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 II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon...
Classic Radio 11-05-26 - Jimmy and Bing, Get Out the Vote, and Election Day
Comedy on a Thursday
First, a look at the day's events.
Then, The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 5, 1947, 79 years ago, Guest Bing Crosby. Jimmy tries to get the guest, Bing Crosby, to sing his new song.
Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 76 years ago, Getting Out The Vote. Alice is campaigning for a mayoral candidate who plans to shut down all the pool rooms in town. Phil views the situation with alarm.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast No...
Classic Radio 11-04-26 - Gracie as Mrs North, The Grocer who fell in Wet Cement, and the Joe Miller Joke Book
Comedy on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast November 4, 1941, 85 years ago, Gracie Playing Mrs. North. MGM wants Gracie to appear in the new movie to be made about Mr. and Mrs. North. Gracie's not interested. The locket Paul Whiteman has for his wife complicates the plot.
Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 4, 1948, 78 years ago, Case Of The Grocer Who Fell In Wet Cement. The story of Costello's sea-going family. Sam Shovel, Private Detective, solves The Case Of T...
Classic Radio 11-03-26 - Joe Blair Murder, Portuguese Crooner, and the Carbon Consul
Crime on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Broadway is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 3, 1951, 75 years ago, The Joe Blair Murder Case. Joe Blair, a vagrant spending the night in a swank hotel, is found knifed. Another body is found in the alley soon afterward.
Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, 87 years ago, The Case of the Portuguese Crooner. A Portuguese immigrant has been murdered. The trail of the murderer leads to Newark, New Jersey. A melodic voice leads to...
Classic Radio 11-02-26 - Jack's Halloween Story, Gracie Blackmails Jack, and Henry's Overdue Book
Comedy on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Jell-O Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 2, 1941, 85 years ago, Jack’s Halloween Story. It's Halloween, and Jack and the gang wind up at the home of guest Basil Rathbone...in costume!
Followed by The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast November 2, 1943, 83 years ago, Gracie Blackmails Jack Benny. Gracie catches guest Jack Benny in a beauty parlor and blackmails him into letting George sing on his show to keep his secret.
Then The Aldri...
Classic Radio 11-01-26 - Ben Schofield, Wedding Day, and Westbound
Westerns on a Sunday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Six Shooter starring James Stewart, originally broadcast November 1, 1953, 73 years ago, Ben Scofield. Britt forces the sheriff to go after a robber, even though the wounded crook may be the sheriff's son.
Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 1, 1959, 67 years ago, Wedding Day. An old friend of Paladin's is being married in the town of Ashton, but is made a widow right after the ceremony!
Then, Gunsmoke starring W...
Classic Radio 10-31-26 - Gildy's Halloween Party, Henry's Prank, and Jack goes Trick or Treating
Halloween Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 31, 1943, 83 years ago, Halloween Party. While Leroy gets into some Halloween mischief, Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker bob for apples with Leila and Eve Goodwin.
Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast October 31, 1940, 86 years ago, Halloween Prank Backfires. Henry's and his pal Toby plan to ring just one doorbell on Halloween. A deep well gets Toby, Henry, and Homer in trouble with the law...
Classic Radio 10-30-26 - War of the Worlds and Archie's Halloween Party
Halloween drama and Comedy on a Friday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Followed by the Mercury Theater on the Air, originally broadcast October 30, 1938, 88 years ago, The War of the Worlds. The most famous radio show of all time. Mars invades New Jersey.
Then, The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast October 30, 1948, 78 years ago, Halloween Party. Archie throws a Halloween party and finds it's not as much fun to be the host as it is to be the guest.
Followed by Your...
Classic Radio 10-29-26 - Final Returns, Death of an Old Flame, and Grannie's Witchcraft
Crime on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 29, 1945, 81 years ago, Final Returns. A ruthlessly ambitious woman makes the final sacrifice.
Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 29, 1961, 65 years ago, Death of an Old Flame starring Larry Haines. A cocktail lounge pianist, Ronnie Warren, who gets involved in a fur robbery to help the wife who deserted him five years ago.
Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 29, 1946, 70 years ago, Grannie’s Witchcraft. At a Halloween costume...
