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
- 1081
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Classic Radio for May 1, 2024 - Mentallo, Terminal, and Cara
2 + Hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 74 years ago, Mentallo, the Mental Marvel. . "Mentallo The Mental Marve…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Nightbeat starring Frank Lovejoy, originally broadcast May 1, 1950, 74 years ago, Mentallo, the Mental Marvel. . "Mentallo The Mental Marve…
02:16:50 |
Wed 01 May 2024
Classic Radio for April 30, 2024 - Can't sleep, Corpse in the Cellar, and a Tobacconist
2+ Hours of Crime on a Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 71 years ago, I Can’t Sleep. The Par…
First a look at this day in History.
Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 71 years ago, I Can’t Sleep. The Par…
02:19:42 |
Tue 30 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 29, 2024 - The Grand Canyon Matter, Blackbeard's Ace, and Bleeding Gold
2 + Hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 62 years ago, The Grand Canyon Matter. Johnny near…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 62 years ago, The Grand Canyon Matter. Johnny near…
02:30:44 |
Mon 29 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 28, 2024 - Irma and Yoga, Baseball, and a home permanent
2+ Hours of Comedy on a Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 71 years ago, Irma Takes Up Yoga. Al threatens to le…
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 71 years ago, Irma Takes Up Yoga. Al threatens to le…
02:26:31 |
Sun 28 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 27, 2024 - The Cottage, The House, and the Refresher Course
2 + Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Wooley, originally broadcast April 27, 1951, 73 years ago, Summer Getaway Cottage. Montague tries …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Wooley, originally broadcast April 27, 1951, 73 years ago, Summer Getaway Cottage. Montague tries …
02:36:38 |
Sat 27 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 26, 2024 - The House I Live In, Casablanca, and The Hunter
2+ Hours of Drama on a Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast April 26, 1945, 79 years ago, The House I Live In starring Raymond Massey. A man's son …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Arch Obolers Plays, originally broadcast April 26, 1945, 79 years ago, The House I Live In starring Raymond Massey. A man's son …
02:37:44 |
Fri 26 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 25, 2024 - The Loaner, The Circus, and the Nightmare
2 + Hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then This is your FBI, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 72 years ago, The Loner. Don Conway, an expert on make-up, is paroled from prison an…
First a look at this day in History.
Then This is your FBI, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 72 years ago, The Loner. Don Conway, an expert on make-up, is paroled from prison an…
02:25:15 |
Thu 25 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 24, 2024 - Stage Snatch, Irish Luck, and One More Shot
Wednesday means Westerns and Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, Stage Snatch. Big Foot kidnaps Rowse, a…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 24, 1960, 64 years ago, Stage Snatch. Big Foot kidnaps Rowse, a…
02:21:04 |
Wed 24 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 23, 2024 - John Wilkes Booth, Rita Malloy, and the Dinner of Death
2 + Hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, What Happened to John Wilkes Booth? Announce…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Thirteenth Juror starring Vincent Price, Originally broadcast April 23, 1949, 75 years ago, What Happened to John Wilkes Booth? Announce…
02:32:51 |
Tue 23 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 22, 2024 - Sapphire in Chicago, Jack at the Circus, and TV at Madison High
A Comedy Filled Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, Sapphire in Chicago. While Sapphire is away, the Kingfish is determine…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 73 years ago, Sapphire in Chicago. While Sapphire is away, the Kingfish is determine…
02:36:49 |
Mon 22 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 21, 2024 - Foreign Legion, Marie Olson, and the new President
2 + Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Originally broadcast April 21, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Vic Damone. Dean, Jerry, and Vic go into the For…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, Originally broadcast April 21, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Vic Damone. Dean, Jerry, and Vic go into the For…
02:34:28 |
Sun 21 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 20, 2024 - Saluting this date 66 years ago
Headlining shows from April 20, 1958
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Aces and Eights. A story abou…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast April 20, 1958, 66 years ago, Aces and Eights. A story abou…
02:12:00 |
Sat 20 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 19, 2024-Murderous Good Samaritans, an Iron Fist, and A Big Speech
2 + Hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast April 19, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Good Samaritans. …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Mr. District Attorney starring David Brian, originally broadcast April 19, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Murderous Good Samaritans. …
02:17:04 |
Fri 19 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 18, 2024-Treasure of the Sierra Madre, The Painted Smile, and the Squealing Duck
Two + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 75 years ago, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre starring Humphrey Bogart. An a…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast April 18, 1949, 75 years ago, The Treasure of the Sierra Madre starring Humphrey Bogart. An a…
02:25:45 |
Thu 18 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 17, 2024 - Oil Trouble, Whisky Drummer, and Prunellas Fella
2 + Hours of Westerns and War
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 17, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of Oil Trouble. Chief Blue Fox h…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast April 17, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of Oil Trouble. Chief Blue Fox h…
02:24:35 |
Wed 17 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 16, 2024 - Baseball Player Murder, Midnight Phantom, and Noose Hangs High
Two + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Boston Blackie staring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 16, 1946, 78 years ago, The Baseball Player Murder. Murder takes place at …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Boston Blackie staring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 16, 1946, 78 years ago, The Baseball Player Murder. Murder takes place at …
02:21:07 |
Tue 16 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 15, 2024 - Fibber's Eyes, Bob's Romance, and Jack's Taxes
2 + Hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 15, 1941, 83 years ago, Fibber Needs Glasses. Fibber visits an eye doctor, gets drops …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 15, 1941, 83 years ago, Fibber Needs Glasses. Fibber visits an eye doctor, gets drops …
02:38:59 |
Mon 15 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 14, 2024 - It Happens Every Spring, Henry the Short Stop, and the Lost Dog
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 74 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland. A baseball…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 74 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland. A baseball…
02:43:34 |
Sun 14 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 13, 2024 - Wagon Train, Kendall For the Defense, and The Big Note
+ Hours of Westerns and Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 13, 1958, 66 years ago, Wagon Train. A wagon tr…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast April 13, 1958, 66 years ago, Wagon Train. A wagon tr…
02:19:50 |
Sat 13 Apr 2024
Classic Radio for April 12, 2024 - Parole to Panic, Indecent Exposure, and Classified Secret
Two + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Parole to Panic starring Broderick Crawford. An ex-con trying to go straight…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Parole to Panic starring Broderick Crawford. An ex-con trying to go straight…
02:27:34 |
Fri 12 Apr 2024
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