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Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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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, 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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United States

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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, 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!

Language:

English

Contact:

775-469-0951


Episodes
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Classic Radio 07-04-25 - Rushlight Diamond, Paris is not the same, Two Coffins To Fill

7/4/2025
Drama on a Friday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast July 4, 1948, 77 years ago, the Rushlight Diamond Caper. Sam is hired to guard the wedding presents, but not the groom, who is stabbed to death with a pair of garden shears! Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast July 4, 1952, 73 years ago, Paris Is Not The Same. Harry Lime meets an old flame from wartime London in Paris. He soon uses a "Third Man" to work a perfume swindle. Then, Murder By Experts, originally broadcast July 4, 1949, 76 years ago, Two Coffins To Fill. The story of a man who decides to kill his rich wife, but all his plans backfire. Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast July 4, 1957, 68 years ago, Skulking Permit. A space colony finds a sudden need for a genuine criminal...a rare commodity in New Delaware. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 4, 1960, 65 years ago, The Two Pound Musky. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:15:56

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Classic Radio 07-03-25 - House of Darkness, Last Dinosaur, and The Puppy

7/3/2025
Crime on a Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then, Box 13 starring Alan Ladd, originally broadcast July 3, 1949, 76 years ago, House of Darkness. A shot in the dark helps Dan Holiday and a blind man find adventure. Followed by The Green Lama starring Paul Frees, originally broadcast July 3, 1949, 76 years ago, The Last Dinosaur. A woman is killed in a swimming pool...by a baby dinosaur! Anything goes at a Hollywood cocktail party Then, Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast July 3, 1950, 75 years ago, the Frank Conway Murder. A cowboy named Frank Conroy is found dead in the Olympia Hotel. Where is Eddie Donald? Followed by The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast July 3, 1947, 78 years ago, The Puppy. Sgt. Preston and Yukon King come to the rescue of a wayward puppy lost in the harsh Yukon wilderness. Facing dangers like freezing temperatures, hungry wildlife, and treacherous terrain, they strive to reunite the puppy with its owner. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 3, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby Left in Store. . Lizabeth and Pearl are not in Texas after all. The boys are left with a baby while its mother leaves town! Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:25:28

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Classic Radio 07-02-25 - Men in White, Oakland Payroll Robbery, Where the Red Men Roam

7/2/2025
Drama on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Encore Theater, originally broadcast July 2, 1946, 79 years ago, Men in White starring Robert Taylor. A doctor must choose between his socialite fiancée and the nurse who loves him. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 2, 1935, 90 years ago, The Oakland Payroll Robbery. A train robbery has taken place in Contra Costa County. Then, I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast July 2, 1952, 73 years ago, Where The Red Men Roam. "The Battle Of The Bowl" doesn't go quite as the party would like it, thanks to Cvetic's brother and his new "girl," Tanya. Followed by Night Watch, originally broadcast July 2, 1954, 71 years ago. From the mean streets of Culber City, California. The first police call is about a fight on a street corner. A woman is beating a man on the head with her shoe. She's drunk and screaming. A man is seen with his little boy in a bar, with a gun! Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 2, 1942, 83 years ago, Where is Elizabeth? Three pairs of binoculars for the Navy start a searching party for Lizabeth up at Clearwater Creek. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:36:04

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Classic Radio 07-01-25 - Gun for Chester, Trooper's Widow, and Y'all Come!

