Classic Radio Theater

Latest Episodes:

Classic Radio Theater for November 18, 2021 Hour 3 - The Sounds of a Nation Nov 17, 2021

Show notes

The CBS Radio Workshop, originally broadcast November 18, 1956, Sounds of a Nation. Our national history, told in sound. Also Part 5 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 18, 1955. The end of the trail, for Johnny and Lorraine Broderick!

Classic Radio Theater for November 17, 2021 Hour 1 - Nero Wolfe and the Case of the Careless Cleaner Nov 17, 2021

Show notes

The New Adventures of Nero Wolfe starring Sydney Greenstreet, originally broadcast November 17, 1950, 71 years ago, The Case of the Careless Cleaner. A famous artist is framed for murder...was it his two-timing wife?

Classic Radio Theater for November 17, 2021 Hour 2 - Gracie Buys a live Turkey Nov 17, 2021

Show notes

George Burns and Gracie Allen, originally broadcast November 17, 1942, Tootsie Sagwell buys a new hat, Gracie buys a live turkey. Also Claudia, originally broadcast November 17 1947, A Small Death.

Classic Radio Theater for November 17, 2021 Hour 3 - A Little Jazz Goes a Long Way to Murder Nov 17, 2021

Show notes

Rocky Fortune starring Frank Sinatra, originally broadcast November 17, 1953, A Little Jazz Goes a Long Way to Murder. Also Part 4 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 17, 1955. A long look at what seven years can do to a woman's life.

Classic Radio Theater for November 16, 2021 Hour 1 - The Outer Limit Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

X Minus One, originally broadcast November 16, 1955, 66 years ago, The Outer Limit. An end-of-the-world story set in the future of 1965. A test-pilot is warned by aliens that the next atomic weapon that is detonated will destroy the earth. Unfortunately, no one believes him.

Classic Radio Theater for November 16, 2021 Hour 2 - Henry joins the debating team Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

The Aldrich Family, originally broadcast November 16, 1952, The Debating Team. Henry joins the debating team to impress Ellen. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 16, 1939, The Chart.

Classic Radio Theater for November 16, 2021 Hour 3 - Lum gets accidentally engaged Nov 15, 2021

Show notes

Lum n Abner, originally broadcast November 16, 1949, Lum gets caught between Andy Devine and Zasu Pitts...and engaged! Also Part 3 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 16, 1955. The trail really gets hot, and goes right down on a police blotter.

Classic Radio Theater for November 15, 2021 Hour 1 - Joe Friday and the Big Bungalow Nov 14, 2021

Show notes

Dragnet starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast November 15, 1951, 70 years ago, The Big Bungalow. A stool pigeon tips Sgt. Friday that Jeff Allen is pulling a series of second-story jobs.

Classic Radio Theater for November 15, 2021 Hour 2 - Irma buys a live turkey? Nov 14, 2021

Show notes

My Friend Irma starring Marie Wilson, originally broadcast November 15, 1948, Thanksgiving is approaching. Jane plans a dinner for four, Irma buys a live turkey named George. Also Captain Midnight, originally broadcast November 15, 1939, Temple of the Aztecs.

Classic Radio Theater for November 15, 2021 Hour 3 - Britt Ponset and Escape from Smoke Falls Nov 14, 2021

Show notes

The Six Shooter starring Jimmy Stewart, originally broadcast November 15, 1953, Escape from Smoke Falls. A killer escapes from jail at Smoke Falls and shoots the sheriff. Two rivals both try to recapture him, with Britt Ponset riding with one of them. Also Part 2 of a 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story, The Broderick Matter, originally broadcast November 15, 1955. The expenses go way up. It costs money to prove how wrong one man can be.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected