Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox

A Weird and Dramatic Tuesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Weird Circle, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 80 years ago, The Haunted Hotel. A man returns to Venice and the scene of his brother's murder. Followed by the news from 80 years ago, then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast May 13, 1945, 80 years ago, Out Of The Past. The classic tale about the beautiful wife and the insistent blackmailer. Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 13, 1962, 63 years ago, The Lust for Gold Matter. Johnny dons scuba gear near Cozumel, Mexico, in search for treasure and a killer. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 13, 1962, 63 years ago, Hide and Seek starring Jackson Beck. A small time gangster meets his past in a rat-filled alley. Finally. Easy Aces starring Goodman and Jane Ace, originally broadcast May 13, 1941, 84 years ago, Jane Smashed the Car! The furniture auction scheme seems to not have worked this time. A game of bumper cars follows. Thanks to Honeywell 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

Comedy on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 12, 1953, 72 years ago, The Picnic. Irma and Al take the gang out for a picnic…on an Army proving ground with live ammunition! Followed by You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast May 12, 1954, 71 years ago. The Secret word is house. Then Bob Hope, originally broadcast May 13, 1947, 78 years ago, with guest Peter Lorre. Bob and guest Peter Lorre do their version of a story from, "Inner Sanctum." Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 12, 1957, 68 years ago, The Long Way Home. A look at a future we hope will never be. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 12, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum to Start a Print Shop. Lum decides to make use of Diogenes' printing press. Abner suspects that Lum is really getting married! Thanks to Adele 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

A Dramatic Sunday First a look at this day in History. Then The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 11, 1956, 69 years ago, The Enormous Radio. A newly purchased radio picks up voices from neighboring apartments instead of regular broadcasts. Followed by The Man Called X starring Herbert Marshall, originally broadcast May 11, 1951, 74 years ago, The Elusive Countess. Ken Thurston finds an elusive countess aboard an ocean liner en route to Hawaii, and a spy named George Korloff, dead for six months but recently seen in a bar in San Francisco! Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast May 11, 1948, 77 years ago, I Won’t Die Alone. Two crooks steal $254,000, but only one gets away. They meet seventeen years later. Hear another radio role from the guy who used to portray Ed Norton! Followed by Lights Out, originally broadcast May 11, 1938, 87 years ago, It Happened starring Mercedes McCambridge. A young woman visiting Paris is kidnapped by a man claiming that her father owes him $150,000. Her adventures in the sewers of Paris include a madman who makes jewelry from the bones of the dead bodies floating past. Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 11, 1942, 83 years ago, $10,000 in War Bonds. Lum and Abner finally come to a decision on what to do with the $10,000. The obvious answer is war bonds! Thanks to Honeywell 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

Drama on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast May 10, 1953, 72 years ago, The Big Joke. A bartender is paid $500 to kill a nice old man with no enemies. Who wants him dead? Followed by Dangerous Assignment starring Brian Donlevy, originally broadcast May 10, 1950, 75 years ago, Lecturing Professors. One of the six professors with International Lecture Tours is a spy. Steve travels to Oslo to reveal the traitor...and returns with a small boy. Then Big Town starring Edward Pawley, originally broadcast May 10, 1949, 76 years ago, Confession. Nightclub comic Mike Evans has been shot and killed in his dressing room. Myra Tyler has confessed to the crime and has made a tape recording of her confession! Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 10, 1954, 71 years ago, The Last Days of John Dillinger starring Van Heflin. A radio-noir portrait of a mad-dog killer. Beware "The Lady In Red"! Finally, The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast May 10, 1960, 65 years ago, Betsy Invited to Aunt Effie's.

