Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast April 21, 1947, 78 years ago, Too Many Husbands starring Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Lucille Ball. Two husbands for Lucille, and more ad-libs than you can imagine. Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast April 21, 1955, 70 years ago, with guest Jim Backus. The final show of the season and the last 30 minute show that Hope did on radio. Bob tries to convince the "new" president of NBC (Jim Backus) to hire him back next season. Here’s the Butterdips recipe. https://www.food.com/recipe/butter-dips-86 Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 21, 1948, 77 years ago, Newspaper Misquote. Dennis is interviewed for the Weaverville newspaper and finds himself making some very anti-feminine comments. Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 21, 1953, 72 years ago with guest Vic Damone. The boys do a Foreign Legion sketch entitled Hatdroppers of 1953. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 21, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousy Wants Mother to Move. Cedric wants one of the free apartments, but he doesn't have a house to trade for it. He therefore puts up a tent over the property of the Jot 'Em Down Store. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Drama from 67 years ago First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Alibi Me starring Stan Freberg. A two-bit hoodlum murders his competitor and finds himself in need of an air-tight alibi...in a hurry! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Wayward Trout Matter. A dead fish always floats, or does it? Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Aces and Eights. A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" are known as "The Dead Man's Hand." Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Henry Fell Story. . Henry Fell, a dude from back East has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Grandpap is Ready to Move. Plans for the "Wonderful World Apartments" continue. Grandpappy Spears is ready to move in! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Dramatic Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 19, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Iron Fist. Anton Broder, the editor of a small foreign language weekly in Big Town, is beaten and his paper wrecked by the evil forces from his home country. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 74 years ago, The Big Speech. A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the teen-age use of narcotics from her son Joseph. Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 74 years ago, Humoresque starring Tallulah Bankhead and Steve Cochran. A melodrama about a poor-but-talented violinist and his rich-but-spoiled benefactress. Finally The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 19, 1960, 65 years ago, Mrs. Piper to see Teacher. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 18, 1947, 78 years ago, Prize Fighter. Irma gives Al the girls' rent money to bet on a seedy prize fighter he's managing. Followed by Fred Allen, originally broadcast April 18, 1948, 77 years ago, The Author Meets His Match. Fred and Postmaster Jim Farley do a parody of "Author Meets The Critics" called "The Author Meets His Match." Then The Jack Webb Show, originally broadcast April 18, 1946, 79 years ago, The Story of Howdyville. A satire of a Western program. A big-budget Army film. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 18, 1939, 86 years ago, Molly Returns. Molly returns after an absence of eighteen months. Fibber decides to stick to a budget. Finally, The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast April 18, 1936, 89 years ago, The Purple Triangle. Shanghai Lil offers to fly Jungle Jim to Shanghai in her own airplane, and then admits to having ordered the death of Lo Tongue! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Our Super Sized Easter Special. First Jack Benny from April 10, 1955, 70 years ago, the Easter Parade. Jack and Mary are walking and singing in the Easter Parade. Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast March 24, 1951, 74 years ago. Will the girls be able to lose weight and get a new Easter outfit? Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 75 years ago, Sapphire’s Easter Outfit. Sapphire regrets not marrying her old boyfriend, "Slim." The Kingfish decides to walk out of Sapphire's life...right after Easter. Then The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast April 8, 1947, 78 years ago, The Hundred Dollar Easter Egg. Mel offers a $100 reward to a Easter Egg hunter who finds his egg. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 9, 1944, 81 years ago, The Easter Show. Gildersleeve's campaign for mayor leads to a meeting with Mr. McGruder...will there be a "reckoning with corruption?" The program includes an Easter message from James L. Kraft, president of the Kraft Cheese Company. Finally The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 21, 1957, 68 years ago, Son Of Man. A passion play with music by Bach. Narrated by Raymond Burr, featuring Herbert Marshall, Robert Young, Vincent Price, and Victor Jory. Visit our web page at Classicradio.stream