7/1/2025
Westerns and Crime on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 1, 1956, 69 years ago, A Gun for Chester. Asa Ledbetter is in town, and Chester (Parley Baer, pictured) thinks he's out to kill him! Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast July 1, 1956, 69 years ago, The Trooper’s Widow. Mrs. Stocker, the new bride of a trooper, learns the harsh realities of the frontier the hard way. Then, The Roy Rogers Show, originally broadcast July 1, 1954, 71 years ago, Y’all Come. Roy receives a telephone bomb threat and has to protect Dale. Followed by Wanted, originally broadcast July 1, 1950, 75 years ago, FBI #241884. The Story of Willie, 'The Actor' Sutton. Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 1, 1960, 65 years ago, Weekend Fishing Trip. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:32:28

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Classic Radio 06-30-25 - Hundred Grand Note, Perfumed Cigarette Lighter, and Blood Bath

6/30/2025
Drama on a Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Chester Morris, originally broadcast June 30, 1944, 81 years ago. Mr. Manleder's business note for $100,000 is due tomorrow. Only Boston Blackie can prevent his business failure. The frame around Blackie is for murder. Who was that masked man? Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 30, 1937, 88 years ago, The Case of the Perfumed Cigarette Lighter. A dead body has been found near a detour of Valley Boulevard. It may be a murder. Then, Escape, originally broadcast June 30, 1950, 75 years ago, Blood Bath. Vincent Price stars as a man trapped on a small sandbar in the middle of a jungle river with piranha fish, vampire bats, electric eels, a boa constrictor, and his four friends all trying to kill him. Followed by the CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast June 30, 1957, 68 years ago, Gettysburg. A recreation of the historic battle. Finally. The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast June 30, 1960, 65 years ago, The Hardware Store Fight. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Duration:02:28:03

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Classic Radio 06-29-25 - Bathysphere, Operation Zero, and The Sunken Dollar

6/29/2025
Drama on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast June 29, 1943, 82 years ago, Bathysphere. A dictator and a scientist embark on a daring dive in a deep-sea diving bell (a bathysphere), hoping to break depth records. But strange things begin to happen... Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast June 29, 1951, 74 years ago, Death and Treasury March Hand in Hand. Ken Thurston flies to France to track down a rogue agent with the secrets of "Operation Zero." Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast June 29, 1947, 78 years ago, the Case of the Sunken Dollar. The rarest of old coins, the 1804 Silver Dollar, has been stolen by a gang of counterfeiters who kill too! Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast June 29, 1956, 69 years ago, The Eternal Joan. The story of Joan of Arc. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 29, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum is Blamed for Trouble. Lizabeth and Pearl have left Abner. The boys plan different ways to get them back. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:31:08

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Classic Radio 06-28-25 - Lady Takes a Chance, Pelicans Roost, and The Rifle Case

6/28/2025
Comedy and Crime on a Saturday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast June 28, 1951, 74 years ago, Lady Takes a Chance starring Joan Caufield and John Lund. An adaptation of the 1943 Romantic Western Comedy that starred Jean Arthur and John Wayne. A New York working girl who travels to the American West on a bus tour and meets and falls in love with a handsome rodeo cowboy. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 28, 1950, 75 years ago, Pelicans Roost. Lynn Russell hires Marlowe, even though it looks like she's a killer. A corpse with an ice pick through the neck and mascara for a blonde, leads to the solution of the case. Then, Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast June 28, 1953, 72 years ago, The Rifle Case. An old German immigrant has perfected an improved rifle, which attracts the attention of some representatives of "The Party." Finally. Dear Adolf, originally broadcast June 28, 1942, 83 years ago. A businessman's letter to Hitler, telling how American industry will triumph over the Nazi way of doing business. Melvyn Douglas is the businessman. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:40:00

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Classic Radio 06-27-25 - Suing WC Fields, Gildys Wedding Day, and the Sabre Dance

6/27/2025
Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast June 27, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Sonja Henie. Don Ameche and Sonja Henie appear in a romantic skit. Charlie McCarthy tells about his dishonest Uncle Anthony and plans to sue W. C. Fields for slander. W. C. has become a Hollywood columnist (satirizing Walter Winchell). Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 27, 1943, 82 years ago, Gildy’s Wedding Day. The last show of the season. Gildersleeve gets pre-nuptial cold feet. The wedding of Gildersleeve and Leila! Then, The Jack Benny Program, originally broadcast June 27, 1948, 77 years ago. The program originates from New York City. The last show of the season. The Sportsmen repeat their great Lucky Strike commercial to the music of "The Sabre Dance." Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 27, 1960, 65 years ago, the Continued Mystery Story. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:31:36