A Dramatic Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Lives of Harry Lime starring Orson Welles, originally broadcast May 9, 1952, 73 years ago, Viva La Chance. Harry is in Paris, planning to cheat an American named Henry Witherspoon with a scheme involving a treasure in buried gold. Followed by Broadway is my Beat starring Larry Thor, originally broadcast May 9, 1953, 72 years ago, The Sybil Crane Murder Case. Sybil Crane has been knifed and her body dumped on the street...but there was more to Sybil than met the eye. Then the Adventures of Sherlock Holmes starring John Stanley and Alfred Shirley, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 77 years ago, The Illustrious Client. The evil Baron Gruener plans to earn his title of an aristocrat of crime. He plans to marry the daughter of General De Murville and she refuses to listen to warnings. Followed by Escape, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 77 years ago, The Time Machine. The H.G. Wells story about two adventurers in the year 100,080 in the land of the Morlocks. John Dehner and Larry Dobkin star with Georgia Ellis. Finally. The Unexpected, originally broadcast May 9, 1948, 77 years ago, Cargo Unknown starring Lyle Talbot. A dive for $2 million in sunken treasure off the coast of Honolulu. Thanks to Honeywell 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

Drama on the 80th anniversary of V-E Day. First a look at the events of the day Then On a Note of Triumph, originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 80 years ago. An excellent V-E Day production making full use of the creative medium of radio. Norman Corwin’s drama brought to life by the underrated Martin Gabel. Followed by The NBC University Theater, originally broadcast May 8, 1949, 76 years ago, The Red Badge of Courage starring John Agar. Graphic descriptions of the carnage found on Civil War battlefields, told by a boy plagued by fear but with a "red badge of courage." Finally, The House of Mystery, originally broadcast May 8, 1945, 80 years ago, The Monster in the Lake. Thanks to Adele 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

A Funny Wednesday First a look at this day in History. Then The Texaco Star Theater starring Fred Allen, originally broadcast May 7, 1941, 84 years ago with guests Amos ‘n’ Andy. Fred dedicates the entire program to Jack Benny, on the completion of Jack's tenth year on the air. A summary of the events of 1931. The show features a Jack Benny Panaversary. Swami Schmaltz tries to discover What happened to the gas-man on the Jack Benny Show?. Fred visits Amos 'n' Andy at The Mystic Knights Of The Sea lodge hall. Rochester is described as The Lone Ranger of Lenox Avenue. The cast does, "The Highlights Of A Lowlife" or, "Benny Marches On.". Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 7, 1953, 72 years ago, The Good Old Days. Jim tries to show folks how things were done in the good old days instead of making stuff themselves. But when the lights go out, the family tries to do what they did in the old days. Then The Henry Morgan Show, originally broadcast May 7, 1947, 78 years ago, Salute to the Old School. A program dedicated to "The American School: The Progressive School, The Grammar School." Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 7, 1942, 83 years ago, The boys discuss car pooling. Thanks to Sean 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

Drama on a Tuesday First a look at the events of the day Then Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast May 6, 1962, 63 years ago, The Burma Red Matter. Johnny’s on the trail of a Half Million Dollar Ruby. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 6, 1962, 63 years ago, The Second Door starring Robert Readick in a story he wrote. A man's neighbor has a special door that can transport whoever goes through it to anywhere you want to go...instantaneously! Then The Sealed Book, originally broadcast May 6, 1945, 80 years ago, Stranger In The House. A couple moves into a haunted house and the man falls in love with a beautiful ghost. Followed by Dimension X, originally broadcast May 6, 1950, 75 years ago, Knock. The last man on Earth sat in a room, there was a knock on the door. Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast May 6, 1960, 65 years ago, Who's Responsible for the Crash? Brownie the dog was sleeping in the middle of the road and a car swerved to avoid him and crashed into the couple’s mailbox. But…who’s responsible? Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Funny Monday First a look at this day in History. Then Mr. and Mrs Blanding starring Cary Grant and Betsy Drake, originally broadcast May 5, 1951, 74 years ago, Rebuilding the Barn. Mr. Blandings decides to rebuild the barn...not an easy job! Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast May 5, 1953, 72 years ago, Irma Wants an Older Man. It’s Irma’s birthday, but after Al cancels her birthday lunch, she decides she needs an older man. Then The Royal Gelatin Hour starring Rudy Vallee, originally broadcast May 5, 1938, 87 years ago with guest Boris Karloff. Rudy interviews Washington Lumpkin, a sandhog working on the new 6th Avenue subway in New York City. Mr. Lumpkin loses his place in the script. Tommy Riggs and "Betty Lou" appear on the show for the 40th time of 49 appearances. Boris Karloff and Harold Vermilyea appear in an Arch Oboler drama titled, "Danse Macabre." Finally. Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 5, 1942, 83 years ago, Lum gets ckeck from Squire! Lum gets the last laugh! Thanks to Sean 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

