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 04-09-25 - Bob, Brenda, and Cohina, Judys Dad and the Racehorse, and Corliss and Dad's New Suit
A Funny Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago with guests Brenda and Cobina. Jerry Colonna Sings? Bob and Frances Langford jo…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast April 9, 1946, 79 years ago with guests Brenda and Cobina. Jerry Colonna Sings? Bob and Frances Langford jo…
02:43:21 |
Wed 09 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-08-25 - The Widow, The Stars, and the Land Grabber
Westerns and Adventure on a Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast April 8, 1954, 71 years ago, General Guilfords Widow. The …
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast April 8, 1954, 71 years ago, General Guilfords Widow. The …
02:33:56 |
Tue 08 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-07-25 - Al and Groucho, Abbott and Costello, and Dean and Jerry and Mitzi
A Funny Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 76 years ago with guest Groucho Marx. Groucho Marx describes his g…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Kraft Music Hall starring Al Jolson, originally broadcast April 7, 1949, 76 years ago with guest Groucho Marx. Groucho Marx describes his g…
02:37:26 |
Mon 07 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-06-25 - Jack's Pool, Riley's Fox coat, and Corliss and the Beauty contest
Comedy on a Sunday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 6, 1952, 73 years ago, The Swimming Pool. Jack opens his swimming pool, and then visits the dentist…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 6, 1952, 73 years ago, The Swimming Pool. Jack opens his swimming pool, and then visits the dentist…
02:26:25 |
Sun 06 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-05-25 - Murder in G Flat, Smile, and Gardening
A Scattered Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Murder in G-Flat starring…Jack Benny? A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is s…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Murder in G-Flat starring…Jack Benny? A meek piano tuner's bag of tools is s…
02:30:26 |
Sat 05 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-04-25 - Big Ed, Trigger Man, and the Man from Singapore
Drama on a Friday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Richard Diamond Private Detective staring Dick Powell, originally broadcast April 4, 1952, 73 years ago, The Enigma of Big Ed. "Big Ed" hi…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Richard Diamond Private Detective staring Dick Powell, originally broadcast April 4, 1952, 73 years ago, The Enigma of Big Ed. "Big Ed" hi…
02:30:30 |
Fri 04 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-03-25 - Ghost Breakers, Joan Davis, and Mr and Mrs Amber
Comedy and Westerns on a Thursday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope. Based on …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast April 3, 1949, 76 years ago, Ghost Breakers starring Bob Hope. Based on …
02:28:13 |
Thu 03 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-02-25 - Car Ignition, Colorful Past, and Orson and Charlie.
Comedy on a Wednesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 79 years ago, Car Ignition Lock. Fibber is working on his "McGee Protecto R…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 2, 1946, 79 years ago, Car Ignition Lock. Fibber is working on his "McGee Protecto R…
02:13:25 |
Wed 02 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 04-01-25 - April Fools with Mel, Henry, Liz, Luigi, and Jack
A Funny Tuesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast April 1, 1947, 78 years ago, April Fools. Mel plays an April Fool's Day joke on Mr. Colby by telling …
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast April 1, 1947, 78 years ago, April Fools. Mel plays an April Fool's Day joke on Mr. Colby by telling …
02:28:40 |
Tue 01 Apr 2025
Classic Radio 03-31-25 - Truant Officer Bergen, Charlie the Chicken, and A Dogs Life
Comedy on a Monday
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1946, 79 years ago with guest Roy Rogers. Bergen is the new truant officer! Mort…
First a look at the events of the day
Then The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast March 31, 1946, 79 years ago with guest Roy Rogers. Bergen is the new truant officer! Mort…
02:20:22 |
Mon 31 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-30-25 - Aaron Holcomb, Gentle Virtue, and Killers List
A Dramatic Sunday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 30, 1958, 67 years ago, the Aaron Holcomb Story. Aaron Holco…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Luke Slaughter of Tombstone starring Sam Buffington, originally broadcast March 30, 1958, 67 years ago, the Aaron Holcomb Story. Aaron Holco…
02:22:04 |
Sun 30 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-29-25 - Jimmy Carter, The Big Dream, and Death Has a Cold Breath
Drama on a Saturday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 66 years ago, The Jimmy Carter Matter. Johnny gets a c…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast March 29, 1959, 66 years ago, The Jimmy Carter Matter. Johnny gets a c…
02:24:49 |
Sat 29 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-28-25 - The Quarter Horse, Wherever I Go, and The Ivory Murder Case
A Dramatic Friday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 28, 1953, 72 years ago, Quarter Horse. Thatcher and his quarter-horse from Mis…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 28, 1953, 72 years ago, Quarter Horse. Thatcher and his quarter-horse from Mis…
02:25:53 |
Fri 28 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-27-25 - Diamond as Big as the Ritz, Convoy for Atlantis, and Silver Blaze
Drama on a Thursday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Escape, originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 76 years ago, The Diamond as Big As The Ritz. The fascinating story about the home life of t…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Escape, originally broadcast March 27, 1949, 76 years ago, The Diamond as Big As The Ritz. The fascinating story about the home life of t…
02:20:03 |
Thu 27 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-26-25 - Horse Deal, Death is a double Crosser, and Mastermind of Murder
A Dramatic Wednesday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 26, 1955, 70 years ago, The Horse Deal. Charlie Deesha's horses have been sto…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast March 26, 1955, 70 years ago, The Horse Deal. Charlie Deesha's horses have been sto…
02:40:18 |
Wed 26 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-25-25 - Remember the Night, Royal Gelagin, and Claudia and David kiss in the rain
Drama and Variety on a Tuesday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast March 25, 1940, 85 years ago, Remember the Night starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara St…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast March 25, 1940, 85 years ago, Remember the Night starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara St…
02:31:56 |
Tue 25 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-24-25 - June Moon, Land Grab, and I've got my love to keep me warm
A Funny Monday
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Campbells Playhouse starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 24, 1940, 85 years ago, June Moon starring Jack Benny. The program fe…
First a look at this day in History.
Then The Campbells Playhouse starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast March 24, 1940, 85 years ago, June Moon starring Jack Benny. The program fe…
02:28:46 |
Mon 24 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-23-25 - The Actress, The Indian, and the Homesteaders
A Western Sunday with some Questions
First a look at the events of the day
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 67 years ago, The Actress. A British actres…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast March 23, 1958, 67 years ago, The Actress. A British actres…
02:20:55 |
Sun 23 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-22-25 - The Great Lover, Passport to Romance, and The Big Talk
A Mixed up Saturday
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast March 22, 1951, 74 years ago, The Great Lover starring Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming. The sh…
First a look at this day in History.
Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast March 22, 1951, 74 years ago, The Great Lover starring Bob Hope and Rhonda Fleming. The sh…
02:32:30 |
Sat 22 Mar 2025
Classic Radio 03-21-25 - Fibber's Haircut, Cafe Turkistan, and the Mean Old Man
A Funny Friday
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fibber McGee and Company, originally broadcast March 21, 1939, 86 years ago, The Spring Haircut. ZaSu Pitts appears as a scalp specialist's n…
First a look at the events of the day
Then Fibber McGee and Company, originally broadcast March 21, 1939, 86 years ago, The Spring Haircut. ZaSu Pitts appears as a scalp specialist's n…
02:28:25 |
Fri 21 Mar 2025
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