Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Comedy on a Friday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show, originally broadcast October 16, 1953, 73 years ago, The Barbells of Scotland.  A set of weights and a derrick to lift them play havoc with the Harris household.

Followed by The Lucky Strike Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 16, 1949, 77 years ago, Recovering From a Cold.    Jack still has a cold (and sounds like his nose is really stuffed up). A yacht salesman is suing him for $49,000. 

Then, Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden, originally broadcast October 16, 1955, 71 years ago, Friendship.  Mrs. Davis uses her fortune-telling cards to predict that Miss Brooks will lose all her friends before nightfall. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 16, 1956, 70 years ago,Part 2 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.  Way down yonder in New Orleans.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 16, 1941, 85 years ago, Miss Fredericks is dating.  While Lum is recovering from his non-broken leg, others are courting Miss Fredericks. 

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Crime on a Thursday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then The Shadow starring William Johnstone and Marjorie Anderson,  originally broadcast October 15, 1939, 87 years ago, The Village of Doom.  While on a picnic with Margot Lane, Lamont Cranston is unable to open a jar of olives! He says, "It's the toughest case I've ever had." The citizens of Old Mill are being killed by a strange disease. The cause? It's an old hag using her pet jackdaw as a flying killer!

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 15, 1961, 65 years ago,  Seeds of Disaster starring Bernard Grant.  A family vacation takes a terrifying turn when a seemingly harmless souvenir may put a young girl’s life in danger. Can a desperate father piece together the clues and find his wife and daughter before it’s too late?

Then The Whistler, originally broadcast October 15, 1950, 76 years ago, Smart Boy.  A henchman walks out on his gangster boss with $60,000 of his money. Years later, he has to commit a murder to remain safe from his old boss. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 15, 1956, 70 years ago, Part 1 of the 9-part story, The Phantom Chase Matter.   A missing stockbroker and a missing $120,000.   

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 15, 1948, 78 years ago,   Hunting with Jimmy.  The house is empty without David. He's out hunting. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Westerns on a Wednesday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 70 years ago, Still Waters.  Mrs. Feemster and the "Committee On Moral Improvement" visit the Fort...and eliminate beer! 

Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 14, 1956, 70 years ago, Gunshot Wound.  Jim Nielson, who has only a short time to live, returns to Dodge to kill the Mahler Brothers. 

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 14, 1951, 75 years ago, Play for Keeps.  The story is based on the events of December 12, "several years ago." Jace Pearson tracks down the crooked constable who killed Sheriff Smithers in cold blood. 

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 14, 1941, 85 years ago, Trouble with Deception. Because of a little white lie, Lum has to pretend he has a broken leg. He refuses to claim the insurance money the Squire says he's entitled to. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 14, 1948, 78 years ago, Trespassers Beware!  David and Claudia behind the barn. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Comedy and a Quiz on a Tuesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago,  Buck Privates starring Bud Abbott and Lou Costello.  The adaptation of the 1941 motion picture.  Two boys duck into a movie theatre to escape a cop, and find themselves in the pre-war Army. 

Then Double or Nothing starring Walter O'Keefe , originally broadcast October 13, 1949, 77 years ago. The classic quiz.  The Grand Slam Question: In New York, after how many years is a bank account considered abandoned? One of the contestants is June Bryde Thale,  one of the Our Gang kids.  

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 13, 1941, 85 years ago, Accident Insurance.   The plot thickens, and the repercussions widen about Lum's suddenly broken leg. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 13, 1948, 78 years ago,   Roger Stays The Day.  David's partner Roger has breakfast in Connecticut. .   Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Crime on a Monday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, Nick Carter Master Detective starring Lon Clark, originally broadcast October 12, 1947, 79 years ago: The Case of the Hermit Thrush.  A retired concert singer, locked in his house for the last fifteen years, has suddenly disappeared after leaving a dead boy behind!

Followed by Philo Vance starring Jackson Beck, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 78 years ago, The Cover Girl Murder Case.  Sugar Keen, a beautiful photographer's model, has been strangled with a wire. 

Then, The Shadow starring William Johnstone, originally broadcast October 12, 1941, 85 years ago, The Dragon Tongue Murders. Jerry Post and his sister Barbara are both broke. However, their mother is very wealthy. "The apple of death falls into three equal parts." Mrs. Post's twin brother has a good motive for her murder as well.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 12, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter, part 5 of 5.  The Windup.  A good solid rock puts on the finishing touches.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 12, 1948, 78 years ago, Back To Work or Not. Burning the autumn leaves. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.

