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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2026 · 2H 29M

Classic Radio 04-22-26 - Sapphire's Away, and Tallulah's Big Show

from Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox · host Wyatt Cox

Variety on a WednesdayFirst,  a look at this day in History.Then, Amos ‘n’ Andy, originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 75 years ago, Sapphire in Chicago. While Sapphire is away, the Kingfish is determined to be pleasant to his mother-in-law. His efforts led Mama and him to a courtroom!Followed by The Big Show starring Tallulah Bankhead,  originally broadcast April 22, 1951, 75 years ago.  Tallulah and Joan Davis compare ailments. Dennis King, Martin Blaine and Horace Braham do a scene from "The Devil's Disciple," by George Bernard Shaw. Judy Holiday recalls an early romance. Judy and Joan show Tallulah how to get a date. Herb Shriner does a funny monologue about his hometown. Fred Allen imagines the wedding of Tallulah and Dennis King. Tallulah reads a tribute to America by Walt Whitman.   Finally, Claudia, originally broadcast April 22, 1948, 78 years ago, In The Gloaming.  Kathryn Bard and Paul Crabtree star.  Thanks to Bill B for supporting our podcast by using the Buy Me a Coffee function at http://classicradio.streamCheck out Professor Bees Digestive Aid at profbees.com and use my promo code WYATT to save 10% when you order! Find the Family Fallout Shelter Booklet Here: https://www.survivorlibrary.com/library/the_family_fallout_shelter_1959.pdfhttps://wardomatic.blogspot.com/2006/11/fallout-shelter-handbook-1962.html

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