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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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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

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775-469-0951

Episodes

Classic Radio for September 29, 2023 - Everyone gets another show, Fixing a leaky faucet, and Claudia

9/29/2023
An Hour of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1946, 77 years ago. The first show of the season. Jack is annoyed that both Phil and Dennis each have their own radio shows. Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 66 years ago. How to fix a leaky faucet, a Hollywood labor leader, Ssshhh--boom. And the first episode of Claudia sponsored by Coca-Cola, originally broadcast September 29, 1947, 76 years ago.

Duration:01:30:30

Classic Radio for September 28, 2023 - Report to Consumers, He-man or mouse, and Murder in the Sky

9/28/2023
An Hour of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then The Jack Parr Show, originally broadcast September 28, 1947, 76 years ago. "Jack Paar's Report To Consumers:" Hair Tonics. "Uncle Jack's Club For The Kiddies." A look at the post office. The last show of the series. Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis as Henry Aldich originally broadcast September 28, 1952, 71 years ago, He-Man or Mouse. Henry feels the need to develop muscles and brawn, and gets into a complicated situation trying to retrieve an embarrassing letter. And an episode of Phyl Coe Mysteries, originally broadcast September 28, 1937, 87 years ago, Murder In The Sky. A murderer strikes on a airliner carrying six passengers, high in the sky. Phyl Coe brings the killer to earth. Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby star.

Duration:01:28:53

Classic Radio for September 27, 2023 - The Visiting Vultures, War in South America, and Squire is back

9/27/2023
First, a look at this date in history. Then Counterspy starring Don MacLaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 27, 1949, 74 years ago, The Case Of The Visiting Vultures. The trail of big time bootleggers starts with a small tavern in backwoods Mississippi and leads to the Chicago lakefront. Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast September 27, 1950, 73 years ago. Steve flies to Sonoma in South America to keep two countries from going to war with each other. An envelope of important letters disappears during a peace conference. And Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 27, 1935, 88 years ago, Squire returns for trial.

Duration:01:29:45

Classic Radio for September 26, 2023 - Is Jack on the air?-Fawn-and cops catch Squire

9/26/2023
First, a look at this date in history. Then Comedy with Jack Benny and the gang from September 26, 1954, 69 years ago. Is the show on the air? The first show of the season. Jack complains to the chief engineer at CBS when his show isn't being broadcast! This is a master recording of the pre-recorded broadcast before Mary’s lines were dubbed in. Followed by Western adventure with Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 26, 1953, 70 years ago, Fawn. Mrs. Phillips returns to civilization after being a captive of the Indians for ten years. And Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 26, 1935, 88 years ago, Tulsa Police Arrest Squire Skimp!

Duration:01:28:32

Classic Radio for September 25, 2023 - The new spruce scent, free movie tickets, and getting Squire back from Tulsa

9/25/2023
An hour of comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 25, 1946, 77 years ago, New Spruce Scent. Gildersleeve gets out of singing for the P. T. A. so he can go on a date with Leila. He then learns that she's going to be married to Dr. Culpepper! Followed by The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Robert Hastings, originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 75 years ago, Free Movie Tickets. Archie has gotten two free tickets to the movies at the Bijou Theatre. And Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 25, 1935, 88 years ago, Will Lum skip out on his bail?.

Duration:01:26:04

Classic Radio for September 24, 2023 - The Abbott Painting, The Man in the Fog, and a trip to Tulsa

9/24/2023
First, a look at this date in history. First, Crime Drama with Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 24, 1946, 77 years ago, The Abbott Painting. Blackie promises to steal the valuable Abbott painting in just 5 hours. He plans to exchange it for a cigarette lighter that links Shorty to a murder. Then Suspense, originally broadcast September 24, 1961, 62 years ago, The Man in the Fog starring Robert Dryden. A man prowls the London fog, killing women. Finally Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 24, 1935, 88 years ago, Abner helps Lum pack for his trip to Tulsa to find Squire.

Duration:01:21:55

Classic Radio for September 24, 2023 - Don't Trust Your Husband, The Deadly Crystal Matter, and Lum Edders, Detective

9/23/2023
First, a look at this date in history. We start with Comedy and Screen Directors Playhouse originally broadcast September 23, 1949, 74 years ago, Don’t Trust Your Husband. An adaptation of the 1948 comedy with Fred MacMurray reprising his screen role as an advertising man trying to close a deal with his rich ex-fiancee. Then crime drama with Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 23, 1962, 61 years ago, The Deadly Crystal Matter. Mrs. Weatherwell's jewels have been stolen; they were worth $300,000! Johnny nearly has a traffic accident with a beautiful woman, then sits next to her on an airplane, then meets her at Mrs. Weatherwell's house when she returns the missing jewels! And Comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 23, 1935, 88 years ago, detective methods. Abner shares his book on how to be a detective with Lum.