Drama on a Sunday First a look at the events of the day Then Suspense, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, Sundown starring Jackie Kelk. A young boy grows up with only one desire...to kill the fastest gun in the West. Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Bob Bailey, originally broadcast May 4, 1958, 67 years ago, The Carson Arson Matter. A strange series of fires is burning down a chain of supermarkets. Then This is Your FBI, originally broadcast May 4, 1945, 80 years ago, The Confidence Game. William Roscoe, dressed as an Army officer, preys on lonely women and passes bad checks. Followed by The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast May 4, 1956, 69 years ago, The Toledo War. The "civil war" that became "the first was between the states." An 1835 dispute about a small strip of land that happen to contain the city of Toledo. Both Michigan and Ohio claimed the real estate. An original opera. Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 4, 1942, 83 years ago, Apartment Idea Bad. A visit from Mr. Tiffen, who has some bad news. Mousey's idea is no good! Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Dramatic Saturday First a look at this day in History. Then The Lux Radio Theater, originally broadcast May 3, 1943, 82 years ago, The Navy Comes Through starring Pat O’Brien. An adventure in the Atlantic aboard a merchant ship, fighting Nazi submarines! Ruth Hussey is a last-minute substitute for Joan Bennett, who couldn't appear because her house burned down the previous day. Followed by Suspense, originally broadcast May 3, 1954, 71 years ago, The Giant of Thermopylae starring Frank Lovejoy. A man framed for murder is trapped in an amusement park fun house with a strange mechanical creature blocking his escape. Then Nightwatch, originally broadcast May 3, 1954, 71 years ago. The first report in the patrol car is a report of a burglary in Burlingame. A burglar is actually captured on-mike inside a gas station. He turns out to be a tearful fifteen-year-old who begs to be released Finally. Gangbusters, originally broadcast May 3, 1947, 78 years ago, The Case of the Three Safecrackers. A crew of safecrackers is planning some high-dollar jobs. But the police are on to them. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Friday First a look at the events of the day Then An hour of the Burns and Allen Show, originally broadcast May 2, 1946, 79 years ago. A special, one hour expanded program, replacing "Birdseye Open House". Frances Langford substitutes for Dinah Shore, who has laryngitis. Dinah does appear at the end of the show, but doesn't sing. Gracie tries to persuade Charles Boyer to be the leading man in the play being produced by the Beverly Hills Uplift Society. Followed by The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast May 2, 1943, 82 years ago. Charlie's growing a moustache. Bill Thompson reports from "Flageria" (in his "Wallace Wimple" voice and Negro, German and Swedish dialects). Guest Barbara Stanwyck volunteers to be Charlie's manager and get a raise for him from Bergen. Then Life With Luigi starring J. Carrol Naish, originally broadcast May 2, 1950, 75 years ago, Cough Syrup. Luigi tries to take advantage of the guarantee for "Sootho Cough Syrup." He wants double his money back. Finally, The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunch, originally broadcast May 2, 1960, 65 years ago, Washing a Drip-Dry Suit. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Thursday of Comedy. First a look at this day in History. Then Jack Benny, originally broadcast May 1, 1955, 70 years ago, Love Letters. Jack decides to buy a baseball team, and almost ends up with "Benny's Buxom Bloomer Girls." Followed by Father Knows Best starring Robert Young, originally broadcast May 1, 1952, 73 years ago, My Name Is Sam. Kathy decides she doesn’t like being a girl any more. She wants to be a boy. A Boy named Sam. Then The Screen Directors Playhouse, originally broadcast May 1, 1949, 76 years ago, The Trouble With Women starring Ray Milland. A comedy about a professor of psychology with an interesting theory on how to handle women...beat them up! A girl reporter decides to challenge this novel approach Followed by Mr. Ace and Jane, originally broadcast May 1, 1948, 77 years ago, Have you ever seen a dream walking? Jane has a dream about a race horse and makes everybody she knows bet on the horse, then drags Mr. Ace out to the track to watch her dream horse run. Or, as Mr. Ace puts it, 'Did You Ever See A Dream Walking?' Finally Lum and Abner, originally broadcast May 1, 1942, 83 years ago, Things Look Rather Shady. A meeting is held with Gregory W. W. Van Dobbs. Where's the money? Thanks to Sean 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

