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
- 1079
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
Classic Radio 06-26-25 - Fred Allens Finale, Contract Renewal, George and Gracie more on
Comedy on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 76 years ago, Last Show of the Series. A walk down Main Street, asking the Al…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 76 years ago, Last Show of the Series. A walk down Main Street, asking the Al…
02:38:54 |
Thu 26 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-25-25 - No Sad Clowns, Manila, and Manhunt
Drama on a Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, No Sad Clowns For Me.…
First a look at the events of the day
Then, Jeff Regan Investigator starring Frank Graham and Frank Nelson, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, No Sad Clowns For Me.…
02:39:49 |
Wed 25 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-24-25 - Myra Barker, Loving Cup, Leaving for Hollywood
Westerns and Comedy on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast June 24, 1954, 71 years ago, Myra Barker. The Six-Shooter pr…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast June 24, 1954, 71 years ago, Myra Barker. The Six-Shooter pr…
02:27:09 |
Tue 24 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-23-25 - Happy Ending, Johnathan Diamond, and Sundown
Drama on a Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast June 23, 1937, 88 years ago, Happy Ending. There’s a baby in Mrs. Conley’s future…but what will Mr. Conl…
First a look at the events of the day
Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast June 23, 1937, 88 years ago, Happy Ending. There’s a baby in Mrs. Conley’s future…but what will Mr. Conl…
02:24:22 |
Mon 23 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-22-25 - Hamlet revisited, Border Invaders, and Knockout
A Criminal Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast June 22, 1956, 69 years ago, Another Point of View, or Hamlet Revisited. An analytical misr…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast June 22, 1956, 69 years ago, Another Point of View, or Hamlet Revisited. An analytical misr…
02:16:26 |
Sun 22 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-21-25 - DOA, Gold Cobra, Night Watchman, and Dear Adolph
Crime on a Saturday
First a look at the events of the day
Then, Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, 74 years ago, DOA Starring Edmund O’Brien reprising his role from the 1…
First a look at the events of the day
Then, Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast June 21, 1951, 74 years ago, DOA Starring Edmund O’Brien reprising his role from the 1…
02:34:02 |
Sat 21 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-20-25 - Chase and Sanborn sell Coffee, Walgreens sells War Bonds
A Friday full of Variety
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast June 20, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Mae Robison. Charlie McCarthy gets a lesson…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast June 20, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Mae Robison. Charlie McCarthy gets a lesson…
02:24:04 |
Fri 20 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-19-25 - Pete Sutro, Grizzley, and Assignment Japan
Crime on a Thursday
We start with the news of the day in history
First up, Johnny Madero, Pier 23 starring Jack Webb, originally aired June 19, 1947—78 years ago. In “Find Pete Sutro,” Johnny, a waterf…
We start with the news of the day in history
First up, Johnny Madero, Pier 23 starring Jack Webb, originally aired June 19, 1947—78 years ago. In “Find Pete Sutro,” Johnny, a waterf…
02:38:37 |
Thu 19 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-18-25 - Hooded Gang Protections, Reporting a Murder, and Chinese Puzzle
Drama on a Wednesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 18, 1946, 79 years ago, The Hooded Gang Protection Racket. A masked s…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 18, 1946, 79 years ago, The Hooded Gang Protection Racket. A masked s…
02:35:49 |
Wed 18 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-17-25 - Cheap Labor, Winter Soldier, The shoe doesn't fit
Westerns on a Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 17, 1956, 69 years ago, Cheap Labor. Fos Capper wears no gun, but doesn't s…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 17, 1956, 69 years ago, Cheap Labor. Fos Capper wears no gun, but doesn't s…
02:27:11 |
Tue 17 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-16-25 - Shoo-fly, Baltimore Birdie and Friend, and Man who Died Twice
Drama on a Monday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Death Valley Days, originally broadcast June 16, 1939, 86 years ago, Shoo-Fly. A tough old lady runs her own claim in the Panamint moun…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Death Valley Days, originally broadcast June 16, 1939, 86 years ago, Shoo-Fly. A tough old lady runs her own claim in the Panamint moun…
02:28:45 |
Mon 16 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-15-25 - Contessa La Fresso, Injured Knee, and Prelude to Murder
Crime on a Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 15, 1954, 71 years ago. Jack March is suspected of the murder of t…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 15, 1954, 71 years ago. Jack March is suspected of the murder of t…
02:20:23 |
Sun 15 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-14-25 - Ghost Breakers, Fathers Day, and Tree
Comedy on a Saturday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 74 years ago, The Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope. Bob is hired to a…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 74 years ago, The Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope. Bob is hired to a…
02:37:01 |
Sat 14 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-13-25 - Summer with Charley and Dorothy, George and Gracie in KC
Comedy on Friday the 13th
First a look at the events of the day
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast June 13, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Joan Blondell. Charlie McCarthy is in trou…
First a look at the events of the day
Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast June 13, 1937, 88 years ago with guest Joan Blondell. Charlie McCarthy is in trou…
02:36:07 |
Fri 13 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-12-25 - Cover-up, Search for Wylie, and Who Shot Waldo?
Crime on a Thursday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 12, 1954, 71 years ago, The Cover-Up. Barnaby Hoffer plans to kills Art Lon…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast June 12, 1954, 71 years ago, The Cover-Up. Barnaby Hoffer plans to kills Art Lon…
02:13:33 |
Thu 12 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-11-25 - Sucker Stunt, Watchman Shot, Hot Liberty Bonds
Crime on a Wednesday
First, a look at the events of the day
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast June 11, 1951, 74 years ago, Sucker Stunt. George Valen…
First, a look at the events of the day
Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast June 11, 1951, 74 years ago, Sucker Stunt. George Valen…
02:33:30 |
Wed 11 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-10-25 - Devil and Danial Webster, Young Trooper, and New Sheriff
Drama on a Tuesday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast June 10, 1948, 77 years ago, The Devil and Daniel Webster. The first show of the series. A g…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast June 10, 1948, 77 years ago, The Devil and Daniel Webster. The first show of the series. A g…
02:27:51 |
Tue 10 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-09-25 - Comfy Collar Shirts, 4th of July Picnic, and Cantor's 29th Wedding Anniversary
Comedy on a Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast June 9, 1944, 81 years ago, Shirt Tail. The start of the program is delayed for D-Day bulletins (Comm…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast June 9, 1944, 81 years ago, Shirt Tail. The start of the program is delayed for D-Day bulletins (Comm…
02:40:07 |
Mon 09 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-08-25 - Town Hall Tonight, Judy's Game Show, and the Bread Shortage
Comedy on a Sunday
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Town Hall Tonight with Fred Allen, originally broadcast June 8, 1938, 86 years ago, Satire on Song Writers. Fred interviews "actors" about…
First, a look at this day in History.
Then Town Hall Tonight with Fred Allen, originally broadcast June 8, 1938, 86 years ago, Satire on Song Writers. Fred interviews "actors" about…
02:27:58 |
Sun 08 Jun 2025
Classic Radio 06-07-25 - Radio the day after D-Day 81 years ago
Our salute to Radio the day after D-Day, 1944, 81 years ago
First a look at the events of the day
Then Orson Welles Almanac, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Orson Welles introduces and…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Orson Welles Almanac, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Orson Welles introduces and…
02:31:55 |
Sat 07 Jun 2025
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