Duration:01:30:49

Classic Radio for September 22, 2023 - A Yellow Talon, An Ideal Vacation, and a Low Lying Frog

9/22/2023
First, a look at this date in history. We start with crime drama and Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast September 22, 1949, 74 years ago, The Yellow Talon Murder Case. Murder stalks a large estate along the Hudson River, fifty miles north of the city. More crime drama with Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 22, 1957, 66 years ago, The Ideal Vacation Matter. An escaped convict sends Johnny on a mission to protect someone who doesn't know that his life's in danger. He's on vacation...an ideal vacation! And Comedy with Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 22, 1954, 69 years ago, The Low Lying Frog. What will Fibber do with all those frogs?

Duration:01:15:44

Classic Radio for September 21, 2023 - A rogues Holiday, Death has a Thousand Faces, and a Death Ray Tube

9/21/2023
First a look at what happened on this date in history. Then drama and espionage with The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 21, 1951, 72 years ago, Rogues Holiday. Harry's crossing the Atlantic on the Princess Ann, planning to swindle to Lady Barbara Follet. However, what about her lovely companion? Next, mystery with the Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, 75 years ago, Death Has a Thousand Faces. After two attempts on his life, the older wife of a meek and mild man seems to be trying to murder him. Finally the third episode of Phyl Coe Mysteries, originally broadcast September 21, 1937, 86 years ago, The Mystery Of The Death Ray Tube. A scientist has invented a working death ray but it's been stolen during the night. How did Phyl Coe uncover the thief and murderer? Bud Collyer and Peggy Allenby star.

Duration:01:30:56

Classic Radio for September 20, 2023 - The Maltese Falcon, The Six Shooter, and the Judge

9/20/2023
First a look at what happened on this date in history. Then an all-star cast in the Screen Guild Theater adaptation of The Maltese Falcon from September 20, 1943, 80 years ago. The classic hunt for the fabulous bird. All four of the major stars from the movie appear including Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, and Sydney Greenstreet. Then we head out west to hear Jimmy Stewart as the Six Shooter from September 20, 1953, 70 years ago. Britt Ponset finds a wounded man in the desert and brings him to Jenny Garber to nurse him back to health. No man seems to think much of Jenny. Finally and episode of Lum and Abner from September 20, 1935, 88 years ago, Dick Huddleston talks with the judge.

Duration:01:23:28

Classic Radio for September 19, 2023 - A Gunfighter, a Utopia, and has Lum skipped town

9/19/2023
First a look at what happened on this date in history. Then Western adventure in Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 19, 1953, 70 years ago, There was never a horse. Ken Creed comes to Dodge. He's the fastest gunman ever (faster even than Marshal Dillon), and he's looking for a shootout! And Science Fiction adventure in X Minus One, originally broadcast September 19, 1957, 66 years ago, Tsylana. A visit to Utopia, and everybody's happy...right? Finally comedy with Lum and Abner September 19, 1935, 88 years ago, Lum Sells his Possessions. Is he skipping town?

Duration:01:27:36

Classic Radio for September 18, 2023 -Gildy cuts the water, George is the cover for an hour, and $5000 bail

9/18/2023
As always, I start out with a look at this day in history. Then comedy with The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 18, 1946, 77 years ago, Gildy turns off the water. Gildersleeve decides to turn off the water of the residents who haven't paid their water bill. Everyone. Crime Drama with Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 18, 1950, 73 years ago, Cover for an Hour. A messenger boy locks George in the closet, but for what reason? And then there's a dead body found in the closet...named George Valentine! Blackmail of sorts and another murder soon follow. And finally comedy with Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 18, 1935, raising $5000 bail money. Abner’s out trying to raise Lum’s bond in connection with Squire’s mine fraud.

Duration:01:26:14

Classic Radio for September 17, 2023 -The Thoroughbreds, the Apartment Swindler, and the Ducks

9/17/2023
Three shows this time around from September 17th following a look at this date. First, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 17, 1955, 68 years ago, Thoroughbreds. Jack Portas comes to Dodge, with two beautiful horses and a pocketful of money with which to buy friends. Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 17, 1946, 77 years ago, The Apartment Swindler. The leader of a gang that is swindling people who are desperate to get an apartment, is found murdered. Don't believe the photograph on the desk! Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast September 17, 1948, 75 years ago. A fast swim, but a strange pool. Just ducky. Visit my web pagehttp://classicradio.stream to stay in touch and to support this broadcast!

Duration:01:29:21

Classic Radio for September 16, 2023 -Where's Snooks?, Junior to the shrink, and Water Polo

9/16/2023
A potpourri of comedies from September 16. First the Baby Snooks show starring Fanny Brice from September 16, 1945. The first show of the series, but surprisingly, Fanny Brice does not appear! The search for Baby Snooks! Eddie Cantor helps "Daddy" search for her. Next, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1947, a salute to radio! Milton takes Junior (Arnold Stang) to a child psychiatrist. Finally more of Lum and Abner and their trek to Las Vegas from September 16, 1948. The boys make it to Las Vegas. Now to find Elizabeth! Thanks to Ted at Radiomemories.com for supplying us this episode of Lum and Abner.

