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 January 1, 2024 - Two for the Money, Calling All Cars, Hot New Years Party
Two hours of Crime Drama
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 79 years ago, Two For The Money. A man plans revenge on his brother by leaving $25…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast January 1, 1945, 79 years ago, Two For The Money. A man plans revenge on his brother by leaving $25…
02:39:26 |
Mon 01 Jan 2024
Classic Radio for December 31, 2013 - New Years Eve Part 2
Two hours of New Years Eve Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 73 years ago, Mr. Scott’s New Years Eve Party. Phil and A…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 31, 1950, 73 years ago, Mr. Scott’s New Years Eve Party. Phil and A…
02:29:28 |
Sun 31 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 30, 2023 - New Years Eve Parties - part 1
Two hours of New Years Eve Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 30, 1948, 75 years ago, New Years Eve Party. George and Gracie g…
First a look at this day in History.
Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 30, 1948, 75 years ago, New Years Eve Party. George and Gracie g…
02:27:26 |
Sat 30 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 29, 2023 - King of the Big Thicket, The Big Steal, and the Prize Fight Fix
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 29, 1945, 78 years ago, The Case of Red Coleman. Red Coleman is "The King Of The Big Thicket" cou…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast December 29, 1945, 78 years ago, The Case of Red Coleman. Red Coleman is "The King Of The Big Thicket" cou…
02:23:46 |
Fri 29 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 28, 2023 - A Big Mask, a strange watch, and a fixer
Two hours of Crime
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 28, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Mask part 1. A robber wearing a black mask has hit…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 28, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Mask part 1. A robber wearing a black mask has hit…
02:14:21 |
Thu 28 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 27, 2023 - a widow remarries, an arranged marriage, and new years eve
Two and a half hours of Westerns and Comedy
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 70 years ago, Cora Plummer Quincy. …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast December 27, 1953, 70 years ago, Cora Plummer Quincy. …
02:37:27 |
Wed 27 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 26, 2023 - A woman with a past, Dennis with a cold, and bullies bash a giutar
A Mixed bag today...
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 26, 1937, 86 years ago, Doris Fleming. A story about the owner of a dr…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast December 26, 1937, 86 years ago, Doris Fleming. A story about the owner of a dr…
02:24:43 |
Tue 26 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 25, 2023 - Edgar, Charlie, and Candy, The Man who Came to Dinner, and more
Two hours of Christmas shows
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast December 25, 1955, 68 years ago, Edgar and Charlie and Candy…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast December 25, 1955, 68 years ago, Edgar and Charlie and Candy…
02:54:11 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 10 - Other Christmas Carols
Two adaptations of A Christmas Carol
Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Richard Diamond, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 74 years ago, "A Christmas Carol". The famous story by Charle…
Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Richard Diamond, originally broadcast December 24, 1949, 74 years ago, "A Christmas Carol". The famous story by Charle…
00:53:56 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 9 - A Christmas Carol
The Campbell Playhouse, originally broadcast December 24, 1939, 84 years ago. "A Christmas Carol" starring Lionel Barrymore. The definitive version of the classic story. Barrymore never was better.
00:53:56 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 8 - Lights Out
Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 86 years ago. "Uninhabited (Christmas Story 1918)". A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian, and an American…
00:53:56 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 7 - Suspense At Christmas
Two episodes of Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills.
First, Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 65 years ago, "Out For Christmas" starring Raymond Burr. Santa Claus has a gun and is o…
First, Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 65 years ago, "Out For Christmas" starring Raymond Burr. Santa Claus has a gun and is o…
00:53:56 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 6 - Two Miracles
Two other Christmas Miracles
First, Duffy's Tavern starring Ed Gardner as Archie, originally broadcast December 22, 1948, 75 years ago, Miracle on Third Avenue. Archie is depressed after not getting a…
First, Duffy's Tavern starring Ed Gardner as Archie, originally broadcast December 22, 1948, 75 years ago, Miracle on Third Avenue. Archie is depressed after not getting a…
00:53:56 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 5 - The Miracle on 34th Street
The Lux Radio Theatre. Originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 75 years ago. . "Miracle On 34th Street" starring Maureen O'Hara, John Payne, and Edmund Gwenn as Kris Kringle. An adaptation of the awa…
00:53:56 |
Mon 25 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 4 - The Greatest Story Ever Told
Two episodes of the wonderful ABC program The Greatest Story Ever Told
First, from December 21, 1947, 76 years ago, No Room at the Inn. The story of the Nativity and what happened in that manger. Ther…
First, from December 21, 1947, 76 years ago, No Room at the Inn. The story of the Nativity and what happened in that manger. Ther…
00:53:56 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 3 - Jack Benny goes Shopping for Don Wilson
Jack Benny goes shopping in two episodes of his long-running program. First from December 19, 1948, 75 years ago, Jack goes Christmas shopping and buys a wallet for Don Wilson. But it's never quite t…
00:53:56 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 2 - Its a Wonderful Life
The Lux Radio Theatre, Originally broadcast March 10, 1947, 76 years ago. "It's A Wonderful Life" starring Jimmy Stewart, Donna Reed, and Victor Moore. Tired of his life on Earth, a man finds out wha…
00:53:56 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Nevada Network Special Hour 1 - Santa Claus Will Not Ride Tonight
The Texaco Star Theatre starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast December 18, 1940, 83 years ago. Texaco News Of The Week: The case histories of child geniuses. Jack Benny is the only person to ever…
00:53:56 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 24, 2023 - Jimmy Durante, Danny Clover, and around the world
Two hours of Christmas shows
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 76 years ago, Christmas Show. Guest Margaret O'Brien makes the rou…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1947, 76 years ago, Christmas Show. Guest Margaret O'Brien makes the rou…
02:42:16 |
Sun 24 Dec 2023
Classic Radio for December 23, 2023 All Is Bright, Red Ryder, Texas Rangers
Two hours of Christmas shows
First a look at this day in History.
Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 67 years ago, All Is Bright. The story of how "Silent Night" came …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 67 years ago, All Is Bright. The story of how "Silent Night" came …
02:20:51 |
Sat 23 Dec 2023
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