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 January 22, 2014 - Edgar and Charlie, Fred Allen, and Der Bingle
Nearly three hours of wonderful variety shows
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie Mccarthy, originally broadcast January 22, 1956, 68 years ago. Prof. Kirkw…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie Mccarthy, originally broadcast January 22, 1956, 68 years ago. Prof. Kirkw…
02:58:21 |
Mon 22 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 21, 2024 - Christmas Tree, Great Dane, and Jolie's Showboat
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mayor of the Town starring Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 76 years ago, The Burning Christmas Tree. A little …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mayor of the Town starring Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast January 21, 1948, 76 years ago, The Burning Christmas Tree. A little …
02:29:21 |
Sun 21 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 20, 2024 - The Word is Hair, Freds Life Story, and Sam Shovel
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 20, 1950, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Hair.
Followed by The Fred…
First a look at this day in History.
Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast January 20, 1950, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Hair.
Followed by The Fred…
02:32:58 |
Sat 20 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 19, 2024 - An American is Born, The Museum Murder, and Magnificent Obsession
Two hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 82 years ago, An American is Born starring Bette Davis. A good story about …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Cavalcade of America, originally broadcast January 19, 1942, 82 years ago, An American is Born starring Bette Davis. A good story about …
02:31:21 |
Fri 19 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 18, 1954 - A Familar Face, A Big String, and a Lucky Shilling
Two hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 70 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny. An innocent schnook is used by a ga…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast January 18, 1954, 70 years ago, The Face is Familiar starring Jack Benny. An innocent schnook is used by a ga…
02:34:40 |
Thu 18 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 17, 2024 - Paid Killer, French Leave, and the Silver Buckle
Two hours of Western Adventure
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 17, 1953, 71 years ago, Paid Killer. Lawson Hales hires a killer …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast January 17, 1953, 71 years ago, Paid Killer. Lawson Hales hires a killer …
02:22:16 |
Wed 17 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 16, 2024 - Fatal Appointment, the Flood, and Sabotage
Two hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 16, 1952, 72 years ago, Fatal Appointment. A be…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 16, 1952, 72 years ago, Fatal Appointment. A be…
02:30:14 |
Tue 16 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 15, 2014 - The Black Halo, Skull Island, The Edge of Death and more
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast January 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Black Halo. Marlowe is hired…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast January 15, 1949, 75 years ago, The Black Halo. Marlowe is hired…
02:31:03 |
Mon 15 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 14, 2024 - Phil is declining, Victor Moore is fighting, and Alan Young
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 14, 1951, 72 years ago, The New Singer. Who will take care of Phil in his "de…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast January 14, 1951, 72 years ago, The New Singer. Who will take care of Phil in his "de…
02:30:18 |
Sun 14 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 13, 2024 - Life Insurance, An old flame, and a student editorial
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 13, 1946, 78 years ago, Life Insurance. Gildersleeve tries to ge…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast January 13, 1946, 78 years ago, Life Insurance. Gildersleeve tries to ge…
02:28:00 |
Sat 13 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 12, 2024 - Rodeo Murder, A Stowaway, and a Testimonal Dinner
Two hours of Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Rodeo Murder. Rocky is framed for murder at the r…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast January 12, 1954, 70 years ago, Rodeo Murder. Rocky is framed for murder at the r…
02:24:55 |
Fri 12 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 11, 2024 - The Big Small, The Hand of Glory, and Voice on the Wire
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Small. A little old lady check forger is plaguing t…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 11, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Small. A little old lady check forger is plaguing t…
02:17:19 |
Thu 11 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 10, 2024 - Survival of the Fittest, The Long Night, and the Fugitive Guest
Two hours of Mystery and Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Survival of the Fittest. A wealthy old recluse mee…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast January 10, 1950, 74 years ago, Survival of the Fittest. A wealthy old recluse mee…
02:18:28 |
Wed 10 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 9, 2024 - Stagecoach, A Joke, and the Elephants Graveyard
Two hours of Westerns and Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Stagecoach starring John Wayne. The classic st…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast January 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Stagecoach starring John Wayne. The classic st…
02:27:39 |
Tue 09 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 8, 2024 - A Frame, Juveniles, and a hope chest.
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 8, 1951, 73 years ago, The Man Behind the Frame. A you…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast January 8, 1951, 73 years ago, The Man Behind the Frame. A you…
02:31:06 |
Mon 08 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 7, 2024 - Convicts, Road to Pismo Beach, and Over Budget Again
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 7, 1947, 77 years ago, Escaped Convicts. Four convicts have escaped and Fibber is off …
First a look at this day in History.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast January 7, 1947, 77 years ago, Escaped Convicts. Four convicts have escaped and Fibber is off …
02:27:42 |
Sun 07 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 6, 2024 - Resolutions and a Brooch, Suspense, Irma the Author
Two hours of Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 72 years ago, The Kingfish’s Resolutions. The Kingfish makes his New Year's resolution…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast January 6, 1952, 72 years ago, The Kingfish’s Resolutions. The Kingfish makes his New Year's resolution…
02:37:28 |
Sat 06 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 5 - Angle of Death, The Rushville Murder, and on the trail of a Killer
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Angel of Death. Crai…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast January 5, 1955, 69 years ago, The Angel of Death. Crai…
02:22:34 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 4, 2024 - The Big Mask, Suspicion, An Elusive Burglar
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Mask Part II. The "Black Masked Bandit" eludes effor…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast January 4, 1953, 71 years ago, The Big Mask Part II. The "Black Masked Bandit" eludes effor…
02:39:58 |
Fri 05 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for January 3, 2024 - Paladin, Gunsmoke, The Ranger, and the Six Shooter
Two hours of Westerns
First a look at this day in History.
Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 3, 1960, 64 years ago, Return Engagement. Paladin is hired to pro…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast January 3, 1960, 64 years ago, Return Engagement. Paladin is hired to pro…
02:23:28 |
Wed 03 Jan 2024
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