Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Sufficient Unto Ones Self. Gildy preaches self-sufficiency, emphasizing the importance of being happy with one's own company. Followed by Burns and Allen, originally broadcast August 26, 1940, 85 years ago, Elsie Trellafas Is Suing George. George and Gracie do an opening routine about Irene Dunne. Elsie is suing George for $10,000 (or more) because he promised to put her on the radio. Then, Milton Berle, originally broadcast August 26, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Railroads. Milton goes down to the railroad station to meet his Uncle Julius. Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast August 26, 1945, 80 years ago, David Sells Ozzie’s Suit. David sells Ozzie's coat, which winds up in the hands of the jealous and tough boyfriend of Lana Shanahan. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 26, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby’s Father Shows Up. The baby's father returns to claim the baby! Abner attacks him with a baseball bat! Thanks to Laurel 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

We head to Sunday, August 25, 1957, for drama First, a look at this day in History. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, Leiningen Versus the Ants starring William Conrad. A determined man battles an elemental force of nature. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, The Smoky Sleeper Matter. A mattress warehouse owned by a shady operator has burned down. Arson? Then, the CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 25, 1957, 68 years ago, Sweet Cherries of Charleston starring Roy Glenn. The disease of "Freedom," and how it spread among the slaves of South Carolina. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast August 25, 1938, 87 years ago, The Thirteenth Grave. In Fresno, a seventy-two-year-old man has been reported missing. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 25, 1942, 83 years ago, Auctioning Store Fixtures. Grandpappy Spears auctions off all the fixtures in the Jot 'Em Down Store. 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 Sunday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Somebody Knows, originally broadcast August 24, 1950, 75 years ago, The Unsolved Murder of Elizabeth Short. The last show of a summer replacement for the "Suspense" series. The story of the unsolved murder of Elizabeth Short. CBS offers a $5000 reward to solve the case of a naked woman found dead with her body cut in two. Followed by The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast August 24, 1951, 74 years ago, Ticket to Tangiers. Down on his luck in Paris, Harry finds an opportunity in Morocco from a classified ad in a newspaper. Then, Lights Out, originally broadcast August 24, 1943, 82 years ago, Subbasement starring Joseph Kearns and Bea Benederet. A story about the basement of a department store infested with dinosaurs. Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast August 24, 1952, 73 years ago, No Rest for the Dead. A retired artist in need of cash sells his brain to the evil Dr. Tarleton, who dies under strange circumstances that very day! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 24, 1942, 83 years ago, Entering the Baby In a Movie Contest. The boys plan to enter the baby in a photo contest. The Squire has another idea too! Thanks to Laurel 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

