Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

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 Allen's Alley residents "Do most people plan their vacations?" Guest Henry Morgan needs $300, so Fred takes him to the secret vault of "Mr. X." NBC has the last laugh when the show runs late and is cut off the air. Followed by The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast June 26, 1949, 76 years ago, Contract Renewal. Will Rexall renew the contract for the show for next season? Last show of the season. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast June 26, 1940, 85 years ago. The last show of the series; the last show on CBS, the last Burns and Allen show for this sponsor. Followed by The Adventures of Frank Merriwell starring Lawson Zerbe, originally broadcast June 26, 1948, 77 years ago, Unreasonable Aunt. Frank saves a woman from being cheated out of her soap factory. Finally. Rosemary, originally broadcast June 26, 1946, 79 years ago. Bill's memory has returned, because Rosemary sang, "Night and Day." He has a baby too! Thanks to Richard G 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

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. When a little old man named Crackly comes in, don't take his case. Mr. Crackly wants to find a man named Bliss. Followed by Mr. President starring Edward Arnold, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, I’ll Take Manila. The President is in conflict over how to handle the islands of the Philippines, something that might bring the US into a war. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast June 25, 1950, 75 years ago, Manhunt. A man leading a dual life kills a blackmailer, then is forced to resume his dual identities once again. Followed by I Was a Communist For The FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 25, 1952, 73 years ago, A Riot Made to Order. Cvetic uses a sprinkler system to foil the plans of the Party to cause a riot and create sympathy for the Communists. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 25, 1942, 83 years ago, the Rumor Backfires. Lum gets a report from Mousie in excruciating detail. Lum's plan didn't work too well, though. Thanks to Adele 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

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 proposes marriage. The last show of the series. Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 24, 1956, 69 years ago, The Loving Cup. Captain Quince has an unusual way to give Lieutenant Seiberts the confidence he needs to be a good officer. Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast June 24, 1941, 84 years ago, Leaving for Hollywood to Make a Movie. The last show of the season. The closet is heard. Jim and Marian Jordan are off to Hollywood to actually make a movie (to be called "Look Who's Laughing"). Followed by My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast June 24, 1949, 76 years ago. Liz just can’t make up her mind about anything. She finally finishes something…a letter to George telling him she’s going home to Mother. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 24, 1960, 65 years ago, Avocados and the Diet. Thanks to Richard G 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

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. Conley say? Or do? Followed by Boston Blackie starring Chester Morris, originally broadcast June 23, 1944, 81 years ago. First Show of the Summer Series, the Summer replacement for Amos ‘n’ Andy. Blackie is arrested in Chicago. He's accused of taking $10,000 from a woman's grandfather. It's all the woman's plan to help her recover The Jonathan Diamond. Then, Johnny Madero, Pier 23 starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast June 23, 1947, 78 years ago, The Man who Chased Himself. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast June 23, 1950, 75 years ago, Sundown starring Barton Yarborough. A story about the gunfighters of the old west. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 23, 1942, 83 years go, Rumors to Help Abner. Lum plants a rumor that he's in love with a woman named Annabelle, even though Annabelle is a kitten! Thanks to Adele 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 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 misrepresentation of Shakespeare's greatest hero. William Conrad narrates. Followed by Crime and Peter Chambers starring Dane Clark, originally broadcast June 22, 1954, 71 years ago. Bruce Eldritch's partner named Paul Maxwell has been killed. Then, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlan, originally broadcast June 22, 1942, 83 years ago, The Case of the Border Invaders. Enemy spies are parachuting into America. A Gestapo agent takes off for Texas from Mexico. Followed by Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast June 22, 1952, 73 years ago, Knockout. A dead body in a hotel room bathroom leads the Rangers to a scheme making liberal use of knockout drops. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 22, 1960, 65 years ago, Mr. Pipers Fruit Salad. Thanks to Richard G 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 (Image: John Barrymore as Hamlet in 1922)

