I've been listening to the "Jack Benny - Fred Allen Feud" collection. After hearing so many Jello commercials from Don Wilson on Benny's show, I realized I hadn't had Jello for a long time, and began craving it. My wife felt the same way. Tonight we had Jello for dessert - strawberry Jello with sliced strawberries and bananas mixed in. Yum!

I guess it just goes to show that a sponsor's investment pays off eventually.

not only do you have really good listening, but your service is absolutely top flight!

I've been a customer for several years now. I listen to most of the series on the dates the episodes originally aired. This way I can enjoy commercials and show stories that may reflect the seasons or holidays at the right time of year. And it ensures I'll be listening to Gunsmoke and Vic and Sade for a long long time to come! Also love Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar and Bob and Ray.

I'm pleased to report the CD's you ordered for me have arrived. I've already sampled 2 of them (Theatre
Royal and Hank Williams) and am very impressed with the quality of them. In the Grand Ole Opry one, there's a lot of interesting patter goes on with Hank (truly one of my early favorites).. I've actually visited Nashville and seen a performance at the newer venue, but also visited the site of the original Ryman Auditorium where Hank performed.
These CD's will provide a lot of listening pleasure for me, Jon, and they'll always be a reminder of your thoughtfulness and our friendship.

Wanted to let you know that I am a big fan of OTR, and I have used old radio shows when I volunteer in the public schools.

A few of my children's former teachers allow me to come into their classrooms and read to the kids on a regular basis. I have often used old radio shows during that time.

With second graders, I have played for them the very first episodes of "Superman", as well as some of the children's shows. We talk about how, before television, people used to gather around the radio during their favorite shows, just as they are gathering around my boom box, and we talk about how you have to use your imagination to "see" the room from the actors' descriptions, and about how the use of sound effects gives insight into what is happening in the show. We also talk about how the same sense that you use in listening to the radio shows translate when you are reading a book, and how t.v. and movies limit your ability to use your own imagination.

Not that I have anything against movies and t.v. - they definitely have something to offer. But when you're learning to read, you need tools to help you develop your imagination as well.

For a 6th grade class, especially in December, I have often used the first episode of Fibber McGee and Molly that was broadcast after Pearl Harbor. We talk about how the radio shows incorporated commercials into the storyline - and how the storylines could be used to promote patriotism - and how the music specially written for that episode encouraged young men to enlist in the military.

Whenever my son and his friends were in the car with me, they always requested that I put in one of the cd's with a radio show.

Just thought I would share my experience.

Thanks.

Hi Jon,
Enjoyed this info. Thanks for sharing. I forwarded it to all of my family members & friends. I also mentioned that otrcat.com is a reliable company, processes orders rapidly, ships priority mail, & that I am a very pleased customer!
All the best,
Bonnie

After searching the web for british radio comedy shows I was surprised to find the OTRCAT site and was amazed at the comprehensive list of shows available. I grew up listening to my mother's Navy Lark tapes and when I saw it on this site I couldn't help myself, especially at that price! Delivery was really quick and I love my new collection, so much so that I have ordered one for my mum. Many Thanks OTRCAT!