Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Westerns on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart ,  originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 72 years ago, Cora Plummer Quincy.   Cora Plummer had remarried soon after her husband died. Her son is convinced his step-father is after the family ranch and money.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast Decem...

It’s the day after Christmas... First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast December 26, 1938, 87 years ago, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs.   The musical fairy tale based on the Disney feature, which was in turn based on the fairy tale by the Grimm brothers.    Followed by The Whistler , originally broadcast December 26, 1948, 77 years ago, Delayed...

Merry Christmas! First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden ,  originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Magic Christmas Tree.   A party at Miss Brooks', with a magic Christmas tree, or was it all a dream? Followed by The Hotpoint Holiday Hour , originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Man Who Came To Dinner starring Jack Benny....

A Christmas Carol on Christmas Eve First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Campbell’s Playhouse , originally broadcast December 24, 1939, 86 years ago, A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore.  The Dickens classic produced by Orson Welles.   Followed by Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell , originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Diamond’s Christmas C...

Christmas shows on a Tuesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy ,  originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 74 years ago, Annual Christmas Show.   Andy becomes Santa’s helper at the department store on Christmas Eve for a special reason.  Followed by Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea , originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 74 years ago, Christmas Payoff.  Dr...

Christmas shows on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb , originally broadcast December 22, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Little Jesus.   The Los Angeles Mission reports the statue of Jesus was stolen the day before Christmas. Followed by Lights Out , originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 88 years ago, Uninhabited.   A Christmas story, set during the wa...

Christmas shows on a Sunday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb ,  originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 75 years ago, A .22 Rifle for Christmas.   A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas.  Followed by the Burns and Allen Show , originally broadcast December 21, 1943, 82 years ago, Play...

Christmas shows on a Saturday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Lux Radio Theater ,  originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 77 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwenn.  An adaptation of the 1947 motion picture with Edmund Gwinn reprising his role as Kris Kringle, who changes a lot of lives between Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.   Followed by Truth or Consequences...

Christmas shows on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, T he Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone originally broadcast December 19, 1939, 86 years ago, Christmas Show.  Henry Aldrich scrambles to find an affordable and impressive Christmas gift, only to create confusion and unintended trouble around town. His well-meant efforts backfire repeatedly. Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice...

Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show ,  originally broadcast December 18, 1949, 76 years ago, Christmas Tree.  Phil and Remley are heading towards the "snow country" to harvest a community Christmas tree.  Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young , originally broadcast December 18, 1952, 73 years ago, The Kids Revolt.  Frustr...

Christmas shows and crime on a Wednesday  First,  a look at this day in History. Then, The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings , originally broadcast December 17, 1949, 76 years ago, Christmas Shopping.   It's time for Christmas shopping. Veronica has a message, Jughead has a question, Mr. Andrews is going shopping.  Followed by Suspense , originally broadcast December 17, 1961, 64...

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning ,  originally broadcast December 16, 1949, 76 years ago.  There are only seven shopping days until Christmas. What is George planning to give Liz for Christmas? Followed by The Abbott and Costello Show , originally broadcast December 16, 1948, 77 years ago, Time For a Cha...

One week after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the combined radio networks broadcast a celebration of the 150th anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights on December 15, 1791.   The all-star broadcast cast was impressive --  Edward Arnold, Lionel Barrymore, Bob Burns, Walter Brennan, Walter Huston, Marjorie Main, Edward G. Robinson, Jimmy Stewart, Rudy Vallee, and Orson Welles, an...

Christmas shows on a Monday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Good News of 1939 starring Robert Young , originally broadcast December 15, 1938, 87 years ago, A Christmas Carol.   Daddy's not feeling too well, so Baby Snooks tells him a story! Frank Morgan is being sued for ruining the hat of a man during last week's magic trick. "A Christmas Carol," with Lionel Barrymore.   Followed by...

Comedy on a Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny ,  originally broadcast December 14, 1952, 73 years ago, The Gopher Trap.  Jack goes Christmas shopping for a gopher trap for Don Wilson, to the frustration of Mel Blanc.  Followed by The George Burns and Gracie Allen Show , originally broadcast December 14, 1943, 82 years ago.  Gracie tri...

Westerns and Drama on a Saturday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad , originally broadcast December 13, 1952, 73 years ago, Post Martin.  Beautiful Catherine Blair arrives in Dodge to visit her brother Martin, who's in jail to be tried for murder and cattle rustling.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast December 13...

Crime on a Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade, Detective starring Howard Duff ,  originally broadcast December 12, 1948, 77 years ago, The Bouncing Betty Caper.   Sam becomes a chauffeur to enter a wealthy home and discover who's been threatening a woman. "Betty" turns out to be quite deadly, but not for the reason you think! Followed by Sherlock Holme...

A Mixed Bag on a Thursday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Mr. President starring Edward Arnold , originally broadcast December 11, 1949, 76 years ago, Stormy Weather.  "Have faith in time and time will justify your faith." Followed by Macabre , originally broadcast December 11, 1961, 64 years ago, The Midnight Horseman.  A painting of a black knight...with occult powers!  Then, Breakf...

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead ,  originally broadcast December 10, 1950, 75 years ago.  Tallulah and Charles Boyer appear in, "All The Sad Young Men," by F. Scott Fitzgerald. Joe Bushkin plays his own composition, "Portrait Of Tallulah."  Clifton Webb, Jimmy Durante, and Imogene Coca are featured.   Followed by The Chas...

Comedy on a Tuesday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Abbott and Costello , originally broadcast December 9, 1948, 77 years ago, He Died With His Beauts On.  Is Lou being cheap at Christmas time? The program features Sam Shovel in The Case Of The Sailor Who Was Shot While Having Hedy Lamarr and Lana Turner Pictures On His Chest, or, He Died With His Beauts On.  Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy...

Crime on a Monday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb ,  originally broadcast December 8, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Pick.  Friday and Smith investigate a series of violent pickpocketings in which victims are beaten and robbed in busy public areas. Their search leads them to a teenage gang, forcing the detectives to uncover the ringleader before the assaults e...

As originally broadcast on December 7, 2022. An hour devoted to the broadcasts of December 7, 1941,  including a broadcast of HV Kaltenborn News from that date,  and an address from the National Commander of the American Legion.  Original theme music for this hour by Savfk ( www.youtube.com/savfkmusic www.facebook.com/savfkmusic )

Movies and History on a Sunday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Screen Directors Playhouse , originally broadcast December 7, 1950, 75 years ago, My Favorite Wife starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunne.   A comedy about a man whose missing wife turns up after 7 1/2 years, on the day he remarries! Followed by The Lux Radio Theater , originally broadcast December 7, 1942, 83 years ago, The...

Westerns and Crime on a Saturday  First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad ,  originally broadcast December 6, 1952, 73 years ago, I Don’t Know.   Little Danny Birch brings Marshal Dillon and Chester out to the ranch...and a secret about his father.  Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner , originally broadcast December 6, 1959, 66 years ago, Mi...

Comedy on a Friday First,  a look at this day in History. Then, Thirty Minutes in Hollywood starring George Jessell , originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 88 years ago.  George and guest George Raft do a satire of "Gangbusters" called, "Gagbusters." Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx , originally broadcast December 5, 1951, 74 years ago.   The secret word is Door.  Groucho’s fir...