Duration:01:37:28

Classic Radio for September 15, 2023 - Hi-FI, Water, and the Grand Canyon

9/15/2023
A potpourri of comedies from September 15. First the Stan Freberg show from September 15, 1957, another hi-fi lecture. The Freberg Build-It-Yourself grand piano, The fortune cookie factory, Prof. Horn lectures on Hi Fi. Next, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 15, 1954, The water at 79 Wistful Vista is turned off for the afternoon. Fibber gets very thirsty! Finally more of Lum and Abner and their trek to Las Vegas from September 15, 1948. They boys have gotten off their route and have ended up at the Grand Canyon, only to be met by... Thanks again to Ted at Radiomemories.com for this episode of Lum and Abner.

Duration:01:01:32

Classic Radio for September 14, 2023 - Espionage, Spies, and Indian Blankets?

9/14/2023
A potpourri of shows from September 14. First, from September 14, 1951, The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles in an episode entitled Love Affair. In a remote Saudi Arabian town, Harry finds a murder and a double-cross in oil. Harry has the oil concession rights and two foreign agents set to buy. Next, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 14, 1942, The Case of the Loganberry Point Spy. A German-American widow in northern Maine has waited forty-one years for the return of her husband. Finally, Lum and Abner from September 14, 1948, Grandpap shops for souvenirs. The boys make it to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Grandpap wants to buy a souvenir Indian Blanket. You won’t guess who’s selling them. Thanks to Ted at Radiomemories.com for this program.

Duration:01:19:55

Classic Radio for September 13, 2023 - Shhh...quiet please, Irma, and a Lum and Abner Road Trip

9/13/2023
Shows and news from 75 years ago, September 13, 1948 First, Ernest Chappell scares you with an episode of Quiet Please from September 13, 1948, Symphony in D Minor. A blind hypnotist gives a post-hypnotic suggestion to his wife's lover. He orders the lover to kill the wife when he hears the Cesar Franck symphony - that happens to be the program's theme song. Next, Marie Wilson confuses and bewitches many in My Friend Irma from September 13, 1948. Joan Banks took over the role of Jane from Cathy Lewis while Lewis was ill. After Jane spends their $200 savings paying off the loan on the piano, Irma takes the same $200 out of the bank and buys a half pound diamond! Finally Lum, Cedric, and Grandpap head for Lost Wages - er, Las Vegas - in an episode of Lum and Abner from September 13, 1948. It’s a full car with Lum, Abner, Ben Withers, Grandpap...and his dog! Thanks to Ted at Radiomemories.com for this episode.

Duration:01:23:44

Classic Radio for September 12, 2023 - A Quiz Show, a Bond Drive, and a Chinese Dinner

9/12/2023
Here's some random September 12 shows to brighten your day. We'll start off with the Harry Hagen hosted quiz show True or False, Broadcast 85 years ago, September 12, 1938 and sponsored by Williams Shave Creme. In this show, five Male postal clerks ( I should have written Male mail clerks, but that's too corny) face off against five women of the League of Women Voters. The show was broadcast from Cincinnati Ohio. Then we head to a wartime episode ofThe Great Gildersleeve broadcast September 12, 1943, 80 years ago. Summerfield is going all out to sell U. S. War Bonds. Gildersleeve makes an eloquent appeal for bond purchases. Then we go to a 15 minute episode of Fibber McGee and Molly from September 12, 1954, 69 years ago. Fibber and Molly have Chinese food for dinner. Fibber's fortune cookie reads, "You have a rendezvous with a big man in a blue serge suit...beware!" Could Doc Gamble be the man?

Duration:01:18:24

Classic Radio for September 11, 2023 - 22 years later

9/11/2023
As broadcast this morning on KELY Radio and the Nevada Talk Network, our remembrance of the events on September 11, 2001, 22 years ago. The audio of Art Vuolo's outstanding documentary of how New York City radio covered the events. The video is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haKCpLyNdns Learn more about Art at http://vuolovideo.com Also the late Steve West produced an amazing piece in remembrance of the date.

Duration:00:35:03

Classic Radio for September 10, 2023 - News, Lum and Abner, and Boston Blackie

9/10/2023
News from September 10, 1946 Lum and Abner, from September 10, 1946. How is Lum going to pay for the piano he gave to the church? Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast September 10, 1946, The Backstage Murder. Blackie dons tights and grease-paint to perform in, "The Mikado." Murder takes a bow, with marked cards found on the corpse. Thanks again to Ted at radiomemories.com for his support!

Duration:00:51:10

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