An hour of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944, 79 years ago with guest Roland Young. The first question (at the opening): "Do married men live longer than single men?" The first question (during the program): "For what famous theatrical producer was the Zeigfeld Theatre named?" Followed by the Stan Freberg show, originally broadcast October 13, 1957, 66 years ago, Sponsored by Freberg. A visit to the World Advertising Agency, a crime drama about Sam Spillaine, private eye. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 82 years ago, Accident Insurance. The plot thickens and the repercussions widen about Lum's suddenly broken leg.

An hour of ComedyFirst, a look at this date in history.Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944, 79 years ago with guest Roland Young. The first question (at the opening): "Do married men live longer than single men?" The first question (during the program): "For what famous theatrical producer was the Zeigfeld Theatre named?"Followed by the Stan Freberg show, originally broadcast October 13, 1957, 66 years ago, Sponsored by Freberg. A visit to the World Advertising Agency, a crime drama about Sam Spillaine, private eye. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 82 years ago, Accident Insurance. The plot thickens and the repercussions widen about Lum's suddenly broken leg.

An hour of Comedy First, a look at this date in history. Then It Pays to be Ignorant, originally broadcast October 13, 1944, 79 years ago with guest Roland Young. The first question (at the opening): "Do married men live longer than single men?" The first question (during the program): "For what famous theatrical producer was the Zeigfeld Theatre named?" Followed by the Stan Freberg show, originally broadcast October 13, 1957, 66 years ago, Sponsored by Freberg. A visit to the World Advertising Agency, a crime drama about Sam Spillaine, private eye. And Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 82 years ago, Accident Insurance. The plot thickens and the repercussions widen about Lum's suddenly broken leg.

Classic Radio for October 13, 2023 - The Old Oaken Bucket, Freberg sponsors Freberg, and Lums Insurance

Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past.Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

Classic Radio Theater features great radio programs that warmed the hearts of millions for the better part of the 20th century. Host Wyatt Cox brings the best of radio classics back to life with both the passion of a long-time (as in more than half a century) fan and the heart of a forty-year newsman. But more than just “playing the hits”, Wyatt supplements the first hour of each day’s show with historical information on the day and date in history, including audio that takes you back to World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. FDR, Eisenhower, JFK, Reagan, Carter, Nixon, LBJ. It’s a true slice of life from not just radio’s past, but America’s past. Wyatt produces 21 hours a week of freshly minted Classic Radio Theater presentations each week, and each day’s broadcast is timely and entertaining!

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