Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

IMPORTANT NOTE - I changed the dates in the titles to shorten things up.  Thanksgiving Comedy on the Thursday before Thanksgiving First a look at the events of the day Then Maxwell House Coffee Time hosted by Dick Powell, originally broadcast November 21, 1940, 84 years ago.  Mary Martin sings "Falling Star" for the first time, from the film, "The Great Dictator."  Daddy tells Baby Snooks about Th...

A Creepy Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 77 years ago, Earned Rewards.  Shorty Irwin, one of Casey's rival photographers, tries for a $5000 reward. He exposes a murderer and develops death! Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 20, 1948, 76...

Thanksgiving Comedy on Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 19, 1939, 85 years ago,  Jack Buys an Ostrich for Thanksgiving. Mary Livingstone reads a Thanksgiving Day poem. Jack is planning a Thanksgiving party for his friends...with an ostrich!  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 19, 1943, 81 years ago, Turkey Trouble.  ...

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 18, 1940, 84 years ago, Thanksgiving. George explains Thanksgiving to Gracie. A visit to Gracie's crazy house. The constant blackouts during the program are similar to Olsen and Johnson in, "Hellzapoppin." George, Gracie and Bud Hiestand sing a Spam commercial. Followed by My Favor...

A Criminal Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 71 years ago,  A Hepcat Kills The Canary.  Rocky gets hired to play at a nightclub.  But someone ends up getting killed. .   Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 17, 1957, 67 years ago, Jail Bait.  Roland Carter, an ex-movie idol,...

A Funny Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952,  72 years ago, “The 10,000th Broadcast”.  Purporting to be the 10,000th broadcast of the series,  recollections about how Amos and Andy came to New York, how they met The Kingfish, how Amos met his wife, how Andy met and later was sued by Madam Queen. Followed by the news from 72 years...

A Funny Friday with a pair of Jack Benny Shows First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1936, 88 years ago, Buck Benny Rides Again.   Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show. The cast does, "Buck Benny Rides Again." Sam Hearn is heard as "Shlepperman," but he's not called by that name. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 195...

A Drama filled Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Steve and Charlotte Dixon.  Charlotte Dixon has decided to divorce Steve because he’s not sophisticated enough for her. She wants to move to the city and write poetry. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast Novembe...

A Criminal Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 64 years ago, The Bad One Matter.   A juvenile delinquent down south knows the secret of a murder, but refuses to reveal it...and for a good reason! Then the news from 64 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 64 years ago...

A Drama filled Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides Part 2 starring John Dehner.  Part 2 of the adaptation of the George R. Stewart post-apocalyptic novel.  If you think the adaptation is great, I strongly encourage you to read the book! Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast November 12, 1945, 79 years...

A Funny Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Washington, DC and politics.  Miltie runs for Alderman. Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11. 1948, 76 years ago, another Sam Shovel Mystery.  Detective "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Telephone Operator Who Died While Dancing," or "S...

A Drama filled Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then Lights Out, originally broadcast November 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Bon Voyage. Two old ladies with a hidden past board an ocean liner at midnight, along with a sense of guilt.  Followed by Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast November 10, 1949, 75 years ago, The Engaged Girl Murder Case.  Mr. Ke...

A Funny Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Lum Writes an Opera.  Decrying the lack of culture in Pine Ridge, Lum writes and opera, and tries to find a big name to star in it.  He does find one, but it’s not Grand Opera.   Grand Old Opry, maybe... Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast N...

A Funny Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 8, 1939, 85 years ago, The Doughnut King.  Fred analyzes the statutes for pedestrians in New York. The program's guest is the man in charge of merchandising research for the doughnut industry. He analyzes dunking techniques. Round table discussion topic: "Do you think women drivers operate t...

A Dramatic Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast November 7, 1952,  72 years ago, Portrait of a Suicide. Mary Blair tries to commit suicide, but is saved by the milkman. She tries it a second time, and this time succeeds. What's going on at the Clearview Rest Home? Then Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholdt...

A Criminal Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 6, 1948, 76 years ago, The Lady with Too Much Hair. Jeff is hired to guard a man's beautiful daughter while she's at finishing school, but murder gets to class first. A narcotics angle and a wig store figure in the caper.  Followed by the news from 76 years ago,...

A Dramatic Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Escape, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides starring John Dehner.   A magnificent story about the end of "The Age Of Man," and the beginning of, "The Age Of The Rat."  Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Havana. Steve Mitchell is sent to Cub...

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast November 4, 1936, 88 years ago, Studio Strategy.  Town Hall News: The filling station of the future. Medical help and gasoline combined. Buffola gags for Fred (who gets seltzer squirted in his face, cracking up the audience and stopping the show). Harry's been on the show for one ye...

A Sunday of Crime First a look at the events of the day Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 3, 1950, 74 years ago, The Case of the Carbon Consul.    The Counterspys are investigating a series of anti-American demonstrations in a small African countries.  Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, 86 years ago, The Portuguese...

A Funny Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Overdue Library Book.   Henry's library book is overdue...to the tune of $5. Beware of Huckleberry Finn! Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast November 2, 1949, 75 years ago. The first contestant is Frank Sulliv...

YOUTUBE FOLLOWERS:  There will be a delay in release of these as they have to be manually released.  Sorry for the delay.  The podcasts are released through Spreaker at Midnight and flow down to other podcast channels shortly thereafter.   A Funny Friday First a look at the events of the day Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast November 1, 1956, 68 years ago,...

A Halloweeny Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 31, 1940, 84 years ago, Halloween. Henry's and his pal "Toby" plan to ring just one doorbell on Halloween. A deep well gets Toby, Henry and Homer in trouble with the law...several times. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast O...

Our annual remembrance of the War of the Worlds First a look at the events of the day Then The Mercury Theater of the Air, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 86 years ago, The War of the Worlds.   The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey in a relocated adaptation of the HG Wells classic.  Then HG Wells meets Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 28, 1949, 75 years a...

A Funny Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast October 29, 1944, 80 years ago, Allen’s Alley. Guest Fred Allen helps Jack locate a new singer by conducting a survey of the public in "Allen's Alley." Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then the Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast October 29, 1944, 80 years ago with guest Orson Well...

Westerns and Crime on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 68 years ago, Army Wife. After thirty years, an army wife suddenly finds herself a widow. The last show of the series. We follow that with the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 68 yea...