Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio for August 11, 2024 - What is an Optimist, Orville from the Moon, and Aunt Lilly's Date


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First a look at this day in History.

Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast August 11, 1944, 80 years ago, What is an optimist?  The first question (at the opening) is, "What is an optimist?" The first question (during the program) is, "After what Central American country is the Panama Canal named?" 

Followed by The Stan Freberg Show, originally broadcast August 11, 1957, 67 years ago, Orville Arrives from the Moon.  A flying saucer is captured and a moon man is interviewed. Prof. Herman Horn lectures on Hi Fi. The Lawrence Welk Skit.

Then A Date with Judy starring Dellie Ellis (Joan Lorring), originally broadcast August 11, 1942, 82 years ago, Aunt Lilly Needs a Date.  Aunt Lily is coming for a visit, so Judy tries to get a date for her. 

Followed by The Magnificent Montague starring Monty Woolley, originally broadcast August 11, 1951, 73 years ago, Agnes Joins a Cult. The Magnificent Montague vs. The Great Benaru. When Montague becomes a member of the mayor's anti-crime committee, his first target is a cult leader from India.

Finally Superman, originally broadcast August 11, 1941, 83 years ago, Dr Roebling and the Voice Machine. Jack Roebling breaks into his uncle's house to destroy the voice machine...and he succeeds!

Thanks to Sean for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.stream

Civil defense info mentioned on the show can be found here: http://www.civildefensemuseum.com/docs.html

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