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Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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 newsman. 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

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All Episodes

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Classic Radio 05-28-25 - History of the Benny Cast,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/28

A Funny WednesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 28, 1950, 75 years ago, Last Show of the Season. A reporter asks Jack about how he met all his cast members. The origin story of Superman, it ain’t. Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast May 28, 1950, 75 years ago, Tickets to South Pacific. Phil tries to get an extra two tickets to, "South Pacific."Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast May 28, 1946, 79 years ago,

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155:37

Classic Radio 05-27-25 - Sargent's Baby, Manhunter,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/27

Westerns on a TuesdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast May 27, 1956, 69 years ago, The Sergeant’s Baby. Stella Merchant is expecting her baby shortly. Captain Quince is left in charge of the garrison. He becomes a midwife with the help of Sergeant Gorce. Followed by the news from 69 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 27, 1956, 69 years ago, Man Hunter. A deputy sheriff from Arizona has come

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140:01

Classic Radio 05-26-25 - King for a Day, Royal...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/26

A Funny MondayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 26, 1946, 79 years ago, King for a Day with Mary Livingston’s husband. Allen's Alley Question: "Do you have any trouble sleeping, and if you do, what are you doing about it?" Fred and guest Jack Benny are heard on Fred's new quiz show, "King For A Day."Followed by The Royal Desserts Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 26, 1938, 87 years ago with guest Judy Canova. "No More Battles," a

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Classic Radio 05-25-25 - Donovans Brain part 2,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/25

Drama on a SundayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 25, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan's Brain Part 2 starring Orson Welles. A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The conclusion of the story begun the week before and Welles last appearance on the show.Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 25, 1958, 67 years ago, The Midnight Sun Matter. Johnny's flying in

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152:23

Classic Radio 05-24-25 - Weekend Special:Death, Night...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/24

Drama on a SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Suspense, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 71 years ago, Weekend Special:Death starring Agnes Moorehead. Agnes has another tangle with a telephone operator when she finds herself trapped in a supermarket with two safecrackers. Followed by the news from 71 years ago, then Night Watch, originally broadcast May 24, 1954, 71 years ago. The first call is about two abandoned kids while their "parents" drink in a bar. A man is standing in

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Classic Radio 05-23-25 - Leinengen Vs. The Ants, The...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/23

Drama on a FridayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then Escape, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 77 years ago, Leinengen vs. The Ants starring William Conrad. A determined man battles even more determined insects in the tropical jungles.Followed by the news from 77 years ago, then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 23, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Housing Racket. A group of veterans have been sold substandard houses. There appears to be

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Classic Radio 05-22-25 - The end for Jack Benny!, Her...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/22

A Funny ThursdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The final weekly Jack Benny program, originally broadcast May 22, 1955, 70 years ago, Trouble with Twombly. Jack is having trouble with Twombley, the sound effects man. Eugene Twombley was really the name of one of the sound effects men on the program, but Mel Blanc plays the part. The last show of the season, the series and the last regularly scheduled weekly Jack Benny radio show, except for repeats. A funny and touching last show. No

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Classic Radio 05-21-25 - Is Liz in a family way? -...

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2025/05/21

A Funny WednesdayFirst, a look at this day in Historhttps://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.htmly.Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast May 21, 1950, 75 years ago. Liz fakes a cold to fool George's mother, but the plan backfires and the whole neighborhood thinks the Cooper's are expecting. Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally originally broadcast May 21,

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Classic Radio 05-20-25 - Buffalo Man, Gold, and Crazy...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/20

Westerns and crazy on a TuesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast May 20, 1956, 69 years ago, Buffalo Man. Marshal Dillon and Chester are taken prisoner by Ben Siple, an insane buffalo hunter. The Pawnee Indians prove an unexpected ally. Followed by the news from 69 years ago, then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast May 20, 1956, 69 years ago, Gold. A group of men head up the Bozeman Trail into Indian territory,

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Classic Radio 05-19-25 - Murder in the Butcher Shop,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/19

A Funny MondayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast May 19, 1949, 76 years ago, Murder in the Butcher Shop. Costello has just invented a cellophane mattress for old maids. Try and guess the punchline! The "Sam Shovel" story is called "The Man Who Drowned In The Los Angeles River," or "Dust Be My Destiny."Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast May 19, 1946, 79 years ago, Leroy learns how to dance. Gildersleeve

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Classic Radio 05-18-25 - Donovan's Brain, Oil Company...