We head to the Movies on a Saturday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Stars Over Hollywood, originally broadcast August 23, 1952, 73 years ago, The First Man She Met starring Debbie Reynolds. A woman breaks up with her doctor-fiance and vows to marry the first man she meets. Followed by The Lady Esther Screen Guild Players, originally broadcast August 23, 1943, 82 years ago, Skylark starring Ginger Rogers. An adaptation of the 1941 movie. An adman's wife feels neglected, and another man seems to be the answer. Then, the Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast August 23, 1951, 74 years ago, The Velvet Touch starring Rosalind Russell. An adaptation of the 1948 thriller motion picture. A Broadway star unintentionally kills her impresario but keeps mum about it after the police investigator targets a rival actress. Finally. The Amos ‘n’ Andy Music Hall, originally broadcast August 23, 1959, 66 years ago, They boys celebrate their 30th anniversary. Excerpts from the show. Amos 'N Andy interview Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll on their 30th anniversary of network broadcasting. 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 Friday First, a look at the events of the day. Then, Nick Carter, Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 22, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Red Arrow. A haunted house, and an Indian ghost with a disturbed grave. Prof. Nick Carter...ghost buster to the rescue! Followed by Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast August 22, 1949, 76 years ago, Mind over Murder. There's no such thing as an innocent bystander...or is there? What does the number 4826 mean? Everett Sloane stars. Then, The Whistler, originally broadcast August 22, 1942, 83 years ago, Death Has a Thirst. Madness and alcoholism are rampant. A triangle affair on a desert island. Followed by X Minus One, originally broadcast August 22, 1957, 68 years ago, Drop Dead. A story about a planet with a very obliging inhabitant, called "The Critter." Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 22, 1960, 65 years ago, Reading. Thanks to Laurel 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 Thursday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast August 21, 1949, 71 years ago, The Conklins' Anniversary At Crystal Lake. Miss Brooks and Mr. Boynton spend the weekend at Crystal Lake with the Conklins, who are celebrating their twenty-fifth anniversary. Followed by Too Many Cooks starring Hal March and Mary Jane Croft, originally broadcast August 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The New System. Then, the Adventures of Archie Andrews starring Bob Hastings, originally broadcast August 21, 1948, 77 years ago, Going on a Picnic. The family decides to go on a picnic, but so do the skunks, turtles, ants, cows, Jughead, Betty and Veronica. Followed by Granby’s Green Acres starring Gale Gordon and Bea Benederet, originally broadcast August 21, 1950, 75 years ago, Granby Breaks Down. Granby becomes very sensitive to noise. The last show of the series. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 21, 1959, 66 years ago, Betsy Learns about Beheading. 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, Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast August 20, 1946, 79 years ago, Jealous Partners and Arson. A man burns down his own building, just after allowing the fire insurance to lapse! There's a woman behind the match! Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast August 20, 1945, 80 years ago, X Marks the Murder. A woman has a theory about a series of murders. Then, The Green Llama starring Paul Frees, originally broadcast August 20, 1949, 76 years ago, The Perfect Prisoner. The last show of the series. A talented sculptor named Frank Cobb is about to be pardoned from a "model prison." However, he's knifed to death before he can be officially told about the pardon. The Green Lama deals with a prison riot and an escape attempt by one hundred armed inmates. Followed by Top Secret starring Illona Massey, originally broadcast August 20, 1950, 75 years ago, The Church Without a Cross. An American intelligence agent investigating suspicious activity in a small Eastern European town behind the Iron Curtain. The town has a peculiar landmark: a church stripped of its cross — a symbolic absence that hints at the repression of religion under the new Communist regime. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Squires’ $1100 Bill. Lum signs the Squire's promissory note for $1100, that the Squire just happens to have on him! Thanks to Laurel 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 Tuesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast August 19, 1940, 85 years ago, George is Late for the Show. George is late for the broadcast. When he does arrive, he brings Elsie Tralafas, his new partner! Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast August 19, 1947, 78 years ago, A Salute to Relaxation. Miltie tries to get a good night's sleep. Then, The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast August 19, 1949, 76 years ago, Love Crazy starring William Powell. An adaptation of the 1941 domestic comedy about a husband's ex-girlfriend living one floor below his current wife. Being trapped in an elevator with her leads to confusion. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast August 19, 1953, 72 years ago, A Fish Story. After a day fishing with Leroy, a fish story nearly gets Gildersleeve in hot water with the Game Warden. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 19, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby’s Case Gets Expensive. The boys' debt to Squire Skimp is increasing. 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, Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 18, 1949, 76 years ago, The Case of the Desert Explosion. Man-eating birds of prey are used to execute a betrayer. A smuggler uses "geometry in action." Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast August 18, 1957, 68 years ago, Peanut Brittle starring Skip Homeier. A new guy in the penitentiary whose life is in danger because of a box of peanut brittle. Then, Escape, originally broadcast August 18, 1950, 75 years ago, The Footprint starring William Conrad. A casket of rubies, a Chinese priest, and that little gray snake equal an adventure yarn in the desert. Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast August 18, 1950, 75 years ago, Ray Bradbury’s The Martian Chronicles. Stories about the colonization of Mars. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 18, 1942, 83 years ago, Mousey to Work in Mine. The boys decide to sell their delivery truck in order to be able to pay the baby's lawyer. Cedric has hired Mousey to work in his gold mine. Thanks to Laurel 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