A Funny Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Joan Davis Time, originally broadcast April 17, 1948, 77 years ago with guest Rudy Vallee. Guest Rudy Vallee proposes marriage to Joan, so he can adopt a little girl. During a dream sequence, after they've been married, Joan can't read one of her lines. Followed by the news from 77 years ago, then Mr. Ace and Jane, originally broadcast April 17, 1948, 77 years ago, Quiz Show. "Jane gets on a quiz program and she answers so many questions and she's winning so much money until Mr. Ace discovers how she's doing it and puts out the fires of this atomic bombshell of the quiz program. Or, as Mr. Ace puts it, 'How to stop radio-activity'. Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 17, 1952, 73 years ago with guest Boris Karloff. Jerry fills in for the first guest, a food expert. Boris plays Jerry’s father in a sketch called, “Just Plain Dracula”. Followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast April 17, 1949, 76 years ago, A Walk through the Easter Parade. Jack and Mary stroll down the boulevard for the Easter Parade and run into a lot of their friends. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 17, 1942, 83 years ago, Wonderful World Apartments. Mousey's idea is to build apartments with Pine Ridge's $10,000. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Comedy on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast April 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Anniversary Presents. It's the Coopers' anniversary, so Liz and George return to the scene of the crime to recreate George's proposal. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 16, 1957, 68 years ago, The Family Prepares for Easter. Gildy and the family attend Easter sunrise services. Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 16, 1949, 76 years ago, Campaigning for Assembly. Dennis goes to apply for a civil service job and finds himself in politics. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 16, 1940, 85 years ago, Big Ink Stain on the Carpet. When Fibber spills ink on the rug, the prescribed remedy is milk and salt. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 16, 1942, 83 years ago, How to spend the $10,000? While Ulysses S. Quincy is insisting on a toll bridge, everyone else has a none-too-brilliant idea of what to do with the $10,000. How about an alligator farm? Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Variety Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast April 15, 1951, 74 years ago. Jack Carson gives Tallulah a singing lesson. Olivia de Havilland and Evelyn Vardin do a scene from "Romeo and Juliet." Martha Raye does a baseball skit. Eddie Cantor appears as "Maxie The Taxi," a Brooklyn cab driver he made famous with a series of skits on television. Baseball player Tommy Hendrick gives Tallulah some of the fine points of the game. Phil Foster remember life in old Brooklyn. Tallulah reads "Casey At The Bat," as De Wolfe Hopper might have done it. Jack Carson and Martha Raye describe what might have happened to Casey when he got home that night! Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 15, 1953, 72 years ago, Boys’ Club. The Jolly Boys offer the use of their clubhouse for Leroy and his friends. Finally Can You Imagine That with Lindsay MacHarrie, originally broadcast in 1940, 85 years ago, Two Million an Hour. A man earns $2 million dollars an hour, two famous authors engage in a public fight, a noted man gets a warm place by the fire through a half a peck of oysters. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Comedy on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 75 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland. A baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic hair tonic. Followed by The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1946, 79 years ago, Brooklyn Pinafore starring Leo Durocher. Guest Leo Durocher joins Fred in a repeat performance of, "The Brooklyn Pinafore." Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 77 years ago. The program is preceded by a five-minute address by President Truman on behalf of the Security Loan Savings Bond Drive. Jimmy finds the Lost Chord. Then Jimmy helps Peggy Lee and Victor Moore try to find a place to live. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 12, 1942, 83 years ago, The Spring Festival Parade. Fibber and Molly will be leading the Wistful Vista parade on horseback! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 14, 1942, 83 years ago, Ulysses Wants a Toll Bridge. Squire Skimp tricks Lum into signing an agreement assigning control of the $10,000 to him. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A dramatic Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 13, 1944, 81 years ago, The Marvelous Barrastro starring Orson Welles. A great story with Orson doing his usual magnificent job playing two roles in two different Italian dialects! Followed by The Radio Guild, originally broadcast April 13, 1940, 85 years ago, Ineffable Essence Of Nothing. A Fantasy for Radio. A man walks through an enchanted doorway into his own future. Then Freedom USA starring Tyrone Power, originally broadcast April 13, 1952, 73 years ago, The Man Who Committed Suicide. There is possible fraud and collusion in the "defense effort." Senator Dean Edwards is heading a Senate investigating committee to look into the matter. Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 13, 1956, 69 years ago, Jacobs Hands. A story about a farm hand who discovers he has the power to heal. Christopher Isherwood, the co-author with Aldous Huxley, narrates the play with Vic Perrin and Virginia Gregg starring. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 13, 1942, 83 years ago, Prize for Best Suggestion. The boys decide the prize for the best suggestion of what to do with the $10,000 should go to old man Quincy; let's build a toll bridge in Pine Ridge! Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Comedy on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 12, 1951, 74 years ago, Hired Wife starring Rosalind Russell and Jeff Chandler. A comedy about a secretary who marries her boss for legal reasons, then takes over the company! Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 12, 1953, 72 years ago, Missing Heir. Jack turns down a $5000 legacy, after showering with a peeled potato! Then The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast April 12, 1950, 75 years ago, Palm Springs. George and Gracie return from Palm Springs. Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 71 years ago, I’d Rather Fight than Switch. Molly insists that Fibber go down to the police station and tell them the truth. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

