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These special compilations contain handpicked old time radio episodes by OTRCAT. See also our Radio Personalities and holiday-themed programs.

Original Old Time Radio Compilations

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Hardboiled Detectives
Hardboiled Detectives
80 Episodes
2 Volume
In the post-War period, the Hard-boiled Detective was a modern-day Knight in Shining Armor. An OTRCAT Original collection, a hard boiled detective can take a beating like a man and still have a snarky well-constructed comment. We have collected the toughest detectives in this mean collection.

80 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Wax Cylinders 2 (1900 - 1904)
Wax Cylinders 2 (1900 - 1904)
192 Episodes
1 Volume
sales and popularity of wax cylinders were at an all time high during this era and there were many popular recording artists.

192 1
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Assassination
Assassination
48 Episodes
1 Volume
Whether or not Assassination is a legitimate tool of statecraft, it is still murder.

48 1
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Computers and Electronic Brains
Computers and Electronic Brains
33 Episodes
1 Volume
By the end of the Golden Age of Radio, computers had begun to enter the popular imagination largely through the descriptions from Science Fiction.

33 1
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Civil War
Civil War
28 Episodes
1 Volume
There are stories of bravery and sacrifice, honor and cowardice, desperation and hope from both sides of the conflict.

28 1
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Rare Mystery
Rare Mystery
44 Episodes
1 Volume
Deep from the vaults of old time radio history, some of these rare mystery shows haven't been heard widely in decades. These Rare Mystery Programs are filled with whodunits which you may have never heard before!

44 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Zombies in Old Time Radio
Zombies in Old Time Radio
14 Episodes
1 Volume
Most of the Old Time Radio stories about Zombies involve the traditional Voodoo Zombies, but it can never hurt to be prepared for when the people next door develop a taste for brains.

14 1
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Enola Gay Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
Enola Gay Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima
6 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection includes news stories and radio shows The US Air Force Bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.

6 1
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Mad Scientists
Mad Scientists
44 Episodes
1 Volume
A common trope for a villain, the fear of mad scientists tends to come from the fear and distrust of scientific discovery.

44 1
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Rare Comedy
Rare Comedy
164 Episodes
3 Volume
There was a lot of competition among radio comedies, and not all of them became classics, but they sure were fun!

164 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Autumn
Autumn
35 Episodes
1 Volume
The days are getting shorter and there is a nip in the air. Autumn is a great season for warm drinks and Old Time Radio.

35 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rare Historical
Rare Historical
125 Episodes
2 Volume
Old Time Radio is more than a report of History, OTR Programs ARE History!

125 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Conspiracy
Conspiracy
15 Episodes
1 Volume
Secrets, schemes, plots and intrigue, we've conspired to make this collection a secret worth sharing.

15 1
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Arctic Expeditions
Arctic Expeditions
79 Episodes
2 Volume
Brrrrrrr these radio shows from a variety of old time radio genres will get your teeth chattering!

79 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Christmas News
Christmas News
16 Episodes
1 Volume
For most of the world the winter Holiday Season is the most joyous time of the year, but real-life marches on.

16 1
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Rat Pack
Rat Pack
35 Episodes
1 Volume
Post release of the Rat Pack Movie, Oceans 11 -- This compilation has choice appearances by members of The Rat Pack in Old Time Radio including Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, and more!

35 1
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Presidential Fourth of July
Presidential Fourth of July
50 Episodes
1 Volume
Marked with summer tradition, many celebrate July 4th with fireworks, but politicians use the holiday to address the the public.

50 1
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Labor Day Unions and Strikes
Labor Day Unions and Strikes
66 Episodes
2 Volume
Recognized as the unofficial End of Summer, the First Monday of September commemorates the Contributions of the American Labor Movement. Although the politics are sometimes subversive, the Labor Movement has brought many benefits to American Workers.

66 2
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Double Crossed
Double Crossed
13 Episodes
1 Volume
Crooks are crooked, and they do crooked things. It is part of their job descriptions, just like cheaters cheat.

13 1
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Red Scare in Old Time Radio
Red Scare in Old Time Radio
302 Episodes
7 Volume
After the Second World War, American culture was shaped and driven largely by fears of Communist infiltration corrupting American institutions and values.

302 7
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Blind Terror
Blind Terror
38 Episodes
1 Volume
Old Time Radio horror and mystery shows about blindness, losing one's vision, and people with visual impairment.

38 1
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Western Spoofs
Western Spoofs
59 Episodes
1 Volume
With an abundance of material to tease out of the western genre, many brilliant comedians created comedy skits with a western theme including Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Fred Allen and more.