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Crime on a Sunday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Escape, originally broadcast October 11, 1953, 81 years ago, Elementals.  Can a loving couple be made to fight each other over a crust of bread? A wealthy man's experiment in terror. Tony Barret and Georgia Ellis are the couple, and William Conrad is pure evil in this role. 

Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast October 11, 1959, 67 years ago,  Infanticide.   An eight-year-old asthmatic boy has been murdered. Questioning the father reveals some surprises. Santos Ortega stars. 

Then Counterspy starring Don Maclaughlin and Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast October 11, 1949, 77 years ago, the Case of the Society Swindler.   In a New York penthouse, watching his alarm wristwatch. Time is money! An event for "The World Refugee Fund" is being organized...for sinister purposes. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 11, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter, part 4 of 5. A fake rattler causes the death of a real one. Three down, one to go. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 11, 1948, 78 years ago,  David's First Day Outside.  How long has David been awake?. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdf
https://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

Comedy on a Saturday

First, a look at the day's events.

Followed by the Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast October 10, 1949, 77 years ago, Mr Blandings Builds His Dream House starring Cary Grant and Irene Dunn.   Grant reprises his role from the 1948 motion picture. A married couple decides to have a custom home built out in the country, but it's a lot more trouble than they think.

Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast October 10, 1948, 78 years ago, Lulu Mae Simpson.   The Kingfish turns marriage broker to get Andy nuptialated with a big fat...heiress named Lulu Mae Simpson. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 10, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter part 3 of 5.  Primrose Camp is scared stiff, with plenty to hide.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 10, 1941, 85 years ago, Lum’s Broke Leg.   Lum has suddenly developed a romantic interest in Miss Fredericks, the new school teacher. 

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Drama on a Friday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast October 9, 1945, 81 years ago, Death by Scripture. A chilling story of a refugee camp in China and the Black Dragon Society's desire for revenge against its enemies. 

Followed by The Whistler, originally broadcast October 9, 1949, 77 years ago,  A Rose for Pamela. A young concert pianist plans to give up her career and get married, which will embarrass her guardians and reveal the $100,000 they've embezzled from her inheritance.

Then Romance, originally broadcast October 9, 1954, 72 years ago, Pawhuska.  The owner of a hotel in a small town in Oklahoma hires Miss Gail Smith from Kansas City to run his business. He gets more than he bargains for. John Dehner and Joyce McCluskey star.

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 9, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter part 2 of 5.   Johnny stumbles on a well-hidden car, a dead body, and the two remaining killers.

Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 9, 1941, 85 years ago,  The New Teacher.  Lum is hurt because he was passed up to be the President of the School Board.

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Comedy on a Thursday

First, a look at the events of the day.

Then, The Jello Program starring Jack Benny, originally broadcast October 8, 1939, 87 years ago, Dennis Day’s First Show.  The first show of the season, the first appearance of Dennis Day. Jack's car is referred to as a 1920 Maxwell.

Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast October 8, 1953, 73 years ago, The Value of Money.  Father puts the kids on a salary.  It doesn’t go exactly as planned. 

Then, Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast October 8, 1940, 86 years ago, Fibber Quits Smoking.  Fibber tries to give up his beloved cigars. Gale Gordon portrays Doc Gamble in Doc’s first appearance.  The role would later be played by Arthur Q. Bryan. 

Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast October 8, 1956, 70 years ago, The Primrose Matter part 1 of 5.  Johnny heads out into the desert, prospecting for killers and robbers.

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 8, 1948, 78 years ago, A Gift from Mr Tucker. Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  

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Westerns on a Wednesday

First,  a look at this day in History.

Then, Tales of the Texas Rangers starring Joel McCrea, originally broadcast October 7, 1951, 75 years ago, Wheelchair Killing.   An old man is beaten to death with a sock filled with sand; the clues lead to a CCC camp nearby. 

Followed by Fort Laramie starring Raymond Burr, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years ago,  The Galvanized Yankee.  An ex-Rebel is assigned to Company B. His hatred for all Yankees is undisguised. 

Then Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast October 7, 1956, 70 years ago, The Gambler.  A riverboat gambler named Jim Ascombe comes to Dodge to kill Jim Cass...why?

Followed by Lum and Abner, originally broadcast October 7, 1941, 85 years ago, The New Adding Machine.  The boys marvel over the miracle of the adding machine, a most fantastic contraption. 

Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast October 7, 1948, 78 years ago,  David 'Fixes' the Telephone.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.    

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