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 1950 motion picture. A man is given a slow acting poison and has very little time to figure out who did it. Followed by The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr, originally broadcast June 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The Gold Cobra. Marlowe is hired by Roth Winkman, a character right out of Dickens, to deliver a gold cobra to Chicago. A real snake puts some bite into the case. Then, Richard Diamond, Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast June 21, 1953, 72 years ago, The Missing Night Watchman. A jewelry company has been robbed of $50,000 in gems, and the night watchman has disappeared and is later found dead. The clue is in the Buddha! Finally, Dear Adolph, originally broadcast June 21, 1942, 83 years ago, Letter From an American Farmer starring Raymond Massey. The first show of the series. Produced in co-operation with The Council For Democracy. Raymond Massey, portraying an American farmer (and sounding more like his portrayal of Abraham Lincoln), writes his letter to Hitler. Thanks to Adele 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 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 from a "French" tutor. Mae Robson ("A grand old lady of the theatre") appears in scenes from, "The Old Lady Shows Her Medals." On Father's day, W. C. Fields remembers his father, a doctor who treated a man for yellow jaundice for years before learning he was a Chinaman. Charlie wants to call W. C. Fields "Dad." Bill tells him to "go look in the woodpile." Followed by The Walgreens 44th Birthday Party, originally broadcast June 20, 1945, 80 years ago. A Seventh War Loan Program. The first tune is, "Those Caissons Go Rolling Along." Paulette Goddard appears in a drama titled, "The Most Beautiful Girl In Missouri." Sidney Fields substitutes for Bud Abbott in a "Who's On First" routine with Lou Costello. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 20, 1960, 65 years ago, Living Room Rug Red Spot. Thanks to Richard G 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

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 waterfront tough guy, finds himself tangled in multiple murders. It's a gritty performance in the style Webb would later make famous in Dragnet. Next, Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, also from June 19, 1947. In “Grizzly,” a prospector is shot and a Mountie is murdered by a pair posing as trappers. They enlist Grizzly Martin to fetch supplies—and attempt to persuade him to kill Sgt. Preston. Then it’s Dangerous Assignment with Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast June 19, 1951, 74 years ago. In “Assignment: Japan,” U.S. agent Steve Mitchell is sent to Tokyo to stop a plot aimed at blowing up participants in a peace conference. Following that, Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, from June 19, 1949, 76 years ago. In “The Case of the Perfect Alibi,” a criminal murders the prosecutor who sent his brother to the electric chair—while he appears to be 150 miles away, speaking with the Chief of Police! Finally, a lighter touch with Lum and Abner, first broadcast June 19, 1942. In “How to Boss Your Wife,” Abner shares his wisdom on handling women… while his wife Lizabeth quietly sews on a train! Thanks to Adele 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

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 society of extortioners has been formed, which Blackie tries to break up. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast June 18, 1946, 79 years ago, I Want to Report a Murder starring Santos Ortega. A man with an insanely jealous wife starts to be blackmailed by a young woman after he accidentally kills her husband. There are lots of corpses all over the place! Then, Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 18, 1935, 90 years ago, The Chinese Puzzle. A Chinese merchant has been found hatchet murdered in his San Diego store. Followed by I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 18, 1952, 73 years ago, Tight Wire. The FBI assigns Cvetic the job of bugging a Communist Party meeting hall. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 18, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric to Join the Marines? Cedric decides to become an officer in the Marine Corps! Thanks to Richard G 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

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 seem to need one. When he proposes to Kerry Stancil, her brother swears to kill him! Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 17, 1956, 69 years ago, The Winter Soldier. A soldier becomes a "snowbird" and deserts the army in the springtime. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast June 17, 1954, 71 years ago, When The Shoe Doesn’t Fit. Britt Ponset ("The Six-Shooter") takes Cinderella to the ball...and gets her home by midnight too! Followed by Death Valley Days, originally broadcast June 17, 1938, 87 years ago, The Burro That Had No Name. A pair of prospectors are plagued by a white burro, who makes himself right at home! Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 17, 1960, 65 years ago, no Sense of Organization. Thanks to Adele 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

