of the first hours after the attacks on Pearl Harbor and Manila, at the time an American Territory.  Then CBS World News Today with shortwave reports and news from John Daly and Elmer Davis on the attacks.  That is followed by news and com...

A Funny Friday First a look at this day in History. Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 6, 1951, 73 years ago, Attic Auction.  Jim decides to convert the attic to a spare room and auction off the contents of the attic.  Followed by Bob Hope , originally broadcast December 6, 1949, 75 years ago with guest Jack Benny. Bob Hope goes Christmas Shopping with Dori...

A Dramatic Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 87 years ago, The Blind boy.  The story of a blind boy and an attempted suicide.  Followed by Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 73 years ago, The Paper Bullets. Mrs. Cora Talbot wants help i...

A Dramatic Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg,originally broadcast December 4, 1950, 74 years ago, And Hope To Die. Flora Stewart, the famous scatterbrained accent is being blackmailed...and her precious phonograph records. Who is trying to frighten Flora out of $10,000, and then kills her? Followed by The Adventures of Frank...

A Funny Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 3, 1939, 85 years ago, with guest Maureen O’Hara.  Charlie McCarthy has started a Christmas shopping service. Guest Maureen O'Hara, John Archer and Charlotte Treadway appear in, "Rendezvous With Tomorrow," by Hilda Lawrence. Arthur Treacher appears as the perfe...

A Dramatic Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast December 2, 1950, 74 years ago, The Empty Matchbook. A foreign agent has stolen a Civil War Map.  The question is, why? Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 2, 1956, 68 years ago, Speak Me Fair.  A young Kiowa Indian boy shows up in Do...

A Creepy Sunday with some drama First a look at the events of the day Then Lights Out , originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 82 years ago, The Story of Mr Maggs. A bargain at an auction is a trunk full of horror.  Followed by Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast December 1, 1947, 77 years ago, Come In, Eddie. Eddie returns from the dead for a visit with the two guys who ki...

A Criminal Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 72 years ago, The Big Shirt.  The co-owner of a pawn shop named Mark Williams has been found murdered in the back room. A laundry mark on a shirt provides a clue.  Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then The Chase , originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 72 years...

Westerns on the Friday after Thanksgiving First a look at the events of the day Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 29, 1953, 71 years ago, Sheriff Billy.   Sheriff Bill Riddle is the law in Dawson. He faces down an escaped killer without a gunfight...and with good reason.  Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 29, 1952,...

A Funny Thanksgiving Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 28, 1948, 76 years ago, George Jessel Tries to Get in the Roxy Theater, Free.    Fred and guest George Jessel try to go to the movies to see Jessel's new film.  Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 28, 1948, 76 years ago, Birthday Present Problem.  Lum is c...

Drama on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving First a look at the events of the day Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago, After Turkey, The Bill.   A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving.  Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast November 27. 1948, 76 y...

A Funny Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, 77 years ago. Arthur Treacher has been selling raffle tickets on Durante's turkey. Jimmy and Victor Moore in the frozen North catch a claim jumper.  Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 26, 1944, 80 years ago, Thanksgiving at Mary’s House....

The Sixth Annual Elgin Thanksgiving Day Greeting To America , originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago. Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore perform together for the first time "since getting shows of their own." "News Scoops From Hollywood," Candy Candido appears as "Mr. Ripple." Fifteen-year-old Mary Jane Smith sings. Sir Lancelot sings a calypso watch commercial! Larry Storch does imperson...

Comedy on the Monday before Thanksgiving First a look at the events of the day Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour, originally broadcast November 25, 1955, 69 years ago with guest Jack Benny.  Guest Jack Benny is running a trailer court, Dr. Fred Webb Hodge, an Indian expert. Prof. Kirkwood tells how to print money. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 25, 1943, 81 years ago,...

4 Funny Sunday ahead of Thanksgiving First a look at this day in History. Then Good News of 1939 with host Robert Young, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 86 years ago. Daddy is proud of his new car, Baby Snooks is suitably impressed. Frank Morgan has had an accident with his car, he relates his experiences mining gold in the Mojave desert. Meredith Willson's orchestra plays, "Have A Heart,"...

Crime and fantasy on a Saturday. First a look at the events of the day Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast November 23, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of Free Play. Marijuana dealers move into a nursery school. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast November 23, 1953, 71 years ago, The Masks of Ashor.  A messenger from the netherworld, and a bargain decline...

A Funny Friday ahead of Thanksgiving First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1946, 78 years ago, The Thanksgiving Pilgrim Opera.   Garry gives lessons on etiquette. Jimmy and Garry do their Thanksgiving "Pilgrim Operetta." Followed by The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1950, 74 years ago, The Thanksgiving...