Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Christmas Drama and comedy on a super-sized Christmas Day First a look at the events of the day Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast December 25, 1947, 77 years ago, The Santa Claus of Bum Boulevard. It's Christmas Day, and the guy who gives away money on skid row is robbed of his $300. Followed by Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast December 25, 1943, 81 years ago, Christmas Adventure. Nick Carter tries to reform a 20th century Scrooge. Then The Linit Bath Club Revue starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast December 25, 1932, 92 years ago, The Mammoth Department Store. A visit to Fred's zany department store. Roy Atwill's "malaprop" routine would later be appropriated by Doodles Weaver of Spike Jones' band. And The Hotpoint Holiday Hour, originally broadcast December 25, 1949, 75 years ago, The Man Who Came to Dinner starring Jack Benny. Sheridan Whiteside creates havoc once again. Jack Benny does quite well in the role made famous by Monty Woolley. Followed by The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast December 25, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Story. A man driving across the country with a stranger decides to impersonate him to collect his inheritance after the stranger dies suddenly. Finally, The Orson Welles Theater, originally broadcast December 25, 1941, 83 years ago, Christmas Show. A Christmas show as only Welles could do it, including The Happy Prince by Oscar Wilde. 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

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. The Mel Blanc Show, originally broadcast December 24, 1946, 78 years ago, Mel Plays Santa Claus. Mel's girlfriend Betty thinks that he's taking out another girl, but he's really playing Santa Claus for the widow Bradley. Then Lady Esther presents Orson Welles, originally broadcast December 22, 1941, 83 years ago, The Happy Prince. A Christmas show as only Orson Welles could do it, just two weeks after the attack on Pearl Harbor.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. The Greatest Story Ever Told, originally broadcast December 21, 1947, 77 years ago, No Room at the Inn. A very well-done story of the Nativity. The fourth of a series of five Christmas dramas. Then Blondie starring Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton, originally broadcast December 25, 1939, 85 years ago. "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens, as through the eyes of Dag Cratchit. Mr. Dithers is Ebenezer Scrooge, of course.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. Suspense, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, Dog Star starring 8 year old Evelyn Rudie. All that a little girl wants for Christmas is a little puppy. She finally gets one...from outer space! Little Chipka falls to Earth from a Russian satellite. Then Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 22, 1945, 79 years ago, Miracle for Christmas starring Mason Adams. The shows traditional program about a doctor and his ambulance driver…and the unusual Christmas Eve they spend together.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. Suspense, originally broadcast December 21, 1958, 66 years ago, Out for Christmas starring Raymond Burr. Santa Claus has a gun and is out for revenge. He's really an ex-con out to get the rat who testified against him, and his girl who ran off with the rat! Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast December 23, 1949, 75 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwinn. The Christmas classic about the department store Santa Claus who thought he was real thing...and proved it!

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast December 26, 1946, 78 years ago, Christmas Presents. George has received a $110 smoking jacket from guest Eddie Cantor. George also got an Erector Set meant for the kid next door. Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 23, 1956, 68 years ago, All is Bright. The story of how "Silent Night" came to be written and became world famous.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 76 years ago, A Sam Shovel Christmas. Bud needs $10,000 in a hurry; Christmas is coming, so Bud and Lou go Christmas shopping. The show features a Sam Shovel drama, "The Case Of Clarence, The Dress Designer Who Gave Himself Up To The Police," or "I'm All Yours In Buttons and Bows." Then Hopalong Cassidy starring Bill Boyd, originally broadcast December 7, 1950, 74 years ago, Santa Claus Rustlers. Hoppy and California solve a Christmas cattle theft.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 22, 1949, 75 years ago - a .22 Rifle for Christmas. A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas. Plus Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast December 22, 1949, The Magic Christmas Tree. A party at Miss Brooks', with a magic Christmas tree, or was it all a dream?

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. The Jack Benny Christmas Special, originally broadcast December 2, 1956, 68 years ago. A special, believed to have been sponsored by 3M on CBS Radio. A typical Jack Benny Christmas Shopping episode that doesn’t torture Mel Blanc. Frances Bergen and June Allyson are guests.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. The Campbell Playhouse -A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore, originally broadcast December 24, 1939, 85 years ago. The definitive version of the classic story. Barrymore never was better.

Our annual Christmas special sponsored by Mount Wheeler Power in Ely. Lux Radio Theater - It’s a Wonderful Life starring Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed, originally broadcast December 29, 1947, 77 years ago. Tired of his life on Earth, a man finds out what it's like never to have been born.

