Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Drama on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, Sundown starring Jackie Kelk. A young boy grows up with only one desire...to kill the fastest gun in the West. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, The Carson Arson Matter. A strange series of fires is burning down a chain of supermarkets. Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 4, 1945, 80 years ago, The Confidence Game. William Roscoe, dressed as an Army officer, preys on lonely women and passes bad checks. Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 4, 1956, 69 years ago, The Toledo War. The "civil war" that became "the first was between the states." An 1835 dispute about a small strip of land that happen to contain the city of Toledo. Both Michigan and Ohio claimed the real estate. An original opera. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 4, 1942, 83 years ago, Apartment Idea Bad. A visit from Mr. Tiffen, who has some bad news. Mousey's idea is no good! Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Dramatic Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 3, 1943, 82 years ago, The Navy Comes Through starring Pat O’Brien. An adventure in the Atlantic aboard a merchant ship, fighting Nazi submarines! Ruth Hussey is a last-minute substitute for Joan Bennett, who couldn't appear because her house burned down the previous day. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 3, 1954, 71 years ago, The Giant of Thermopylae starring Frank Lovejoy. A man framed for murder is trapped in an amusement park fun house with a strange mechanical creature blocking his escape. Then Nightwatch, originally broadcast May 3, 1954, 71 years ago. The first report in the patrol car is a report of a burglary in Burlingame. A burglar is actually captured on-mike inside a gas station. He turns out to be a tearful fifteen-year-old who begs to be released Finally. Gangbusters, originally broadcast May 3, 1947, 78 years ago, The Case of the Three Safecrackers. A crew of safecrackers is planning some high-dollar jobs. But the police are on to them. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then An hour of the Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast May 2, 1946, 79 years ago. A special, one hour expanded program, replacing "Birdseye Open House". Frances Langford substitutes for Dinah Shore, who has laryngitis. Dinah does appear at the end of the show, but doesn't sing. Gracie tries to persuade Charles Boyer to be the leading man in the play being produced by the Beverly Hills Uplift Society. Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast May 2, 1943, 82 years ago. Charlie's growing a moustache. Bill Thompson reports from "Flageria" (in his "Wallace Wimple" voice and Negro, German and Swedish dialects). Guest Barbara Stanwyck volunteers to be Charlie's manager and get a raise for him from Bergen. Then Life With Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast May 2, 1950, 75 years ago, Cough Syrup. Luigi tries to take advantage of the guarantee for "Sootho Cough Syrup." He wants double his money back. Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunch, originally broadcast May 2, 1960, 65 years ago, Washing a Drip-Dry Suit. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Thursday of Comedy. First a look at this day in History. Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 70 years ago, Love Letters. Jack decides to buy a baseball team, and almost ends up with "Benny's Buxom Bloomer Girls." Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 1, 1952, 73 years ago, My Name Is Sam. Kathy decides she doesn’t like being a girl any more. She wants to be a boy. A Boy named Sam. Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 1, 1949, 76 years ago, The Trouble With Women starring Ray Milland. A comedy about a professor of psychology with an interesting theory on how to handle women...beat them up! A girl reporter decides to challenge this novel approach Followed by Mr. Ace and Jane, originally broadcast May 1, 1948, 77 years ago, Have you ever seen a dream walking? Jane has a dream about a race horse and makes everybody she knows bet on the horse, then drags Mr. Ace out to the track to watch her dream horse run. Or, as Mr. Ace puts it, 'Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?' Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 1, 1942, 83 years ago, Things Look Rather Shady. A meeting is held with Gregory W. W. Van Dobbs. Where's the money? Thanks to Sean 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

Crime on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 72 years ago, I Can’t Sleep. The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 30, 1946, 79 years ago, The Francis Fielding Murder Case. A psychiatrist is framed for murder. Blackie tries to prove him innocent. Then The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 30, 1950, 75 years ago, Murder of a Champion. A fighter calls Simon Templar to come down to talk with him. It seems he’s being pressured. Meanwhile, a baby shows up on The Saint’s doorstep. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 90 years ago, The Corpse in the Cellar. A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and a silver belt buckle. Finally, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt’s Own Program, originally broadcast April 30, 1940, 85 years ago, First Show. She desribes her travels around the country for the last 6 weeks. She requests ideas from listeners for topics they want to hear above. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Tuesday of Crime and Fantasy First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 63 years ago, Blackbeard’s Ace starring Elaine Rost and John Thomas. A house seems to be haunted by the ghosts of pirates. When a couple decides to spend a week in the house, the ghosts decide to make contact! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 63 years ago, The Grand Canyon Matter. Johnny nearly gets pushed into the canyon on the trail of a stolen necklace. Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 29, 1952, 74 years ago, Murder in 2952. An interplanetary murder mystery set one thousand years in the future. Who did it? It could have been the "surgeon birds!" Followed by The Sealed Book, originally broadcast April 29, 1945, 80 years ago, The Accusing Corpse. A plot to a commit double murder is executed in a very strange way with very strange results. Finally Daredevils of Hollywood, originally broadcast April 29, 1938, 87 years ago. Cliff Lyons describes his 1924 stunt: transferring from a moving car with two trains about to crash into him. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 77 years ago. Jimmy and guest Lucille Ball tour the country to see how women fit into American industry. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 28, 1954, 71 years ago, Gildy Swears Off Girls. Gildy swears off dating women to save money. Peavy bets him a new hat that he can't do it. Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 72 years ago. Dean, Jerry, and guest Laraine Day do a sketch about a hillbilly baseball player. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Tony’s Home Permanent. The Sam Shovel story is about a boy named Tony whose mother kept him locked in the closet. It's called "Tony's Home Permanent." Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 28, 1942, 83 years ago, Build Apartments for Free? Gregory W. W. Dobbs, a friend of Squire Skimp, will build the "Wonderful World Apartments" for free! Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Sunday of Crime and Fantasy First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 27, 1943, 82 years ago, The Diary of Sophronia Winters starring Agnes Moorehead. A horror story about a new bride, a madman, and a hotel with 125 deserted rooms! Followed by the news from 82 years ago, then Lights Out, originally broadcast April 27, 1943, 82 years ago, Execution. A drama about a Nazi officer who hangs a woman in revenge for wounding a German soldier. He then hangs the same woman over and over again. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 27, 1954, 71 years ago, The Big Lift. A gang of shoplifters, led by the mysterious Arthur, specializes in suits of clothing, preying on Los Angeles department stores. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast April 27, 1953, 72 years ago, The Wild Huntsman. Finally Monticello Party Line, originally broadcast April 27, 1938, 87 years ago. A chat about which house to rent. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast April 26, 1953, 72 years ago, The Delivery Bicycle. Henry tries to deliver a bicycle. Followed by the news from 72 years ago, followed by My Son Jeep starring Donald Cook as Doc and Martin Huston as Jeep, originally broadcast April 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Checking Account. Aunt Margaret sends Jeep $10, and wants him to start a bank account. 7 92 Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 26, 1937, 88 years ago, Taking off for Hollywood. Fibber and Molly are leaving for Hollywood, from where the program will originate for the next two weeks. They're going to be making a picture, to be called, "This Way Please." "Barry Lionmore" teaches Fibber about acting. Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 26, 1948, 77 years ago, Manhattan Magazine. Jane is given the opportunity to become a model for Manhattan Magazine. Finally, Can you Imagine That starring Lindsay MacHarrie, originally broadcast in 1940, Building Rises from the Sea. "A building more than 500 years-old rises from the sea, millions for defense but not once cent for tribute...that staement was made after the American Revolution, five well-known tunes can be found in a famous popular song. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Funny Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast April 25, 1943, 82 years ago, Showboat? Bergen tries to explain shortwave radio to Charlie. Bill Thompson is leaving for Flageria to make a movie. He performs a Flagerian western. Guest Irene Dunne joins Charlie on a Mississippi showboat in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Followed by the news from 82 years ago, then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 25, 1943, 82 years ago, Rabbits. Leroy's going to make big money raising rabbits. Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 25, 1951, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Wall. Do you know what the Badge of Military Merit is? Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 73 years ago, Too Much Change. Ozzie gets $5 too much change at the Emporium and tries to return it, without much success! Finally The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast April 25, 1960, 65 years ago, Mr. Piper’s job is threatened. The theory that Leif Erikson discovered America before Columbus may be a little too hot for Mr. Piper's boss, who threatens his import-export job because it might offend their Italian clients! Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast April 24, 1947, 78 years ago, Moving In with Bill Goodwin. George and Gracie move out of Bill's house because some of Bill's girlfriends take an interest in George. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 24, 1955, 70 years ago, Jack rents his Maxwell to 20th Century Fox. After a meeting of the Beverly Hills Beavers, Jack rents his Maxwell to 20th Century Fox to use in a movie. Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast April 24, 1949, 76 years ago, The Mad Doctor Of Downing Street. Guest Basil Rathbone joins Fred in a mystery play titled "The Mad Doctor Of Downing Street." Detective One Long Pan to the rescue! Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Andy Inherits $2000. The Kingfish decides to open a college when Andy inherits $2000 if he goes to college. The Kingfish becomes a psychiatrist to prove that going to school will cause Andy's brain to pop! When that doesn't work, the Kingfish finds a new will! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 24, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric Living in a Tent. The boys are trying to figure out how to get the store into the new apartments. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Dramatic Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then I Was a Communist for the FBI Starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 23, 1953, 72 years ago, I Walk Alone. The Party tries to trap Cvetic through his mother. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast April 23, 1946, 79 years ago, Make Ready My Grave starring Joan Banks and Richard Widmark. John Loomis brings his new bride to the family mansion, where she discovers the many nooses and learns the secret of the family curse! Then the Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 76 years ago, What Happened To John Wilkes Booth? The story of how Booth was captured, if indeed he ever was captured. Followed by Pat Novak for Hire starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 76 years ago, Rita Malloy. Going on an errand for a friend, Pat gets a beating, a package, and a corpse or two, or three. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 23, 1942, 83 years ago, Can’t Get an Apartment. While Cedric is living in a tent in front of the store, Abner gets a brilliant idea to move the store into the elevator of the new, "Wonderful World Apartments." Their new motto would be, "A Store On Every Floor!" Thanks to Sean 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

Westerns on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast April 22, 1956, 68 years ago, The New Recruit. The story of a man who was in the army...but never really a soldier, who re-enlists, but for a strange reason. Followed by the news from 68 years ago, then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 22, 1956, 68 years ago, Indian Crazy. Mr. and Mrs. Jallup move onto their new ranch after a fellow rancher and Marshal Dillon tell them that there are no Indians around. When Mrs. Jallup is killed, her husband kills the neighboring rancher for revenge...and Marshal Dillon is next! Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast April 22, 1954, 71 years ago, Johnny Springer. Clerk Sid Tucker has been shot. He identifies Johnny Stringer as the killer. The trail leads to the cabin of a beautiful senorita. Followed by The Tom Mix Ralston Straightshooters, originally broadcast April 22, 1947, 78 years ago, The Mystery of the Woman in Gray. Caesar Ciano plans to take over the town of Dobie. Griselda Gray has her own ideas about Mr. Ciano. Finally, The Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast April 22, 1944, 81 years ago, Bell Brady’s Gesture. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast April 21, 1947, 78 years ago, Too Many Husbands starring Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Lucille Ball. Two husbands for Lucille, and more ad-libs than you can imagine. Followed by The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast April 21, 1955, 70 years ago, with guest Jim Backus. The final show of the season and the last 30 minute show that Hope did on radio. Bob tries to convince the "new" president of NBC (Jim Backus) to hire him back next season. Here’s the Butterdips recipe. https://www.food.com/recipe/butter-dips-86 Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 21, 1948, 77 years ago, Newspaper Misquote. Dennis is interviewed for the Weaverville newspaper and finds himself making some very anti-feminine comments. Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 21, 1953, 72 years ago with guest Vic Damone. The boys do a Foreign Legion sketch entitled Hatdroppers of 1953. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 21, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousy Wants Mother to Move. Cedric wants one of the free apartments, but he doesn't have a house to trade for it. He therefore puts up a tent over the property of the Jot 'Em Down Store. Thanks to Sean 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

Drama from 67 years ago First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Alibi Me starring Stan Freberg. A two-bit hoodlum murders his competitor and finds himself in need of an air-tight alibi...in a hurry! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Wayward Trout Matter. A dead fish always floats, or does it? Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Aces and Eights. A story about Calamity Jane and Wild Bill Hickok. Why "Aces and Eights" are known as "The Dead Man's Hand." Followed by Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Henry Fell Story. . Henry Fell, a dude from back East has come to Luke's ranch to paint portraits of the Apaches. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Grandpap is Ready to Move. Plans for the "Wonderful World Apartments" continue. Grandpappy Spears is ready to move in! Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Dramatic Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast April 19, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Iron Fist. Anton Broder, the editor of a small foreign language weekly in Big Town, is beaten and his paper wrecked by the evil forces from his home country. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 74 years ago, The Big Speech. A young kid has pistol-whipped a doctor and stolen a large quantity of narcotics. Sergeant Friday's mother listens to a speech against the teen-age use of narcotics from her son Joseph. Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 19, 1951, 74 years ago, Humoresque starring Tallulah Bankhead and Steve Cochran. A melodrama about a poor-but-talented violinist and his rich-but-spoiled benefactress. Finally The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 19, 1960, 65 years ago, Mrs. Piper to see Teacher. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 18, 1947, 78 years ago, Prize Fighter. Irma gives Al the girls' rent money to bet on a seedy prize fighter he's managing. Followed by Fred Allen, originally broadcast April 18, 1948, 77 years ago, The Author Meets His Match. Fred and Postmaster Jim Farley do a parody of "Author Meets The Critics" called "The Author Meets His Match." Then The Jack Webb Show, originally broadcast April 18, 1946, 79 years ago, The Story of Howdyville. A satire of a Western program. A big-budget Army film. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 18, 1939, 86 years ago, Molly Returns. Molly returns after an absence of eighteen months. Fibber decides to stick to a budget. Finally, The Adventures of Jungle Jim, originally broadcast April 18, 1936, 89 years ago, The Purple Triangle. Shanghai Lil offers to fly Jungle Jim to Shanghai in her own airplane, and then admits to having ordered the death of Lo Tongue! Thanks to Honeywell 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

Our Super Sized Easter Special. First Jack Benny from April 10, 1955, 70 years ago, the Easter Parade. Jack and Mary are walking and singing in the Easter Parade. Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast March 24, 1951, 74 years ago. Will the girls be able to lose weight and get a new Easter outfit? Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 9, 1950, 75 years ago, Sapphire’s Easter Outfit. Sapphire regrets not marrying her old boyfriend, "Slim." The Kingfish decides to walk out of Sapphire's life...right after Easter. Then The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast April 8, 1947, 78 years ago, The Hundred Dollar Easter Egg. Mel offers a $100 reward to a Easter Egg hunter who finds his egg. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 9, 1944, 81 years ago, The Easter Show. Gildersleeve's campaign for mayor leads to a meeting with Mr. McGruder...will there be a "reckoning with corruption?" The program includes an Easter message from James L. Kraft, president of the Kraft Cheese Company. Finally The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast April 21, 1957, 68 years ago, Son Of Man. A passion play with music by Bach. Narrated by Raymond Burr, featuring Herbert Marshall, Robert Young, Vincent Price, and Victor Jory. Visit our web page at Classicradio.stream

A Funny Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Joan Davis Time, originally broadcast April 17, 1948, 77 years ago with guest Rudy Vallee. Guest Rudy Vallee proposes marriage to Joan, so he can adopt a little girl. During a dream sequence, after they've been married, Joan can't read one of her lines. Followed by the news from 77 years ago, then Mr. Ace and Jane, originally broadcast April 17, 1948, 77 years ago, Quiz Show. "Jane gets on a quiz program and she answers so many questions and she's winning so much money until Mr. Ace discovers how she's doing it and puts out the fires of this atomic bombshell of the quiz program. Or, as Mr. Ace puts it, 'How to stop radio-activity'. Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 17, 1952, 73 years ago with guest Boris Karloff. Jerry fills in for the first guest, a food expert. Boris plays Jerry’s father in a sketch called, “Just Plain Dracula”. Followed by The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast April 17, 1949, 76 years ago, A Walk through the Easter Parade. Jack and Mary stroll down the boulevard for the Easter Parade and run into a lot of their friends. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 17, 1942, 83 years ago, Wonderful World Apartments. Mousey's idea is to build apartments with Pine Ridge's $10,000. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball, originally broadcast April 16, 1950, 75 years ago, Anniversary Presents. It's the Coopers' anniversary, so Liz and George return to the scene of the crime to recreate George's proposal. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 16, 1957, 68 years ago, The Family Prepares for Easter. Gildy and the family attend Easter sunrise services. Then A Day in the Life of Dennis Day, originally broadcast April 16, 1949, 76 years ago, Campaigning for Assembly. Dennis goes to apply for a civil service job and finds himself in politics. Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 16, 1940, 85 years ago, Big Ink Stain on the Carpet. When Fibber spills ink on the rug, the prescribed remedy is milk and salt. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 16, 1942, 83 years ago, How to spend the $10,000? While Ulysses S. Quincy is insisting on a toll bridge, everyone else has a none-too-brilliant idea of what to do with the $10,000. How about an alligator farm? Thanks to Honeywell 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