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 mountains...with a harsh word and a shotgun. Followed by Crime Classics, originally broadcast June 16, 1954, 71 years ago, the Death of a Baltimore Birdie…and Friend. A canvasback prize fighter, his adventures in love and murder. Then, Did Justice Triumph, originally broadcast June 16, 1947, 78 years ago, the Man Who Died Twice. A case of fraud against an insurance company fails when the body of the man who died twice is found. Followed by Romance, originally broadcast June 16, 1952, 73 years ago, Murder Island. A love story? Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 16, 1942, 83 years ago, Desperate Love Life. Cedric's love life, or lack of it, is getting desperate. Thanks to Richard G 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

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 the Contessa La Fresso. She's been knifed to death. Keep your nose on those flowers! Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 15, 1939, 86 years ago, The Man with the Injured Knee. A murder and robbery has taken place in Nogales. Then Lights Out, originally broadcast June 15, 1943, 82 years ago, Prelude to Murder. . An insanely jealous orchestra conductor is convinced that his wife is seeing a young artist. Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 15, 1955, 70 years ago, Hostage. Two crazies broke out of a state hospital. They take a hostage trying to get into Canada. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 15, 1942, 83 years ago, Writing to an Advice Column. Lum gets Cedric to write and ask advice from Beatrice Fairbanks. Thanks to Adele 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

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 accompany a beautiful girl to Castle Maldito in Cuba. Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast June 14, 1951, 74 years ago, Father's Day Picnic. The family plans a Father's Day picnic; physical preparations begin. Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast June 14, 1950, 75 years ago, The Secret Word is Tree. The first couple is the mother of a large family and an expectant father who sells Televisions... Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast June 14, 1948, 77 years ago. Al takes Irma to see "Harvey." Al and Irma buy a wedding ring for Irma's friend Amber, but Jane thinks it's Irma who's getting married. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 14, 1960, 65 years ago, Children’s Head-Dresses. Thanks to Richard G 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

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 trouble with the truant officer again. Dorothy Lamour sings, "Please Make Me Be Good," a new Rodgers and Hart tune, being heard for the first time on the air. Joan Blondell appears in a skit by Colin Clements titled, "Spring." Afterwards, Charlie does his version, titled, "Summer." W. C. Fields has built a better mousetrap. He's then introduced to young Rollo Pepitone. Fields suggests that he "sit down and play with some broken glass." Charlie chats with Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart and tells them that his new tune is called, "A Little Of You On Toast" (the name of a new Rodgers and Hart tune). Richard Rodgers plays the piano as Don Ameche sings the tune for the first time on the air. Followed by George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast June 13, 1944, 81 years ago, broadcasting from the Kansas City War Bond Rally. The last show of the season, a program for the Fifth War Loan. Will George sing tonight at the Kansas City War Bond Rally? The broadcast originates from the Kansas City Municipal Auditorium. (Where I saw my first concert, The Carpenters, in 1971.) Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 13, 1943, 82 years ago, Gildy plans his Honeymoon. Who will be Gildersleeve's best man? Will Gildy get Leila to stick to a budget?. Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 13, 1960, 65 years ago, Chairman of a Committee. Thanks to Adele 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

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 Long, but both of them are found dead! It looks like Sam Baxtin did it! Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast June 12, 1960, 65 years ago, Search for Wylie. Paladin tries to return Willie Dawson to El Paso...to tell him that he's no longer a wanted man. Then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Van Heflin, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 78 years ago, Who Shot Waldo? The Summer Replacement show for Bob Hope. Marlowe is hired by a nervous man named Waldo, who claims someone is trying to kill him. Marlowe initially turns him down, but soon after, Waldo ends up dead, shot in an alley. Followed by The Crime Club, originally broadcast June 12, 1947, 78 years ago, Death is a Knockout. The crook who tries to fix the prizefight is found murdered! Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 12, 1942, 83 years ago, How To Win Back Clarabelle. Cedric plans to become a hermit. Mousie gives him advice on how to win the love of Clarabelle. Thanks to Honeywell 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