Christmas Drama on Christmas Eve. First a look at this day in History. Then The Campbells Playhouse, originally broadcast December 24, 1939, 85 years ago, A Christmas Carol starring Lionel Barrymore. The definitive version of the classic story. Barrymore never was better. Followed by The Treasury Star Parade, originally broadcast December 24, 1942, 82 years ago, A Modern Scrooge starring Lionel Barrymore. A wartime Christmas Carol. Then The Screen Guild Theater, originally broadcast December 24, 1945, 79 years ago, Pinocchio. The famous fairy tale told by Baby Snooks and Daddy in their own very funny style. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 24, 1938, 86 years ago, Going Home. Santa is rescued and throws a celebration for Jonathan and his friends, before leaving to start his Christmas Eve tasks. Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 24, 1941, 83 years ago, The Mechanical Man. The Yellow Mask breaks into a safe to steal the plans for the mechanical man. The robot walks through the wall and heads outside...mowing down everything in its path! Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream Follow Santa at http://noradsanta.org 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

Christmas Drama on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Payoff. Dr. Hartley is murdered in his office on Christmas eve. The killer had a bandaged hand. Followed by the news from 73 years ago, then The Whistler, originally broadcast December 23, 1951, 73 years ago, Christmas Gift starring Betty Lou Gerson. The story of a nightclub singer's flight from a gangster, as told in a cheap Panamanian saloon. Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 76 years ago, Holiday Story starring Herbert Marshall. A meek British botany professor plans a "Devil's Garden" in the basement; a grave for his henpecking wife. And Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 23, 1955, 69 years ago, The Patient Little Star. The story of "The Patient Little Star" is told once again. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 23, 1938, 86 years ago, Rescuing Santa Claus. Captured and locked up by the evil king, Jonathan Thomas uses his magic whistle once again. This time, it makes him small enough to escape. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 23, 1948, 76 years ago, The Nortons Hunt a Tree. 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

Christmas Drama on a Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, The Carmen Kringle Matter. An old prospector is dying in the desert, and his faithful mule "Carmen" is set to inherit his insurance. Followed by the news from 67 years ago, followed by Suspense, originally broadcast December 22, 1957, 67 years ago, Dog Star starring Evelyn Rudie. All that a little girl wants for Christmas is a little puppy. She finally gets one...from outer space! Little Chipka falls to Earth from a Russian satellite. Then Lights Out, originally broadcast December 22, 1937, 87 years ago, Christmas Story. A Christmas story, set during the war in 1918. A French soldier, an Australian and an American Negro soldier find themselves aboard a railroad train. Have they met before? Next, This Is Your FBI, originally broadcast December 22, 1950, 74 years ago, The Return of St. Nick. Santa Claus has disappeared from a big city settlement house. The FBI takes the case and reunites an elderly brother and sister as well. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 22, 1938, 86 years ago, A Reward For The Capture Of Jonathan. Eluding the dragon, Rumplestich (the witch) alerts King Squeebeeble of Jonathan's arrival. The king posts a reward for Jonathan's capture...dead or alive! Finally Superman, originally broadcast December 22, 1941, 83 years ago, The Mechanical Man. The Yellow Mask turns off the electricity in the Daily Planet building. Along with a Nazi friend, The Mask plans to take over a robot and use it to create havoc! 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

Christmas Drama on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 74 years ago, Miracle on 34th Street starring Edmund Gwinn. The short, jolly old man with the whiskers proves his identity. Followed by the news from 74 years ago, then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast December 21, 1950, 74 years ago, a .22 Rifle for Christmas. A young boy named Stanley Johnstone is missing, and so is the .22 caliber rifle he was going to get for Christmas. Then Richard Diamond Private Detective starring Dick Powell, originally broadcast December 21, 1951, 73 years ago, Richard Diamond’s Christmas Carol. The entire cast (in character) does, "A Christmas Carol," by Charles Dickens. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 21, 1938, 86 years ago, The Dragon with Thirteen Tails again. While enveloped in a thick fog, Jonathan Thomas is threatened once again by The Dragon With Thirteen Tails. Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast December 21, 1948, 76 years ago, Shopping for Mama. Christmas shopping at the last minute. 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 My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 76 years ago, Irma’s Christmas Party. Irma wants to throw a party on Christmas Eve, but no one can attend. Irma is lonely on Christmas Eve. Followed by Bob Hope, originally broadcast December 20, 1938, 86 years ago with guests Dagwood and Blondie. Arthur Lake and Penny Singleton appear as, "Blondie and Dagwood." Christmas Eve with the Bumsteads (the earliest radio appearance of the "Blondie" characters, found to date). Bob and Bill visit a haunted house. Then Life with Luigi starring J. Carroll Naish, originally broadcast December 20, 1949, 75 years ago, Pasquale Takes Luigi’s Christmas Money. Luigi plans a special Christmas gift for Pasquale. The envelope with $50 in savings disappears, making the purchase of a gift difficult. Next, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 20, 1955, 69 years ago, McGee’s Hangout. McGee's is hiding in the upstairs closet, trying to avoid Doc Gamble. So, we now know that there was a second closet at 79 Wistful Vista! Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 20, 1938, 86 years ago, Kermit The Hermit. The witch disguises herself as a tree, in order to trap Jonathan Thomas. Jonathan is warned by Kermit The Hermit just in time. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 20, 1948, 76 years ago, Mrs. Brown Decides. Claudia needs help with her crossword puzzle. 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

