Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Crime and fantasy on a Saturday. First a look at the events of the day Mr. District Attorney starring Jay Jostyn, originally broadcast November 23, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of Free Play. Marijuana dealers move into a nursery school. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast November 23, 1953, 71 years ago, The Masks of Ashor. A messenger from the netherworld, and a bargain declined. Jim Ameche stars. We follow that with Dragnet starring Jack Webb originally broadcast November 23, 1952, 72 years ago, The Big Guilt. A florist named Arthur McKinley has been found strangled to death in an alley. Then Pat Novak for Hire starring Ben Morris, originally broadcast November 23, 1947, 77 years ago, The Lydia Reynolds Case. Lydia Reynolds, a wealthy but insane young lady, hires Novak to be her bodyguard. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 23, 1948, 76 years ago. More for Thanksgiving. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Friday ahead of Thanksgiving First a look at this day in History. Then The Jimmy Durante-Garry Moore Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1946, 78 years ago, The Thanksgiving Pilgrim Opera. Garry gives lessons on etiquette. Jimmy and Garry do their Thanksgiving "Pilgrim Operetta." Followed by The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1950, 74 years ago, The Thanksgiving Play. Honest Harold is directing and starring in, "The Story Of Miles Standish, A Story Of Thanksgiving." Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 22, 1951, 73 years ago, The Thanksgiving Prayer. A prayer written by Benjamin Franklin is the inspiration for the Anderson's Thanksgiving celebration. Followed by Life with Luigi starring J Carrol Naish, originally broadcast November 22, 1949, 75 years ago, Thanksgiving Celebration. Pasquale has failed to invite Luigi for Thanksgiving dinner, so Luigi and his friend Danny decide to have a feast of their own. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 22, 1948, 76 years ago. Checking on the Cow. Out in the barn on a cold night. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

IMPORTANT NOTE - I changed the dates in the titles to shorten things up. Thanksgiving Comedy on the Thursday before Thanksgiving First a look at the events of the day Then Maxwell House Coffee Time hosted by Dick Powell, originally broadcast November 21, 1940, 84 years ago. Mary Martin sings "Falling Star" for the first time, from the film, "The Great Dictator." Daddy tells Baby Snooks about Thanksgiving. Jack Benny visits o discuss the premiere of the picture Love Thy Neighbor with co-star Mary Martin. Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Ezra Seestrunk's Cousin Rowena Has Thanksgiving Dinner With Lum. Lum tries to impress Miss Rowena on Thanksgiving, with a mansion and servants. We follow that with Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 21, 1943, 81 years ago, The Awful Turkey Dream. Jack buys a live turkey for Thanksgiving, then dreams that he's a turkey! Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast November 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Inviting Thanksgiving Guests. Who should be invited for dinner at Thanksgiving? Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 21, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. The civilization of the Incas still exists! While flying to South America, Clark Kent and Lieutenant Elliott discover that someone is hiding aboard their airplane! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Creepy Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 77 years ago, Earned Rewards. Shorty Irwin, one of Casey's rival photographers, tries for a $5000 reward. He exposes a murderer and develops death! Followed by Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 20, 1948, 76 years ago, The Pilgrim’s Progress. At a Thanksgiving turkey shoot, Regan gets the bird and it's not the turkey that gets shot, it's Miles Standish! Then Suspense, originally broadcast November 20, 1960, 64 years ago, Night on Red Mountain starring Lawson Zerbe. A gas station owner atop a California mountain is threatened by members of his old gang during a blizzard. Followed by Macabre, originally broadcast November 20, 1961, 63 years ago, Weekend. A weekend on a mysterious island with a mad doctor who is experimenting with a deadly drug. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 20, 1941, 83 years ago. Lum and the library lion - a real one, not a statue. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

