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Newly minted presentations of some of the greatest radio programs of all time, featuring some of the biggest names of the era and fondly remembered today. Drama, comedy, mystery, and western adventure... more
FAQs about Classic Radio Theater:How many episodes does Classic Radio Theater have?The podcast currently has 5,466 episodes available.
May 20, 2016Gildersleeve The Investor?"The Great Gildersleeve" - May 20, 1945. We find Gildersleeve opening his morning mail--and among the circulars from plumbers, investment houses and people who want to sell him a car is a letter postmarked Wistful Vista. At first, he thinks it’s from Fibber McGee, but it is from the First National Bank concerning an unclaimed savings account with $209.14. He decides to invest the money in the stock market. Also, we present an episode of "Amos 'n' Andy" from May 20, 1929, where Amos and Andy’s Fresh Air Taxi Cab Company is facing stiff competition from a new competitor that not only opened an office across the street from them, but sent a patronizing letter to them....more42minPlay
May 19, 2016Someone's Following Fibber--And Martin And Lewis Follow Joanna Dru"Fibber McGee and Molly" from May 12, 1942 -- Fibber thinks he’s being followed by a spy. Molly’s not sure, but it looks like SOMEONE’S following him! Also Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis from May 12, 1953, with guest Joanne Dru....more42minPlay
May 19, 2016Someone's Following Fibber--And Martin And Lewis Follow Joanna Dru"Fibber McGee and Molly" from May 12, 1942 -- Fibber thinks he’s being followed by a spy. Molly’s not sure, but it looks like SOMEONE’S following him! Also Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis from May 12, 1953, with guest Joanne Dru....more42minPlay
May 18, 2016Nobody Remembered Andy's Birthday!"Amos 'n' Andy" - May 18, 1945. When a man has a birthday, he likes to be remembered by his friends. Well, Andy Brown is no different; that’s why he’s pretty much down in the dumps at the moment because today is his birthday--and he hasn’t received so much as a birthday card from his two best friends. Also, "The Couple Next Door" - February 21, 1958....more42minPlay
May 18, 2016Nobody Remembered Andy's Birthday!"Amos 'n' Andy" - May 18, 1945. When a man has a birthday, he likes to be remembered by his friends. Well, Andy Brown is no different; that’s why he’s pretty much down in the dumps at the moment because today is his birthday--and he hasn’t received so much as a birthday card from his two best friends. Also, "The Couple Next Door" - February 21, 1958....more42minPlay
May 17, 2016The Andersons Are Locked Out Of Their House!"Father Knows Best" - May 17, 1951. In a hurry to get to the tennis matches, the Anderson family locks themselves out of their house. Also, "Easy Aces."...more42minPlay
May 17, 2016The Andersons Are Locked Out Of Their House!"Father Knows Best" - May 17, 1951. In a hurry to get to the tennis matches, the Anderson family locks themselves out of their house. Also, "Easy Aces."...more42minPlay
May 16, 2016Gildersleeve Travels To Summerfield - The First Time!"The Great Gildersleeve" - May 16, 1941. Gildersleeve leaves Wistful Vista to go to Summerfield, and winds up staying. Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, affectionately known as TP or Gildy, is owner of Gildersleeve Girdle Works and onetime neighbor of Fibber McGee and bearer of an inimitable laugh! In this first episode of “The Great Gildersleeve," we see the departure of TP from his home town Wistful Vista to Summerfield. On the train journey, TP enters into a disagreement with a man over a lower berth--and it later turns out that the man in question is Judge Horace Hooker. Here begins a wonderfully comic relationship of feuds and arguments! This episode would be repeated three months later following this one-off audition episode for Johnsons Wax but for Kraft Foods, the permanent sponsor....more42minPlay
May 16, 2016Gildersleeve Travels To Summerfield - The First Time!"The Great Gildersleeve" - May 16, 1941. Gildersleeve leaves Wistful Vista to go to Summerfield, and winds up staying. Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, affectionately known as TP or Gildy, is owner of Gildersleeve Girdle Works and onetime neighbor of Fibber McGee and bearer of an inimitable laugh! In this first episode of “The Great Gildersleeve," we see the departure of TP from his home town Wistful Vista to Summerfield. On the train journey, TP enters into a disagreement with a man over a lower berth--and it later turns out that the man in question is Judge Horace Hooker. Here begins a wonderfully comic relationship of feuds and arguments! This episode would be repeated three months later following this one-off audition episode for Johnsons Wax but for Kraft Foods, the permanent sponsor....more42minPlay
May 15, 2016Live From Omaha! Gracie For President!George Burns and Gracie Allen - May 15, 1940. George and Gracie broadcast live from Omaha, the site of the Surprise Party convention that will nominate her for their candidate for president. Also, episodes of "Lum and Abner" from May 15, 1945 and May 15, 1953....more42minPlay
FAQs about Classic Radio Theater:How many episodes does Classic Radio Theater have?The podcast currently has 5,466 episodes available.