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 March 2, 2024 - Jack's Song, Phil to Vegas, and Playing Carnegie Hall
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Jack’s Song. The program originates from Palm Springs, California. A famous…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast March 2, 1952, 72 years ago, Jack’s Song. The program originates from Palm Springs, California. A famous…
02:28:22 |
Sat 02 Mar 2024
Classic Radio for March 1, 2024 - The Screaming Woman, The Big Want, and Behold a Corpse
Two + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Screaming Woman by Ray Bradbury and starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of k…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast March 1, 1955, 69 years ago, The Screaming Woman by Ray Bradbury and starring Sherry Jackson. A couple of k…
02:35:33 |
Fri 01 Mar 2024
Classic Radio for February 29, 2024 - Dean and Jerry, the Hyacinth Patrol, and Numerology and George Burns
Two + hours of a Leap Day mixed bag
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast February 29, 1952, 72 years ago with guest star Tony Curtis. Jerry plays …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast February 29, 1952, 72 years ago with guest star Tony Curtis. Jerry plays …
02:39:31 |
Thu 29 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 28, 2024 - Bad Bert, Trojan War, The Big Step, and John Frederick Benson
Two + hours of Westerns and Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 28, 1960, 64 years ago, Bad Bert. The search for "Ba…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 28, 1960, 64 years ago, Bad Bert. The search for "Ba…
02:27:01 |
Wed 28 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 27, 2024 - The Good Die Young, Three Faces at Midnight, and the Plot Murder
Two + hours of Mystery
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast February 27, 1944, 80 years ago, The Good Die Young. Young Sondra detests her new step-mot…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast February 27, 1944, 80 years ago, The Good Die Young. Young Sondra detests her new step-mot…
02:31:32 |
Tue 27 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 26, 2024 - Crime Wave, The Fix, and Walk in the Night
Two + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 26, 1935, 89 years ago, California’s Two-man Crime Wave. Two men have robbed a bank while …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 26, 1935, 89 years ago, California’s Two-man Crime Wave. Two men have robbed a bank while …
02:32:00 |
Mon 26 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 25, 1945 - A Day at the Races, Homer's Love Note, and The Golf Game
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1948, 76 years ago, A Day at the Races. Jimmy is suffering from insomnia and so…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast February 25, 1948, 76 years ago, A Day at the Races. Jimmy is suffering from insomnia and so…
02:36:48 |
Sun 25 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 24, 2024 - George goes to the hospital, Sam Shovel, and a Student Thief
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Gracie wants George to be a doctor. Gracie volunteer…
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast February 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Gracie wants George to be a doctor. Gracie volunteer…
02:30:56 |
Sat 24 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 23, 2024 - Kendall's Last Stand, Duel on the Trail, and Decoy for Death
Two + hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 66 years ago, Kendall’s Last Stand. During the massacre o…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast February 23, 1958, 66 years ago, Kendall’s Last Stand. During the massacre o…
02:24:19 |
Fri 23 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 22, 2024 - It's in the Bag, The Charity Killers, and the Big Smoke
Two + hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 22, 1952, 72 years ago, It’s In The Bag. Harry meets a friend…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast February 22, 1952, 72 years ago, It’s In The Bag. Harry meets a friend…
02:41:17 |
Thu 22 Feb 2024
Classic Radio For February 21, 2024 - Washington Had his Delaware, Ancient Sorceries, and Ladies Night
Two + hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast February 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Washington Had His Delaware. Dr. Christian ta…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast February 21, 1939, 85 years ago, Washington Had His Delaware. Dr. Christian ta…
02:38:55 |
Wed 21 Feb 2024
Classic Radio For February 20, 2024 - Careless Campfire, a Last Fling, and the Hounds in the HIlls
Two + hours of Westerns and Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Town starring Jeff Chandler, originally broadcast February 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Deer Shooters. De…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Frontier Town starring Jeff Chandler, originally broadcast February 20, 1953, 71 years ago, The Case of the Deer Shooters. De…
02:25:17 |
Tue 20 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 19, 2024 - Radio Blood Test, I Wish I Was, and Gin Rummy
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 77 years ago, The Radio Blood Test. How radio affects blood pressure. Two …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast February 19, 1947, 77 years ago, The Radio Blood Test. How radio affects blood pressure. Two …
02:27:07 |
Mon 19 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 18, 2024 - The Best in Town, Daddy Buys a House, and The Bill Collector
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 73 years ago, The Best In Town. Sapphire thinks the Kingfish is interested in a Lo…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast February 18, 1951, 73 years ago, The Best In Town. Sapphire thinks the Kingfish is interested in a Lo…
02:53:41 |
Sun 18 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 17, 2024 - It's in the Bag, Prejudice, and Danny's Dog
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen. A flea circus oper…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast February 17, 1950, 74 years ago, It’s In The Bag starring Fred Allen. A flea circus oper…
02:35:47 |
Sat 17 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 16, 2024 - The Party for Death, One Husband Too Many, and One Chef Well Done
Two + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Party …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast February 16, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Party …
02:22:01 |
Fri 16 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 15, 2024 - The Prisoners Song, The Big Tooth, and Wild Jack Rett
wo + hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Prisoners Song. Johnny Young's going to burn in …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Prisoners Song. Johnny Young's going to burn in …
02:45:31 |
Thu 15 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 14, 2024 - Jack's 130th Birthday and Western Adventure
Two + hours of Western and the Birthday Boy Jack Benny.
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Quiet Ci…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast February 14, 1954, 70 years ago, Quiet Ci…
02:50:46 |
Wed 14 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 13, 2024 - Surprise Party, A Boat for Lou, and a tonsillectomy
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 13, 1955, 69 years ago, Jack Misses his surprise Birthday Party. It's Jack's birthday, but nobo…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 13, 1955, 69 years ago, Jack Misses his surprise Birthday Party. It's Jack's birthday, but nobo…
02:30:17 |
Tue 13 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 12, 2024 - The Las Vegas Story, Carmichael debuts, and Dennis Gets Attention
Two + hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast February 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Las Vegas Story. The show originates from George Air Force Base in Vi…
02:42:37 |
Mon 12 Feb 2024
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