Crime on a Wednesday First a look at the events of the day Then I Was a Communist for the FBI starring Dana Andrews, originally broadcast April 30, 1953, 72 years ago, I Can’t Sleep. The Party assigns a room-mate to Cvetic with a tape-recorder when it finds out he's been talking in his sleep. Followed by Boston Blackie starring Dick Kollmar, originally broadcast April 30, 1946, 79 years ago, The Francis Fielding Murder Case. A psychiatrist is framed for murder. Blackie tries to prove him innocent. Then The Saint starring Vincent Price, originally broadcast April 30, 1950, 75 years ago, Murder of a Champion. A fighter calls Simon Templar to come down to talk with him. It seems he’s being pressured. Meanwhile, a baby shows up on The Saint’s doorstep. Followed by Calling All Cars, originally broadcast April 30, 1935, 90 years ago, The Corpse in the Cellar. A body has been found buried in the basement of a house, wearing a gold ring and a silver belt buckle. Finally, Mrs Eleanor Roosevelt’s Own Program, originally broadcast April 30, 1940, 85 years ago, First Show. She desribes her travels around the country for the last 6 weeks. She requests ideas from listeners for topics they want to hear above. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Tuesday of Crime and Fantasy First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 63 years ago, Blackbeard’s Ace starring Elaine Rost and John Thomas. A house seems to be haunted by the ghosts of pirates. When a couple decides to spend a week in the house, the ghosts decide to make contact! Followed by Yours Truly Johnny Dollar starring Mandel Kramer, originally broadcast April 29, 1962, 63 years ago, The Grand Canyon Matter. Johnny nearly gets pushed into the canyon on the trail of a stolen necklace. Then The Mysterious Traveler, originally broadcast April 29, 1952, 74 years ago, Murder in 2952. An interplanetary murder mystery set one thousand years in the future. Who did it? It could have been the "surgeon birds!" Followed by The Sealed Book, originally broadcast April 29, 1945, 80 years ago, The Accusing Corpse. A plot to a commit double murder is executed in a very strange way with very strange results. Finally Daredevils of Hollywood, originally broadcast April 29, 1938, 87 years ago. Cliff Lyons describes his 1924 stunt: transferring from a moving car with two trains about to crash into him. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Monday First a look at the events of the day Then The Jimmy Durante Show, originally broadcast April 28, 1948, 77 years ago. Jimmy and guest Lucille Ball tour the country to see how women fit into American industry. Followed by The Great Gildersleeve starring Willard Waterman, originally broadcast April 28, 1954, 71 years ago, Gildy Swears Off Girls. Gildy swears off dating women to save money. Peavy bets him a new hat that he can't do it. Then The Martin and Lewis Show, originally broadcast April 28, 1953, 72 years ago. Dean, Jerry, and guest Laraine Day do a sketch about a hillbilly baseball player. Followed by Abbott and Costello, originally broadcast April 28, 1949, 76 years ago, Tony’s Home Permanent. The Sam Shovel story is about a boy named Tony whose mother kept him locked in the closet. It's called "Tony's Home Permanent." Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 28, 1942, 83 years ago, Build Apartments for Free? Gregory W. W. Dobbs, a friend of Squire Skimp, will build the "Wonderful World Apartments" for free! Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Sunday of Crime and Fantasy First a look at this day in History. Then Suspense, originally broadcast April 27, 1943, 82 years ago, The Diary of Sophronia Winters starring Agnes Moorehead. A horror story about a new bride, a madman, and a hotel with 125 deserted rooms! Followed by the news from 82 years ago, then Lights Out, originally broadcast April 27, 1943, 82 years ago, Execution. A drama about a Nazi officer who hangs a woman in revenge for wounding a German soldier. He then hangs the same woman over and over again. Then Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 27, 1954, 71 years ago, The Big Lift. A gang of shoplifters, led by the mysterious Arthur, specializes in suits of clothing, preying on Los Angeles department stores. Followed by The Hall of Fantasy, originally broadcast April 27, 1953, 72 years ago, The Wild Huntsman. Finally Monticello Party Line, originally broadcast April 27, 1938, 87 years ago. A chat about which house to rent. Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Saturday First a look at the events of the day Then The Aldrich Family starring Bobby Ellis, originally broadcast April 26, 1953, 72 years ago, The Delivery Bicycle. Henry tries to deliver a bicycle. Followed by the news from 72 years ago, followed by My Son Jeep starring Donald Cook as Doc and Martin Huston as Jeep, originally broadcast April 26, 1953, 72 years ago, Checking Account. Aunt Margaret sends Jeep $10, and wants him to start a bank account. 7 92 Then Fibber McGee and Molly, originally broadcast April 26, 1937, 88 years ago, Taking off for Hollywood. Fibber and Molly are leaving for Hollywood, from where the program will originate for the next two weeks. They're going to be making a picture, to be called, "This Way Please." "Barry Lionmore" teaches Fibber about acting. Followed by My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast April 26, 1948, 77 years ago, Manhattan Magazine. Jane is given the opportunity to become a model for Manhattan Magazine. Finally, Can you Imagine That starring Lindsay MacHarrie, originally broadcast in 1940, Building Rises from the Sea. "A building more than 500 years-old rises from the sea, millions for defense but not once cent for tribute...that staement was made after the American Revolution, five well-known tunes can be found in a famous popular song. Thanks to Honeywell 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

