Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Westerns and Crime on a Wednesday

First a look at the events of the day

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 2, 1954, 70 years ago, Matt Gets It. Dan Grat comes to Dodge on the lam from Amarillo. After shooting the sheriff of Amarillo, he faces Marshal Dillon in a gunfight...and shoots him down!

We follow that with Have Gun Will Travel starring John Dehner, originally broadcast October 2, 1960, 64 years ago, Talika The Scoop. The life of Sam Crow, avian companion of Skeeter Hickshaw, is threatened. 

Then Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast October 2, 1947, 77 years ago, Miscarriage of Justice. A woman has been murdered twice? How can the killer be tried again after being freed the first time?

Next Gangbusters, originally broadcast October 2, 1948, 76 years ago, The Case of the Chicago Tunnel Gang. The gang is going to break into and hold up a check cashing place - by breaking through a wall from the neighboring gift shop. Then they dump the weakest member. 

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 2, 1944, 80 years ago, New Customer Service Policy. Lum and Abner try to be extra polite to their customers. "Keep 'Em Happy." "Service With A Smile." "The Happy Merchants In The Friendly Store."

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2+ Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast October 1, 1949, 75 years ago, Tom Laval. Thomas Laval admits to being involved in a truck highjacking. While in custody, he jumps out of a window, but Sergeants Friday and Romeo are accused of pushing him to his death. 

Followed by the news from 75 years ago, then The Adventures of Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Moore, originally broadcast October 1, 1949, 75 years ago, Tale of the Mermaid.  A traffic accident outside of his office leads Marlowe to a murder on the waterfront and a "mermaid."  

Then Escape, originally broadcast October 1, 1947, 77 years ago, The Most Dangerous Game starring Paul Frees and Hans Conreid.  A big game hunt for the biggest game of all...man!

Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast October 1, 1946, 78 years ago, The Undersea Murder. Two deep-sea treasure hunters find their treasure and a double double-cross. Yet a third double-cross confuses the plot. 

Finally Superman, originally broadcast October 1, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football Team Poisoning.  Superman gets the two antidotes from the head-hunters, but they're stolen by Pango Pete. 

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The Last Days of Old Time Radio and Westerns

First a look at the events of the day

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 62 years ago, The Tip Off Matter.  A convict in the state prison is about to die. He has a final "thank you" for Johnny for helping his kid brother get a start in life. There's still the matter of $100,000 from the convict's last safe robbery. The last show of the series. 

We follow that with the news from 62 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast September 30, 1962, 62 years ago, Devilstone starring Christopher Carey and Neil Fitzgerald. An Irishman goes to investigate his haunted house, with unexpected results. The last show of the series, one of the last two shows of, "The Golden Age of Radio."

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 68 years ago, The Brothers.  Young Trace Gore comes to Dodge to gun down Lafe Tugwell, who is a fast man on the draw...or is he?

Next the news from 68 years ago, then Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast September 30, 1956, 68 years ago, A Small Beginning.  Lee Quince and the troop must find Sitting Bull, somewhere in the Black Hills. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast September 30, 1948, 76 years ago.  Putting in a ventilation system for David's cow. 

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2+ Hours of Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then in answer to your comments, the last recording form WC Fields from 1946, The Day I took a Drink of Water. 

Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 67 years ago, The Doubtful Dairy Matter.    A silo burns on the farm of an important dairyman...a guy with pull!

Followed by the news from 67 years ago, then Suspense, originally broadcast September 29, 1957, 67 years ago, Vamp Till Dead starring Vanessa Brown.   A woman goes to work for a crazed writer who is suspected of murdering his wife...the dead woman's sister!

Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast September 29, 1949, 75 years ago, The Case of the Vicious Visitor.   A prison guard is beaten in the dark, a man and his wife are both murdered. 

Followed by Gang Busters, originally broadcast September 29, 1945, 79 years ago, The Case Of John K. Giles, Escape Artist. No-one crosses paths with Mr. Giles. He's "like lightning with a gun."

Finally Superman, originally broadcast September 29, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football Team Poisoning. Superman faces a tribe of savage head-hunters. John Carter has been hit by a poisoned dart!

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2 hours of Crime

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast September 28, 1951, 73 years ago, Work of Art. In Buenos Aires in July, 1944, Harry is hired to swindle an original Rubens from its beautiful owner. 

We follow that with Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast September 28, 1948, 76 years ago, The Trap.  Bart Slade is going to "the chair" tonight. He invites Steve to visit him, which puts Wilson on the spot. It's all a very clever trap by the condemned man!

Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast September 28, 1954, 70 years ago, The Big Bible. Carl Hamlin has committed suicide...or has he? There's something fishy about the gun found in his dead hand. 

