Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Two hours of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 4, 1938, 85 years ago, Murder at the Movies. The program originates from New York City. The cast does, "Murder At The Movies." Jack mentions Fred Allen and the feud continues. Followed by the Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 4, 1946, 77 years ago, Sponsor an Orphan. The Jolly Boys adopt an eight-month-old baby girl. Then The Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast December 4, 1948, 75 years ago, Job at the Drugstore. . Archie gets a job in Fudd's Drugstore to earn some Christmas money. He manages to set the science of Pharmacy back to the days of the alchemists. Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 4, 1947, 76 years ago, Gracie wants Bing Crosby to Retire. Will George convince guest Bing Crosby to retire so he can take over his career?. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 4, 1941, 82 years ago, Cedric brings Lum a stove to use. While Grandpa is still spouting facts from the almanac, Cedric delivers Lum's stove to start the bakery. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast December 3, 1947, 76 years ago, with guest Charles Boyer. The whole cast does "Cyrano de Bergerac" with guess-who playing the long nosed Cyrano. Followed by the Phil Harris and Alice Faye show, originally broadcast December 3, 1950, 73 years ago, What is “The Thing”? Remley the babysitter finds one baby too many! Alice sings, "If I Were A Bell." The Harris' "daughters" sing, "The Thing," Phil's big record hit, but with new lyrics. Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast December 3, 1939, 84 years ago with guest Maureen O’Hara. Charlie has started a Christmas shopping service. Guest Maureen O'Hara, John Archer and Charlotte Treadway appear in, "Rendezvous With Tomorrow," by Hilda Lawrence. Arthur Treacher appears as the perfect butler, who is now a "swingster." He sings, "A Tisket, A Tasket." Charlie and Maureen do a scene from, "Jamaica Inn...Long Island." Followed by the Old Gold Comedy Theater hosted by Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast December 3, 1944, 79 years ago, Take a Letter Darling. Girl hires boy in the advertising business. She's beautiful and he's a hunk. She's a sharp businesswoman, he's an artist who hates the world of business. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Crime and drama First, a look at this date in history. Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 2, 1938, 85 years ago, Blind Man’s Bluff. A robbery has taken place, but thieves fall out. Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast December 2, 1953, 70 years ago, If a Body Need a Body, Just Call Burke and Hare. Two gents of old Scotland supply dead bodies on demand for the medical profession. Business is very good! Then Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast December 2, 1950, 73 years ago, The Empty Matchbook. A Civil-war era map is stolen from a southern plentation by a known international criminal claiming to be writing a book on the battle of Fredericksburg. Followed by Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 2, 1949, 74 years ago, All My Sons starring Edward G Robinson. A man's family turns against him when it's discovered he was responsible for shipping airplane parts that were faulty, and then let his partner take the blame. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 2, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum to open a bakery. As Lum gets the idea to start his own bakery, Grandpa has discovered the pleasures of the almanac in the store's library. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Crime and drama First, a look at this date in history. Then The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast December 1, 1950, 73 years ago, The Case of the Brave Rabbit. What is the connection between an illegal gambling den and a rabbit farm? What clue does a dead rabbit give Mr. Wolfe to a murder in the hutch? Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 1, 1953, 70 years ago, The Big Odd. A furniture truck has been hijacked and the driver kidnapped. Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 81 years ago, The Bride Vanishes. A haunted balcony in an Italian villa encourages a madman to try a second murder. Followed by Lights Out with Arch Oboler, originally broadcast December 1, 1942, 81 years ago, The Story of Mr Maggs. A bargain at an auction is a trunk full of horror. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 1, 1941, 82 years ago, The Story of Pinky Winky. Lum and Cedric are enjoying one of the books from the Jot 'Em Down Store's new library. Lum reads, "The story of Pinky Winky." Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Comedies First, a look at this date in history. Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 30, 1952, 71 years ago, Henry’s Father is Sick. Henry's father is sick. That’s causing quite the hubub in the house. Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast November 30, 1947, 76 years ago with guest Edward Everett Horton. Charlie's raising rabbits. Mortimer Snerd has a cold...or is that pepper he's carrying? Edgar takes Charlie to a psychiatrist...it's guest Edward Everett Horton! Then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast November 30, 1947, 76 years ago, Phil’s Hobby. After Phil falls out of a tree, he's encouraged to take up crocheting. However, he winds up with an electric train set. Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast November 30, 1949, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Window. The first contestant is Henrietta Adair (a spinster). One of the contestants is the godson of the original "Trader Horn." Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 30, 1948, 75 years ago, The Great Dane Debate. Claudia had gone to New York without telling David. There's a Great Dane in the future. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Comedies First, a look at this date in history. Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast November 29, 1951, 72 years ago, Meteor. There’s a meteor in the Anderson’s back yard...or is there? Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 29, 1945, 78 years ago, Gracie Goes Back to College. George and guest Jack Benny are both trying to get elected "most popular" at Beverly Hills Tech. Jack plays the violin while George sings! That will help? Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast November 29, 1948, 75 years ago. Jane is throwing a costume party in honor of Irma's birthday. Al invites one of his unsavory friends, the fabulous "Joe." Followed by The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast November 29, 1947, 76 years ago, Thanksgiving at the Gillis’. Riley and Gillis are bucking for a promotion at the plant, and they ask the boss over to try to make a good impression. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 29, 1948, 75 years ago, Listening to the Pringles. Why is David taking a later train?

