Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio for April 14, 2024 - It Happens Every Spring, Henry the Short Stop, and the Lost Dog


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Two + hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Screen Director’s Playhouse, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 74 years ago, It Happens Every Spring starring Ray Milland.  A baseball comedy about a college professor who becomes a star pitcher for St. Louis, thanks to his magic "hair tonic."

Followed by the news of April 14, 1950, then The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast April 14, 1950, 74 years ago, Mrs. Fosters Lost Dog.  The Halls are late for an important dinner because of a little lost dog. 

Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 14, 1948, 76 years ago.  The show opens with an address by President Truman on the opening of the Security Loan drive.  Jimmy and Victor Moore travel across the country to investigate the housing problem. 

Followed by The Aldrich Family starring Ezra Stone, originally broadcast April 14, 1949, 75 years ago, Henry the Shortstop. Henry starts the day with a bowl of Grape Nuts, then announces that he's going to be the shortstop on the school baseball team. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast April 14, 1941, 83 years ago, Last of the Clipper Ships.   "Superman" rescues Clark Kent! He then takes over the ship and throws Barnaby in irons. 

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