A dramatic Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 11, 1950, 75 years ago, Operation Tomorrow, A professor sends his assistant 100 years into the future in a newly built time machine. Arriving in the year 2050, the assistant finds that the world has been at war for ninety-five years! Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Beyond Tomorrow, originally broadcast April 11, 1950, 75 years ago, Incident at Switchpath. A story about two strange machines found buried deep in a cave. Then Everything for the Boys starring Ronald Coleman, originally broadcast April 11, 1944, 81 years ago, The Citadel starring Ida Lupino. A drama about a doctor who cares for money than for healing. Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast April 11, 1952, 73 years ago, Man of Mystery. Gregory Arkadin summons Harry from Vienna to Antibes. He's a wealthy man who has had amnesia for 20 years. He hires Harry to find out who he really is. It's worth $10,000 to Harry if he succeeds. Finally The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast April 11, 1936, 89 years ago, Purple Triangle. Shanghai Lil flies her plane into Jim's camp and has some important news for him! Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Crime and Mystery on a Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast April 10, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the High School Hotshots. Two teen-agers graduate from robbing gas stations with a hot-rod getaway car to murder. A piece of purple sewing thread in the vital clue to their capture. Followed by Defense Attorney starring Mercedes McCambridge, originally broadcast April 10, 1952, 73 years ago, Joshua Masters. Joshua Masters has three sons, one of whom wants to kill him. Martha Ellis Bryant recommends a private detective. However, it's not Joshua Masters, but one of his sons who is found dead! Joshua Masters is then found dead...a suicide! Then Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast April 10, 1942, 83 years ago, The Edge of the Shadow. There's murder in the barn and death in the skies. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast April 10, 1947, 78 years ago, Man Size in Marble. An adaptation of the E. Nesbit short story about a man and his wife who move into a cottage built on the ruins of an old house. The man later learns that there is a local legend about the house and its former residents – evil knights whose life-sized effigies are said to come to life on All Saints' Eve. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 10, 1942, 83 years ago, The Premiere. At the premiere of "The Bashful Bachelor," Don Ameche, Don Wilson, Gail Patrick and Louise Curry show up in Pine Ridge and appear on this program. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago with guests Brenda and Cobina. Jerry Colonna Sings? Bob and Frances Langford joke about School Days in then-Ritzy Pasadena. Brenda and Cobina star in a play with Bob. Followed by the news from 79 years ago, then A Date with Judy starring Louise Erickson, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago, Father Buys a Racehorse. Judy's father tries to go to bed early. Oogie's band has been evicted from his father's garage. They're going to practice at Judy's house. Then Meet Corliss Archer starring Janet Waldo, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 75 years ago, Mr Archer's New Suit Given To The Salvation Army. A confused phone book causes Mr. Archer's new suit to be given to the Salvation Army. Then the garbage disposal and the radio break! Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast April 9, 1953, 72 years ago, How To Face Problems. Jim Anderson is concerned that his family isn't going to be able to face up to their problems. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 9, 1942, 83 years ago, Need a Projectionist. The boys plan to have Don Ameche operate the movie projector during their film premiere. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Westerns and Adventure on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast April 8, 1954, 71 years ago, General Guilfords Widow. The widow of General Guilford insists her husband is still alive, but no one believes her. They should! Followed by the news from 71 years ago, then The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast April 8, 1954, 71 years ago, Stars Over Old Santa Fe. Hank Buttram’s nephew claims Roy shot and killed Hank! Dale ends up playing sleuth while Roy is in jail. Then The All-Star Western Theater, originally broadcast April 8, 1947, 78 years ago, Monte Hale. A dirty trick on a no good land grabber proves turnabout is fair play. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 8, 1962, 63 years ago, The Ivy Emerald Matter. A safe has been easily cracked...even Johnny can do it! Finally, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 8, 1954, 71 years ago, Button, Button, Who’s Got the Button? Fibber's still walking in his sleep. Tonight, he's lost a coat button in the process and so has a burglar! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 76 years ago with guest Groucho Marx. Groucho Marx describes his girl's baseball team and sings a duet with Al. Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Abbott and Costello Show, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 76 years ago. Costello remembers his first girlfriend. Abbott invites Costello to his birthday party. Sam Shovel solves, "The Case Of The Thief Who Stole The Hamburgers From The Lunchroom," or, "He was a short-order crook." Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 7, 1953, 72 years ago with guest Mitzi Gaynor. Dean, Jerry, and Mitzi to a sketch about a Hollywood couple where the man has a fading career and the wife is successful. Followed by A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 7, 1948, 77 years ago, Save WEAZ. Dennis tries to keep the Weaverville radio station on the air, and winds up doing a show all by himself, "Make Believe Bedlam." Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 7, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum’s Speech. Lum is rehearsing his speech for the big movie premier. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Comedy on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 6, 1952, 73 years ago, The Swimming Pool. Jack opens his swimming pool, and then visits the dentist. Followed by The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast April 6, 1946, 79 years ago, Riley Finds a Silver Fox Coat. Riley finds a fur coat on the bus and wins an argument with his conscience. Then Meet Corliss Archer starring Janet Waldo, originally broadcast April 6, 1947, 78 years ago, The Beauty Contest. Corliss tries to become, "Sweetheart Of The Year." Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast April 6, 1948, 77 years ago with guest Dinah Shore. The program originates from Laguna Beach, on behalf of the Laguna Beach Youth Fund. Bob and Dinah do a skit about the song, "Two Sleepy People." Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 6, 1942, 83 years ago, the Committee for the Premiere. Preparations are being made for the big premiere of the new Lum and Abner movie. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Scattered Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Murder in G-Flat starring…Jack Benny? A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is switched in the subway with a bag filled with $25,000. The first of four guest starring appearances by Benny. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 5, 1950, 75 years ago, The Secret Word is Smile. The first couple want to get married…but not necessarily to each other. Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 5, 1937, 88 years ago, Gardening. Fibber and Molly take up gardening. Followed by Beyond Tomorrow, originally broadcast April 5, 1950, 75 years ago, Requiem. The story of old man who wanted to die on the moon. Finally Vic and Sade, originally broadcast April 5, 1944, 81 years ago, Grease Formula. Uncle Fletcher reveals a valuable secret: Roy Dejectedly's hidden formula for Hyena Grease. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Drama on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then Richard Diamond Private Detective staring Dick Powell, originally broadcast April 4, 1952, 73 years ago, The Enigma of Big Ed. "Big Ed" hires Diamond to find out why a series of fatal accidents have been plaguing his factory. Followed by Murder at Midnight, originally broadcast April 4, 1947, 78 years ago, Trigger Man. The story of Charlie Nix, known as "Chicken Charlie." Charlie is told that he only has six months to live, so he becomes a ruthless killer! Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 4, 1950, 75 years ago, The Man from Singapore. Two schemers kill their ex-partner in Hawaii, planning the perfect crime. Followed by I Want a Divorce, originally broadcast April 4, 1941, 84 years ago, Farmer and Artist. A woman farmer and an artist from the city get married, even though they obviously come from different worlds. It sometimes takes a tragedy to awaken us to a true perspective on our lives. Finally, Guest Star, originally broadcast April 4, 1948, 77 years ago, guest star Perry Como. A quarter hour of good music with Ben Grauer as Master of Ceremonies with nice music from Perry Como, Lloyd Schaefer and the orchestra, Helen Carroll and the Satisfiers. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Comedy and Westerns on a Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope. Based on the 1940 American mystery/horror comedy film directed by George Marshall and starring Bob Hope. A radio broadcaster, his quaking manservant and an heiress investigate the mystery of a haunted castle in Cuba. Followed by The Joan Davis Show, originally broadcast April 3, 1948, 77 years ago, Is Joan Married to John Payne? Joan has bragged to her old friend that she's married to John Payne...and now she's got to deliver! Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 3, 1954, 71 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Amber. After Neil Amber is caught stealing seeds from the General Store, Pete Fletcher, a wealthy rancher, accuses Amber's wife of stealing one of his calves. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 3, 1960, 65 years ago, Shanghai is a Verb. Hey Boy has disappeared from the Barbary Coast. Bubonic plague and a shanghai ensue. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 3, 1942, 83 years ago, RKO Studios Premiere. Here's a suggestion for what to do with the $10,000: everyone in Pine Ridge (including Clark Gable and Grover Cleveland!) wants a new pinball machine! The new Lum and Abner movie ("The Bashful Bachelor") is about to premiere. Find the movie on YouTube here… https://youtu.be/ANsf_axGe6g?si=m_W__6fkvwjv4jwa Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html