Thanksgiving Comedy on Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 19, 1939, 85 years ago, Jack Buys an Ostrich for Thanksgiving. Mary Livingstone reads a Thanksgiving Day poem. Jack is planning a Thanksgiving party for his friends...with an ostrich! Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 19, 1943, 81 years ago, Turkey Trouble. Andy has to get a Thanksgiving turkey somewhere for his nephew Jimmy who is coming for Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe guest Spring Byington can help? We follow that with The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast November 19, 1944, 80 years ago, Turkey Hunt. How to get a turkey for Thanksgiving? It's easy...win a turkey shoot! Then The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 19, 1950, 74 years ago, Alice and the Kids Going to Palm Springs Without Phil. Phil's spending the weekend without Alice and the girls, prompting Remley to bring a live turkey into the house. Her name is Charmaine. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 19, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. Clark Kent receives Perry White's distress call from the sabotaged stratoship. Superman to the rescue! A clue is found indicating that a lost Inca civilization may still exist. Bud Collyer still has laryngitis. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 18, 1940, 84 years ago, Thanksgiving. George explains Thanksgiving to Gracie. A visit to Gracie's crazy house. The constant blackouts during the program are similar to Olsen and Johnson in, "Hellzapoppin." George, Gracie and Bud Hiestand sing a Spam commercial. Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 18, 1949, 75 years ago. Liz decides to help her maid Katy's romance with Mr. Nagle, the postman. Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 18, 1943, 81 years ago, Nylon Stockings with guest Lucille Ball. Lou tries to get a pair of nylons for Connie Haines from guest Lucille Ball. Two flubbed lines cracks up almost everyone. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 18, 1945, 79 years ago, The Jolly Boys. Gildy boycotts the Jolly Boys club after he fails to invite Rumson Bullard to join them. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 18, 1948, 76 years ago. Bobby Wakes Everyone. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html

A Criminal Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, 71 years ago, A Hepcat Kills The Canary. Rocky gets hired to play at a nightclub. But someone ends up getting killed. . Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast November 17, 1957, 67 years ago, Jail Bait. Roland Carter, an ex-movie idol, is being swindled by Lily Sanders and her young protege Amy Brewster. We follow that with Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 17, 1957, 67 years ago, The Queue. An educated Chinaman named Chin Wong comes to Dodge to work as a cook. When two bullies steal his pigtail, he threatens to kill them. Then Lights Out, originally broadcast November 17, 1937, 87 years ago, Little Old Lady. A couple of college girls go to visit their aunt. Aunt Harriet, living alone in a dark wood, has some very strange feline companions! Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 17, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. As Clark Kent prepares to head for Washington, D.C., the rest of "The Daily Planet" staff leaves for South America...and finds sabotage aboard the plane in which they're flying! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, 72 years ago, “The 10,000th Broadcast”. Purporting to be the 10,000th broadcast of the series, recollections about how Amos and Andy came to New York, how they met The Kingfish, how Amos met his wife, how Andy met and later was sued by Madam Queen. Followed by the news from 72 years ago, then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originaly broadcast November 16, 1952, 72 years ago, The Debating Team. Henry joins the debating team to impress Ellen. Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 16, 1941, 83 years ago, Serviceman for Thanksgiving. It's Thanksgiving, and Gildersleeve is trying to invite some soldiers to share his turkey. Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 16, 1949, 75 years ago. The boys have a “Coming Out” Party for Andy. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 16, 1948, 76 years ago. Painting the porch furniture. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Funny Friday with a pair of Jack Benny Shows First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1936, 88 years ago, Buck Benny Rides Again. Kenny Baker's first anniversary on the show. The cast does, "Buck Benny Rides Again." Sam Hearn is heard as "Shlepperman," but he's not called by that name. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 15, 1953, 71 years ago, Jack Prepares for his TV show. The cast is rehearsing for Jack's TV show. We follow that with My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast November 15, 1948, 76 years ago, Thanksgiving is Approaching. Jane plans a dinner for four, Irma buys a live turkey named George. Then Fibber McGee and Company, originally broadcast November 15, 1937, 87 years ago, The Football Ringer. Harlow Wilcox introduces, "Marian and Jim Jordan," even though Molly is out “sick” for the next 18 months. After the first commercial, he does introduce the show as, "Fibber McGee and Company." The Wistful Vista University football team is playing against Saskatchewan University; Fibber's been chosen to speak at the pep rally. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 15, 1948, 76 years ago. Claudia takes a driver's test. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Drama filled Thursday First a look at this day in History. Then Dr Christian starring Gene Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 14, 1937, 87 years ago, Steve and Charlotte Dixon. Charlotte Dixon has decided to divorce Steve because he’s not sophisticated enough for her. She wants to move to the city and write poetry. Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 14, 1953, 71 years ago, Professor Lute Bone. The Professor is selling wormseed tonic that cures just about everything, possibly because it contains opium! Then Dark Fantasy, originally broadcast November 14, 1941, 83 years ago, The Man Who Came Back. A killing after an argument about a man's wife leads to a promise to return from the grave for vengeance. Followed by The Green Hornet, originally broadcast November 14, 1942, 82 years ago, Torpedo On Wheels. After a dynamite truck explodes, the Hornet matches wits with a gang who claims to know his secret identity. Finally Superman, originally broadcast November 14, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. Clark, Perry White and Lois Lane take a secret aircraft aloft for a test flight. Three groups of engineers have disappeared while working in the Andes. This is a job for Clark Kent! Bud Collyer (who has a bad case of Laryngitis) is Clark, Julian Noa is Perry Mason, and Joan Alexander is Lois Lane. I didn’t know that Superman could get Laryngitis! Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Criminal Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 64 years ago, The Bad One Matter. A juvenile delinquent down south knows the secret of a murder, but refuses to reveal it...and for a good reason! Then the news from 64 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast November 13, 1960, 64 years ago, The Man Who Murders People starring Vivian Smolen and George Petrie. A commuter train ride into fear. Who is "The Roseville Killer?" We follow that with Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 13, 1948, 76 years ago, The Guy from Gower Gulch. Who shot Davey Crockett? No, it wasn't Mexican soldiers! Crockett was bumped off as soon as he was bailed out of jail. What is the connection between wounded horses and a roll of film? Then Macabre, originally broadcast November 13, 1961, 63 years ago, Final Resting Place. An escaped madman and his victim are willingly buried alive. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 13, 1941, 83 years ago, New York Library and Lions. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Drama filled Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then Escape, originally broadcast November 12, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides Part 2 starring John Dehner. Part 2 of the adaptation of the George R. Stewart post-apocalyptic novel. If you think the adaptation is great, I strongly encourage you to read the book! Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast November 12, 1945, 79 years ago, The Seeing Eye. A sea captain has a strange relationship with his first mate, much to the sorrow of the second mate who swears to get a strange revenge, and gets it! Then The Line-Up starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast November 12, 1952, 72 years ago, The Buggered Bunco Boys. A con-man has been preying on the families of dead soldiers. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 12, 1961, 63 years ago, The Wrong One Matter. Johnny is out in the Everglades to investigate a decomposing corpse. Finally Superman, originally broadcast November 12, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow. The discovery of, "The Silver Arrow! The end of the adventure. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Funny Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Milton Berle, originally broadcast November 11, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Washington, DC and politics. Miltie runs for Alderman. Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 11. 1948, 76 years ago, another Sam Shovel Mystery. Detective "Sam Shovel" solves, "The Case Of The Telephone Operator Who Died While Dancing," or "Sorry, Wrong Rhumba." We follow that with The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 11, 1945, 79 years ago, Mr. Mob Buster. The Allen's Alley question: "How do you think new scientific developments are going to affect you?" "McGee and McGee" (the songwriters) appear in the alley. Fred is trying to buy a radio, guest Monty Woolley wants to give his away. Fred and Monty act in "Mr. Mob-Buster," a combination of "Mr. District Attorney" and "Gangbusters." Monty is trying to capture "Charlie The Chicken." Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 11, 1956, 68 years ago, Report on the We-Uns. A portrait of our culture, as it might appear to those six thousand years in the future. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 11, 1948, 76 years ago. Veterans Day. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Drama filled Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then Lights Out, originally broadcast November 10, 1942, 82 years ago, Bon Voyage. Two old ladies with a hidden past board an ocean liner at midnight, along with a sense of guilt. Followed by Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons starring Bennett Kilpack, originally broadcast November 10, 1949, 75 years ago, The Engaged Girl Murder Case. Mr. Keen solves a murder case while on horseback! Then Mr. and Mrs North starring Barbara Britton and Richard Denning, originally broadcast November 10, 1953, 71 years ago, Death Comes in Cans. The Norths want to go fishing. But it appears there’s a case of canned tuna that have more than tuna in them that got dropped into the bay. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast November 10, 1952, 72 years ago, The Frightened City starring Frank Lovejoy. A soldier returns home to find that his brother-in-law has been murdered, along with three other people. But, nobody's talking! Finally Superman, originally broadcast November 10, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow. Mary Lewis is found in the ghost town; tied up and gagged! She's been on the trail of, "The Silver Arrow" as well. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Funny Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 9, 1949, 75 years ago, Lum Writes an Opera. Decrying the lack of culture in Pine Ridge, Lum writes and opera, and tries to find a big name to star in it. He does find one, but it’s not Grand Opera. Grand Old Opry, maybe... Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 9, 1952, 72 years ago, The New Suit. Henry wants a new suit. Homer has a checked suit that he never wears. Mrs. Aldrich and Mrs. Brown have an idea. We follow that with The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast November 9, 1947, 77 years ago with guest Maurice Evans. Edgar's hurt himself while riding a horse named...Edgar Bergen! Mortimer's gotten a job washing windows. Charlie has gotten guest Maurice Evans to help him stage a Shakespearean drama, but guest Lulu McConnell owns the barn! Romeo and Juliet will never be the same. Then A Salute to Jack Benny’s 20 years in Radio, originally broadcast November 9, 1951, 73 years ago. A testimonial dinner in honor of Jack to celebrate his twentieth year in radio. The program originates from the Friars Club. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast November 9, 1948, 76 years ago. The cow arrives. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Fred Allen Show, originally broadcast November 8, 1939, 85 years ago, The Doughnut King. Fred analyzes the statutes for pedestrians in New York. The program's guest is the man in charge of merchandising research for the doughnut industry. He analyzes dunking techniques. Round table discussion topic: "Do you think women drivers operate their cars as efficiently as men?" The Mighty Allen Art Players perform "The Sound Man's Revenge." Followed by Take It or Leave it starring Bill Baker, originally broadcast November 8, 1942, 82 years ago with guest Jack Benny. The first category is "Football Teams." Phil plays "Dinah" on his accordion. The third contestant is Jack Benny, whose category is "Musical History." After answering the $1 question, Jack tries to quit and take the dollar! Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 8, 1937, 87 years ago, Introducing Clark Dennis. The Combined and Amalgamated Newspaper Association is going to interview Fibber and Molly. The last appearance of Marian Jordan on the show for 18 months, due to illness. The show eventually changes its name to, "Fibber McGee and Company." The first appearance of Clark Dennis as the program's vocalist,replacing Perry Como. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 8, 1948, 76 years ago. David and Claudia go for a walk during the night. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Dramatic Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast November 7, 1952, 72 years ago, Portrait of a Suicide. Mary Blair tries to commit suicide, but is saved by the milkman. She tries it a second time, and this time succeeds. What's going on at the Clearview Rest Home? Then Dr. Christian starring Jean Hersholdt, originally broadcast November 7, 1937, 87 years ago, Operation in a Shack. The first show of the series. Dr. Christian is forced to operate in a shack. We follow that with Barrie Craig Confidential Investigator starring William Gargan, originally broadcast November 7, 1951, 73 years ago, The Case of the Borrowed Knife. A corpse with a knife in his back follows a damsel in distress into Craig's office. Then Under Arrest starring Joe DeSantis, originally broadcast November 7, 1948, 76 years ago. Joe Barker, a small time crook, is reported missing by his wife Madge. Joe is found shot dead. He was a crook and a swindler, but whodunit? Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 7, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow. Jimmy Olsen finds another silver arrowhead with another puzzling poem on it, and another arrowhead in a cave filled with buffalo bones. Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Criminal Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Jeff Regan Investigator starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 6, 1948, 76 years ago, The Lady with Too Much Hair. Jeff is hired to guard a man's beautiful daughter while she's at finishing school, but murder gets to class first. A narcotics angle and a wig store figure in the caper. Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast November 6, 1948, 76 years ago, The Doubtful Alibi. Frank uses a horseless carriage to put out a fire and some fancy detective work to catch the culprit responsible for it. Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast November 6, 1950, 74 years ago, Twice Dead starring Larry Haines. A woman apparently has returned from the dead. A box with $100,000 is missing, and an idiot brother is suffocated in the basement. Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 6, 1947, 77 years ago, The Blonde’s Lipstick. Laura Neely disappears with $10,000 in cash she had collected for the City Welfare Fund, much to Casey's embarrassment. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 6, 1941, 83 years ago, Lum Dating Miss Frederick. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter

A Dramatic Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Escape, originally broadcast November 5, 1950, 74 years ago, Earth Abides starring John Dehner. A magnificent story about the end of "The Age Of Man," and the beginning of, "The Age Of The Rat." Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast November 5, 1952, 72 years ago, Havana. Steve Mitchell is sent to Cuba to gamble on HaiLai - in connection with a smuggling ring. We follow that with Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 5, 1946, 78 years ago, A New Face for Joe Harvey. Joe Harvey has had plastic surgery and has a whole new face. The cops will never find him now...only, his new face is that of Donald Tate, a cop-killer. Then The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce, originally broadcast November 5, 1945, 79 years ago, The Fifth of November. A Guy Fawkes Day adventure. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast November 5, 1941, 83 years ago, The Silver Arrow. An arrow is shot in the dark. a mysterious figure is seen and a hand grabs at Jimmy Olsen! A silver arrow silences Hopeful Jake, just as he's about to reveal the secret! Thanks to Honeywell for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old time radio shows 24 hours a day

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Town Hall Tonight starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast November 4, 1936, 88 years ago, Studio Strategy. Town Hall News: The filling station of the future. Medical help and gasoline combined. Buffola gags for Fred (who gets seltzer squirted in his face, cracking up the audience and stopping the show). Harry's been on the show for one year tonight. The Mighty Allen Art Players perform, "Studio Strategy" or, "In Hollywood, All Of The Monkey Business Isn't Confined To The Zoo." Mr. Allen of Titanic Pictures is showing, "Africa Squeaks." Trudy Tadpole is the star of "Passion On The Lam." "Ape-O The Jungle Man" (played by Harry) is to marry "America's Sweetheart." Followed by The Abbott and Costello Show, originally broadcast November 4, 1943, 81 years ago with guest Lana Turner. Abbott and Costello are having trouble getting into the NBC studio before they go on the air. This program is remembered as being broadcast on the day Lou Costello's infant son died by drowning. No mention of this tragedy is made until the very end of the show, when Bud Abbott tells the radio audience what happened. During the program, there was no sign by Costello of anything else on his mind but the next corny joke. Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 4, 1956, 68 years ago, Colloquy Four: The Joe Miller Joke Book. A drama/documentary about the history of jokes, including a fictionalized visit from the venerable Joe Miller himself! Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 4, 1948, 76 years ago. A Second Meeting with Jesse Mason. Thanks to Debbie for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://jfk.artifacts.archives.gov/objects/18804/the-family-fallout-shelter