Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox Podcast By Wyatt Cox cover art

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

By: Wyatt Cox
Listen for free

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!Copyright Wyatt Cox World
Episodes
  • Classic Radio 07-21-25 - The Man Everybody Liked, The Alibi, and the Lottery Racket.

    Classic Radio 07-21-25 - The Man Everybody Liked, The Alibi, and the Lottery Racket.
    Jul 21 2025
    Crime and Science Fiction on a Monday

    First a look at the events of the day

    Then, Wanted, originally broadcast July 21, 1950, 75 years ago, The Man Everybody Liked. The story of Philip Feranda, who on May 14, 1949 was murdered in Cleveland. Shortly after this broadcast, Feranda's killer was recognized and captured.

    Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast July 21, 1937, 88 years ago, The Alibi. A dangerous hold-up man is wanted. He has held up a streetcar motorman.

    Then, The Big Story, originally broadcast July 21, 1948, 77 years ago, The Lottery Racket. The big story of Keeler McCartney of the Atlanta Constitution, who attempts to clean up a lottery racket and nearly gets killed for his efforts.

    Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast July 21, 1957, 68 years ago, The Green Hills of Earth. The beautiful Robert Heinlein science fiction story about Reisling, the blind poet of the spaceways.

    Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 21, 1942, 83 years ago, The Baby Will Draw the Name. The baby is to pick his own name in a drawing. Lum tries to fix the odds in favor of "Little Lum."

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

    If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
    Show more Show less
    2 hrs and 23 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-20-25 - From 67 years ago Jesse James, Marshall Proudfoot, and Mojave Red

    Classic Radio 07-20-25 - From 67 years ago Jesse James, Marshall Proudfoot, and Mojave Red
    Jul 20 2025
    Drama on a Sunday from 67 years ago

    First, a look at this day in History.

    Then, Frontier Gentleman starring John Dehner, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Jesse James Robs Kendall. Five holdup men outside Laramie, Wyoming Territory, and Kendall's attempt to have them arrested.

    Followed by Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 67 years ago, Marshall Proudfoot. Chester's father is in Dodge to visit his father...the Marshal!

    Then, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast July 20, 1958, 67 years ago, The Mojave Red Sequel Matter. Suspicion falls on Red, the fishing guide.

    Followed by Somebody Knows, originally broadcast July 20, 1950, 75 years ago, The Unsolved Murder of Joseph P Bohanak. On April 10, 1950, the attendant at a Philadelphia gas station is murdered during a robbery. Or, perhaps the killer had a reason to shoot Bohanak several times. CBS offers a $5000 reward to anyone helping to solve the crime.

    Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast July 20, 1942, 83 years ago, Who Will Keep the Baby? Lizabeth plans to raise "Little Charlie." Lum plans to raise "Little Lum" in the feed room!

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

    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

    And more about the Survive-all Fallout Shelters
    https://conelrad.blogspot.com/2010/09/mad-men-meet-mad-survive-all-shelter.html
    Show more Show less
    2 hrs and 15 mins
  • Classic Radio 07-19-25 - Big Bobo, Anna Carlson, and Tom Barry

    Classic Radio 07-19-25 - Big Bobo, Anna Carlson, and Tom Barry
    Jul 19 2025
    Crime and Science Fiction on a Saturday

    First, a look at the events of the day

    Then, Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast July 19, 1955, 70 years ago, The Big Bobo. A police sergeant is accused of taking $3500 from a woman to get her husband out of jail.

    Followed by Confession, originally broadcast July 19, 1953, 72 years ago, Anna Carlson. Anna describes her life as a married mother of two with a husband on the road, struggling with restlessness and dissatisfaction despite a seemingly stable home.

    Then Challenge of the Yukon, originally broadcast July 19, 1951, 74 years ago, Tom Barry’s Return. Tom Barry is in a big hurry to get to Dawson. Sergeant Preston is in pursuit of him, to arrest him for murder!

    Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast July 19, 1951, 74 years ago, Dwellers in Silence. Twenty years after mankind abandons the Earth, a spaceship from Mars lands.

    Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast July 19, 1960, 65 years ago, Bureaucratic Confusion.

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

    If you like what we do here, visit our friend Jay at http://radio.macinmind.com for great old-time radio shows 24 hours a day
    Show more Show less
    2 hrs and 24 mins
All stars
Most relevant  
I’d recommend this podcast to anyone! Old school clean entertainment at its best. Wyatt is great. The blend of the various genre is great.

This is the BEST

Something went wrong. Please try again in a few minutes.