Wayback Radio Theater Podcast

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 17:12:41 +0000

When an old flame threatens to disrupt Peter Houston's marriage., he takes steps to prevent that from happening.

The Great Gildersleeve - To Run or Not To Run

Wed, 10 Jan 2024 05:00:00 +0000

Gildersleeve is considering running for Mayor but what are his chances? He takes an informal poll to test the political waters.

Retribution - Mind Over Murder

Sat, 23 Dec 2023 16:11:14 +0000

Wally Johnson seems to be the perfect match for Martha Ward. She has no idea that he intends to drive her insane.

The Great Gildersleeve - Balancing the Checkbook

Sun, 02 Jul 2023 21:37:08 +0000

Gildersleeve resolves to balance his checkbook but the interruptions seem never-ending.

Hezick's Sugar Cookie Recipe

Sat, 24 Dec 2022 20:11:39 +0000

Socked in by the Christmas blizzard of 2022, I just whipped up a batch of Hezick's favorite sugar cookies.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Wayback Radio Theater!

Mickey Slammer - The Gifts of the Maggie Affair

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

There's nothing like a challenge for the holidays. The followers of the prophet, Robert's Son, Davie, hire Mickey to find a stolen venerated icon that is essential to their winter solstice celebrations.

The Great Gildersleeve - Birdie's Christmas Story - Live Perf 2022

Sun, 11 Dec 2022 18:49:39 +0000

Gildersleeve is planning a big Christmas Eve dinner for family and friends but Birdie is off her game - and for good reason.

We revisit an original script written and first performed in 2009. This performance is from our live Christmas party presentation on Dec. 10th, 2022.

Santa Doesn't Live Here Anymore

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

An original Christmas play by Patrick Gabridge. Jeffrey's Christmas is full of surprises but not the kind he was expecting.

Please note: This play is not recommended for younger children.

Santa's Dolphins

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 05:00:00 +0000

An original Christmas play by Patrick Gabridge set sometime in the future. The troubling question is... how far?

The Great Gildersleeve - Aunt Hattie Fills In for Birdie

Tue, 09 Aug 2022 16:20:25 +0000

Birdie is away and Gildersleeve needs help! Aunt Hattie is more than happy to come to the rescue.

Retribution - The 13th Floor

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:57:45 +0000

One suitor doesn't divide up very well between two sisters.

Retribution - Crossroads

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 13:57:19 +0000

A dark country crossroad is the ideal place for a murder. Or is it?

The Great Gildersleeve - Gildersleeve's Lucky Day

Thu, 17 Mar 2022 04:00:00 +0000

A Saint Patrick's Day four-leaf clover is Gildersleeves ticket to nirvana. Or maybe not.

The Great Gildersleeve - Inviting the Bullards to Dinner

Tue, 14 Dec 2021 19:29:10 +0000

Gildersleeve hopes to impress his neighbors with a fancy dinner but it proves to be more of a challenge than he originally envisioned.

The Mysterious Traveler - Dark Is the Night

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 22:43:28 +0000

Embezzler, Albert Adams, and wife, Blanche, set out in search of the good life but a chance meeting on a dark road brings ominous consequences.

The Snowy Owl

Wed, 18 Mar 2020 21:26:08 +0000

An original play written by Wayback Radio Theater member, Darrell Heckman.

A restaurant owner in need of some quick cash concocts a rare bird sighting in hopes of boosting his bottom line.

A Good Guy With a Gun

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 20:06:23 +0000

An original play written by Wayback Radio Theater member, John Greenway.

With a trusty peacemaker on his nightstand, George Adams is ready for anything. Or is he?

Beatrix Potter Must Die

Sun, 08 Dec 2019 05:00:00 +0000

Mickey Slammer, Intragalactic Private Eye - Ep03 - The Ultimal Verba Affair

Wed, 11 Sep 2019 21:33:25 +0000

Famous or not, last words are important to Ultima Verbatists. A grieving mother offers a handsome reward and Mickey finds herself entangled in "the easiest case" she's ever had.

The Hand

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 18:54:45 +0000

Adapted from an un-produced Suspense script. A young woman embarks on a desperate journey to reunite with the man she loves.

Mickey Slammer, Intragalactic Private Eye - Ep02 - The GOL Affair

Thu, 25 Jul 2019 19:16:08 +0000

A solid citizen is arrested for joyriding but when Mickey tries to find out why, she uncovers a conspiracy to end all conspiracies ... or does she?

The Great Gildersleeve - Gildy Quits the Mayor's Race

Tue, 09 Jul 2019 16:29:55 +0000

Having run afoul of the Magruder political machine, Gildersleeve decides to end his quest to become Summerfield's mayor.

The Great Gildersleeve - Felling a Tree

Sun, 30 Jun 2019 23:45:40 +0000

It's springtime in Summerfield and Gildersleeve is sprucing up his yard. Up on the agenda: removing a dead elm tree.

The Whistler - The Great Zantini

Sun, 19 Aug 2018 18:29:45 +0000

The Great Zantini faces death every time he steps out onto the high wire but now he is playing an even more dangerous game.

Mickey Slammer, Intragalactic Private Eye - Ep01 - The Andromeda Affair

Sat, 26 May 2018 19:28:26 +0000

In a galaxy where there's dirt behind every moon and evil empires compete for the souls of sentient beings, one woman does her best to even the score. From the red dust of ancient Mars to the crystalline towers of Precipitous 4, Mickey Slammer, intragalactic private eye, uncovers the truth - for a fee.

The Great Gildersleeve - Easter Egg Hunt

Thu, 29 Mar 2018 16:14:51 +0000

When Park Commissioner Clanahan decides to cancel the annual Easter Egg Hunt, it's Gildersleeve to the rescue!

The Mysterious Traveler - The Ugliest Woman Alive

Wed, 31 Jan 2018 04:08:14 +0000

A hideously deformed woman will stop at nothing in her quest to become young and beautiful if only for a short time.

The Whistler - The Gingham Elephant

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:30:00 +0000

A man is accused of murder. The only thing that stands between him and a death sentence is the strange woman he claims to have met in the park. But is she even real?

Sam Spade - The Silver Key Caper

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:30:00 +0000

Sam Spade in a lonely hearts club? It's all in a day's work as he investigates the death of a young reporter. But will Sam, too, find the silver key to happiness?

The Librarian's Aide

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Are you looking for a special book? A book full of insights and surprises? One you just can't put down? Then grab your library card and check out "The Librarian's Aide" an original production written by Kay Lutz and directed by Linda Rasmussen. This live performance stars Ivan Cury and Beverly Washburn.

Sam Spade - The Corporation Murders

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Sam witnesses a contract killing but the police think he did it. His only way out is to find out who ordered the hit.

Sam Spade - The Commonwealth Tankard

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 08:30:00 +0000

Sam is hired to ensure the safe delivery of a valuable antique tankard to its new owner but finds himself investigating a suspicious death instead. This live performance features Ivan Cury as Sam Spade.

Richard Diamond - The Poise Magazine Story

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 08:00:00 +0000

Rick agrees to help his friend, Swifty Miller, keep tabs on a magazine company bookkeeper but the job quickly becomes more than he bargained for.

Retribution - Sweet Water

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 07:30:00 +0000

After fifteen years in the desert, an old prospector appears at Martin Wilkins' door with an intriguing proposition.

Retribution - Operation Perjury

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Two lovers learn that even a minor crime can have major consequences. Ivan Cury and Beverly Washburn star in this live performance.

Retribution - Accidents Happen

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Is there any honor among thieves? With the unseen hand of Retribution lurking in the wings, it really doesn't matter.

Radio City Playhouse - 'Twas the Night Before Christmas

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 06:00:00 +0000

Veteran newspaperman, Perry Brown, and his photographer, Al Vogel, are in for an unforgettable Christmas Eve adventure when their editor gives them a very special and important assignment.

The Mysterious Traveler - Seven Years to Wait

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 05:30:00 +0000

George and Louise Adams are about to lose their home. Can an act of desperation save them from ruin?

The Great Gildersleeve - Birdie's Christmas Story - Live Perf 2009

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Gildersleeve is planning a big Christmas dinner for family and friends but Birdie is off her game - and for good reason.

This live performance was recorded at our 2009 Christmas party. The script was written for the final Friends of Oldtime Radio script competition and took the second place prize that year.

Candy Matson - The Case of the Flattened Fifth

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 04:30:00 +0000

Beverly Washburn stars in this original production written and directed by John Greenway and inspired by the oldtime radio show from the 1950s. Candy investigates the disappearance of an up and coming jazz singer in this live performance.

Alonzo's Watch

Sun, 05 Nov 2017 04:00:00 +0000

A true story of the American Civil War. It's 1861 and Alfred Wheeler has enlisted in the Union Army. His family anxiously awaits his letters and prays for his safe return.

This original production stars Nick Wrycha as Alfred Wheeler with Dan Schindler as best friend, Tom Higgins. They are joined by special guest stars Cliff Carpenter, as the Grandfather, and Jean Rouverol Butler as the Mother.

The Great Gildersleeve - Leila Hears a Burglar

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:30:00 +0000

Leila hears a strange noise in the night and it's Gildersleeve to the rescue.

The Great Gildersleeve - Hiding from Aunt Hattie

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 15:00:00 +0000

Aunt Hattie is in love. But who is the object of her affection?

The Great Gildersleeve - Arbor Day Speaker

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:30:00 +0000

Gildy's campaign for mayor is off to a rocky start until he is invited to be the principal speaker at the local grammar school's Arbor Day festivities.

The Great Gildersleeve - Election Platform

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 14:00:00 +0000

Gildersleeve's efforts to craft the perfect election platform are sidetracked by the need to look for Leroy's missing dog.

The Great Gildersleeve - Anonymous Valentine

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve is having a loveless and forlorn Valentine's Day when an intriguing anonymous card appears in his office mail.

The Great Gildersleeve - New Year, New Man

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 13:00:00 +0000

It's New Year's Day and Gildersleeve has big plans for the upcoming year.

The Great Gildersleeve - Rainy Day After Christmas

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:30:00 +0000

It's the day after Christmas and all through the house... Everyone is experiencing a bit of cabin fever.

The Great Gildersleeve - Christmas Eve Search Party

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 12:00:00 +0000

It's the day before Christmas and Gildersleeve enlists the aid of the Jolly Boys to help him search for his missing niece.

The Great Gildersleeve - Marorie Runs Away

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve doesn't approve of Marjorie's, boyfriend. After a quarrel, his niece is nowhere to be found.

The Great Gildersleeve - Leila's Unpaid Water Bill

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 11:00:00 +0000

Leila is in arrears on her water bill and the Commissioner finds himself in a ticklish situation.

The Great Gildersleeve - The Concert Pianist

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve has a house guest - a famous concert pianist who is visiting Summerfield.

The Great Gildersleeve - Moose Hunt

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 10:00:00 +0000

The Jolly Boys are off on an expedition. Their quarry - a Moose!

The Great Gildersleeve - Heart Trouble

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve awakes in the middle of the night with chest pains but Doctor Pettibone is no help at all.

The Great Gildersleeve - After School Activities

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 09:00:00 +0000

Supervised after-school play is on the school board's agenda but Gildersleeve believes that boys should be allowed to be boys.

The Great Gildersleeve - New Grammar School Principal

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:30:00 +0000

School starts next week and for Gildersleeve it can't happen any too soon but he does have some reservations about the new lady principal.

The Great Gildersleeve - Bachelor Dinner for Gildy

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 08:00:00 +0000

With Gildersleeve's impending nuptuals only a week away, Judge Hooker invites the great man to a bachelor dinner in his honor.

The Great Gildersleeve - Hard Water

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve is at odds with the city controller over his proposal to purchase a filter for the municipal water system.

The Great Gildersleeve - Community Victory GArden

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 07:00:00 +0000

Gildersleeve leads an effort to start a community victory garden but who will get the credit?

The Great Gildersleeve - The Keystone Club

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve is invited to join a club whose members include the movers and shakers in Summerfield.

The Great Gildersleeve - Prank Valentines

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 06:00:00 +0000

It's Valentine's Day in Summerfield and Gildy's mailbox is bulging thanks to a little help from his nephew, Leroy.

The Great Gildersleeve - Bye-Bye Birdie

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 05:30:00 +0000

Birdie is going home to visit her brother who is on leave from the army. How will Gildersleeve and his family get along without her?

The Great Gildersleeve - Winning the War

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 05:00:00 +0000

Gildy is feeling guilty about not doing enough for the war effort so he decides to dedicate his entire day to winning the war.

Remastered August 15, 2022

The Great Gildersleeve - Three Dates for the USO Dance

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:30:00 +0000

Gildersleeve's new summer attire attracts the ladies a bit too well and he suddenly finds himself triple-booked for the USO dance.

The Great Gildersleeve - Gone With the Wind

Fri, 01 Sep 2017 04:00:00 +0000

Marjorie donates an old copy of "Gone With the Wind" to a book drive for servicemen. What she doesn't realize is that the book is more valuable than it appears.

The Adventures of Hezick - Ep 5 - The Enchanted Forest

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:38:32 +0000

Old Man Dark has lured Hezick and Monk into an enchanted forest and they fear they may never find their way home. But it's always darkest before the dawn. Starring Kathy Garver as Hezick.

The Adventures of Hezick - Ep 4 - On the Farm

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:34:02 +0000

Hezick and Monk are lost a long way from home. They meet Sarge, a farm dog, who wants to help them but first he has some problems of his own. Starring Kathy Garver as Hezick.

The Adventures of Hezick - Ep 3 - Dash for Freedom

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:20:22 +0000

Hezick wants to leave the carnival but is there any way to escape? His friend, Monk, may have the answer. Starring Kathy Garver as Hezick.

The Adventures of Hezick - Ep 2 - The Carnival

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:11:40 +0000

Hezick goes to a carnival and makes some new friends. Pretty soon, he finds himself on the way to becoming a circus dog. Starring Kathy Garver as Hezick.

The Adventures of Hezick - Ep 1 - A Real Dog

Thu, 24 Aug 2017 22:02:50 +0000

A little girl's favorite stuffed dog miraculously comes to life and befriends a black cat. But is that really a good idea? Starring Kathy Garver as Hezick.