Next Suspense, originally broadcast September 28, 1950, 74 years ago, Fly By Night starring Joseph Cotton. . After being deprived of sleep, a murder suspect is forced to confess to the crime. A conspiracy unravels a complex plot against him. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast September 28, 1948, 76 years ago. Claudia has lost appetite while David's in the hospital. 

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2+ Hours of Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 27, 1951, 73 years ago, The Billiard Table. The family is mixed on having a billiard table in the house. 

Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, 76 years ago.  The Professor has lost his job at The Gypsy Tea Room. Irma gets the idea of opening a restaurant for the Professor, "The Cafe Kropotkin."

Then The Life of Riley starring William Bendix, originally broadcast September 27, 1947, 77 years ago, the Art Object.  Riley buys a statue of Venus de Milo, with a clock and a radio in her stomach, lights in her hair, and a cigar lighter in her nose. She's just beautiful!

Followed by The Sweeney and March Show starring Bob Sweeney and Hal March, originally broadcast September 27, 1947, 77 years ago, Enlisting in the National Guard. 

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast September 27, 1948, 76 years ago.  Claudia telephone David in the hospital...and speaks to the butler!

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

2 hours of Comedy 

First a look at the events of the day

Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast September 26, 1954, 70 years ago, Is the show on the air?   The first show of the season. Jack complains to the chief engineer at CBS when his show isn't being broadcast!

We follow that with the news from 70 years ago, then Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast September 26, 1954, 70 years ago, A Trip to Florida. The first show of the season. Sapphire and Momma are driving Mr. Malloy's car to Florida, but wind up in jail in Baltimore. 

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 26, 1939, 85 years ago, Fibber Fakes Illness To Avoid Fixing Screens.   Fibber is stricken with a strange disease while taking down the screens.

Next Lum and Abner, originally broadcast September 26, 1948, 76 years ago.  A surprise party for Lum and Abner.  A special broadcast to promote the new series of broadcasts by Lum and Abner, sponsored by Frigidaire, starting next Sunday. 

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast September 26, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football Team Poisoned.   The head-hunters are on the war-path!

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2+ Hours of  Crime

First a look at this day in History.

Then Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 77 years ago, Crime and Punishment. The last show of the series.  The Fyodor Dostoyevsky classic.

Followed by Night Watch starring Donn Reed, originally broadcast September 25, 1954, 70 years ago.  The first call is about a burglary suspect caught in a motel, stealing towels and bed clothes! Later, a young girl has been locked out of her house. 

Then Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast September 25, 1945, 79 years ago, The Lonely Sleep.  A lonely window trimmer invents the ideal mannequin...and she's so lifelike too! 

Followed by Casey Crime Photographer starring Staats Cotsworth, originally broadcast September 25, 1947, 77 years ago, Treasure Cave. Casey, Ann and Logan delve into a series of four strange murders that took place deep inside a cave. 

Finally Lum and Abner,, originally broadcast September 25, 1944, 80 years ago.    Squire Skimp orates his closing arguments. 

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2 hours of Comedy and Variety 

First a look at the events of the day

Then The Chase and Sanborn Hour, originally broadcast September 24, 1939, 85 years ago.   Now that school has started, Charlie McCarthy has been playing hookey. Edgar Bergen helps Charlie with a problem in algebra. Guest Anita Louise and Don Ameche appear in, "The Enchantress," by J. Douglas Cook. Guest David Niven tells amusing anecdotes. Charlie appears in, "The Latin Quarter," or "Whose Got Change For Two Bits?"

We follow that with Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast September 24, 1953, 71 years ago, Mind Your Manners.  Everybody in the family wants something.  Jim seems to think that discipline is the answer. But don’t talk about Mr Gribble’s nose!

Then People are Funny starring Art Linkletter, originally broadcast September 24, 1958, 66 years ago, There’s a King In The House. Can a contestant tell which of three strangers has royal blood?

Finally, Superman, originally broadcast September 24, 1941, 83 years ago, Metropolis Football Team Poisoned.   A social call on Pango Pete, and a return from retirement! 

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2+ Hours of  Comedy

First a look at this day in History.

Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast September 23, 1935, 89 years ago, Anything To Get Out Of Scrubbing Back Porch.   The back porch needs scrubbing and Fibber really doesn't want the job.

Followed by The Milton Berle Show, originally broadcast September 23, 1947, 77 years ago, A Salute To The Auto Industry.  Milton is planning a motor trip to Canada.

Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast September 23, 1953, 71 years ago, The Secret Word is Foot. 

Followed by The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast September 23, 1952, 72 years ago with guest Jeff Chandler. Dean interviews Florence Dank, the world’s greatest lady swimmer.  Jeff does a western sketch with Dean and Jerry.  

Finally Claudia, originally broadcast September 23, 1948, 76 years ago.   Claudia has taken a taxi home from the hospital. David remains in the hospital. 

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