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 for October 24, 2024 - Lum the Postmaster, George better than Gable, and Jack at the Drive-in
A Funny Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 76 years ago, Substitute Postmaster. Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and dec…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 24, 1948, 76 years ago, Substitute Postmaster. Lum takes over the Pine Ridge post office and dec…
02:32:26 |
Thu 24 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 23, 2024 - Electric Blanket, The Runaway horse, and Charlie in Jail
A Variety Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Bing Crosby Show, originally broadcast October 23, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Jimmy Stewart. Bing helps guest Jimmy Stewart shop for…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Bing Crosby Show, originally broadcast October 23, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Jimmy Stewart. Bing helps guest Jimmy Stewart shop for…
02:31:23 |
Wed 23 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 22, 2024 - Murder on Mad Mountain, the Elusive Leader, and the Green Cap Murder
A Crime filled Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 80 years ago, Murder on Mad Mountain. A blizza…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 22, 1944, 80 years ago, Murder on Mad Mountain. A blizza…
02:21:00 |
Tue 22 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 21, 2024 - Indian Scout, Till Death Do Us Part, and a Salute to Good Health
Westerns and Comedy on a Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 68 years ago, Indian Scout. The story of Charlie, a …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 21, 1956, 68 years ago, Indian Scout. The story of Charlie, a …
02:28:33 |
Mon 21 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 20, 2024 - Stan's Last Show, Jack and Claudette, and Where is your Husband
A Funny Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1957, 67 years ago, Last Show of the Series. A reprise of the best skits from the pr…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1957, 67 years ago, Last Show of the Series. A reprise of the best skits from the pr…
02:09:39 |
Sun 20 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 19, 2024 - The Preacher, Kick Me, and The Numbers
Westerns and Drama on a Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 19, 1958, 66 years ago, The Preacher. Kendall tries to …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 19, 1958, 66 years ago, The Preacher. Kendall tries to …
02:22:44 |
Sat 19 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 18, 2024 - Gossip, Man on the Street, and Achilles
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02:37:41 |
Fri 18 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 17, 2027, The Double Frame, Package for Emily, and Pitfall
A Crime filled Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Double Frame. A y…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 17, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Double Frame. A y…
02:30:55 |
Thu 17 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 16, 2024 - Who Killed Kirk Reuben, Train Tickets, and Retirement
A Funny Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast October 16, 1935, 89 years ago, Who Killed Kirk Reubin? Town Hall Bulletins/New…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast October 16, 1935, 89 years ago, Who Killed Kirk Reubin? Town Hall Bulletins/New…
02:32:15 |
Wed 16 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 15, 2024 - The Manor House Case, Murder at the Rodeo, and The Carnival of Death
A Crime filled Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast October 15, 1945, 79 years ago, The …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast October 15, 1945, 79 years ago, The …
02:21:30 |
Tue 15 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 14, 2024 - Still Waters, Gunshot Wound, and To Have and Have Not
A Western and Movie Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 68 years ago, Still Waters. Mrs. Feemster and the "Com…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 68 years ago, Still Waters. Mrs. Feemster and the "Com…
02:25:59 |
Mon 14 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 13, 2024 - Selling the Sportsman to Edgar Bergen, Freberg sponsors Freberg, and Tqx Collector Quarantine
A Funny Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 13, 1946, 78 years ago, Jack And Mary Walk To The Studio. Guest Edgar Bergen introduces Charl…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 13, 1946, 78 years ago, Jack And Mary Walk To The Studio. Guest Edgar Bergen introduces Charl…
02:24:41 |
Sun 13 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 12, 2024 - The Golden Fleece, The Tropical Frame-up, and The Tuba
A Criminal Saturday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Golden Fleece. A story that begi…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 12, 1951, 73 years ago, The Golden Fleece. A story that begi…
02:36:58 |
Sat 12 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 11, 2024 - Charity Ball, Phone Problems, and Riley the Cop
A Funny Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, 76 years ago. Irma and her friends attend a charity masquerade bal…
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, 76 years ago. Irma and her friends attend a charity masquerade bal…
02:34:05 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 10, 2024 - Criss Cross, Beezers Cellar, and Smoke Ring
A Dramatic Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Criss Cross starring Burt Lancaster. An adaption of…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 75 years ago, Criss Cross starring Burt Lancaster. An adaption of…
02:28:52 |
Thu 10 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 9, 2024 - The Barbeque, Alice's First Date, and Lelia Leaves Town
2+ Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Red Skelton Show, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 75 years ago, The Barbeque. Red is having a barbecue, Willie Lump-Lump pays a …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Red Skelton Show, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 75 years ago, The Barbeque. Red is having a barbecue, Willie Lump-Lump pays a …
02:36:52 |
Wed 09 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 8, 2024 - Jamaica Inn, The Measles, and Eddie and Jimmy
A Variety and Comedy Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Charles Laughton. Charlie the fire chi…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 85 years ago with guest Charles Laughton. Charlie the fire chi…
02:35:36 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 7, 2024 - Edgar and Charlie Audition, Milton and Darryl Zanuck, and the Galvanized Yankee
2+ Hours of A Mixed Bag
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 79 years ago, Auditions. The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie M…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast October 7, 1945, 79 years ago, Auditions. The program's guests are Edgar Bergen and Charlie M…
02:34:26 |
Mon 07 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 6, 2024 - Teenage Werewolves, The Bum Steer, and The Old Oaken Bucket
A Mixed Bag on a Sunday...
First a look at the events of the day
Then Stan Freberg, originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 67 years ago, All About Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Ful…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Stan Freberg, originally broadcast October 6, 1957, 67 years ago, All About Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Ful…
02:28:33 |
Sun 06 Oct 2024
Classic Radio for October 5, 2024 - Champaign for Caesar, Clothes for Fibber, and a Haircut for Henry
2+ Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Champaign for Caesar starring Ronald Coleman, Vincent Price, and A…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast October 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Champaign for Caesar starring Ronald Coleman, Vincent Price, and A…
02:37:53 |
Sat 05 Oct 2024
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