Classic Radio 10-28-26 - Dirty Bills Girl, Army Wife, and The White elephant
Westerns on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 70 years ago, Dirty Bill’s Girl. Rose, the card dealer in the Long Branch, plans to kill a man. Who and why?
Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 28, 1956, 70 years ago, Army Wife. After thirty years, an army wife suddenly finds herself a widow. The last show of the series.
Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 28, 1951, 75 year...
Classic Radio 10-27-26 - Pintsized Payroll Bandit, Ruthless Murderes, and Plane Crash in Greece
Crime on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast October 27, 1953, 73 years ago, The Pintsized Payroll Bandit. Rocky's job as a night-man in a hamburger joint leads to a nine-year-old runaway with $50,000 in cash!
Followed by Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast October 27, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Ruthless Murderers. A man just out of prison after five years had sworn to kill Mr. Keen. But Keen is saved by one of his secret inv...
Classic Radio 10-26-26 - Fire Trap, When the Mountain Fell, and Every Frame has a Silver Lining
Drama on a Monday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Big Town starring Edward G Robinson with Claire Trevor, originally broadcast October 26, 1937, 89 years ago, Fire Trap. The Illustrated Press is being sued for libel by William Harding. Lorelei has called the Harding factory fire, "Harding's Inferno." Steve Wilson is an even bigger louse than his boss Peabody. He organizes a divorce scandal to bring down Harding. Steve is such a rat, that his actions shame himself! He plans to resign from The Illustrated Press and Lorelei plans to do so a...
Classic Radio 10-25-26 - Old Friend, Ghost of the Karmiki, and Easy Victim
Drama on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Marriage starring Hume Cronan and Jessica Tandy, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 73 years ago, An Old Friend of Liz's Is in Town. After a not-so-interesting cocktail party, Elizabeth gets to meet Putt Trimble, her old boyfriend. Putt has turned into Freddy Baker, the famous band leader!
Followed by Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle starring Lamont Johnson, originally broadcast October 25, 1951, 75 years ago, Ghost of the Karmiki. Tarzan frees a young man from slavery, only to watch him willingly return to hi...
Classic Radio 10-24-26 - George is Better than Gable, 20th Anniversary, and Jack at the Drive-in
Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast October 24, 1944, 82 years ago, George is Better than Gable. Gracie is trying to get George to replace Clark Gable in the movie The Hucksters.
Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 78 years ago, 20th Anniversary. The Stevens have been married for twenty years, and George has the ideal gift, a beaver coat.
Then, The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 72 years ago, Drive-In...
Classic Radio 10-23-26 - Cousin Ernest visits, Gildy needs a Raise, and Henry forgets a letter
Comedy on a Friday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 81 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the Elks Club for his visiting Cousin Ernest.
Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast October 23, 1946, 80 years ago, Gildy Asks for a Raise. Things are tough financially...so bad in fact that Gildersleeve is going to ask for a raise...and Leroy's selling newspapers.
Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, or...
Classic Radio 10-22-26 - Rene Bene Protection, One Man Jury, and the Burial of Roger Malvin
Crime on a Thursday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast October 22, 1949, 77 years ago, Rene Bene Protection Case. French hat designer Rene Bene asks Diamond to protect his new designs, and promptly winds up a murder victim.
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 22, 1945, 81 years ago, One Man’s Jury. A crusading newspaperman finally wins the acquittal of a woman accused of murder.
Then, The Weird Circle, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 82 years ago, Burial of Roger...
Classic Radio 10-21-26 - Indian Scout, Till Death Do Us, and Fugitive's Trail
Westerns on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 70 years ago, Indian Scout. The story of Charlie, a Crow Indian with four bullets in his leg, and who enjoys stealing horses.
Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 70 years ago, Till Death Do Us. Someone has tried to kill Jezra Cobb, Dodge's notorious skinflint. Who and why?
Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 21, 1951, 75 years ago, Fugit...
Classic Radio 10-20-26 - Stamped for Murder, Abandoned Bricks, and The Coffin
Crime on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast October 20, 1950, 76 years ago, Stamped For Murder. A phony treasure map is still worth $10,000 and several murders to a team of swindlers...why?
Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast October 20, 1938, 88 years ago, The Case of the Abandoned Bricks. A used brick has been used as a murder weapon.
Then, Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast October 20, 1949, 77 years ago, The Cof...
