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
- 1080
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Classic Radio 02-10-25 - Publishing the song, Sawed in half, Valentine Candy
A Funny Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 10, 1952, 73 years ago, Getting the Song Published. Jack heads back east to try to get a New York City…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 10, 1952, 73 years ago, Getting the Song Published. Jack heads back east to try to get a New York City…
02:41:36 |
Mon 10 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-09-25 - Upstairs Roomer, Sitting Bull, and the Jewel Thief
A Criminal and Creepy Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 9, 1958, 67 years ago, The Upstairs Roomer. A crook takes a room in a ho…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast February 9, 1958, 67 years ago, The Upstairs Roomer. A crook takes a room in a ho…
02:17:03 |
Sun 09 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-08-25 - The Big Press, Jetsam, and The Penny Pinching Landlord
A Dramatic Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los …
02:40:05 |
Sat 08 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-07-25 - The Cinderella Girl, The TV Twins, and Peavey's Big Day
A Funny Friday
First a look at the events of the day
Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 75 years ago, Cinderella Gets Her Greatest Wish. The first co…
First a look at the events of the day
Then People Are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast February 7, 1950, 75 years ago, Cinderella Gets Her Greatest Wish. The first co…
02:39:34 |
Fri 07 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-06-25 - Sam Carver Suicide, Diary of Death, and End of the Road
A Dramatic Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Under Arrest starring Joe Desantis, originally broadcast February 6, 1949, 76 years ago, The Sam Carver Case. Did Sam Carver commit suicid…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Under Arrest starring Joe Desantis, originally broadcast February 6, 1949, 76 years ago, The Sam Carver Case. Did Sam Carver commit suicid…
02:30:48 |
Thu 06 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-04-25 - Skeleton Bay, Tongalani, and Murder is Legal
A Dramatic Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 79 years ago, Skeleton Bay starring Betty Lou Gerson. A mystery writer wi…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast February 5, 1946, 79 years ago, Skeleton Bay starring Betty Lou Gerson. A mystery writer wi…
02:24:31 |
Wed 05 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-04-25 - Party Line, Courtin Corabelle, and the Household Budget
A Funny Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 4, 1954, 71 years ago, The Telephone Mix-Up. To get the new people on th…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast February 4, 1954, 71 years ago, The Telephone Mix-Up. To get the new people on th…
02:32:09 |
Tue 04 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-03-25 - Backseat Driver, Sea Wolf, and the Careless Caretaker
A Dramatic Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Backseat Driver starring Fibber McGee and Molly. A killer commandeers the ca…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Backseat Driver starring Fibber McGee and Molly. A killer commandeers the ca…
02:32:25 |
Mon 03 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-02-25 - Plan X, Benny Never Born?, and Sez Who?
A Funny Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 2, 1953, 72 years ago, Plan X starring Jack Benny. Zeno, the Martian, is sent to meet the first rocket …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 2, 1953, 72 years ago, Plan X starring Jack Benny. Zeno, the Martian, is sent to meet the first rocket …
02:30:54 |
Sun 02 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 02-01-25 - The Dark Enchantress, The Future, and a Study in Wax
A Dangerous Saturday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 1, 1952, 73 years ago, The Dark Enchantress. A young lady i…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 1, 1952, 73 years ago, The Dark Enchantress. A young lady i…
02:21:42 |
Sat 01 Feb 2025
Classic Radio 01-31-25 - Professor to the Home, An Evening Out, and a Baby Shower
A Funny Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 76 years ago. Professor Kropotkin is going to have to go to the old…
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 76 years ago. Professor Kropotkin is going to have to go to the old…
02:25:46 |
Fri 31 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-30-25 - Poison Death, Savage Diety, Red Headed Blackmailer
A Dangerous Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast January 30, 1938, 87 years ago, The Poison Death. A madman t…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Shadow starring Orson Welles and Agnes Moorehead, originally broadcast January 30, 1938, 87 years ago, The Poison Death. A madman t…
02:24:35 |
Thu 30 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-29-25 - Young Love, Rifles to the Indians, and the Blood of Cain
A Western and Weird Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 29, 1955, 70 years ago, Young Love. Jesse Wheat is shot in cold b…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 29, 1955, 70 years ago, Young Love. Jesse Wheat is shot in cold b…
02:35:59 |
Wed 29 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-28-25 - Hairpin Turn, Demon Barber, and Mexico City Killer
A Dangerous Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast January 28, 1950, 75 years ago, The Hairpin turn. Marlowe meet…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast January 28, 1950, 75 years ago, The Hairpin turn. Marlowe meet…
02:21:36 |
Tue 28 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-27-25 - I Can't Stand Jack, Liz's Song, and Fibber in the Cafe
A Funny Monday
First the Jack Benny Show from January 27, 1946, 79 years ago, Contest Winners of the I Can't Stand Jack Benny Contest are announced. Jack is scheduled to give away $10,000 to the winne…
First the Jack Benny Show from January 27, 1946, 79 years ago, Contest Winners of the I Can't Stand Jack Benny Contest are announced. Jack is scheduled to give away $10,000 to the winne…
02:30:40 |
Mon 27 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-26-25 - Irma a lonely heart?, Charlie's wormatorium, the Aldrich Sled Race
A Funny Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 26, 1948, 77 years ago. Irma gives up on Al and joins a Lonely Hearts Club.…
First a look at the events of the day
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 26, 1948, 77 years ago. Irma gives up on Al and joins a Lonely Hearts Club.…
02:24:05 |
Sun 26 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-25-25 - The Fatal Fix, Want Ad, and The Big Layout
A Criminal Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast January 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Fatal Fix. Willy The Weep sees a young girl atta…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast January 25, 1949, 76 years ago, The Fatal Fix. Willy The Weep sees a young girl atta…
02:26:25 |
Sat 25 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-24-25 Dan McGrew, Sam and Joan, and the Motor Scooter
A Funny Friday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 24, 1954, 71 years ago, The cast does a tale of the frozen North: "The Shooting Of Dan McGrew."
Follo…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast January 24, 1954, 71 years ago, The cast does a tale of the frozen North: "The Shooting Of Dan McGrew."
Follo…
02:28:55 |
Fri 24 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-23-25 - Head of the English Department, Farewell Dinner, and the Pen Pal
A Funny Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 76 years ago, New Head of the English Department. The position of …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast January 23, 1949, 76 years ago, New Head of the English Department. The position of …
02:27:27 |
Thu 23 Jan 2025
Classic Radio 01-22-25 - Playing Indians, Sins of our Fathers, and Prison Break
A Western Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast January 22, 1956, 69 years ago, Playing Indians. Captain Quince baits a trap f…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast January 22, 1956, 69 years ago, Playing Indians. Captain Quince baits a trap f…
02:31:21 |
Wed 22 Jan 2025
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