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Classic Radio 06-26-25 - Fred Allens Finale, Contract Renewal, George and Gracie more on

6/26/2025
Comedy on a Thursday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 76 years ago, Last Show of the Series. A walk down Main Street, asking the Allen's Alley residents "Do most people plan their vacations?" Guest Henry Morgan needs $300, so Fred takes him to the secret vault of "Mr. X." NBC has the last laugh when the show runs late and is cut off the air. Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 76 years ago, Contract Renewal. Will Rexall renew the contract for the show for next season? Last show of the season. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast June 26, 1940, 85 years ago. The last show of the series; the last show on CBS, the last Burns and Allen show for this sponsor. Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast June 26, 1948, 77 years ago, Unreasonable Aunt. Frank saves a woman from being cheated out of her soap factory. Finally. Rosemary, originally broadcast June 26, 1946, 79 years ago. Bill's memory has returned, because Rosemary sang, "Night and Day." He has a baby too! Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:38:54

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Classic Radio 06-25-25 - No Sad Clowns, Manila, and Manhunt

6/25/2025
Drama on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, No Sad Clowns For Me. When a little old man named Crackly comes in, don't take his case. Mr. Crackly wants to find a man named Bliss. Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, I’ll Take Manila. The President is in conflict over how to handle the islands of the Philippines, something that might bring the US into a war. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, Manhunt. A man leading a dual life kills a blackmailer, then is forced to resume his dual identities once again. Followed by I Was a Communist For The FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 25, 1952, 73 years ago, A Riot Made to Order. Cvetic uses a sprinkler system to foil the plans of the Party to cause a riot and create sympathy for the Communists. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 25, 1942, 83 years ago, the Rumor Backfires. Lum gets a report from Mousie in excruciating detail. Lum's plan didn't work too well, though. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:39:49

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Classic Radio 06-24-25 - Myra Barker, Loving Cup, Leaving for Hollywood

6/24/2025
Westerns and Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast June 24, 1954, 71 years ago, Myra Barker. The Six-Shooter proposes marriage. The last show of the series. Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 24, 1956, 69 years ago, The Loving Cup. Captain Quince has an unusual way to give Lieutenant Seiberts the confidence he needs to be a good officer. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 24, 1941, 84 years ago, Leaving for Hollywood to Make a Movie. The last show of the season. The closet is heard. Jim and Marian Jordan are off to Hollywood to actually make a movie (to be called "Look Who's Laughing"). Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast June 24, 1949, 76 years ago. Liz just can’t make up her mind about anything. She finally finishes something…a letter to George telling him she’s going home to Mother. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 24, 1960, 65 years ago, Avocados and the Diet. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:27:09

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Classic Radio 06-23-25 - Happy Ending, Johnathan Diamond, and Sundown

6/23/2025
Drama on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast June 23, 1937, 88 years ago, Happy Ending. There’s a baby in Mrs. Conley’s future…but what will Mr. Conley say? Or do? Followed by Boston Blackie starring Chester Morris, originally broadcast June 23, 1944, 81 years ago. First Show of the Summer Series, the Summer replacement for Amos ‘n’ Andy. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused of taking $10,000 from a woman's grandfather. It's all the woman's plan to help her recover The Jonathan Diamond. Then, Johnny Madero, Pier 23 starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast June 23, 1947, 78 years ago, The Man who Chased Himself. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast June 23, 1950, 75 years ago, Sundown starring Barton Yarborough. A story about the gunfighters of the old west. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 23, 1942, 83 years go, Rumors to Help Abner. Lum plants a rumor that he's in love with a woman named Annabelle, even though Annabelle is a kitten! Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:24:22