A Funny Friday First a look at this day in History. Then The Charlie McCarthy Show, originally broadcast April 25, 1943, 82 years ago, Showboat? Bergen tries to explain shortwave radio to Charlie. Bill Thompson is leaving for Flageria to make a movie. He performs a Flagerian western. Guest Irene Dunne joins Charlie on a Mississippi showboat in Uncle Tom's Cabin. Followed by the news from 82 years ago, then The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 25, 1943, 82 years ago, Rabbits. Leroy's going to make big money raising rabbits. Then You Bet Your Life starring Groucho Marx, originally broadcast April 25, 1951, 74 years ago, The Secret Word is Wall. Do you know what the Badge of Military Merit is? Followed by The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet, originally broadcast April 25, 1952, 73 years ago, Too Much Change. Ozzie gets $5 too much change at the Emporium and tries to return it, without much success! Finally The Couple Next Door starring Peg Lynch and Alan Bunce, originally broadcast April 25, 1960, 65 years ago, Mr. Piper’s job is threatened. The theory that Leif Erikson discovered America before Columbus may be a little too hot for Mr. Piper's boss, who threatens his import-export job because it might offend their Italian clients! Thanks to Sean 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

Comedy on a Thursday First a look at the events of the day Then George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast April 24, 1947, 78 years ago, Moving In with Bill Goodwin. George and Gracie move out of Bill's house because some of Bill's girlfriends take an interest in George. Followed by Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 24, 1955, 70 years ago, Jack rents his Maxwell to 20th Century Fox. After a meeting of the Beverly Hills Beavers, Jack rents his Maxwell to 20th Century Fox to use in a movie. Then Fred Allen, originally broadcast April 24, 1949, 76 years ago, The Mad Doctor Of Downing Street. Guest Basil Rathbone joins Fred in a mystery play titled "The Mad Doctor Of Downing Street." Detective One Long Pan to the rescue! Followed by Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 24, 1949, 76 years ago, Andy Inherits $2000. The Kingfish decides to open a college when Andy inherits $2000 if he goes to college. The Kingfish becomes a psychiatrist to prove that going to school will cause Andy's brain to pop! When that doesn't work, the Kingfish finds a new will! Finally, Lum and Abner, originally broadcast April 24, 1942, 83 years ago, Cedric Living in a Tent. The boys are trying to figure out how to get the store into the new apartments. Thanks to Honeywell 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