Two hours of Comedies and Westerns. First, a look at this date in history. Then The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast November 28, 1948, 75 years ago, Intellectual Curiosity. Ozzie meets a pretty lady on the bus who thinks he has very broad shoulders. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast November 28, 1954, 69 years ago, Jack takes Dennis to a Psychiatrist. It's the Sportsmen's birthday. A master recording of the broadcast. Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 28, 1953, 70 years ago, Kick Me. An Indian scout named Tobile vows to kill the two white men who played a cruel practical joke on him, and who have insulted his honor. Followed by Frontier Town starring “Tex” (Jeff) Chandler, originally broadcast November 28, 1952, 71 years ago. Death and Texas. The tax collector of Medicine Hat blows the whistle on municipal corruption and gets a bullet for his trouble. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 28, 1941, 82 years ago, Ervin Located and Adopted. The lion has been found, playing with some children for the last three days, and Lum goes to fetch him. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Crime and Westerns. First, a look at this date in history. Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 76 years ago, After Turkey, The Bill. A young ex-con is framed for a gas station robbery on Thanksgiving. Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast November 27, 1949, 74 years ago, Clever Mister Farley. A counterfeiter on a cross-country train meets a mysterious lady with a hot bracelet and two tough guys following her. Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 27, 1954, 69 years ago, Cooter. Kitty mentions that she plans on staying at the Long Branch "for a while.' Ben Sisle uses a hired gun and then simple-minded Cooter Smith to be his bodyguard. Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 27, 1960, 63 years ago. From Here To Boston. The last show of the series. Paladin inherits a fortune and moves to Boston...after narrowly avoiding being poisoned. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 27, 1947, 76 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving dinner...with champagne (and Coca Cola!). Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Crime First, a look at this date in history. Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 26, 1950, 73 years ago, The Case of the Hideous Hijacker. The counterspies get involved with a drug hijacking ring that may have national security implications. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast November 26, 1961, 62 years ago, The Mad Bomber Matter. A madman seeks revenge with explosives. Then Suspense, originally broadcast November 26, 1961, 62 years ago, Man Trap. Who blew up Artie Finch? Whatever Lola wants, Lola gets! Don Maclaughlin stars. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast November 26, 1946, 77 years ago, The Lenny Powell Murder. Lenny Powell hires a pilot to fly him to Branchville for $5000! The pilot's wife is unfaithful and Lenny has $25,000 in cash. After Lenny's murdered, the cash disappears. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 26, 1947, 76 years ago, Painted into a corner. Painted in...with Aunt Louisa's party out of the picture. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast November 25, 1943, 80 years ago, Abbott and Costello plan to kill Ingrid, Costello's pet turkey, for Thanksgiving. Guest Jane Wyman joins in a routine, "What is the wind?" Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 25, 1945, 78 years ago, Big Football Game. Gildy takes Leila to the big football game. Then The New Edgar Bergen Hour with Charlie McCarthy, originally broadcast November 25, 1955, 68 years ago. Guest Jack Benny is running a trailer court, Dr. Fred Webb Hodge, an Indian expert. Prof. Kirkwood tells how to print money. "Whither Literature." Followed by Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 25, 1955, 68 years ago. There's a new, handsome, custom-made slip cover on the big easy chair. Fibber's sitting in it, guarding his health. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 25, 1941, 82 years ago, Lum, Big-Game Hunter. The boys are going to organize a Safari to capture Ervin who is now being reported seen in neighboring towns. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of drama First, a look at this date in history. Then Gangbusters, originally broadcast November 24, 1945, 78 years ago, The Case of Matthew Cazzara. Matthew Kozera, a meek-looking but very dangerous gunman, is terrorizing Pittsburgh. Followed by Point Sublime, originally broadcast November 24, 1947, 76 years ago, Big Crowd for Thanksgiving. Evy plans on a Thanksgiving dinner two days early due to an eye operations and a sick baby. Cliff Arquette and Mel Blanc star. Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast November 24, 1938, 85 years ago, The Case of the Rasping Voice. Christian Meyer is shot by a tough hombre with a rasping voice. His future bride is left for dead as well. Followed by Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 24, 1949, 74 years ago, Mother-In-Law Murder. Mr. Reynard's mother has been murdered, his wife is suspected of being the killer. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 24, 1941, 82 years ago, Setting a Trap for Ervin. Ervin the lion has been on the loose for several days, and when the boys set out to capture him, a bear trap proves to be an added complication. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Thanksgiving Entertainment First, a look at this date in history. Then Good News of 1940, originally broadcast November 23, 1939, 84 years ago, Here Comes the Pilgrims! The first tune is, "Winter Wonderland." Connie Boswell sings, "Scatterbrain." Daddy (Hanley Stafford) has been called to jury duty, and tries to explain it to Baby Snooks (Fanny Brice). Guest Raymond Walburn ("The Deacon") tries his confidence game with turkeys. The band plays a fascinating arrangement of, "A Hundred To One." Walter Huston appears in, "Bright World," by Arch Oboler. "Here Comes The Pilgrims," a Thanksgiving comedy sketch "99 and 44/100 percent Puritan." The orchestra presents the world premier of "American Nocturne," by Dana Suisse. Edward Arnold host with Meredeth Wilson and his orchestra. Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast November 23, 1952, 71 years ago, The Thanksgiving Turkey. It's Thanksgiving time and there's only one turkey left. Both the Aldrich and Brown families want it. Then The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunch, originally broadcast November 23, 1960, 63 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner. Followed by Thank you America, originally broadcast November 23, 1944, 79 years ago. A special program from KPO Radio in support of War Bond Day. Finally The Answer Man, originally broadcast November 23, 1944, 79 years ago, The answer to questions about Thanksgiving customs and questions of a general nature. "Who ate the most at the first Thanksgiving dinner? The Indians!” Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