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Classic Radio 06-22-25 - Hamlet revisited, Border Invaders, and Knockout

6/22/2025
A Criminal Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast June 22, 1956, 69 years ago, Another Point of View, or Hamlet Revisited. An analytical misrepresentation of Shakespeare's greatest hero. William Conrad narrates. Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 22, 1954, 71 years ago. Bruce Eldritch's partner named Paul Maxwell has been killed. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlan, originally broadcast June 22, 1942, 83 years ago, The Case of the Border Invaders. Enemy spies are parachuting into America. A Gestapo agent takes off for Texas from Mexico. Followed by Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast June 22, 1952, 73 years ago, Knockout. A dead body in a hotel room bathroom leads the Rangers to a scheme making liberal use of knockout drops. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 22, 1960, 65 years ago, Mr. Pipers Fruit Salad. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html (Image: John Barrymore as Hamlet in 1922)

Duration:02:16:26

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Classic Radio 06-21-25 - DOA, Gold Cobra, Night Watchman, and Dear Adolph

6/21/2025
Crime on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then, Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, 74 years ago, DOA Starring Edmund O’Brien reprising his role from the 1950 motion picture. A man is given a slow acting poison and has very little time to figure out who did it. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The Gold Cobra. Marlowe is hired by Roth Winkman, a character right out of Dickens, to deliver a gold cobra to Chicago. A real snake puts some bite into the case. Then, Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast June 21, 1953, 72 years ago, The Missing Night Watchman. A jewelry company has been robbed of $50,000 in gems, and the night watchman has disappeared and is later found dead. The clue is in the Buddha! Finally, Dear Adolph, originally broadcast June 21, 1942, 83 years ago, Letter From an American Farmer starring Raymond Massey. The first show of the series. Produced in co-operation with The Council For Democracy. Raymond Massey, portraying an American farmer (and sounding more like his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln), writes his letter to Hitler. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:34:02

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Classic Radio 06-20-25 - Chase and Sanborn sell Coffee, Walgreens sells War Bonds

6/20/2025
A Friday full of Variety First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast June 20, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Mae Robison. Charlie McCarthy gets a lesson from a "French" tutor. Mae Robson ("A grand old lady of the theatre") appears in scenes from, "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals." On Father's day, W. C. Fields remembers his father, a doctor who treated a man for yellow jaundice for years before learning he was a Chinaman. Charlie wants to call W. C. Fields "Dad." Bill tells him to "go look in the woodpile." Followed by The Walgreens 44th Birthday Party, originally broadcast June 20, 1945, 80 years ago. A Seventh War Loan Program. The first tune is, "Those Caissons Go Rolling Along." Paulette Goddard appears in a drama titled, "The Most Beautiful Girl In Missouri." Sidney Fields substitutes for Bud Abbott in a "Who's On First" routine with Lou Costello. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 20, 1960, 65 years ago, Living Room Rug Red Spot. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:24:04

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Classic Radio 06-19-25 - Pete Sutro, Grizzley, and Assignment Japan

6/19/2025
Crime on a Thursday We start with the news of the day in history First up, Johnny Madero, Pier 23 starring Jack Webb, originally aired June 19, 1947—78 years ago. In “Find Pete Sutro,” Johnny, a waterfront tough guy, finds himself tangled in multiple murders. It's a gritty performance in the style Webb would later make famous in Dragnet. Next, Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, also from June 19, 1947. In “Grizzly,” a prospector is shot and a Mountie is murdered by a pair posing as trappers. They enlist Grizzly Martin to fetch supplies—and attempt to persuade him to kill Sgt. Preston. Then it’s Dangerous Assignment with Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast June 19, 1951, 74 years ago. In “Assignment: Japan,” U.S. agent Steve Mitchell is sent to Tokyo to stop a plot aimed at blowing up participants in a peace conference. Following that, Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, from June 19, 1949, 76 years ago. In “The Case of the Perfect Alibi,” a criminal murders the prosecutor who sent his brother to the electric chair—while he appears to be 150 miles away, speaking with the Chief of Police! Finally, a lighter touch with Lum and Abner, first broadcast June 19, 1942. In “How to Boss Your Wife,” Abner shares his wisdom on handling women… while his wife Lizabeth quietly sews on a train! Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:38:37