Comedy on a Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Christmas Wallet for Don Wilson. Jack goes Christmas shopping and buys a wallet for Don Wilson, much to the chagrin of Mel Blanc. Followed by the news from 76 years ago, then Phil Harris and Alice Faye, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 76 years ago, Santa for the girls. Jack Benny plays Santa (for a price) for Phil's kids. Then The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast December 19, 1939, 85 years ago, Christmas Show. The family is fishing for Christmas gifts. Henry wants binoculars, Homer wants a piccolo, but the hints are just too broad... Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast December 19, 1948, 76 years ago, The Traditional Christmas Show. Lum, Abner and Grandpappy Spears travel East to visit a family in need, seeking shelter in a barn...and with a young baby. Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 19, 1938, 86 years ago, Jonathan Grows Large and Small. Queen Alice, seemingly out of mushrooms, gives Jonathan Thomas a whistle, which when blown makes him very, very big. Using her magic mirror, Rumplestich the witch sees all. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 19, 1941, 83 years ago, The Mechanical Man. Clark Kent is working for the counter-espionage unit of the secret service. "The Yellow Mask" escapes from state prison! "The Mask" then telephones Clark to tell him that he's going to "pay his debt" to him; and to Perry White and Lois Lane too! 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 Dramatic Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then Grand Central Station, originally broadcast December 18, 1951, 73 years ago, Miracle At Christmas. Mason Adams stars in the traditional Christmas story about a doctor and an ambulance driver on Christmas Eve and about the strange miracles that happen. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast December 18, 1934, 90 years ago, The case of the Moving Picture Murder. A hold-up and murder has taken place in San Diego. Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast December 18, 1955, 69 years ago, Scared Kid. A nice young man named Gil Varden kills Henry Gant after an argument in the Long Branch, and leaves town in a hurry. Next, Guest Star, originally broadcast December 18, 1955, 69 years ago, The Meaning of Christmas starring Red Skelton. Red plays the role of a talking Christmas tree. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 18, 1938, 86 years ago, King Squeebeeble and Santa Clause. The villainous King Squeebeeble (of the land of "Squeebobble") continues to hold Santa a prisoner. Finally Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast December 18, 1953, 71 years ago, Expecting a Property Tax Refund. Fibber is expecting a property tax refund. He's expecting $42.60. 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

Drama on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McRae, originally broadcast December 17, 1950, 74 years ago, The Cactus Pear. The story is based on the events of March 28, 1947. A cowboy is gunned down with a shotgun. The clues are a shotgun shell and a cast of a horse shoe. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast December 17, 1946, 78 years ago, Police Impersonator. Martin asks Boston Blackie to lend him $10,000. After Black tells him to "keep his head under water," a voice impersonator in the next room is able to imitate Blackie's voice. Then Suspense, originally broadcast December 17, 1961, 63 years ago, Yuletide Miracle starring Larry Haines and Santos Ortega. A Christmas story, Sir Benjamin being a most mischievous ghost. Followed by Claudia, originally broadcast December 17, 1948, 76 years ago, Finding Mistletoe. Claudia is staring out the window and sees parasites. Then Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 17, 1938, 86 years ago, Queen Alice’s Ball. Jonathan meets "The Mad Hatter," "The Jabberwocky Bird" and good Queen Alice herself. Queen Alice will help in the rescue of Santa Claus. Finally, Superman, originally broadcast December 17, 1941, 83 years ago, The Pan-American Highway. Superman moves the river of the Incas and saves the city from destruction. 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 Comedic Monday First a look at this day in History. Then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast December 16, 1945, 79 years ago, Night at the Opera. . After the opera, Gildy runs through a little aria, Evening Star. Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast December 16, 1951, 73 years ago, Breaking Up Andy’s Wedding. Madame Queen has sabotaged Andy's wedding plans with Theresa Tompkins and has waddled back into Andy's life. So has Junior, the big, tough son of Madame Queen. Andy is scheduled to marry both Theresa and Madame Queen! Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast December 16, 1956, 68 years ago, The Big Event. A fantasy about the world crisis created when the Law of Averages is repealed for twenty-four hours. Next, The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast December 16, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute to Department Stores. Miltie tries to return a pair of snowshoes. Followed by Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, originally broadcast December 16, 1938, 86 years ago, In The Kingdom of Alice. Passing through The Wall of Doors, Jonathan Thomas and his friends discover that Gus (the Koala bear) has been captured. Finally Claudia, originally broadcast December 16, 1948, 76 years ago, David Interrupted. Claudia has managed to be quiet for five whole minutes. 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