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, 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!
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 119 minutes
- Episodes
- 1078
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Classic Radio 09-08-25 - Courgeous Come-On, Symphony of Death, and the Old Army Buddy
Drama on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 8, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Courageous Co…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 8, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Courageous Co…
02:30:21 |
Mon 08 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-07-25 - Husband Shortage, Danny Dither, and Gildy's Cake
Comedy on a Sunday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast September 7, 1943, 82 years ago, Shortage of Husbands. Gracie discovers that there are t…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast September 7, 1943, 82 years ago, Shortage of Husbands. Gracie discovers that there are t…
02:37:21 |
Sun 07 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-06-25 - Red Ryder at Tarantula Springs, All That Glitters, and The Handcuffs
Westerns on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Adventures of Red Ryder, originally broadcast September 6, 1946, 79 years ago, Rodeo At Tarantula Springs. The Haciampa Kid plans…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Adventures of Red Ryder, originally broadcast September 6, 1946, 79 years ago, Rodeo At Tarantula Springs. The Haciampa Kid plans…
02:24:21 |
Sat 06 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-05-25 - Charlie and Ida Lupino, Generous Gentleman Henry, and Leroy's Car
Comedy on a Friday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast September 5, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Ida Lupino. Edgar Bergen tells Charlie McCa…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast September 5, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Ida Lupino. Edgar Bergen tells Charlie McCa…
02:31:38 |
Fri 05 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-04-25 - Mask of Medussa, Surprise for Professor, and Black Buddah
Mystery on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 4, 1947, 78 years ago, The Mask of Medussa. A horror story ab…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 4, 1947, 78 years ago, The Mask of Medussa. A horror story ab…
02:27:39 |
Thu 04 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-03-25 Prison Break, Mr President, and Ambition Perilous
Drama on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast September 3, 1951, 74 years ago, The Steel River Prison Break starring Jeff Chandler. A prison escape …
02:23:18 |
Wed 03 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-02-25 - Salute to S America, Elves, and Grass Lake
Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 2, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to South America. "Pancho" Berle, the Mexican bad…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 2, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to South America. "Pancho" Berle, the Mexican bad…
02:30:08 |
Tue 02 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 09-01-25 - It aired 68 years ago
Four shows from September 1, 1957
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast September 1, 1957, 68 years ago, The Man from Tomorrow starring Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lovejo…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast September 1, 1957, 68 years ago, The Man from Tomorrow starring Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lovejo…
02:32:57 |
Mon 01 Sep 2025
Classic Radio 08-31-25 - Satire, Judy's Pig, and George versus Frankie
Comedy on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 31, 1956, 69 years ago, Colloquy #3, An Analysis of Satire starring Stan Freberg. St…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 31, 1956, 69 years ago, Colloquy #3, An Analysis of Satire starring Stan Freberg. St…
02:27:42 |
Sun 31 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-30-25 - Obie Tater, Love-Bird, and Mother is a Freshmen
Westerns and Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 30, 1954, 71 years ago, Obie Tater. Two tough guys rough …
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 30, 1954, 71 years ago, Obie Tater. Two tough guys rough …
02:35:56 |
Sat 30 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-29-25 - The Lawless Caper, The Failing Eyes, and Hold-up
Crime on a Friday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, 77 years ago, The Lawless Caper. Johnny Lawless is…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Adventures of Sam Spade starring Howard Duff, originally broadcast August 29, 1948, 77 years ago, The Lawless Caper. Johnny Lawless is…
02:29:27 |
Fri 29 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-28-25 - Beyond Good and Evil, For the Birds, and Tumbleweed
Westerns and Crime on a Thursday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Beyond Good and Evil. Lorre…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast August 28, 1947, 78 years ago, Beyond Good and Evil. Lorre…
02:27:45 |
Thu 28 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-27-25 - I'll Trade You Murder, Gentlemen Prefer Horses, and The Eager Witness
Crime on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 80 years ago, I’ll Trade You Murder. A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook …
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast August 27, 1945, 80 years ago, I’ll Trade You Murder. A meek book salesman is mistaken for a crook …
02:46:20 |
Wed 27 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-26-25 -Gildersleeve, Elsie sued George, and Milton Salutes the Railroads
Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Sufficient Unto Ones Self. Gild…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Sufficient Unto Ones Self. Gild…
02:25:41 |
Tue 26 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-25-25 - From August 25 1957-Leiningen vs the ants, Smoky sleeper, and Sweet Cherries
We head to Sunday, August 25, 1957, for drama
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring William Conra…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring William Conra…
02:32:17 |
Mon 25 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-24-25 - Elizabeth Short, Ticket to Tangiers, and Sub-basement
Drama on a Sunday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Somebody Knows, originally broadcast August 24, 1950, 75 years ago, The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Short. The last show of a summer …
02:27:56 |
Sun 24 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-23-25- The First Man She Met, Skylark, and The Velvet Touch
We head to the Movies on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Stars Over Hollywood, originally broadcast August 23, 1952, 73 years ago, The First Man She Met starring Debbie Reynolds…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Stars Over Hollywood, originally broadcast August 23, 1952, 73 years ago, The First Man She Met starring Debbie Reynolds…
02:33:53 |
Sat 23 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-22-25 - The Red Arrow, Mind over Murder, and Death Has a Thirst
Drama on a Friday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 22, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Red Arrow. A haun…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 22, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Red Arrow. A haun…
02:20:59 |
Fri 22 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-21-25 - Crystal Lake, New System, and the Picnic
Comedy on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast August 21, 1949, 71 years ago, The Conklins' Anniversary At Crystal Lake. Miss…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast August 21, 1949, 71 years ago, The Conklins' Anniversary At Crystal Lake. Miss…
02:23:52 |
Thu 21 Aug 2025
Classic Radio 08-20-25 - Jealous Partners and Arson, X Marks the Murder, and The Perfect Prisoner
Drama on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast August 20, 1946, 79 years ago, Jealous Partners and Arson. A man burns dow…
First, a look at the events of the day.
Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast August 20, 1946, 79 years ago, Jealous Partners and Arson. A man burns dow…
02:30:20 |
Wed 20 Aug 2025
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