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Classic Radio 06-18-25 - Hooded Gang Protections, Reporting a Murder, and Chinese Puzzle

6/18/2025
Drama on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 18, 1946, 79 years ago, The Hooded Gang Protection Racket. A masked society of extortioners has been formed, which Blackie tries to break up. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast June 18, 1946, 79 years ago, I Want to Report a Murder starring Santos Ortega. A man with an insanely jealous wife starts to be blackmailed by a young woman after he accidentally kills her husband. There are lots of corpses all over the place! Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 18, 1935, 90 years ago, The Chinese Puzzle. A Chinese merchant has been found hatchet murdered in his San Diego store. Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 18, 1952, 73 years ago, Tight Wire. The FBI assigns Cvetic the job of bugging a Communist Party meeting hall. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 18, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric to Join the Marines? Cedric decides to become an officer in the Marine Corps! Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Duration:02:35:49

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Classic Radio 06-17-25 - Cheap Labor, Winter Soldier, The shoe doesn't fit

6/17/2025
Westerns on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 17, 1956, 69 years ago, Cheap Labor. Fos Capper wears no gun, but doesn't seem to need one. When he proposes to Kerry Stancil, her brother swears to kill him! Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 17, 1956, 69 years ago, The Winter Soldier. A soldier becomes a "snowbird" and deserts the army in the springtime. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast June 17, 1954, 71 years ago, When The Shoe Doesn’t Fit. Britt Ponset ("The Six-Shooter") takes Cinderella to the ball...and gets her home by midnight too! Followed by Death Valley Days, originally broadcast June 17, 1938, 87 years ago, The Burro That Had No Name. A pair of prospectors are plagued by a white burro, who makes himself right at home! Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 17, 1960, 65 years ago, no Sense of Organization. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:27:11

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Classic Radio 06-16-25 - Shoo-fly, Baltimore Birdie and Friend, and Man who Died Twice

6/16/2025
Drama on a Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Death Valley Days, originally broadcast June 16, 1939, 86 years ago, Shoo-Fly. A tough old lady runs her own claim in the Panamint mountains...with a harsh word and a shotgun. Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast June 16, 1954, 71 years ago, the Death of a Baltimore Birdie…and Friend. A canvasback prize fighter, his adventures in love and murder. Then, Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast June 16, 1947, 78 years ago, the Man Who Died Twice. A case of fraud against an insurance company fails when the body of the man who died twice is found. Followed by Romance, originally broadcast June 16, 1952, 73 years ago, Murder Island. A love story? Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 16, 1942, 83 years ago, Desperate Love Life. Cedric's love life, or lack of it, is getting desperate. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Duration:02:28:45

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Classic Radio 06-15-25 - Contessa La Fresso, Injured Knee, and Prelude to Murder

6/15/2025
Crime on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 15, 1954, 71 years ago. Jack March is suspected of the murder of the Contessa La Fresso. She's been knifed to death. Keep your nose on those flowers! Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 15, 1939, 86 years ago, The Man with the Injured Knee. A murder and robbery has taken place in Nogales. Then Lights Out, originally broadcast June 15, 1943, 82 years ago, Prelude to Murder. . An insanely jealous orchestra conductor is convinced that his wife is seeing a young artist. Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 15, 1955, 70 years ago, Hostage. Two crazies broke out of a state hospital. They take a hostage trying to get into Canada. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 15, 1942, 83 years ago, Writing to an Advice Column. Lum gets Cedric to write and ask advice from Beatrice Fairbanks. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

Duration:02:20:23