59 1
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Voices of Johnny Dollar
Voices of Johnny Dollar
157 Episodes
3 Volume
Eight actors took the title role of Johnny Dollar over the years and each brought their own touches to the character. This is a sample of their work on the Johnny Dollar old time radio show.

157 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn
119 Episodes
3 Volume
You don't need a Three Day Weekend to enjoy the shows in Our Holiday Inn Collection (but it night take that long to hear them all!)

119 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Random Rarities 04
Random Rarities 04
50 Episodes
1 Volume
A Compilation of Rare Old Time Radio Series!

50 1
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Random Rarities 03
Random Rarities 03
49 Episodes
1 Volume
The Randomest and Rarest collection of them all-an OTRCAT.com original!

49 1
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Random Rarities 02
Random Rarities 02
49 Episodes
1 Volume
Even Randomer and Rarer than the original with shows never before released!

49 1
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Cats in OTR
Cats in OTR
98 Episodes
1 Volume
The Cat's Out of the Bag! Requested by our Mascot cat and you, an anthology of Cat Tails and We're Not Lion!

98 1
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Divas of Old Time Radio
Divas of Old Time Radio
939 Episodes
14 Volume
This expansive collection of old time radio shows and musical appearances spans the time period from the 1930s-1950s with the radio shows and guest appearances of some of the well-known and influential female singers of their time.

939 14
Add To Cart: $70.00
1957
1957
36 Episodes
1 Volume
The "Baby Boom" reached his highest point, the Soviets launch Sputnik 1, and the "Little Rock Nine" fought against segregation.

36 1
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Final Episodes of OTR
Final Episodes of OTR
54 Episodes
2 Volume
Even the best OTR programs eventually came to an end, learn how it happened in our Last Episode Collection.

54 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Circus
Circus
335 Episodes
5 Volume
The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great radio stories from all genres.

335 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Dangerous Dames and Dolls in Old Time Radio
Dangerous Dames and Dolls in Old Time Radio
28 Episodes
1 Volume
Murderous Women, "Women in Red", bad girls, even "Good looking gals with brains" from mystery, horror, and detective genre of radio pepper this old time radio collection. The bad girls of old time radio; are they plotting to get rid of their husbands, rising up to a powerful position no matter what they have to do or double-cross, take a great risk for a little extra cash, or perhaps scheming revenge on a cheating lover. Willing to go outside the law to get what they want!

28 1
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Burlesque
Burlesque
28 Episodes
1 Volume
Burlesques are saucey variety shows that often include a playful strip tease and bawdy, but topical jokes.

28 1
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Winter Chills Horror Mystery and Intrigue
Winter Chills Horror Mystery and Intrigue
37 Episodes
1 Volume
When the winds of winter howl, just being outside can be enough to kill you, and that helps make winter the creepiest time of the year.

37 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Patriotic Recordings
Patriotic Recordings
74 Episodes
2 Volume
Red, white, and blue, patriotic radio shows just for you! OTRCat presents some of our favorite Patriotic Radio Episodes. Included are Historical Dramas, WWII episodes, AFRS Programming, Family Comedy, and Baseball Stories.

74 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Cowboys, Rodeos, and Western Roundups
Cowboys, Rodeos, and Western Roundups
90 Episodes
2 Volume
this original OTRCAT collection features the best of the west: radio adaptations of great western films, comedy parodies, Captain Midnight herding cattle with an airplane, The Saint guarding a real Cowboy and more!

90 2
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Fatal Females
Fatal Females
56 Episodes
1 Volume
featuring the meanest ladies of old time radio. From murderesses to poisoneresses from wicked queens to wicked witches, this collection is sure to prove that the fairest sex can be pretty scary, too.

56 1
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Superstition in Old Time Radio
Superstition in Old Time Radio
84 Episodes
2 Volume
Break a Mirror, follow a Black Cat, Step on a Crack or walk under a ladder, just get to a Radio as soon as you can to enjoy our Superstitions Collection!

84 2
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Random Rarities 07
Random Rarities 07
50 Episodes
1 Volume
an OTRCAT.com original collection of rare never released shows from the golden age of radio

50 1
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Alaska Old Time Radio
Alaska Old Time Radio
42 Episodes
1 Volume
The Forty-ninth State is "the Last Frontier" and is legendary for its wealth, ruggedness, extreme weather, and most of all for its vastness.