Variety on a Sunday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Fleishmann’s Yeast Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast August 17, 1933, 92 years ago. Bobby Gilbert plays an amazing "talking" violin (it even recites, "Mary Had A Little Lamb")! Nora Lehman does a radio version of her "national best-selling record," "Seven Years With The Wrong Man." Rudy sings, "Learn To Croon," and imitates Bing Crosby! Dorothy Gish appears in a scene from, "Autumn Crocus." Tom Howard and George Shelton do the routine they did in the 1925 "Greenwich Village Follies," titled, "No News." Followed by Front and Center starring Dorothy Lamour, originally broadcast August 17, 1947, 78 years ago with George Burns and Gracie Allen. Guests George Burns and Gracie Allen try to convince Dorothy to use George as her next leading man...in a sarong! Guest Ronald Reagan appears in a dramatic skit with Dorothy Lamour about love and romance. Then, The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast August 17, 1956, 69 years ago, Colloquy Two: 'Dissertation On Love' or 'Boy Meets Girl'. An amusing look at love, from an American, British, and French point of view. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 17, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric President of Gold Mine? Who will be president of the gold mine? An election is held...several of them in fact! 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 Saturday First, a look at the events of the day Then, Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle starring Lamont Johnson, originally broadcast August 16, 1951, 74 years ago, The Trophy Room. While traversing uncharted territory, Tarzan rescues Althea Baldwin from a ferocious lioness. Though grateful, she resents that Tarzan didn’t let her kill the animal herself — she aimed to prove her worth to her husband, Byron Baldwin, an obsessive hunter who neglects her. Followed by Stars Over Hollywood, originally broadcast August 16, 1952, 73 years ago, My Wife, The Deputy Sheriff starring Gary Merrill. A town constable finally asks his girl the right question...but for the wrong reason! Then, Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast August 16, 1951, 74 years ago, The Ghost and Mrs Muir starring Charles Boyer and Jane Wyatt. An adaptation of the 1947 movie that starred Gene Tierney and Rex Harrison. In 1900, a young widow finds her seaside cottage is haunted and forms a unique relationship with the ghost. Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 16, 1960, 65 years ago, Car Troubles and No Money. Thanks to Laurel 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 Friday First, a look at this day in History. Then, Suspense, originally broadcast August 15, 1956, 69 years ago, A Friend to Alexander starring John Dehner. An adaptation of the James Thurber story of a very personal reaction to the Hamilton-Burr duel. Followed by Murder By Experts, originally broadcast August 15, 1949, 76 years ago, Dig Your Own Grave. A woman becomes "the seed" to promote her husband's romance with another woman. Then, she gives him the idea to commit murder. Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast August 15, 1948, 77 years ago, The Case of the Professional Beggar. A young boy's life is at stake when he's the witness to a machine-gun murder. Followed by Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast August 15, 1950, 75 years ago , The Case of the Foolish Farmer. When a gangster marries an exotic dancer, he doesn't take into account her very strange father. Finally. The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 15, 1960, 65 years ago, Betsy is Hard to Take. 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

The news stories of Victory in Japan day, August 14, 1945, 80 years ago. In addition we hear the Fred Waring show from August 14, 1945 with a live shortwave report from Jack Benny in Europe. Then Command Performance, from August 14, 1945, Victory Extra. The program begins with a prayer by Ronald Colman, followed by "Ave Maria," sung by Rise Stevens. Bing Crosby hosts the show as Bob Hope is in Europe. Performers included Rise Stevens, Dinah Shore, Bette Davis, Jimmy Durante, Jose Iturbi, Lionel Barrymore, Marlene Dietrich, Burgess Meredith, Ginny Simms, Frank Sinatra, Janet Blair, William Powell, Harry Von Zell, Lucille Ball, The King Sisters, Cary Grant, Robert Montgomery, Loretta Young, and Lena Horne. We close with Fourteen August as broadcast on CBS August 14, 1945. A moving and dramatic anti-war reading written on short notice by Norman Corwin and read by Orson Welles.

Westerns on a Thursday First, a look at the events of the day Then, The Tom Mix Ralston Straightshooters starring Joe “Curly” Bradley as Tom Mix, originally broadcast August 14, 1945, 80 years ago, The Mystery of the Vanishing Village. The village mysteriously returns as strangely as it had vanished. Followed by Frontier Town starring Reed Hadley, originally broadcast August 14, 1953, 72 years ago, Lady Luck. Packrat Scott has struck it rich and wants the town of "Scott's Diggings" to be famous. What he needs is a Chamber of Commerce and the help of Jerry Berry. Then, Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 14, 1960, 65 years ago, The Noose. A haunted drifter arrives in Dodge City, confessing to Marshal Matt Dillon that he has vowed to avenge his dead lover—by hanging the man responsible as soon as he admits guilt Followed by Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast August 14, 1960, 65 years ago, Extended Viva. Paladin and his Indian friend continue their efforts to transport an organ across a war zone. BONUS-Blackstone, the Magic Detective starring Edwin Jerome as Harry Blackstone, originally broadcast August 14, 1949, 76 years ago, The Accusing Corpse. A dead body rises from her coffin and points to her killer! Blackstone explains "The Riddle Of The Three Jacks." Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast August 14, 1959, 66 years ago, A Busy Day in London. Thanks to Laurel 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

