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
- 1079
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Classic Radio 03-20-25 - Bob Hope and Shirley Temple, Fred and the Eagle, and True or False
A Funny Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope, originally broadcast March 20, 1945, 80 years ago with guest Shirley Temple. The program originates fro…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Pepsodent Show starring Bob Hope, originally broadcast March 20, 1945, 80 years ago with guest Shirley Temple. The program originates fro…
02:44:01 |
Thu 20 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-19-25 - Reckless Ride, Mae West Robbery, and Finger of Doom
A Dramatic Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day
Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast March 19, 1955, 70 years ago, The Case Of The Reckless Ride. Two tough guys named Harold Kopan and E…
First, a look at the events of the day
Then Gang Busters, originally broadcast March 19, 1955, 70 years ago, The Case Of The Reckless Ride. Two tough guys named Harold Kopan and E…
02:36:44 |
Wed 19 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-18-25 - The Hand of Death, Sam Fishers Past, and The Bureau
A Dramatic Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 80 years ago, The Hand of Death. An eccentric who collects souvenirs from murders dec…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast March 18, 1945, 80 years ago, The Hand of Death. An eccentric who collects souvenirs from murders dec…
02:21:20 |
Tue 18 Mar 2025
Classic Radio Special - Remembering Fred Allen on the 69th anniversary of his passing
On this, the 69th anniversary of the passing of a great radio humorist, we present the NBC program Biography in Sound, This episode was broadcast two days prior to what would have been his 62nd birt…
00:59:05 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-17-25 - Gracie and Arte, Dennis and the Baby Picture, and Fred Allen
A Funny Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 17, 1941, 84 years ago, St. Patrick's Parade. George tries to break up the "romance"…
First a look at the events of the day
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 17, 1941, 84 years ago, St. Patrick's Parade. George tries to break up the "romance"…
02:38:03 |
Mon 17 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-16-25 - Riley and Life Insurance, Jack and the IRS, and Check Room Attendants
A Funny Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast March 16, 1946, 79 years ago, Riley Buys an Insurance Policy. Riley buys a life…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast March 16, 1946, 79 years ago, Riley Buys an Insurance Policy. Riley buys a life…
02:26:53 |
Sun 16 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-15-25 - Shiny Gun, Lovers Lane Killing, and the Big Impossible
A Dramatic Saturday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 15, 1949, 76 years ago, The Shiny Gun. A young boy shoots his friend while pl…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast March 15, 1949, 76 years ago, The Shiny Gun. A young boy shoots his friend while pl…
02:33:58 |
Sat 15 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-14-25 - Jerry Likes It, Al to Nebraska, and Tax Time
A Funny Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 73 years ago with guest Lizabeth Scott. Jerry sings (?) “I Like It”.…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis Show, originally broadcast March 14, 1952, 73 years ago with guest Lizabeth Scott. Jerry sings (?) “I Like It”.…
02:34:07 |
Fri 14 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-13-25 - Nightmare and Little Women
A Dramatic Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 13, 1948, 77 years ago, Nightmare starring Eddie Bracken featuring William Conrad. A man dreams th…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 13, 1948, 77 years ago, Nightmare starring Eddie Bracken featuring William Conrad. A man dreams th…
02:30:56 |
Thu 13 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-12-25 - Strange Meeting, The Trial, and Murder on Green Mountain
A Dramatic Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast March 12, 1950, 75 years ago, Strange Meeting. A very valuable X-Ray in Paris, a Sydney Greenstreet cl…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast March 12, 1950, 75 years ago, Strange Meeting. A very valuable X-Ray in Paris, a Sydney Greenstreet cl…
02:32:35 |
Wed 12 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-11-25 - The Big Show and Irish Eyes are Smiling
A Variety Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 74 years ago. Evelyn Knight sings, "I Remember The Cornfield…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead, originally broadcast March 11, 1951, 74 years ago. Evelyn Knight sings, "I Remember The Cornfield…
02:27:25 |
Tue 11 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-10-25 - Womens Rights, Mailing the Taxes, and a secret Word
A Funny Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 75 years ago. The girls demand equal rights.…
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast March 10, 1950, 75 years ago. The girls demand equal rights.…
02:19:42 |
Mon 10 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-09-25 - Phil's contract, Jack's Quartet, and Gracie at Carnegie Hall
A Funny Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast March 9, 1947, 78 years ago. Jack Benny visits Phil to negotiate next year's contract.
…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast March 9, 1947, 78 years ago. Jack Benny visits Phil to negotiate next year's contract.
…
02:35:51 |
Sun 09 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-08-25 - Carmen has Cancer, The Big Laugh, and The Crooked Eye
A Dramatic Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 8, 1950, 75 years ago, Rico and Carmen Machian…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Story of Dr. Kildare starring Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast March 8, 1950, 75 years ago, Rico and Carmen Machian…
02:22:59 |
Sat 08 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-07-25 - Turnabout is Foul Play, The Six Napoleons, and the Skyway Man
A Dramatic Friday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 7, 1952, 73 years ago, Turnabout is Foul Play. Harry plans to che…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 7, 1952, 73 years ago, Turnabout is Foul Play. Harry plans to che…
02:21:15 |
Fri 07 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-06-25 - In a Lonely Place, Number 13, Tall Target
A dramatic Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 6, 1948, 77 years ago, In a Lonely Place starring Robert Montgomery. A one-hour presentation. A horr…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 6, 1948, 77 years ago, In a Lonely Place starring Robert Montgomery. A one-hour presentation. A horr…
02:33:28 |
Thu 06 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-05-25 - Kite's Reward, Undercover Woman, and Party to Murder
A Dramatic Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 5, 1955, 70 years ago, Kite’s Reward. A naturally fast gunfighter named And…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 5, 1955, 70 years ago, Kite’s Reward. A naturally fast gunfighter named And…
02:31:03 |
Wed 05 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-04-25 - The Horn Blows at Midnight and an hour with Edgar Bergen
A Funny Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Ford Theater, originally broadcast March 4, 1949, 76 years ago, The Horn Blows at Midnight starring Jack Benny. The beautiful and funny st…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Ford Theater, originally broadcast March 4, 1949, 76 years ago, The Horn Blows at Midnight starring Jack Benny. The beautiful and funny st…
02:29:33 |
Tue 04 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-03-25 - Paleface, Room, and Suitcase
A Funny Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 75 years ago, The Paleface starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell. A western comedy…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast March 3, 1950, 75 years ago, The Paleface starring Bob Hope and Jane Russell. A western comedy…
02:27:16 |
Mon 03 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-02-25 - Carnegie Hall, Tax Trouble, and Phil and Alice to Vegas
A Funny Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 82 years ago, Playing Carnegie Hall Part 1. The broadcast originates from New…
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast March 2, 1943, 82 years ago, Playing Carnegie Hall Part 1. The broadcast originates from New…
02:17:46 |
Sun 02 Mar 2025
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