Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

 + Hours of Westerns and Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 13, 1958, 66 years ago, Wagon Train.   A wagon train led by the evil Burnwell has killed Carl Justice and stolen $10,000 in gold.  Followed by Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 13, 1958. 66 years ago, Kendall for...

Two + hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Parole to Panic starring Broderick Crawford.  An ex-con trying to go straight is tracked down and shot by members of his old gang.  Followed by the news of April 12, 1954, then Night Watch starring Donn Reed,  originally broadcast April 12, 1954,  70 years ago, Indecent Expos...

2 + Hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast April 11, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Money Machine.  A former worker in a mental hospital breaks in and steals one of the inmates who happens to be a mathematical genius. An act in the carnival is set up for the madman.  Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring...

Two + hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Crime Club, originally broadcast April 10, 1947, 77 years ago, The Gray Mist Murders.  A pleasure cruise to Hawaii on a private yacht becomes the scene of several murders.  Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast April 10, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the High School Hotshots.   Two teen-agers graduate from robbing gas statio...

2 + Hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 74 years ago, Good Friday.  A president feels fit and glad to be alive, but has a strange premonition about death. Guess who? Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Uncle Harry’s Bones....

Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 8, 1947, 77 years ago, Molly’s Twisted Ankle.   Fibber is sure Molly has twisted her ankle and is determined to help her with the Spring cleaning. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 8, 1945, 79 years ago, Leroy’s Pet Pig.  Gildersleeve...

2 + Hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 7, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Mitzi Gaynor.  The boys and Mitzi do a sketch about a Hollywood couple where one is a washed up star while the other is still in demand.  Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel and the Short Order...

Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast April 6, 1948, 76 years ago with guest Dinah Shore. The program originates from Laguna Beach, on behalf of the Laguna Beach Youth Fund. Dinah Shore sings, "The Memphis Blues." Bob and guest Dinah do a skit about the song, "Two Sleepy People."  Followed by The Magnificent Montague starring Monty...

2 + Hours of Suspense First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1945, 79 years ago, A Guy Gets Lonely starring Dane Clark.  An interesting story about an old man in a penny arcade who introduces lonely guys to a beautiful girl...and his unusual racket.  Followed  by Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 73 years ago, Murder in G Flat starring Jack Be...

First a look at this day in History. Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 74 years ago, The Man from Singapore.  Two schemers kill their ex-partner in Hawaii, planning the perfect crime.  Followed by Unit 99, originally broadcast April 4, 1958, 66 years ago, Citizen at 26th and D Streets. The first call: meet a citizen at the corner of 26th and D Streets.  Then Counter...

by2 + Hours of Crime and Westerns First a look at this day in History. Then Crime Club, originally broadcast April 3, 1947, 78 years ago, The Sun is a Witness.  The shadows on a roll of film provide the clues to a murderer.  Followed by This is my Best starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 3, 1945, 79 years ago, The Diamond as Big as the Ritz.  A very strange love story involving the w...

Two + hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 78 years ago, Eight Records of Death. A murder is recorded piece by piece on eight phonograph records.  But no one knows who was murdered or who did it.  Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 2,...

2 + Hours of April Fools Day Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast April 1, 1952, 72 years ago, April Fools Joke. Pasquale plays an April Fool's joke on Luigi by accusing him of opening his mail.  Followed  by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast April 1, 1949, 75 years ago, Apri...

Two + hours of  Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1948, 76 years ago.  Rose Marie does a very good imitation of Jimmy. The whole cast and guest Victor Moore tour the colleges of America. Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1949, 75 years ago, How Jack Benny Became Cheap.  . A fantas...

2 + Hours of Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 30, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Confession.  Paul Marcus confesses to Sergeant Friday that he's murdered Lorraine Farrell...and that his problem is "something personal."  Followed  by the news from 70 years ago, then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 30...

Two + hours of  Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Sense of Justice. Andy is accused of murder and in jail. Paladin stands up to a lynch mob out to get him...only Andy is an idiot! Followed by The news from 65 years ago, then Gunsmoke, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 65 years ago, Laurie...

A Mixed bag today of some of radio’s finest... First a look at this day in History. Then X Minus One, originally broadcast March 28, 1956, 68 years ago, A Pail of Air.   A story about the last family left on a frozen Earth. This is one of my favorite shows of all time.  Followed  by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 28, 1952, 72 years ago, Pleasure Before Bu...

Two + hours of  Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 27, 1948, 76 years ago, Night Must Fall starring Robert Montgomery.  The story of the rise and fall of a very clever British murderer and arsonist. Followed by Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 75 years ago, To the Victor Go the Spoils.  Which president is be...

Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 26, 1950, 74 years ago with Guest Bob Hope. The program originates from Palm Springs. Mary messes up one of her lines and cracks up the audience. The middle commercial is sung by the Guadalajara Trio. Guest Bob Hope is late for the show.  Followed  by the news of the day, then Our Miss Brooks sta...

Two + hours of Variety and Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast March 25, 1937, 87 years ago with Guest star Bob Hope.  Edgar Bergen tells Charlie the story of "Robinson Crusoe." Tyrone Power and Muriel Kirkland appear in, "Shadow Play" by Noel Coward. Florence Desmond impersonates Katharine Hepburn (while she's singing!...

Two + hours of Comedy First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast March 24, 1948, 76 years ago,  Planning a Vacation. Jimmy and guest Victor Moore take a trip around the country looking for an inexpensive vacationland. Followed The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 24, 1954, 70 years ago, Hobby Show.  Gildersleeve's...

wo + hours of Western and Crime First a look at this day in History. Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 66 years ago, The Actress.  A British actress in the old West meets death; Kendall learns her strange secret.  Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 23, 1958,...

Two + hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, The Lake Mead Mystery Matter.   A hood on a fishing trip is seeking revenge and takes his victim for a "last ride." Followed by a look at the news of the day, then Suspense, originally broadcast March 22, 1959, 65 years ago, Script by Mark...

Two + hours of Drama First a look at this day in History. Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 72 years ago,  Faith, Lime, and Charity.  Fraud and orphans-in-need in India by the beautiful Taj Mahal.  Followed by a look at the news of the day, then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 72 years ago, The Corruptors. An honest gove...

Two + hours of Westerns and Science Fiction First a look at this day in History. Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, 70 years ago, Old Friend.  After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt! Followed by  Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Caesers Wif...