Variety on a Wednesday First, a look at this day in History. Then, The Chase and Sanborn Hour with host Don Ameche, originally broadcast August 13, 1939, 86 years ago with guest Joan Blondell. Charlie McCarthy is planning a hiking trip. Guest Joan Blondell and Don appear in a Hollywood comedy, "Stardust," by Cyril Kramer. "Vera Vague" lectures about travel to England. Charlie stages his own version of "Stardust," called, "Fishing Prohibited," or "No Casting Today." Followed by The Jackie Gleason - Les Tremayne Show, originally broadcast August 13, 1944, 81 years ago with guest Edgar Bergen. The first show of the series. Jackie recounts his youth in Brooklyn. A salute to the state of New York. Edgar (appearing without dummies) describes his plan to introduce a "bachelor girl" dummy in the fall (describing the as yet un-named Effie Clinker) Then, Matinee with Bob and Ray, originally broadcast August 13, 1949, 76 years ago. Jack Headstrong--All American American, The Lone Agent, Basil Jelly--Private Eye. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 13, 1942, 83 years ago, Custody of the Gold Mine. The boys discuss the baby's gold mine. Thanks to Richard G for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Westerns on a Tuesday First, a look at the events of the day Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast August 12, 1950, 75 years ago, The Broken Spur. The story is based on the events of May 22, 1947. The Rangers track down the killer of a ranch family, starting with a clue in the hog feed! Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 69 years ago, Snakebite. Gorman and Hicks arrive in Dodge and promptly kill Pony Thompson's dog. Gorman is then found knifed in the back. Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast August 12, 1956, 69 years ago, Assembly Line. Indian Agent Lack is expecting an uprising...and for a very good reason. Followed by Challenge of the Yukon starring Paul Sutton, originally broadcast August 12, 1951, 74 years ago, Ambush in Bellary Flats. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 12, 1942, 83 years ago, Baby is Heir to Gold. Squire Skimp's report reveals that the baby is the owner of a gold mine! Thanks to Laurel 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 Monday First, a look at this day in History. Then, It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast August 11, 1944. 81 years ago. An Armed Forces rebroadcast of the crazy Comedy Quiz show. Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast August 11, 1957, 68 years ago, Orville the Moon Man. A flying saucer is captured and a moon man is interviewed. Prof. Herman Horn lectures on Hi Fi. Then, Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast August 11, 1948, 77 years ago, Lou is a delegate to the UN? Costello almost gets a part acting in a movie with Katharine Hepburn and then gets an offer to work for the U.N. as a diplomat. Followed by A Date with Judy starring Dellie Ellis (aka Joan Lorring), originally broadcast August 11, 1942, 83 years ago, Aunt Lilly Needs a Date. Aunt Lily is coming for a visit, so Judy tries to get a date for her. The program ends with a dramatized plea to buy war bonds. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast August 11, 1942, 83 years ago, Genealogical Trace on the Baby. Lum has bought a horse. Squire Skimp has hired a company in Chicago to do a genealogical search of the baby's coat of arms. 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

Classic Radio Special - August 10, 1945 - Japanese Surrender is in sight-Part 4 We conclude our look at the day before VJ Day, August 10, 1945, 80 years ago as broadcast on WEAF in New York, NBC’s New York City station. Our final block is Soap Operas with news bulletins along with news and commentary. We start at 5pm Eastern War Time with When a Girl Marries. Steve and Irma discuss the bucket of water dumped on the floor by Cathy. Steve swears to get even with Harry for what he did to Betty. At 5:15 EWT Portia Faces Life starring Lucille Wall (Far right, pictured). Cathy confronts Walter face-to-face. He plans to return to Parkerstown...and Portia! Portia however, plans to marry Dr. Byron. At 5:30pm EWT Just Plain Bill. Nancy and Kerry are chatting on the porch, worrying how Gwen Arthur is taking the death of her mother. Bill tries to help Craig, he urges Craig to forget the past. Gwen refuses to speak to Jeff. Has Sybil at last been successful? At 5:45pm EWT Front Page Farrell. David Farrell banters with Kate in the newsroom. Alice and Lucy hear a man groaning. Veronica Redfield announces that she's reached a decision! At 6pm EWT The Six O’Clock Report with Lyle Van. The program starts with late developments on the possibilities of a Japanese surrender. There has been no word as to the Allied reaction to the Japanese condition of the continuance of the Emperor on the throne. The Russians are advancing in Manchuria. Nagasaki is still burning, Allied attacks continue. General Sarnoff's article about atomic bombs - written in July - has appeared in the New York Times. Four hundred and thirty-one naval vessels have been lost since the start of the war. At 6:15pm EWT, Serenade to America. A Japanese surrender bulletin is heard mid-program. Semi-classical and easy listening music with no internal announcements. At 6:40pm, EWT Bill Stern Sports. Bill gives baseball scores, race results, what will the Japanese surrender mean to sports? At 6:45pm EWT Lowell Thomas and the News. An analysis of the Japanese request to allow the Emperor to remain the head of the government. Mr. Thomas relates his conversation with J.B. Powell, an expert on the Japanese monarchy, who was recently released from captivity. Mr. Thomas tells a fascinating story of how the story broke...in Morse code at only twenty-five words-per-minute. There is an interesting description of the atomic explosions and the implications of atomic bombs. "You can never tell when other nations will develop the atomic bomb on their own." Mr. Thomas gets so enthusiastic about the implication of the bomb that he's still speaking when NBC finally cuts him off the air. Read more about Lowell Thomas here! https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Thomas More coming up on Thursday - VJ Day.

