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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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Classic Radio 10-05-26 - Henry as Debt Chairman,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/10/05

Comedy on a MondayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 74 years ago, Class Debt Chairman. Can Henry be trusted in the barber shop? Three times? Followed by the Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast October 5, 1952, 74 years ago, Guest star Rosemary Clooney. The first show of the season, originating from Decatur, Michigan. The fifteenth anniversary of Edgar's and Charlie's

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138:09

Classic Radio 10-04-26 - Sweepstakes Murder, Zero...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/10/04

Crime and Drama on a SundayFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 4, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Sweepstakes Murder. Frightened witnesses gasp, "Murdered by a golden sword!" Followed by Escape, originally broadcast October 4, 1953, 73 years ago, Zero Hour narrated by John Dehner. The classic Ray Bradbury story about the game of "Invasion" and the visit of "Drill."Then, The Whistler, originally

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145:00

Classic Radio 10-03-26 - It Happens Every Spring, and...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/10/03

Comedy on a SaturdayFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 3, 1949, 77 years ago, It Happens Every Spring, starring Ray Milland reprising his starring role from the 1949 picture. A professor accidentally discovers a strange chemical that makes anything it touches repel wood. He takes a leave of absence to use the discovery on a baseball, joins the St. Louis big-league team, becomes a star pitcher, and leads them to the World Series.Followed by

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153:16

Classic Radio 10-02-26 - Jack's Amnesia, Phil's Car,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/10/02

Comedy from a Sunday 77 years agoFirst, a look at the events of the day.Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Jack takes inventory of his pantry and has amnesia. While taking inventory in his pantry, Jack falls, hits his head, and becomes generous!Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 2, 1949, 77 years ago, Frankie Borrows Phil's New Chartreuse Car. Remley buys a car for $300; and what a car!Then,

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145:24

Classic Radio 10-01-26 - Back from Vacation, First...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/10/01

Drama and Comedy on our first show back from vacationFirst, a look at this day in History.Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 1, 1940, 86 years ago, Back From Vacation - Unpacking. The first show of the season. The McGees are back from vacation, but Fibber's sure he's forgotten something.Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast October 1, 1947, 79 years ago, First Show on ABC. The boys are late to their first show on ABC. Costello has trouble understanding

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126:09

Best of Classic Radio 09-30-26 - The last shows of...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/30

Originally broadcast Friday, September 30, 2022Hour 1 - My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast September 30, 1949, 73 years ago, Woman’s Club Election. Liz is hopeful for a high post in the woman’s club election. Unfortunately, she got a post she didn’t want - treasurer. Hour 2 - Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 64 years ago, The Tip Off Matter. A convict in the state prison is about to die. He

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126:22

Best of Classic Radio 09-29-26 - Psychopathic...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/29

Thursday, September 29, 2022Hour 1 - Wanted!, originally broadcast September 29, 1950, 76 years ago: The Case of Gladys Tibbett Glasgow Stewart. Alvin and Gladys Stewart are both shot by a psychopathic murderer in Oklahoma on October 12, 1939. However, Gladys turned out to have a "past." Last show of the series. Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 69 years ago: How to fix a leaky faucet, a Hollywood labor leader, Ssshhh--boom. Also, Claudia, originally

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125:55

Best of Classic Radio 09-28-26 - The Clock, The First...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/28

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 28, 2022Hour 1 - Presenting Charles Boyer, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, 76 years ago, The Clock. Mishel is taken with a woman who is more interested in the stage than romance. Hour 2 - The Story of Dr Kildare starring Lew Ayers and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, The Mumpkins' first Baby. A distraught father-to-be named Willie Mumpkin upsets Blair Hospital. Dr. Gillespie thinks Dr. Kildare ought to be more interested

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125:59

Best of Classic Radio 09-27-26 - Jealousy, Billiard...

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2026/09/27

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 27, 2022Hour 1 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 27, 1942, 84 years ago, Jealousy. A sick woman is sure that her husband is trying to kill her so he can be with another woman. She therefore decides to make the first move. Hour 2 - Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 75 years ago, Billiard Table. Jim’s bought a second-hand billiard table in not very good shape. A fishing hook that rips the top of

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125:44

Best of Classic Radio 09-26-26 - Leila Comes Home,...

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2026/09/26

Originally broadcast Monday, September 26, 2022Hour 1 - The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast September 26, 1943, 79 years ago, Leila Arrives Home. Gildy gets appointed to the school board, but that takes second place to Leila coming back to town. Hour 2 - Frontier Town starring Jeff “Tex” Chandler, originally broadcast September 26, 1952, Return to Dos Rios. First show of the series. Chad Remington is a two-fisted lawyer in the town of Dos Rios. His sidekick, Cherokee

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125:45

Best of Classic Radio 09-25-26 - Free Movie Tickets,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/25

Originally broadcast Sunday, September 25, 2022Hour 1 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast September 25, 1948, 78 years ago, Free Movie Tickets. Archie has gotten two free tickets to the movies at the Bijou Theatre. But it’s not as easy as it sounds. Hour 2 - Mystery In the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 79 years ago, Crime and Punishment. Last show of the Summer Series. An adaptation of the movie script instead of the

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114:46

Best of Classic Radio 09-24-26 - Null and Void, The...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/24

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 24, 2022Hour 1 - Mr President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast September 24, 1950, 76 years ago, Null and Void. The widowed president faces problems not only with his son, but with a battle over tariffs. Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 24, 1945, 81 years ago, The Man Who Died Twice. $400,000 says there's no honor among thieves. Also Claudia, originally broadcast September 24, 1948, 78 years ago, Claudia Visits the

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126:06

Best of Classic Radio Theater 09-23-26 - Farm Sale...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/23

Originally broadcast Friday, September 23, 2022Hour 1 - Rogers of the Gazette starring Will Rogers Jr, originally broadcast September 23, 1953, 73 years ago, Farm Sale Day. There's a fertilizer sale going on during "Farmer's Day" in Illyria, and some modern merchandising methods are in order. Hour 2 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 23, 1948, 78 years ago, Celebration starring Robert Young and Virginia Bruce. A man and his "hypo-maniac" wife "celebrate" their eighth anniversary. Also

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125:55

Best of Classic Radio 09-22-26 - More Postal Pirates,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/22

Originlally Broadcast Thursday, September 22, 2022Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 22, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Postal Pirates Part 2. The investigation of the parcel post theft ring continues. An apparent suicide is really a murder.Hour 2 - The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast September 22, 1957, 69 years ago, College Football Report. A sports interview, A Hollywood agent with canine clients, Bang Gunley: U. S

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125:48

Best of Classic Radio 09-21-26 - Luigi Moves to...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/21

Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 21, 2022Hour 1 - Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, 78 years ago, Moving to Chicago. Possibly the first show of the series. Luigi arrives in Chicago, sets up his antique business, avoids Rosa, and nearly sells his prize statue of George Washington. Hour 2 - Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast September 21, 1948, The Back-Stage Murder Case. After a theatre has been robbed, the star receives

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126:01

Best of Classic Radio 09-20-26 - Postal Pirates, Fog,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/20

Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 20, 2022Hour 1 - Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 20, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Postal Pirates. A parcel post theft ring. A little black box catches a revolver in mid-air. A one-fingered typist punctuates sentences with bullets.Hour 2 - The Whistler, originally broadcast September 20, 1942, 84 years ago, Fog. A young fisherman with a brief spell of amnesia has killed an enemy, but remembers

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126:06

Best of Classic Radio 09-19-26 - Till The Day I Die,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/19

Originally broadcast Monday, September 19, 2022Hour 1 - Suspense, originally broadcast September 19, 1946, 80 years ago, Till The Day I Die starring Dane Clark. A killer and his moll are holed up after pulling a job and killing a man. The dead man looks exactly like the killer, and with good reason!Hour 2 - Box Thirteen starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast September 19, 1948, 78 years ago, Extra! Extra! A young newsboy hires Dan to get his father out of jail. Also Fibber McGee and Molly,

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126:02

Best of Classic Radio 09-18-26 - The Black Cat,...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/18

Originally broadcast Sunday, September 18, 2022Hour 1 - Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 18, 1947, 79 years ago, The Black Cat. The classic tale about the man who kills his wife and hides her body behind a brick wall. A feline nemesis! Hour 2 - The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings as Archie, originally broadcast September 18, 1948, 78 years ago. Archie’s in Love. Archie's mother thinks he's sick, but actually "The Pride Of Riverdale" is just

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125:54

Best of Classic Radio 09-17-26 - The Rat Race, Fred...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/17

Originally broadcast Saturday, September 17, 2022Hour 1 - I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast September 17, 1952, 74 years ago, The Rat Race. Cvetic drives a hearse that is smuggling a wanted Communist out of town and away from the FBI. He helps the fugitive get onto a Polish freighter...with the help of "Candy."Hour 2 - The Chase and Sandborn Hour starring Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast September 17, 1939. Charlie tells about his

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125:52

Best of Classic Radio 09-16-26 - The Payroll, Salute...

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox ·

2026/09/16

Originally broadcast Friday, September 16, 2022Hour 1 - Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 16, 1956, 70 years ago, The Payroll. The paymaster is four months late coming to Fort Laramie...but watch out when he finally shows up! Norman Macdonnell, the producer and director of the show, tells a brief history of the real Fort Laramie on the 67th anniversary of the fort's closing. Hour 2 - The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 16, 1947, 79 years ago, A

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