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 October 25, 2023 - Red Lawson's Revenge, When in Rome, and Cow Tradin'
An hour of Western adventure.
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 70 years ago, Red Lawson’s Revenge. Red Lawson h…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast October 25, 1953, 70 years ago, Red Lawson’s Revenge. Red Lawson h…
01:22:53 |
Wed 25 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 24. 223 - The Drive In, No Water, and the Hindu Healer
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 69 years ago, The Drive-in Movie. After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and De…
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 24, 1954, 69 years ago, The Drive-in Movie. After not getting an invitation to the Colman's party, Jack, Don and De…
01:35:45 |
Tue 24 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 23, 2023 - Fibber's Cousin Ernest, Jack Haley on the Radio, and a healer for Lum
An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 78 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 23, 1945, 78 years ago, Cousin Ernest Comes for a Visit. Fibber plans a dinner at the…
01:30:15 |
Mon 23 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 22, 2023 - A Simple Crime, an Inspector shot, and an a-MOO-sing conversation
An hour of Crime
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 22, 1951, 72 years ago, A Crime Too Simple. A man dumps a body off a pie…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 22, 1951, 72 years ago, A Crime Too Simple. A man dumps a body off a pie…
01:24:19 |
Sun 22 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 21, 2023 - Good Health, Fire Bells, and admitting the leg's not broken
An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, 76 years ago, A Salute to Good Health. Milton visits the doctor, but is cured…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast October 21, 1947, 76 years ago, A Salute to Good Health. Milton visits the doctor, but is cured…
01:26:51 |
Sat 21 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 20, 2023 - Trading the Maxwell, Freberg ends, and Lum's Course
An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1940, 83 years ago, Jack tries to trade in the Maxwell. Jack decides to trade in his …
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Jack Benny Show, originally broadcast October 20, 1940, 83 years ago, Jack tries to trade in the Maxwell. Jack decides to trade in his …
01:26:37 |
Fri 20 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 19, 2023 - The Blue Bride, The Hoodoo Ship, and the Last Will
An hour of Crime
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 19, 1951, 72 years ago, The Blue Bride. Harry's involved in a co…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast October 19, 1951, 72 years ago, The Blue Bride. Harry's involved in a co…
01:21:54 |
Thu 19 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 18, 2023 - Death at Midnight, Vampires, and a used car lot
An hour of Crime
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 18, 1942, 81 years ago, Death Comes At Midnight. A man dreams that he's going to be killed in for…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 18, 1942, 81 years ago, Death Comes At Midnight. A man dreams that he's going to be killed in for…
01:29:28 |
Wed 18 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 17, 2023 - Jealous Girls, Bad Checks, and which leg was broke
An hour of Comedy and Crime
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, 84 years ago, Barbara and Constanc…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone and Jackie Kelk, originally broadcast October 17, 1939, 84 years ago, Barbara and Constanc…
01:27:52 |
Tue 17 Oct 2023
ClassicRadio for October 16, 2023 - Barbells, Bing and Bob, and Broken Legs
An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history. (Note that today's show was recorded prior to the passing of Suzanne Somers. )
Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye show from October 16, 1953, 70 y…
First, a look at this date in history. (Note that today's show was recorded prior to the passing of Suzanne Somers. )
Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye show from October 16, 1953, 70 y…
01:36:57 |
Mon 16 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 15, 2023 - Murder at the Rodeo, Carnival of Death, and Hunting
An hour of Crime
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 15, 1946, 77 years ago, Murder at the Rodeo. There are two feuding women …
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 15, 1946, 77 years ago, Murder at the Rodeo. There are two feuding women …
01:29:39 |
Sun 15 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 14, 2023 - No Beer, a Gunshot Wound, and a broke leg that isn't
An hour of Western Adventure
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 67 years ago, Still Waters. Mrs. Feemster and the "Co…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 67 years ago, Still Waters. Mrs. Feemster and the "Co…
01:27:37 |
Sat 14 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 13, 2023 - The Old Oaken Bucket, Freberg sponsors Freberg, and Lums Insurance
An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history.
Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944, 79 years ago with guest Roland Young. The first question (at the opening): "…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944, 79 years ago with guest Roland Young. The first question (at the opening): "…
01:27:21 |
Fri 13 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 12, 2023 - Murders studies by Philo Vance, The Shadow, and Phyl Coe
An Hour of Crime
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 75 years ago, The Cover Girl Murder Case. "Sugar Keen," a beautifu…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 75 years ago, The Cover Girl Murder Case. "Sugar Keen," a beautifu…
01:24:20 |
Thu 12 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 11, 2023 - Secret Birthday Present, Aunt Hattie, and A Moring Walk
An hour of Comedy
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 11, 1951, 72 years ago, Birthday Present. Father has a secret...and s…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 11, 1951, 72 years ago, Birthday Present. Father has a secret...and s…
01:32:57 |
Wed 11 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 10, 2023 - New Saloon Owner, Claim Jumper, and a broke leg
An hour of Western Adventure.
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 10, 1952, 71 years ago, Hinka-Do. Tough-talking Mamie takes over…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 10, 1952, 71 years ago, Hinka-Do. Tough-talking Mamie takes over…
01:32:52 |
Tue 10 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 9, 2023 - The Man Who Knew Everything and a Rose for Pamela
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast October 9, 1951, 72 years ago, The Man Who Knew Everything. A crook forces the secret of reading minds from a …
Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast October 9, 1951, 72 years ago, The Man Who Knew Everything. A crook forces the secret of reading minds from a …
01:28:57 |
Mon 09 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 8, 2023 - Murder at the ballpark, Jimmy murders english, and Claudia
(Apologies if I sound a bit out of it. Long day!)
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 84 year…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 84 year…
01:19:19 |
Sun 08 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 7, 2023 - The Gambler, The Galvanized Yankee, and the Adding Machine
An hour of Western Adventure.
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, Originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 67 years ago, The Gambler. A riverboat gambler named Ji…
First, a look at this date in history.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, Originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 67 years ago, The Gambler. A riverboat gambler named Ji…
01:25:23 |
Sat 07 Oct 2023
Classic Radio for October 6, 2023 - Werewolves, The World Series, and a Correspondence School
An hour of Comedy.
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Stan Freberg Show from October 6, 1957, 66 years ago, Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Full Of Teenage Werewolves," …
First, a look at this date in history.
Then The Stan Freberg Show from October 6, 1957, 66 years ago, Werewolves. "Cocktails For Two," "Gray Flannel Hat Full Of Teenage Werewolves," …
01:24:02 |
Fri 06 Oct 2023
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