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 Valentine is the sucker when he proves Tim McGeehan is guilty of armed robbery. But what about the murder that McGeehan committed? George Valentine provides McGeehan's alibi! Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast June 11, 1947, 78 years ago, Blackie Shoots a Watchman. Mary hires a private detective to follow Boston Blackie! Blackie shoots a watchman! Then Calling All Cars, originally broadcast June 11, 1935, 90 years ago, Hot Bonds. Stolen "Liberty Bonds" are being "unloaded" for Pretty Boy Floyd's gang. Floyd himself had died only a few months before this broadcast. Followed by I Was a Communist For The FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast June 11, 1952, 73 years ago, The American Kremlin. After seeing a dead body at Party headquarters, Cvetic is sent to New York to subvert a labor union. Cvetic is accused of being an FBI spy by a clever fat man. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 11, 1942, 83 years ago, Trying to get Poetic License. Lum calls the Town Hall to apply for a "Poetic License." Thanks to Adele 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

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 good New Hampshire lawyer voids a deal with the Devil! Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast June 10, 1956, 69 years ago, The Young Trooper. A young boy named Jed survives an Indian massacre and joins the army afterward. Then The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast June 10, 1954, 71 years ago, The New Sheriff. The Six-Shooter supervises the town election and finds himself elected sheriff...and mayor! Followed by The FBI in Peace and War, originally broadcast June 10, 1953, 72 years ago, The Traveling Man. A young man double-crosses the stolen car ring he's been working for and heads west with his new bride. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast June 10, 1960, 65 years ago, The Lost Contact Lens. Thanks to Honeywell 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

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 (Communique #8) and invasion news (four and a half minutes). The case of Andy and the Comfy Collar Shirt Company. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast June 9, 1946, 79 years ago, 4th of July Picnic. Gildersleeve recalls a Fourth of July picnic held by The Jolly Boys, at which they sang, "In The Good Old Summertime." Then The Eddie Cantor Show, originally broadcast June 9, 1943, 82 years ago. It's Cantor's twenty-ninth wedding anniversary. Helping him celebrate are guests: Jack Benny, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Groucho Marx. Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast June 9, 1950, 75 years ago, The Party. Joe Randolph is throwing a party. But not an ordinary party. It’s a Come As You Are party. Ozzie is bound and determined to look good when the call for the party comes. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 9, 1942, 83 years ago, Greeting Card Verses. The Edwards and Edwards Publishing Company has hired Mousey Gray as staff poet for the Greeting Card division. Thanks to Adele 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

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 the coming summer stock season. People You Didn't Expect To Meet: Ray Smith, a hunting and fishing guide from upstate New York. Ed Albany: "The Human Echo" performs. Followed by the Judy Canova Show, originally broadcast June 8, 1946, 79 years ago, Judy prepares for a Game Show. Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast June 8, 1946, 79 years ago, The Bread Shortage. Riley finds himself in the black market bread business. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast June 8, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum's English State of Mind. While they're in the greeting card business, the boys compose a graduation card for Grandpappy Spears. Thanks to Honeywell 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

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 performs in a portrait of the home front during the invasion. Followed by Vic and Sade, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Sade is playing hooky from work, Uncle Fletcher is going to have his shoelaces changed...he uses the Cincinnati Overhand Triple Lock. Then The Guiding Light, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. An invasion sermon in five points. Followed by Ma Perkins, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Did Gary steal the $32,000? Evie tries to convince Faye that maybe he is guilty. Then Pepper Young’s Family, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Carter is going back overseas and Peggy is very upset. Followed by Mary Noble, Backstage Wife, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. Who are the prowlers in the garage? Finally, Front Page Farrell, originally broadcast June 7, 1944, 81 years ago. David is helping the Professor, who feels that people are following him. Thanks to Adele for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream