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 12-02-24 - Civil War Map, Missing Tongue, and Thieves Fall Out
A Dramatic Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast December 2, 1950, 74 years ago, The Empty Matchbook. A foreign agent has st…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast December 2, 1950, 74 years ago, The Empty Matchbook. A foreign agent has st…
02:23:20 |
Mon 02 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 12-01-24 - The Trunk, The Ghost, and the Statues
A Creepy Sunday with some drama
First a look at the events of the day
Then Lights Out, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 82 years ago, The Story of Mr Maggs. A bargain at an auction is a trunk ful…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Lights Out, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 82 years ago, The Story of Mr Maggs. A bargain at an auction is a trunk ful…
02:14:26 |
Sun 01 Dec 2024
Classic Radio 11-30-24 - The Big Shirt, Dangerous Game, and I Remember Murder
A Criminal Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 72 years ago, The Big Shirt. The co-owner of a pawn shop named Mark Wi…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 72 years ago, The Big Shirt. The co-owner of a pawn shop named Mark Wi…
02:35:20 |
Sat 30 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-29-24 - Sheriff Billy, Matt and Kitty, and Santa is Kidnapped
Westerns on the Friday after Thanksgiving
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 29, 1953, 71 years ago, Sheriff Billy. Sheri…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 29, 1953, 71 years ago, Sheriff Billy. Sheri…
02:10:27 |
Fri 29 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-28-24 - Fred and George Jessel, Lum's Fortune, and Schlepperman and the Maxwell
A Funny Thanksgiving Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 28, 1948, 76 years ago, George Jessel Tries to Get in the Roxy Theater, Free. …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 28, 1948, 76 years ago, George Jessel Tries to Get in the Roxy Theater, Free. …
02:36:08 |
Thu 28 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-27-24 - After Turkey, Surprise Play, and From Here to Boston
Drama on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving
First a look at the events of the day
Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago, After Tur…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago, After Tur…
02:23:46 |
Wed 27 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-26-24 - Turkey Raffle and Thanksgiving Dinner
A Funny Tuesday ahead of Thanksgiving
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, 77 years ago. Arthur Treacher has been selling raffle tic…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, 77 years ago. Arthur Treacher has been selling raffle tic…
02:29:06 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Thanksgiving Special from Elgin Illinois
The Sixth Annual Elgin Thanksgiving Day Greeting To America, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 77 years ago. Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore perform together for the first time "since getting sho…
02:09:25 |
Tue 26 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-25-24 - Jack Benny runs a Trailer Court, Lou's Thanksgiving Party
Comedy on the Monday before Thanksgiving
First a look at the events of the day
Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour, originally broadcast November 25, 1955, 69 years ago with guest Jack Benny. Guest Jack Be…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour, originally broadcast November 25, 1955, 69 years ago with guest Jack Benny. Guest Jack Be…
02:15:56 |
Mon 25 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-24-24 - The Hardys, Point Sublime, and the Salad Bowl Revue
4 Funny Sunday ahead of Thanksgiving
First a look at this day in History.
Then Good News of 1939 with host Robert Young, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 86 years ago. Daddy is proud of his new …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Good News of 1939 with host Robert Young, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 86 years ago. Daddy is proud of his new …
02:22:09 |
Sun 24 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-23-24 Free Play, Masks of Ashor, and Guilt
Crime and fantasy on a Saturday.
First a look at the events of the day
Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast November 23, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of Free Play. Marijuana …
First a look at the events of the day
Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast November 23, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of Free Play. Marijuana …
02:25:04 |
Sat 23 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-22-24 - Pilgrim Opera, Thanksgiving Prayer, and the Thanksgiving Play
A Funny Friday ahead of Thanksgiving
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1946, 78 years ago, The Thanksgiving Pilgrim Opera. …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1946, 78 years ago, The Thanksgiving Pilgrim Opera. …
02:27:09 |
Fri 22 Nov 2024
Classic Radio 11-21-24 - Love Thy Neighbor Premiere, Lums Thanksgiving Dinner, and Jack Benny the Turkey
IMPORTANT NOTE - I changed the dates in the titles to shorten things up.
Thanksgiving Comedy on the Thursday before Thanksgiving
First a look at the events of the day
Then Maxwell House Coffee Time hos…
Thanksgiving Comedy on the Thursday before Thanksgiving
First a look at the events of the day
Then Maxwell House Coffee Time hos…
02:27:54 |
Thu 21 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 20, 2024 - Earned Rewards, Pilgrim's Progress, and Night on Red Mountain
A Creepy Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 77 years ago, Earned Rewards. Shorty Irwin, one…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 77 years ago, Earned Rewards. Shorty Irwin, one…
02:29:41 |
Wed 20 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 19, 2024 - Ostrich, Turkey, and more Thanksgiving stuff
Thanksgiving Comedy on Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 19, 1939, 85 years ago, Jack Buys an Ostrich for Thanksgiving. Mary Livingstone read…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 19, 1939, 85 years ago, Jack Buys an Ostrich for Thanksgiving. Mary Livingstone read…
02:26:34 |
Tue 19 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 18, 2024 - Gracie's House, Katy and the Postman, and Nylon Stockings
A Funny Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 18, 1940, 84 years ago, Thanksgiving. George explains Thanksgiving to Gracie. A vis…
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 18, 1940, 84 years ago, Thanksgiving. George explains Thanksgiving to Gracie. A vis…
02:32:07 |
Mon 18 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 17, 2024 - Hepcat kills Canary, Jail Bait, and The Queue
A Criminal Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 71 years ago, A Hepcat Kills The Canary. Rocky gets hired to…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 71 years ago, A Hepcat Kills The Canary. Rocky gets hired to…
02:08:03 |
Sun 17 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 16, 2024 - The 10000th broadcast, The Debating Team, and Servicemen for Thanksgiving
A Funny Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, 72 years ago, “The 10,000th Broadcast”. Purporting to be the 10,000th broadcast of th…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, 72 years ago, “The 10,000th Broadcast”. Purporting to be the 10,000th broadcast of th…
02:46:05 |
Sat 16 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 15, 2024 - Buck Benny Rides Again, a TV Show, and George the Turkey
A Funny Friday with a pair of Jack Benny Shows
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1936, 88 years ago, Buck Benny Rides Again. Kenny Baker's first…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1936, 88 years ago, Buck Benny Rides Again. Kenny Baker's first…
02:34:04 |
Fri 15 Nov 2024
Classic Radio for November 14, 2024 - Poet Divorces plain guy, Professor Bone, and The Man who Came Back
A Drama filled Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Steve and Charlotte Dixon. Charlotte Dixon…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Steve and Charlotte Dixon. Charlotte Dixon…
02:20:20 |
Thu 14 Nov 2024
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