Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Sunday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 73 years ago, The Road to Bali with guest Bob Hope.  Jack and guest Bob Hope do their version of The Road To Bali.

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 73 years ago, The English Project.   Henry has to do a project for his English class. 

Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 11, 1942, 84 years ago, Gildy Arr...

Crime and Westerns on a Saturday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Suspense, originally broadcast January 10, 1960, 66 years ago, The Long Night starring Ellen MacRae (Ellen Burstyn).  An old farmer and his young wife are menaced by an escaped lunatic. The madman wants the farmer's hidden money.  The farmer's wife wants something else.

Followed by The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast January 10, 1954, 72 years ago, Hiram's Gold Strike.   An old prospector named Hiram finally strikes it rich. Britt uses his guns in a gunfight - which despite the...

Drama on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 9, 1949, 77 years ago, Stagecoach starring John Wayne.  The classic story based on the movie about The Ringo Kid, The Plummer Boys, and The Apaches. 

Followed by The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast January 9, 1950, 76 years ago, Sorry Wrong Number starring Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster.  An adaptation of the movie which was adapted from the "Suspense" radio show. 

Then, Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast January 9, 1938, 88 years ago...

Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth,  originally broadcast January 8, 1948, 78 years ago, Queen of the Amazons.  A circus strong-lady reports an attempted robbery...of her hope chest! 

Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 8, 1935, 91 years ago, Crime Does Not Pay.   A program about juvenile delinquency. A patrolman has been found murdered. He was shot in the back!

Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark,  originally broadcast January 8, 1944, 82 years ago, the Double Disguise.  Nick Ca...

Drama on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast January 7, 1951, 75 years ago, The Case of the Kleptomaniac Clues.   Counterspy agents investigate a series of seemingly minor thefts that are actually part of a larger foreign espionage plot. By tracing the pattern of stolen items, the agents uncover critical clues that lead them to an enemy spy operating inside the United States.

Followed by The Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast January 7, 1946, 80 years ago, The Lost Weekend starring R...

Comedy on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman,  originally broadcast January 6, 1950, 76 years ago, Reappointment.  The first show of the series. Will Dr. Hall be reappointed as head of Ivy College? 

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 74 years ago, Irma's Memoir.   Irma has written her memoirs and is looking for a publisher. 

Then, The Milton Berle Show,  originally broadcast January 6, 1948, 78 years ago, Salute to Winter Sports.   Miltie is in the n...

Crime on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 5, 1947, 79 years ago, New Year’s Nightmare. A man goes on a year-end bender and wakes up a year later married to a strange woman. 

Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast January 5, 1943, 83 years ago, the Fast One.   A story about two men with a mighty power, the power to move very, very rapidly. 

Then, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast January 5, 1950, 76 years ago...

Drama on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb,  originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 73 years ago, The Big Mask Part 2.  The Black Masked Bandit eludes the efforts of the cops to track him down. It's as if he knows what the law is planning next.

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast January 4, 1959, 67 years ago, Don’t Call Me Mother starring Agnes Moorehead.  A possessive mother is determined to break up her son's marriage. 

Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast on January 4, 1954, 72 years a...

Crime on a Saturday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast January 3, 1950, 76 years ago, The Tip Top Murder Case.  A chorus girl named Susan Blake has no money. Nevertheless, she's being blackmailed for $5000, and then is murdered!

Followed by Escape, originally broadcast January 3, 1950, 76 years ago.  The Pistol starring Gerald Mohr.  An action-packed western about the first Colt six-shooter, the California gold fields, and a double-crossing dance hall queen.

Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast January 3, 1934, 92 years ago...

Drama on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholt,  originally broadcast January 2, 1938, 88 years ago, The Kidnapped Husband.   A woman's husband has been kidnapped. 

Followed by Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast January 2, 1942, 84 years ago, Resolution 1841. Laura Cabot shares her story of New Year's Eve where she braves snow and wind with friends to attend a party being held by friends, and discovers in attendance an acquaintance from one hundred years prior.

Then, X Minus One,  originally broadcast January 2, 1957, 69 years ago...

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Lady Esther Screen Guild Theatre, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 81 years ago, Mr. and Mrs. Smith starring Preston Foster and Louise Allbritton in the adaptation of the 1941 motion picture originally starring Carole Lombard and Robert Montgomery.  A married couple discovers their marriage is legally invalid because of a technicality. The revelation sparks a battle of wits and pride as the pair divorce, date others, and ultimately realize they still belong together..  

Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast January 1, 1950, 76 years ago,  Wei...

Comedy on New Year's Eve

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, The Phil Harris and Alice Faye Show,  originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 75 years ago, Mr. Scott's New Year's Party.  Phil and Alice haven't been invited to the sponsor's New Year's Eve party, so Phil plans to take Alice to Ciro's. 

Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 31, 1944, 81 years ago, Jack Resolves to Be Friends With Fred Allen.  Jack's New Year's resolution is to be friendly with Fred Allen. The cast does their annual New Y...

Comedy on a Tuesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 30, 1951, 74 years ago, the House Wreckers.  Sapphire has told the Kingfish, "get a job...or else!" The Kingfish and Andy are hired to demolish a porch, and proceed to do so...on the wrong house!

Followed by The Great Gildersleeve, starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast on December 30, 1945, 80 years ago, on New Year's Eve.  It's New Year's Eve, and The Great Gildersleeve has no date! 

Then, My Favorite Husband starrin...