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 12-22-24 - Carmen Kringle, Dog Star, and Lights Out
Christmas Drama on a Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, The Carmen Kringle Matter. An…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, The Carmen Kringle Matter. An…
02:31:59 |
Sun 22 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-21-24 - Miracle on 34th Street, a 22 rifle, and Richard Diamond
Christmas Drama on a Saturday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 74 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwinn. …
First a look at the events of the day
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 74 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwinn. …
02:47:02 |
Sat 21 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-20-24 - Irma's Christmas Party, Blondie and Dagwood and Bob, and Luigi's Money
A Funny Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 76 years ago, Irma’s Christmas Party. Irma wants to throw a part…
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 76 years ago, Irma’s Christmas Party. Irma wants to throw a part…
02:26:18 |
Fri 20 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-19-24 - Wallet for Wilson, Benny Plays Santa, and Aldrich Christmas gifts
Comedy on a Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Christmas Wallet for Don Wilson. Jack goes Christmas shopping and buy…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Christmas Wallet for Don Wilson. Jack goes Christmas shopping and buy…
02:43:46 |
Thu 19 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-18-24 - Miracle At Christmas, Moving Picture Murder, and Scared Kid
A Dramatic Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 18, 1951, 73 years ago, Miracle At Christmas. Mason Adams stars in the traditional C…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 18, 1951, 73 years ago, Miracle At Christmas. Mason Adams stars in the traditional C…
02:20:05 |
Wed 18 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-17-24 - The Cactus Pear, Police Impersonator, and Yuletide Miracle
Drama on a Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Cactus Pear. The story is based …
First a look at the events of the day
Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Cactus Pear. The story is based …
02:17:25 |
Tue 17 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-16-24 - Night at the Opera, Andy's Wedding, and The Big Event
A Comedic Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 79 years ago, Night at the Opera. . After the opera, Gil…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 79 years ago, Night at the Opera. . After the opera, Gil…
02:39:45 |
Mon 16 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-15-24 - Gracie and Herbert Marshall, Shoelaces for xmas, and Irma and Al Dance
Comedy on a Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 15, 1942, 82 years ago, The Swami’s Predictions. After having their tea leaves…
First a look at the events of the day
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 15, 1942, 82 years ago, The Swami’s Predictions. After having their tea leaves…
02:26:05 |
Sun 15 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-14-24 - Bing and Colonna,Lou goes shopping, and the Roadside Stand
https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.htmlA Funny Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Bing Crosby, originally broadcast…
02:33:21 |
Sat 14 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-13-24 - Sudden Wealth, Marrige Annullment Murder, a Present for Benny
Crime on a Friday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 65 years ago, The Sudden Wealth Matter. An investmen…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 13, 1959, 65 years ago, The Sudden Wealth Matter. An investmen…
02:25:51 |
Fri 13 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-12-24 - Mae West as Eve, Love in Darkest Africa, and the lost locket
A Variety Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West. Nelson Eddy begi…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast December 12, 1937, 87 years ago with guest Mae West. Nelson Eddy begi…
02:19:06 |
Thu 12 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-11-24 - The Gambler and his Lady, The Thornberry Brothers, and the Midnight Horsemen
Crime and Creepiness on a Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Gambler and his Lady…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 11, 1948, 76 years ago, The Gambler and his Lady…
02:20:41 |
Wed 11 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-10-24 - Edgar in the hospital, Mel raising money, and Claudia Worries
A Variety Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 10, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Lansing Hatfield. Lansing …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 10, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Lansing Hatfield. Lansing …
02:28:17 |
Tue 10 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-09-24 - Andy's Wedding, Sam Shovel, and Forty Percent Off
Starting our week with Comedy...
First a look at the events of the day
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans. Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at ni…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 9, 1951, 73 years ago, Andy’s Wedding Plans. Andy meets Theresa Thompkins at ni…
02:26:40 |
Mon 09 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-08-24 - Alias Nick Beal, Blood Transfusion, and Speed Trap
A dramatic Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 75 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford. An adaptation of the…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 8, 1949, 75 years ago, Alias Nick Beal starring Broderick Crawford. An adaptation of the…
02:01:57 |
Sun 08 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-07-24 - Remembering Pearl Harbor
Remembering the events of December 7, 1941 and the attack on Pearl Harbor.
First a look at the events of the day
Then a number of the early reports and analysis of the first hours after the attacks on …
First a look at the events of the day
Then a number of the early reports and analysis of the first hours after the attacks on …
02:39:57 |
Sat 07 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-06-24 - The Attic Auction, Bob Hope goes shopping, and the post office breaks Luigi's gift
A Funny Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 6, 1951, 73 years ago, Attic Auction. Jim decides to convert the attic t…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast December 6, 1951, 73 years ago, Attic Auction. Jim decides to convert the attic t…
02:28:10 |
Fri 06 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-05-24 - The Blind Boy, The Paper Bullets, and Mamas Boy
A Dramatic Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 87 years ago, The Blind boy. The story of a blind boy and an…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 5, 1937, 87 years ago, The Blind boy. The story of a blind boy and an…
02:26:43 |
Thu 05 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-04-24 - And Hope to Die, The Duplicate Dean, and A Sunny Afternoon
A Dramatic Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg,originally broadcast December 4, 1950, 74 years ago, And Hope To Die. Flora Stewar…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg,originally broadcast December 4, 1950, 74 years ago, And Hope To Die. Flora Stewar…
02:29:47 |
Wed 04 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-03-24 - Maureen O'Hara and Charlie McCarthy, Take a letter, Darling
A Funny Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 3, 1939, 85 years ago, with guest Maureen O’Hara. Charlie McC…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast December 3, 1939, 85 years ago, with guest Maureen O’Hara. Charlie McC…
02:24:49 |
Tue 03 Dec 2024
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