Classic Radio 10-19-26 - Dad's Bath, Camping Trip, and Train to LA
Comedy on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast October 19, 1946, 80 years ago, Veronica’s Coming-Out Party. Archie is going to a dance, and Dad is trying to take a bath, not at all as easy as it sounds.
Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast October 19, 1952, 74 years ago, The Camping Trip. Henry and Mr. Aldrich go camping in the crisp October air. Then there's the matter of the missing diary and the missing marria...
Classic Radio 10-18-26 - Death of a Doll, Crisis of Dirk Diamond, and Death Comes at Midnight
Crime on a Sunday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 18, 1948, 78 years ago, Death of a Doll starring Mason Adams. A reporter falls in love with a nameless girl in the morgue...and her doll. The talking doll leads him to The Devil himself!
Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 18, 1959, 67 years ago, The Crisis of Dirk Diamond starring Bernie Grant. A comic-strip cartoonist creates the ideal villain...and winds up with a bad case of the funnies.
Then, T...
Classic Radio 10-17-26 - House Without a Lot, Henry's Two Girls, and Ozzie takes the Boys on a Hike
Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 78 years ago, House Without a Lot. The Kingfish sells Andy a fine house for only $500, but as usual, there's a catch.
Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, 87 years ago, Barbara and Constance. A poignant story about Henry and two girls, Barbara and Constance. Which one will it be?
Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 78 years ago, Ozzie Promises to Take the...
Classic Radio 10-16-26 - Barbells of Scotland, Jack's Cold, and Friendship
Comedy on a Friday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 16, 1953, 73 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland. A set of weights and a derrick to lift them play havoc with the Harris household.
Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 16, 1949, 77 years ago, Recovering From a Cold. Jack still has a cold (and sounds like his nose is really stuffed up). A yacht salesman is suing him for $49,000.
Then, Our Miss Brooks star...
Classic Radio 10-15-26 - The Village of Doom, Seeds of Disaster, and Smart Boy
Crime on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast October 15, 1939, 87 years ago, The Village of Doom. While on a picnic with Margot Lane, Lamont Cranston is unable to open a jar of olives! He says, "It's the toughest case I've ever had." The citizens of Old Mill are being killed by a strange disease. The cause? It's an old hag using her pet jackdaw as a flying killer!
Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 15, 1961, 65 years ago, Seed...
Classic Radio 10-14-26 - Still Waters, Gunshot Wound, and Play for Keeps
Westerns on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 70 years ago, Still Waters. Mrs. Feemster and the "Committee On Moral Improvement" visit the Fort...and eliminate beer!
Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 70 years ago, Gunshot Wound. Jim Nielson, who has only a short time to live, returns to Dodge to kill the Mahler Brothers.
Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 14, 1951, 75 years ago, Play for Keeps. The s...
Classic Radio 10-13-26 - Buck Privates and Double or Nothing
Comedy and a Quiz on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago, Buck Privates starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello. The adaptation of the 1941 motion picture. Two boys duck into a movie theatre to escape a cop, and find themselves in the pre-war Army.
Then Double or Nothing starring Walter O'Keefe , originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 77 years ago. The classic quiz. The Grand Slam Question: In New York, after how many years is a bank account considered abandoned? One of...
Classic Radio 10-12-26 - The Hermit Thrush, The Cover Girl Murder, and The Dragon Tongue Murders
Crime on a Monday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 12, 1947, 79 years ago: The Case of the Hermit Thrush. A retired concert singer, locked in his house for the last fifteen years, has suddenly disappeared after leaving a dead boy behind!
Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 78 years ago, The Cover Girl Murder Case. Sugar Keen, a beautiful photographer's model, has been strangled with a wire.
Then, The Shadow starring Wil...
Classic Radio 10-11-26 - Elementals, Infanticide, and The Society Swindler
Crime on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Escape, originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 81 years ago, Elementals. Can a loving couple be made to fight each other over a crust of bread? A wealthy man's experiment in terror. Tony Barret and Georgia Ellis are the couple, and William Conrad is pure evil in this role.
Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 11, 1959, 67 years ago, Infanticide. An eight-year-old asthmatic boy has been murdered. Questioning the father reveals some surprises. Santos Ortega stars.