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2025/05/18

Drama on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the dayThen, Suspense, originally broadcast May 18, 1944, 81 years ago, Donovan’s Brain Part 1 starring Orson Welles. A determined scientist plans to keep Mr. Donovan's brain alive in a jar...not such a good idea! The story will be concluded the following week on the May 25 Podcast. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast May 18, 1949, 76 years ago, Imperial Oil Company Racket. Blackie is captured by a "femme fatale"

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Classic Radio 05-17-25 - Jimmy and Garry, Locked out,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/17

A Funny SaturdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast May 17, 1946, 79 years ago. The Story of E. Fromsby Statchelcrom. The show originates from San Francisco. An Armed Forces recording, so the commercials have been edited out and extra musical numbers are edited in. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 17, 1951, 74 years ago, Locked out of the House. The family is locked out, and they try to

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Classic Radio 05-16-25 - Robert Taylor on the Cello,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/16

Comedy on a FridayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 16, 1948, 77 years ago, Robert Taylor fills in for Jack. The Sportsmen Quartet and Robert Taylor (playing the cello) do a singing commercial to the tune of, "You Were Meant For Me."Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast May 16, 1944, 81 years ago, George Tries to Sing His Way into Office. George is running for councilman and winds up giving guest Lawrence Tibbett a singing

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Classic Radio 05-15-25 Photo Mixup, Cadillac in the...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/15

A Funny ThursdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Yearbook Photo Mixup. It's Friday the 13th, and Miss Brooks seems destined to cause Mr. Conklin grief. A photo of Miss Brooks in a bathing suit doesn't help!Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast May 15, 1949, 76 years ago, - Cadillac in the Swimming Pool. Phil and Remley manage to get Mr. Scott's

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OOPS - Complete Episode of The Sealed Book 45-05-13...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/14

I'm embarrased. In the May 13 podcast, it appears that the episode of The Seled Book was incomplete. Totally my fault for not noticing my copy was 8 minutes short!

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Classic Radio 05-14-25 - The Twisted Lip, The Red Red...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/14

Crime on a WednesdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast May 14, 1943, 82 years ago, Man with The Twisted Lip. Dr. Watson searching for a friend's husband in an opium den. There, he unexpectedly encounters Sherlock Holmes, who is investigating the mysterious disappearance of Neville St. Clair, a respectable businessman.Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally

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Classic Radio 05-13-25 - Haunted Hotel, Out of the...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/13

A Weird and Dramatic TuesdayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The Weird Circle, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 80 years ago, The Haunted Hotel. A man returns to Venice and the scene of his brother's murder. Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 80 years ago, Out Of The Past. The classic tale about the beautiful wife and the insistent blackmailer. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 13,

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Classic Radio 05-12-25 - Irma's Picnic, Bob and Peter...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/12

Comedy on a MondayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 12, 1953, 72 years ago, The Picnic. Irma and Al take the gang out for a picnic…on an Army proving ground with live ammunition!Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast May 12, 1954, 71 years ago. The Secret word is house.Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast May 13, 1947, 78 years ago, with guest Peter Lorre. Bob and guest Peter Lorre do their

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155:43

Classic Radio 05-11-25 - The Enormous Radio, The...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/11

A Dramatic SundayFirst a look at this day in History.Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 69 years ago, The Enormous Radio. A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts.Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast May 11, 1951, 74 years ago, The Elusive Countess. Ken Thurston finds an elusive countess aboard an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, and a spy named George Korloff, dead for six

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146:06

Classic Radio 05-10-25 - Big Joke, Confession, and...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2025/05/10

Drama on a SaturdayFirst a look at the events of the dayThen Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 10, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Joke. A bartender is paid $500 to kill a nice old man with no enemies. Who wants him dead? Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast May 10, 1950, 75 years ago, Lecturing Professors. One of the six professors with International Lecture Tours is a spy. Steve travels to Oslo to reveal the traitor...and returns with a

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