A portion of a United Press International special Four Days that Shocked the World covering the events surrounding the assassination of President John F. Kennedy

Two hours of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 22, 1942, 81 years ago, Thanksgiving Dinner. Gildersleeve tries to get a "B" ration book. Followed by The Harold Peary Show, originally broadcast November 22, 1950, 73 years ago, The Thanksgiving Play. Honest Harold is directing and starring in, "The Story Of Miles Standish, A Story Of Thanksgiving." Then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast November 22, 1950, 73 years ago, Jack Benny visits Ivy College. Guest Jack Benny is to appear for a benefit at Ivy College. Followed by The Adventures of Maisie starring Ann Sothern, originally broadcast November 22, 1951, 72 years ago, The Efficiency Expert An efficiency expert has come to Hemingway and Company, and Maisie handles him...efficiently! Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast November 22, 1955, 68 years ago, What’s McGee to Do? McGee can't remember what it is that he has to do today. Thanks to Robert for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

As broadcast on KELY and the Nevada Talk Network Wednesday morning, November 22, 2023- A remembrance of the assassination of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy 60 years ago.

First, a look at this date in history. Then Dr Christian starring Jean Hersholt, originally broadcast November 21, 1937, 86 years ago, The Story of the Tanzy Family. The family is taking advantage of Mrs Tanzy, so the Doctor makes sure they take better care of her. Followed by Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast November 21, 1952, 71 years ago, Tonight the Mayhem is going to be different. An old friend of Brooksie asks for help. However, Brooksie has never heard of the woman, Cecile Lewiston. A visit to the expensive town of Crescent Lane provides the usual corpse. Then Quiet Please starring Ernest Chappell, originally broadcast November 21, 1948, 75 years ago, One for the Book. An Air Force major hits Mach 12 in an experimental rocket plane in 1957, and finds himself as a Sergeant in the past...1937! Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast November 21, 1956, 67 years ago, Chain of Command. Intelligent mice living in a top secret laboratory. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 21, 1941, 82 years ago. Ervin the Lion escapes. Lum the brave, gets into the Lion's cage, only after a glass partition has been installed. He winds up locked inside the cage and the lion locked outside of it. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

First, a look at this date in history. Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast November 20, 1947, 76 years ago, Earned Reward. Shorty Irwin, one of Casey's rival photographers, tries for a $5000 reward. He exposes a murderer and develops death! Followed by Broadway Is My Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast November 20, 1953, 70 years ago, The Lou Martin Murder Case. Lou Martin, a man from Akron, has been slugged to death in a couple's apartment. Mr. Martin came to New York twice a year to sell calendars. The woman screamed, the husband slugged. Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast November 20, 1955, 68 years ago, Dutch George. Dutch George, who is the biggest horse thief in the West, has returned to Dodge. He seems to be up to his old tricks! Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast November 20, 1960, 63 years ago, Martha Neil. Paladin travels to Greenwood to solve the murder of a young man. He finds the beautiful widow Martha Nell and a very protective friend. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 20, 1941, 82 years ago. L. Tarzan Edwards, the lion tamer, is deathly afraid of Ervin the Lion, and Miss Fredericks has found out about it. Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then Jack Benny from November 19, 1939, 84 years ago, Ostrich for Thanksgiving? Mary Livingstone reads a Thanksgiving-Day poem. Jack is planning a Thanksgiving party for his friends...with an ostrich! Followed by The Phil Harris Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast November 19, 1950, 73 years ago, Alice and the Kids Going to Palm Springs Without Phil. Phil's spending the weeking without Alice and the girls, which somehow prompts Remley to bring a live turkey into the house. Her name is Charmaine. Then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast November 19, 1943, 80 years ago, Turkey Trouble with Spring Byington. . Andy has to get a Thanksgiving turkey somewhere for his nephew Jimmy who is coming for Thanksgiving dinner. Maybe guest Spring Byington can help? Followed by The Old Gold Comedy Theater with host Harold Lloyd, originally broadcast November 19, 1944, 79 years ago, Vivacious Lady starring Linda Darnell and Lee Bowman. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast November 19, 1948, 75 years ago, Jared and Roger Spar. Roger's visiting Claudia and David. What's wrong with his arm? Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Two hours of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then George Burns and Gracie Allen from November 18, 1940, 83 years ago, their Thanksgiving Show. George explains Thanksgiving to Gracie. A visit to Gracie's crazy house. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast November 18, 1945, 78 years ago, The Jolly Boys. Gildy boycotts the Jolly Boys club after he fails to invite Rumson Bullard to join them. Then The Hallmark Playhouse, originally broadcast November 18, 1948, 75 years ago, My Financial Career starring Jack Benny. A story about a man who hated banks...obviously custom written for Jack Benny. Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast November 18, 1947, 76 years ago, A Salute to the Opera. Miltie buys a new suit and gets a real bargain...a Hungarian goat herder's costume! Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 18, 1941, 82 years ago, Cedric the Lion Tamer. Cedric has gotten a live lion and Lum decides to become a lion tamer, calling himself "L. Tarzan Edwards."

Two hours of Crime drama First, a look at this date in history. Then a 90 minute aircheck from WROW in Albany New York from November 17, 1957, 66 years ago. It is likely that this recording originated with Mr. Pat Rispole who lived in the WROW listening area near Albany, NY. He died at 53 years old in 1979. His home recordings in the late 1950s and 1960s are the reasons that many Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Gunsmoke, and Suspense survive from that era, but also many NY baseball games (Dodgers, Giants, and Yankees, and later Mets) from that period as well. Luckily, Rispole traded his recordings heavily with other OTR fans, so they survived the ebbs and flows of collecting interest among collectors since he passed away. Also Suspense, originally broadcast November 17, 1957, 66 years ago, The City That Was starring Francis X. Bushman. A murder story of old Hollywood told by the long time Hollywood star. Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast November 17, 1941, 82 years ago, Ervin the Lion is loose! The library lion finally arrives...a real lion!