Classic Radio Theater

Latest Episodes:

Classic Radio Theater for April 11, 2021 Hour 2 - Who will Jack's sponsor be? Apr 11, 2021

Show notes

Jack Benny, originally broadcast April 11, 1954, Jack’s New Contract. It's nearing the end of the season and Jack's worrying about getting his contract renewed. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 11, 1960, The Scene of the Crime.

Classic Radio Theater for April 11, 2021 Hour 3 - Gildy and the Judge in a C R A S H ! Apr 11, 2021

Show notes

he Great Gildersleeve, originally broadcast April 11, 1943, Auto Accident. Gildersleeve and Judge Hooker have a traffic accident, and then the fun begins. Also Part 3 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Laird Douglas-Douglas Of Heatherscote Matter, originally broadcast April 11, 1956. The joke's not funny when a killer trains his sights on Johnny.

Classic Radio Theater for April 10, 2021 Hour 1 - Mr Keen and the Mother's Plea Murder Case Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

Mr Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons starring Phillip Clarke, originally broadcast April 10, 1952, 69 years ago, The Mother’s Plea Murder Case. Shirley Spears has been murdered...by the wife of the wealthy man she's trying to victimize. Agnes Gray seems to be the killer, but she swears that she's innocent. Agnes' son Jack confesses to the crime! Despite two other confessions, Mr. Keen names the killer in a surprise ending!

Classic Radio Theater for April 10, 2021 Hour 2 - The Bog Oak Necklace behind the Creaking Door Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

Inner Sanctum Mysteries, originally broadcast April 10, 1945, The Bog Oak Necklace. The discovery of a necklace around a skeleton recalls the forty-year-old murder of a woman's sister. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 10, 1959, Back from the Banquet.

Classic Radio Theater for April 10, 2021 Hour 3 - Gunsmoke and Greater Love Apr 09, 2021

Show notes

Gunsmoke starring William Conrad, originally broadcast April 10, 1954, Greater Love. Two gunmen are wounded while holding up the stage. Howard Brand is one of the robbers, and he's been fatally wounded. Doc is kidnapped by the other members of the gang. Also Part 2 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Laird Douglas-Douglas Of Heatherscote Matter, originally broadcast April 10, 1956. A doggy case...and this one begins to smell of murder!

Classic Radio Theater for April 9, 2021 Hour 1 - Pat Novak For Hire Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

Pat Novak For Hire starring Jack Webb, originally broadcast April 9, 1949, 72 years ago. . The wrong shirt leads Novak to murder and grief. Notice Raymond Burr in a supporting role.

Classic Radio Theater for April 9, 2021 Hour 2 - Faculty members married? Against the Rules! Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

The Halls of Ivy starring Ronald and Benita Coleman, originally broadcast April 9, 1952. Faculty Marriage. Two of the professors at Ivy College have gotten married, and that's against the rules! Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 9, 1958, The Old Chair. The sale of the old chair in the living room...a round trip journey.

Classic Radio Theater for April 9, 2021 Hour 3 - Those Uncle Harry's Bones... Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

Let George Do It starring Bob Bailey and Virginia Gregg, originally broadcast April 9, 1951, Uncle Harry’s Bones. Where is Uncle Harry? When his bones are found, the search is only beginning. It's a five-year-old murder, and everyone in town is a suspect!Also Part 1 of the 5 part Yours Truly Johnny Dollar story The Laird Douglas-Douglas Of Heatherscote Matter, originally broadcast April 9, 1956.

Classic Radio Theater for April 8, 2021 Hour 1 - Anyone want LeRoy's Pig? Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

The Great Gildersleeve starring Harold Peary, originally broadcast April 8, 1945, 76 years ago. Gildersleeve is forced to get rid of Leroy's pet pig.

Classic Radio Theater for April 8, 2021 Hour 2 - Liz versus the gum machine Apr 08, 2021

Show notes

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball and Richard Denning, originally broadcast April 8, 1949. Liz is determined to stand up for her rights, which leads to a confrontation with a gum machine. Also The Couple Next Door, originally broadcast April 8, 1960, Forgotten Dinner Invitation.

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected