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

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Podcast: [Classic Radio Theater with Wyatt Cox](https://stenobird.com/podcast/classic-radio-theater-with-wyatt-cox-4652529)
Published: 2026-04-22T07:00:04+00:00
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## Resource

A historical retrospective of radio broadcasts from April 22nd across different eras. The episode features vintage comedy sketches from Amos 'n' Andy and The Big Show, alongside a nostalgic look at the soap opera Claudia.

## Highlights
- Main idea: A curated trip through radio history celebrating broadcasts from 1948 and 1951
- Historical context: A look at significant events occurring on April 22nd, from the Coinage Act to the 1989 Land Run
- Comedy highlight: Tallulah Bankhead and Joan Davis deliver high-energy variety sketches in The Big Show
- Practical takeaway: A glimpse into the mid-century radio landscape through character-driven soap operas like Claudia
- Failure mode: The Kingfish's misguided attempts at domestic diplomacy in Amos 'n' Andy lead to courtroom drama

## Topics

Classic Radio, Golden Age of Radio, Tallulah Bankhead, Amos 'n' Andy, Radio History, Vintage Comedy, Soap Operas, Broadcasting History

## Chapters
- 1:00 — This Day in History: A survey of significant historical milestones occurring on April 22nd, including the Coinage Act and the Boston Redstockings' first victory.
- 13:30 — Amos 'n' Andy: The Kingfish attempts to win over his mother-in-law, leading to unexpected legal complications.
- 46:00 — The Big Show with Tallulah Bankhead: A variety program featuring Tallulah Bankhead, Joan Davis, and sketches inspired by George Bernard Shaw.
- 1:19:20 — Radio Variety & Comedy: A collection of comedic monologues and sketches featuring Herb Shriner and Fred Allen.
- 2:18:30 — Claudia: A nostalgic look at the 1948 soap opera focusing on the domestic life and farm aspirations of Claudia.

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