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 February 11, 2024- Cortez Island, Belgian Congo, and a Missing Bridegroom
Two + hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Cortez Island. Alice Jensen…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast February 11, 1952, 72 years ago, Cortez Island. Alice Jensen…
02:40:54 |
Sun 11 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 10, 2024 - A Green Sedan, The Persecuted Million, and The Moon's our Home
Three hours of Drama (With some Comedy)
First a look at this day in History.
Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 10, 1939, 85 years ago, The Case of the Green Sedan. A holdup has taken…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast February 10, 1939, 85 years ago, The Case of the Green Sedan. A holdup has taken…
03:33:37 |
Sat 10 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 9, 2024 - Star Spangled Hope, Al's Boxer, and Murder at the Track
Three hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1943, 81 years ago, with guests Dorothy Lamour and Paulette Goddard. The program orig…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast February 9, 1943, 81 years ago, with guests Dorothy Lamour and Paulette Goddard. The program orig…
03:13:43 |
Fri 09 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 8, 2024 - The Big Press, an Amputated Leg, and invaders from MARS
Three hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast February 8, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Press. A pair of check forgers are at work in Los…
03:36:42 |
Thu 08 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 7, 2024 - Dennis Quits, Bob and Fred on TV, and Goats Milk
hree hours of Laughs
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 7, 1954, 70 years ago, Dennis' mother tells him to quit the show. Dennis tries to quit the show.…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast February 7, 1954, 70 years ago, Dennis' mother tells him to quit the show. Dennis tries to quit the show.…
03:43:28 |
Wed 07 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 6, 2024 - Missing Weapons, A murdering ghost, and a diary of death.
Three hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 6, 1950, 74 years old, Missing Japanese Weapons. The first show…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast February 6, 1950, 74 years old, Missing Japanese Weapons. The first show…
03:16:50 |
Tue 06 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 5, 2024 - Music, Rope, Banker, and Murder
Three hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 5, 1948, 76 years ago, Music to Die By. Betty Welch has …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast February 5, 1948, 76 years ago, Music to Die By. Betty Welch has …
03:10:28 |
Mon 05 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 4, 2024 - Puppy Love, Parking Lot, Gagnet, and the Party Line
Three hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast February 4, 1951, 73 years ago, Mrs. Davis and The Love Triangle. There's a case…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast February 4, 1951, 73 years ago, Mrs. Davis and The Love Triangle. There's a case…
03:04:40 |
Sun 04 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 3, 2024 - Bud and Lou and Fibber and Molly
Three hours of Fibber and Molly and Lou and Bud
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 75 years ago, Backseat Driver starring Jim and Marion Jordan/F…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 75 years ago, Backseat Driver starring Jim and Marion Jordan/F…
03:05:08 |
Sat 03 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 2, 2024 - Plan X, A Football Fix, and the Price of Fame
Three hours of a mixed bag
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast February 3, 1949, 75 years ago, Plan X Starring Jack Benny. Zeno, the Martian, is sent to meet the fi…
02:58:04 |
Fri 02 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for February 1, 2024 - Murder in the Snow, The Big Strip, and the Avenging Blade
Three hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 1, 1949, 75 years ago, Murder in the Snow. Screen star Linda Lane is going …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast February 1, 1949, 75 years ago, Murder in the Snow. Screen star Linda Lane is going …
03:10:19 |
Thu 01 Feb 2024
Classic Radio for January 31, 2024 - Old Folks Home, Retirement, Funny People, and the Q
Three hours of comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 75 years ago. Professor Kropotkin (Hans Conreid) is going to…
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast January 31, 1949, 75 years ago. Professor Kropotkin (Hans Conreid) is going to…
02:57:18 |
Wed 31 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 30, 2024 - Skeleton Bay, The Red Headed Blackmailer, and a very odd job - and who's the real dummy?
Three hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 30, 1950, 74 years ago, Skeleton Bay. A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The kille…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast January 30, 1950, 74 years ago, Skeleton Bay. A mystery writer witnesses a murder. The kille…
02:54:01 |
Tue 30 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 29, 2024 - Indian Problems, Murder on the range, A Piggy Bank Robbery, and more
Three hours of Westerns and Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast January 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Boatwrights Story. Captain Quince ta…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast January 29, 1956, 68 years ago, Boatwrights Story. Captain Quince ta…
02:56:34 |
Mon 29 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 28, 2024 - Road to Cactus Gulch, T-Men, Trash Can Lids, and more
Three hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast January 28, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Jimmy Stewart. Bob's opening monologue is about the new…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Bob Hope Show, originally broadcast January 28, 1953, 71 years ago with guest Jimmy Stewart. Bob's opening monologue is about the new…
03:03:23 |
Sun 28 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 27, 2024 - Songwriting, Sam Shovel, Flying to Washington and more
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast January 27, 1950, 74 years ago. Liz can't carry a tune …
First a look at this day in History.
Then My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast January 27, 1950, 74 years ago. Liz can't carry a tune …
03:02:16 |
Sat 27 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 26, 2024 - Phantom Fingers, Caleb's Ghost, and Hollywood or BOOM
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 26, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Phantom F…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast January 26, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Phantom F…
02:46:53 |
Fri 26 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 25, 2024 - The Dentist, The Love Letter, and Collections
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast January 25, 1952, 72 years ago, with guest Alexis Smith. Dean and Jerry do their take on …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, originally broadcast January 25, 1952, 72 years ago, with guest Alexis Smith. Dean and Jerry do their take on …
02:58:37 |
Thu 25 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 24, 2024 - Crime and Westerns with George, Joe, a DA and a Doctor
Two hours of Crime and Westerns
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Till Death Do us…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 24, 1949, 75 years ago, Till Death Do us…
02:48:05 |
Wed 24 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 23, 2024 - Crime Club, Inner Sanctum, Dr Weird and more
Two hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Crime Club, originally broadcast January 23, 1947, 77 years ago, Mr Smith’s Hat. A man calls the police to say he's going to be murdere…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Crime Club, originally broadcast January 23, 1947, 77 years ago, Mr Smith’s Hat. A man calls the police to say he's going to be murdere…
02:43:23 |
Tue 23 Jan 2024
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