42 1
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Rare Aviation Old Time Radio Shows
Rare Aviation Old Time Radio Shows
40 Episodes
1 Volume
Rare, hard to find aviation themed old time radio shows including Sky Blazer, Smilin Jack, Howie Wing, Flying Hutchinsons, and many more.

40 1
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1961
1961
23 Episodes
1 Volume
John F Kennedy's inauguration in January brought in the year 1961, the Berlin Wall was built, the Bay of Pigs was an international disaster, America officially enters the Vietnam War, and Cosmonaut Yuri Gagarin became the first human in space.

23 1
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Jack The Ripper
Jack The Ripper
8 Episodes
1 Volume
Old time radio takes on one of the most famous crimes in history the case of Jack the Ripper.

8 1
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Camping and Cabins
Camping and Cabins
98 Episodes
2 Volume
Escape the pressures of everyday life into the woods with this multi genre collection featuring camping.

98 2
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Ham Radio
Ham Radio
6 Episodes
1 Volume
Stories and dramas of amateur radio service operators during the age of old time radio.

6 1
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Devils Demons Satan and Lucifer
Devils Demons Satan and Lucifer
108 Episodes
3 Volume
In this collection the Devil himself actually shows up perhaps as a stand-ins for "the evil which lurks in the hearts of men."

108 3
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Random Rarities 17
Random Rarities 17
56 Episodes
1 Volume
Some if these shows were saved from the dustbins of time, others were just so random and rare that they didn't fit in another collection, but Random Rarities 17 will have something everyone will enjoy!

56 1
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Random Rarities 16
Random Rarities 16
62 Episodes
1 Volume
Our sixteenth edition of Random Rarities if filled with as much variety as the first fifteen. What sets this edition apart is that most of the episodes were broadcast in the last years of WWII and the post war years.

62 1
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Random Rarities 15
Random Rarities 15
59 Episodes
1 Volume
A collection of rare, hard to find shows from all genres including Heart Throbs, Heritage Radio Theater, The Man Behind The Masterpiece, Nightcap Yarns, Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands, Mr. Pickwick's Christmas.

59 1
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Blind Tales in Old Time Radio
Blind Tales in Old Time Radio
125 Episodes
3 Volume
Old Time Radio episodes featuring blindness as a plot device or characters who have visual impairment.

125 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Sleeping and Dreamers
Sleeping and Dreamers
383 Episodes
7 Volume
Sleeping is the time when our body rests and recovers, but it is also the time we surrender ourselves to dreams in the Sleeping and Dreamers in Old Time Radio Collection.

383 7
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Light Houses
Light Houses
36 Episodes
1 Volume
Lighthouse keepers faced the dangers of storm-lashed locations and the loneliness of near-total isolation.

36 1
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New York
New York
303 Episodes
7 Volume
New York is one of the most important cities in the nation; we could even say that the history of New York is the history of America.

303 7
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Fathers Day
Fathers Day
71 Episodes
2 Volume
Dad says, "Forget the tie; I want the Father's Day Collection from OTRCAT.com!" Well kids, Father does know best.

71 2
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Christmas in July
Christmas in July
6 Episodes
1 Volume
Radio shows about the Christmas Spirit during the other 364 days of the year other than December 25th.

6 1
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Rare Holiday
Rare Holiday
42 Episodes
1 Volume
There are several holidays on a year’s calendar, and they all deserve to be celebrated.

42 1
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Arson
Arson
44 Episodes
1 Volume
Of all the evildoers and Nogoodniks who people Old Time Radio, Arsonists and Firebugs are among the most despicable.

44 1
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Greed
Greed
50 Episodes
1 Volume
At some level, Greed drives us to improve our lot in life, but when it comes at the cost of our spiritual needs, Greed is a sin which we cannot afford.

50 1
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Cannibals and Savages
Cannibals and Savages
47 Episodes
1 Volume
Civilized men from industrial society are sometimes at their best but often at their worst when they are faced with primitive peoples.

47 1
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Communists and Cold War
Communists and Cold War
155 Episodes
4 Volume
This extensive collection includes radio shows, news broadcasts, psa's, and debates about The Red Scare, McCarthyism, and The Cold War which pervaded politics, cultures, life and more in second half the the 20th Century.

155 4
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Nature and Animal Lovers in Old Time Radio
Nature and Animal Lovers in Old Time Radio
28 Episodes
1 Volume
The love between a cavalryman and his horse, a person and a cat, or even a boy and his dog may seem strange and unnatural to an outsider, but it can be a very deep and real love, nonetheless.