Classic Radio Special - August 10, 1945 - Japanese Surrender is in sight-Part 3 We continue with our look at the day before VJ Day, August 10, 1945, 80 years ago as broadcast on WEAF in New York, NBC’s New York City station. .Our next block is mostly Soap Operas with news bulletins. We start at 3pm Eastern War Time (EWT) with A Woman of America. Steven's mother is having an "attack," so she doesn't have to listen to Steven, who really has the mining claims, not Tom Dane. The white horse of Colonel Kenilworth is a valuable clue. At 3:15pm EWT Ma Perkins starring Virginia Payne (Pictured). Jeffrey Powell can find little good in Stella. He's willing to pay her almost anything to help Gary. Stella's brother Bert wants that money badly and is willing to give up Faye to get it. At 3:30pm EWT Pepper Young’s Family. Pepper plans to marry Diana, but her brother Max has his own ideas. Pepper does not speak during this broadcast. At 3:45pm EWT The Right to Happiness. The program is preceded by a war bulletin. Emily Norton decides to sell many of her household effects, but not the piano. At 4pm EWT Backstage Wife. The program is preceded by a war bulletin. Mary and Larry see a twenty-year-old portrait, dearly treasured by Mr. Dunbar, that looks exactly like Mary. "Mary Noble, War Wife." Larry's a lieutenant. At 4:15pm EWT Stella Dallas. Stella and Phil Baxter rig up a dictaphone to trap Neal and Harriet. At 4:30pm EWT Lorenzo Jones. Lorenzo has been accused of robbery. The sheriff questions Belle while Lorenzo remains in jail. Belle is taken in for questioning (while the organist plays, "Say It Isn't So" At 4:45pm EWT Young Widder Brown. . Ellen Brown tells Norine Temple about personal change. Little Eunice is arriving soon. Ellen has so much to give, even though she's still blind. One more block will take us to 7pm.

Classic Radio Special - August 10, 1945 - Japanese Surrender is in sight-Part 2 We continue with our look at the day before VJ Day, August 10, 1945, 80 years ago. First at 1pm Eastern War Time (EWT), the Mary Margaret McBride Show. Mary Margaret chats with Eddie Rickenbacker, who mentions that he's known about the atomic bomb for some time. When he says, "This is the end of war for a long time to come," the studio audience breaks into applause. He describes the wonders of the future, such as frozen dinners and helicopters. Rickenbacker describes his well-known experiences on a life raft in the Pacific. Then at 1:45pm EWT, News of the World. W. W. Chaplin and Morgan Beatty report from New York. The official Japanese surrender offer has been received by Sweden, but the war is not over. A report from Stockholm states that seven hours ago, the Japanese ambassador gave a note to the Swedish government to deliver to the British and Russian governments. Morgan Beatty analyzes what's "unofficially" happening. Beatty says that he "felt" that President Truman had something like the atomic bomb in mind while he was at the Potsdam conference. Sven Nordberg reports from Stockholm. Then back to Soap Operas with the Guiding Light at 2pm EWT. Angie and Peter make small talk at breakfast. Peter has decided to confess all, even if he is disbarred! The first fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour." Following at 2:15pm EWT, Today’s Children. Otto receives a visit from his mother, Mrs. Schultz. Will he ever see again? Jan thinks about her feelings towards Otto...she's afraid he might regain his sight! News bulletins follow the story. The second fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour." Then at 2:30pm EWT, The Woman in White. Jack has asked Eileen out, but she has another date. Regretting his lack of funds, Dr. Jack Landis decides to ask Jonathan for a job to see how it feels to be in business for himself! The third fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour." Finally, at 2:45pm EWT The Betty Crocker Service Program. "Betty" tells a love story about a Marine named Tony and his girl Lois (who finds herself making lemon pie for fifteen hungry Marines)! Betty gives the recipe for "Emergency Steak" (which includes "Wheaties" as one of the ingredients). The concluding fifteen minutes of "The General Mills Hour." We’ll pick up at 3pm EWT with A Woman in America, Ma Perkins, and more in our next block.