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!

History

Update frequency: every day
Average duration: 119 minutes
Episodes: 1080
Years Active: 2023 - 2025

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Classic Radio for November 14, 2023 - Dr Christian, Jack Benny, Gildy, Gunsmoke, and Lum and Abner

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, 86 years ago, Steve and Charlotte Dixon. Charlotte has decided to divorce Stev…

02:30:49 | Tue 14 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 13, 2023 - Most Famous Man, Man who Murders People and more...

Two hours of Drama.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast November 13, 1951, 72 years ago, The most Famous Man in the World. A young couple receive a…

02:21:15 | Mon 13 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 12, 2023 - The Artist, The Singer, The Thing, and the Soap Writers

Two hours of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour starring Rudy Valley, originally broadcast November 12, 1939, 84 years ago with guest Jean Arthur. Charlie Mc…

02:48:20 | Sun 12 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 11, 2023 - Sorry, wrong Rhumba, Movie Premiere, Domestic Arts

Two hours of Comedy.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11, 1948, 75 years ago, Sam Shovel Sorry, Wrong Rhumba. Lou loses his place in the sc…

02:22:14 | Sat 11 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 10, 2023 - The Big Kid, Engaged Girl Murder, Messenger for Murder, The Frightened City, and the New Library

Two hours of Crime Drama.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 10, 1953, 70 years ago, The Big Kid. . A teen-age gang war is about to er…

02:25:45 | Sat 11 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 9, 2023 - Superduperman, The New Suit, Make Believe Washroom, and Ink

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast November 9, 1945, 77 years ago, Superduperman. Garry Moore tells an adventure of, "Superduperman." Jimmy and Ga…

02:15:43 | Thu 09 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 8, 2023 - Butchers, Robbers, Teacups, and bombs

An hour of Crime

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast November 8, 1947, 76 years ago, The Case of the Jersey Butcher Bandits. Narrated by boxing champion Jim Br…

02:00:39 | Wed 08 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 7, 2023 - The Movie Agent, Sinatra, Halloween, and Lum's Date

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Charlie McCarthy Show with Edgar Bergen, originally broadcast November 7, 1943, 80 years ago. Charlie is a movie agent with 14-year-old…

02:00:37 | Tue 07 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 6, 2023 - Paladin Shot, Beedles Swindled, the Phantom Killer, and Lum's two personalities

An hour of Western Adventure

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 6, 1960, 63 years ago. Out in Nebraska, Paladin meets y…

01:58:29 | Mon 06 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 5, 2023 - New Face, Jai-Lai, Drug Store, and Prison

An hour of Crime Drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 5, 1946, 77 years ago, A New Face for Joe Harvey. Joe Harvey has h…

02:03:28 | Sun 05 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 4, 2023 - Football, Studies, and Jokes

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast November 4, 1947, 76 years ago, A Salute to Football. Milton goes to see the "Fighting Irish."

…

01:51:29 | Sat 04 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 3, 2023 - The Crooner, the Consul, and the Nazi Fugitive

An hour of Crime Drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 3, 1938, 85 years ago, The Case of the Portuguese Crooner. A Portuguese immigrant has …

01:59:27 | Fri 03 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 2, 2023 - The Big Light, Paid in Full, and the Mexican Hat Trick

An hour of Crime Drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 2, 1952, 71 years ago, The Big Light. Henry Wilson, a movie director, has be…

01:38:42 | Thu 02 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for November 1, 2023 - A Necktie, a Haunted House with the Jolly Boys, and a borrowed wife

An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 1, 1951, 72 years ago, Neckties. A tie has appeared at the Anderson …

01:43:39 | Wed 01 Nov 2023

Classic Radio for October 31, 2023 - A Corpse, A Soul, and pranks

An hour of Halloween Drama

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 31, 1949, 74 years ago, A Corpse for Halloween. A tiger hunt...in the jungle…

01:38:42 | Tue 31 Oct 2023

Classic Radio for October 30, 2023 - The War of the Worlds, Wells meets Welles, and Lum is cured

“Martian Cylinders are falling all over the country”

We look at the happenings of October 30

Then The Mercury Theater of the Air presentation of the War of the Worlds by HG Wells starring Orson Welles,…

01:39:44 | Mon 30 Oct 2023

Classic Radio for October 29, 2023 - A Police Romance, A Palm Beach Divorce, and a sick comic

An hour of Comedy

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 29, 1952, 71 years ago, Momma’s Big Romance. The Kingfish’s mother in law falls for a policeman…

01:44:08 | Sun 29 Oct 2023

Classic Radio for October 28, 2023 -The Headless Horseman, Sneezing is a crime, the Driving Test, the Trip, and a scared Hindu

Selected Short Subjects on this episode.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then Charles Frederick Lindsley, originally broadcast October 28, 1932, 91 years ago, The Midnight Ride of Ichabod Crane.…

01:27:08 | Sat 28 Oct 2023

Classic Radio for October 27, 2023 -The Haunted House, The Football Game, and the Hindu Prince

An hour of Crime Drama.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast October 27, 1950, 73 years ago, The Halloween Party. It's Halloween, and Oz…

01:33:57 | Fri 27 Oct 2023

Classic Radio for October 26, 2023 - A Silver Lining, The Devil's Hour, and the Stolen Sables

An hour of Crime Drama.

First, a look at this date in history.

Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 26, 1951, 72 years ago, Every Frame has a Silver Lining. …

01:26:24 | Thu 26 Oct 2023

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