# Classic Radio 04-21-26 - Poisoning Eddie Cantor, Trolly Car House, and Jimmy reunited

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Podcast: [Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529)
Published: 2026-04-21T07:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

A curated journey through Golden Age radio comedies and dramas broadcast on April 21st across different decades. The episode features legendary performers like George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Jimmy Durante in a variety of comedic and dramatic settings.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A historical retrospective of radio broadcasts originally aired on April 21st from 1946 to 1950
- Main idea: The reunion of Jimmy Durante with his original vaudeville partners, Lou Clayton and Eddie Jackson
- Practical takeaway: A look at how vintage advertising for brands like Maxwell House and Rexall shaped the radio experience
- Failure mode: The unexpected technical glitch during The Great Gildersleeve where a live Easter message interrupted the program
- Main idea: The transition of cinematic talent to radio, featuring Jane Wyman in Screen Directors Playhouse

## Topics

Golden Age Radio, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Jimmy Durante, Classic Comedy, Radio History, Vintage Advertising, Jane Wyman

## Chapters
- 1:00 — Historical Context: A look at significant events occurring on April 21st, including the Battle of San Jacinto and the Spanish-American War.
- 13:50 — Maxwell House Coffee Time: George Burns and Gracie Allen navigate comedic domestic confusion in this 1949 broadcast.
- 48:50 — The Great Gildersleeve: A 1946 episode involving a dispute over a trolley car moved onto a vacant lot.
- 1:23:50 — The Jimmy Durante Show: Jimmy Durante reunites with vaudeville partners Lou Clayton and Eddie Jackson for their radio debut.
- 1:46:30 — Screen Directors Playhouse: A dramatic performance of 'A Kiss In The Dark' starring Jane Wyman.
- 2:22:30 — Claudia: A lighthearted 1948 episode involving a rural car ride and a quest for fresh eggs.

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