Then Counterspy starring Don Maclau...
Classic Radio 10-10-26 - Mr Blandings Builds his Dream House and Lulu Mae Simpson
Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at the day's events.
Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunn. Grant reprises his role from the 1948 motion picture. A married couple decides to have a custom home built out in the country, but it's a lot more trouble than they think.
Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Lulu Mae Simpson. The Kingfish turns marriage broker to get Andy nuptialated with a big fat...heires...
Classic Radio 10-09-26 - Death by Scripture, A Rose for Pamela, and Pawhuska
Drama on a Friday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 81 years ago, Death by Scripture. A chilling story of a refugee camp in China and the Black Dragon Society's desire for revenge against its enemies.
Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 77 years ago, A Rose for Pamela. A young concert pianist plans to give up her career and get married, which will embarrass her guardians and reveal the $100,000 they've embezzled from her inheritance.
Then Romance, ori...
Classic Radio 10-08-26 - Dennis joins the cast, The Value of Money, and Fibber Quits Smoking
Comedy on a Thursday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 87 years ago, Dennis Day’s First Show. The first show of the season, the first appearance of Dennis Day. Jack's car is referred to as a 1920 Maxwell.
Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 8, 1953, 73 years ago, The Value of Money. Father puts the kids on a salary. It doesn’t go exactly as planned.
Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, original...
Classic Radio 10-07-26 - Wheelchair Killing, Galvanized Yankee, and the Gambler
Westerns on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 7, 1951, 75 years ago, Wheelchair Killing. An old man is beaten to death with a sock filled with sand; the clues lead to a CCC camp nearby.
Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years ago, The Galvanized Yankee. An ex-Rebel is assigned to Company B. His hatred for all Yankees is undisguised.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years...
Classic Radio 10-06-26 - Genuine Counterfeit and No Turning Back
Drama on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 6, 1949, 77 years ago, The Case of the Genuine Counterfeit. In a "small European country," a gas explosion kills "Carlos." It was no accident. There are new bonds ($3 million dollars worth) to be printed in the United States.
Followed by The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast October 6, 1935, 91 years ago, No Turning Back. Two dramatizations with Walter Hampden: "The Return Of The Mayflower" and "The Grasshopper Plague." The Pilgrims al...
Classic Radio 10-05-26 - Henry as Debt Chairman, Edgar and Charlie's Anniversary, and Cowboy Love Tales
Comedy on a Monday
First, 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 partnership.
Then The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast October 5, 1943, 83 years ago, Cowboy Love Tales...
Classic Radio 10-04-26 - Sweepstakes Murder, Zero Hour, and The Urge to Kill
Crime and Drama on a Sunday
First, 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 broadcast October 4, 1942, 84 years ago, The Urge to Kill. A businessman under inte...
Classic Radio 10-03-26 - It Happens Every Spring, and Marrying off Cantor's Daughter
Comedy on a Saturday
First, 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 George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast October 3, 1946, 80 years ago, Ma...
Classic Radio 10-02-26 - Jack's Amnesia, Phil's Car, and Stretch to Clay City
Comedy from a Sunday 77 years ago
First, 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, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, or...
Classic Radio 10-01-26 - Back from Vacation, First Show, and No Hiding Place
Drama and Comedy on our first show back from vacation
First, 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 who’s dealing with the technical aspects of the show.
The...
Best of Classic Radio 09-30-26 - The last shows of the Golden Age of Radio
Originally broadcast Friday, September 30, 2022
Hour 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 has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life...
Best of Classic Radio 09-29-26 - Psychopathic Murderer, A Leaky Faucet, and The Vicious Visitor
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Hour 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 broadcast September 29, 1948, , 78 years ago: Doctor’s Report on David. Dr. Barry says everything is going as expected...and that there may not...
Best of Classic Radio 09-28-26 - The Clock, The First Baby, and Work of Art
Originally broadcast Wednesday, September 28, 2022
Hour 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 in romance. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 28, 1948, Rebuilding The Barn. Claudia has lost her appetite while David's in the ho...
Best of Classic Radio 09-27-26 - Jealousy, Billiard Table, and The Helping Hand
Originally broadcast Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Hour 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 the table leads to more problems. Also, Claudia, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, Mr Tucker Helps O...
