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Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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Our new distribution Channel. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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United States

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Our new distribution Channel. Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty year news man. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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English

Contact:

775-469-0951

Episodes

Classic Radio for March 24, 2023 Hour 1 - Easter Outfits for Liz and Iris? Maybe.

3/23/2023
My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 24, 1951, 72 years ago, Iris and Liz’s Easter outfit. Will the girls be able to lose weight and get a new Easter outfit? Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 24, 2023 Hour 2 - Gildersleeve and the Hobby Show

3/23/2023
The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast March 24, 1954, Hobby Show. Gildersleeve's at a loss for an entry in the hobby show...he has none! Also Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 24, 1942, Cedric Escapes from Jail. Squire Skimp's lawyer has decided not to help defend Lum. Cedric has escaped from jail! Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 24, 2023 Hour 3 - A World War II Harmonica Solo

3/23/2023
The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast March 24, 1957, Harmonica Solo. A World War II combat story. Also Claudia, originally broadcast March 24, 1948, Laundry Problems. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater...

Duration:00:41:47

Classic Radio for March 23, 2023 Hour 1 - Joe Friday and the Big Moustache

3/22/2023
Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast March 23, 1954, 69 years ago, The Big Mustache. A man with a false moustache is suspected of robbing a supermarket. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features great...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 23, 2023 Hour 2 - Luke Slaughter and the Homesteaders

3/22/2023
Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 23, 1958, The Homesteaders. Colonel Everett arrives in Tombstone with a Spanish land grant to the Meeker ranch, signed by General Santa Ana himself! Also Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 23, 1953, Lum and Abner worry about going to jail. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 23, 2023 Hour 3 - Rocky Fortune and the Rocket Racket

3/22/2023
Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast March 23, 1954, Rocket Racket. Rocky gets a job that pays $10,000 to ride a rocket to the moon! Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 23, 1956. The conclusion of the story. Zanagian confesses all! Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 22, 2023 Hour 1 - My Friend Irma and the Election Connection

3/21/2023
My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast March 22, 1948, 75 years ago, Election Connection. Jane and Irma are trying to help Robert Colby win the election as councilman. Al gets a job campaigning for his opponent Honest Jim Blake. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on...

Duration:00:42:52

Classic Radio for March 22, 2023 Hour 2 - Shhh...the secret word is m o n e y

3/21/2023
You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast March 22, 1950. The Secret Word is Money. Also Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 22, 1935, The Grand Opening of the Circus. The circus is to open tomorrow and Squire Skimp has some bad news. Lum and Abner are not going to be animal trainers after all! Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 22, 2023 Hour 3 - Dr Kildare and the drug addict

3/21/2023
The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 22, 1950. Barbara Lane has been found with an apparent overdose of sleeping pills. The lab report says that she took only one! She's really a drug addict who breaks into the hospital's morphine supply. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 22, 1956. Some real help from two close friends. Suspicions point to Jan, a beautiful...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 21, 2023 Hour 1 - Ozzie and Harriet and the PTA

3/20/2023
The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, 71 years ago, The Ego Builder. Harriet has been chosen an alternate for a P.T.A. meeting. Ozzie thinks that Harriet lacks confidence. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 21, 2023 Hour 2 - Dean, Jerry, Marlene, and Jack

3/20/2023
The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show, originally broadcast March 21, 1952 with guest Marlene Dietrich. Marlene and the boys do a take-off on her show Cafe Istanbul. Also Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 21, 1954, Jack listens to the Mean old Man on the Radio. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 21, 2023 Hour 3 - Faith, (Harry) Lime, and Charity

3/20/2023
The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 21, 1952, Faith, Lime, and Charity. Frauds and orphans-in-need in India by the beautiful Taj Mahal. Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 21, 1956. A dead man talks, but there's murder in the Coast Guard too. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 20, 2023 Hour 1 - The Crime Club - Dead Men Control

3/19/2023
The Crime Club, originally broadcast March 20, 1947, 76 years ago, Dead Men Control. A millionaire is killed while opening his wall safe. A large diamond is found missing, but is found again too soon. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 20, 2023 Hour 2 - Gunsmoke and Matt's Old Friend

3/19/2023
Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 20, 1954, Old Friend. After trying to bribe Marshal Dillon, a gambler named Ben Corder hires Toque Morlan to kill Matt! Also Lum and Abner, originally broadcast March 20, 1953, The FCC man tells Lum and Abner their station is illegal. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 20, 2023 Hour 3 - An Hour of the man with the Action Packed expense account...

3/19/2023
An hour of Johnny Dollar. First Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, originally broadcast March 20, 1960, The Saturday Night Matter. Johnny sets out to solve a series of grocery store robberies in Colorado. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 20, 1956. Where there's smoke, there's fire. Zanegian tries bribery, and murder. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 19, 2023 Hour 1 - The Mae West Jewelry Robbery

3/18/2023
Calling All Cars, originally broadcast March 19, 1935, 88 years ago, The Mae West Jewelry robbery. The story of the real robbery of Miss West's jewels (valued then at $12,000 - over $260,000 today) and $3000 (over $65,000 today) in cash is dramatized. Martha Wentworth (Pictured) impersonates Mae West. The program was broadcast on the day one of the robbers was caught. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 19, 2023 Hour 2 - The Whistler - Murder Will Shout

3/18/2023
The Whistler, originally broadcast March 19, 1945, Murder Will Shout. A small-time hood puts the squeeze on the owner of a small garage. Also Lum n Abner, Originally broadcast March 19, 1953, Radio station VPR is doing well. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations...

Duration:00:42:47

Classic Radio for March 19, 2023 Hour 3 - The Shadow and the Drums of Doom

3/18/2023
The Shadow, originally broadcast March 19, 1944, The Drums of Doom. A dancer is threatened by voodoo after she brings a bracelet back from Haiti. Bret Morrison and Marjorie Anderson star. Also Part 1 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Jolly Roger Fraud Matter, originally broadcast March 19, 1956. The investigator working on a claim for a sunken ship is killed and Johnny is called to San Diego. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from...

Duration:00:42:47

Portrait of Fred Allen who passed away March 17, 1956

3/17/2023
Biography in Sound, originally broadcast May 29, 1956, A Portrait of Fred Allen. The life story of the famous radio humorist. Fred Allen passed away 67 years ago today. Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost 100 radio stations from coast to coast. Classic Radio Theater features...

Duration:00:56:53

Classic Radio for March 18, 2023 Hour 1 - Casey and Murder in Black and White

3/17/2023
Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast March 18, 1948, 75 years ago, Murder in Black and White. One murder follows another, with no "black and white" evidence behind the killings. Who says pictures never lie? Visit my web page - http://www.classicradio.stream We receive no revenue from YouTube. If you enjoy our shows, listen via the links on our web page or if you're so inclined, Buy me a coffee! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/wyattcoxelA Heard on almost...

Duration:00:42:47

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