28 1
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Lux WWII
Lux WWII
56 Episodes
3 Volume
The Second World War was the defining event of the Twentieth Century and provided a huge amount of content for Radio, Hollywood, and LUX Radio Theatre.

56 3
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Airships
Airships
14 Episodes
1 Volume
Although the Age of the Airship was brought to an end by international technological competition, the great Zeppelins were an elegant way to travel

14 1
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Death Row
Death Row
29 Episodes
1 Volume
Capital punishment was the Law of the Land for centuries including the wild west.

29 1
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Talent Shows
Talent Shows
28 Episodes
1 Volume
Do you have what it takes to be a Star? If you do well enough on an Amateur Talent Show, and you might get your big break!

28 1
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Rare Soap Operas
Rare Soap Operas
251 Episodes
4 Volume
Packed with more sudsey value for your dollar, OTRCat is proud to present this compilation of rare soaps series and including some programs that are the last surviving recordings of their shows.

251 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Gypsies
Gypsies
44 Episodes
1 Volume
Travelling constantly and always on the edge of society, the exotic Gypsies have always added spice to OTR stories.

44 1
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Summer
Summer
88 Episodes
2 Volume
For most, the most golden times in our memories are those languid months of June, July, and August. The collection covers it all: summer jobs, heat, camping, vacations, and summer romances.

88 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
NBC Anniversary Broadcasts
NBC Anniversary Broadcasts
9 Episodes
1 Volume
From its experimental beginnings NBC became the most important Radio Network in the Nation and its Broadcast Anniversaries were an All-Star Event

9 1
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Chess
Chess
14 Episodes
1 Volume
Not all artists are chess players, but all chess players are artists – Marcel Duchamp

14 1
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Drinking and Drunks
Drinking and Drunks
161 Episodes
3 Volume
From bootleggers to drunk drivers to hungover postmen, this collection includes a variety of over-drinkers.

161 3
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Lottery Madness
Lottery Madness
14 Episodes
1 Volume
From Fibber McGee and Molly winning their house via lottery, to others betting on their lives, this collection includes radio shows from a variety of genres.

14 1
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Mark Twain Collection
Mark Twain Collection
37 Episodes
1 Volume
America's Greatest Humorist and one of the Giants of American Literature, Mark Twain's stories were a natural for Old Time Radio.

37 1
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Worlds Fair
Worlds Fair
33 Episodes
1 Volume
A World's Fair is an opportunity for people of various nations to come together and display the best advancements their Countries have to offer.

33 1
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Love Stories and Romantic Comedy
Love Stories and Romantic Comedy
730 Episodes
18 Volume
A wise man once wrote that all great stories are love stories.

730 18
Add To Cart: $90.00
Cavemen and Dinosaurs
Cavemen and Dinosaurs
17 Episodes
1 Volume
A fun prehistoric collection from a wide variety of radio shows. An OTRCAT.com original collection.

17 1
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Basketball
Basketball
32 Episodes
1 Volume
The only equipment needed is two hoops and a ball, but Basketball is a worldwide phenomenon with important lessons.

32 1
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Bicycles
Bicycles
29 Episodes
1 Volume
Listening to Old Time Radio is a great way to feel young again, but an even better way is to take a bicycle ride.

29 1
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Hypnotism
Hypnotism
44 Episodes
1 Volume
From all genres of radio, old time radio hypnotists use their tricks for good and evil in this fun new collection... "You will enjoy this collection of radio shows..."

44 1
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Mothers Day
Mothers Day
93 Episodes
2 Volume
Mom can have radio shows just for her this Mothers Day. "Now go clean your room!"

93 2
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Escape Ocean Tales
Escape Ocean Tales
20 Episodes
1 Volume
For many of us, an ocean voyage will be the ultimate Escape.

20 1
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Rare Show Biz
Rare Show Biz
100 Episodes
2 Volume
Radio and the Film Industry supported each other, and the studios loved anything which would help sell more movie tickets.

100 2
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Rare Country Music
Rare Country Music
51 Episodes
1 Volume
With roots in Gospel and English folk, growing into Hillbilly and Cowboy Music, Country Music has transcended the mainstream to truly become America's Music.

51 1
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KKK in Old Time Radio
KKK in Old Time Radio
22 Episodes
1 Volume
The KKK is a terrorist organization which began by resisting the Republican-driven Reformation after the Civil War.

22 1
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Best of Horror and Mystery Bundle Pack
Best of Horror and Mystery Bundle Pack
359 Episodes
9 Volume
We've handpicked the best of shows in some of the most popular horror and mystery series. Make a pot of Lipton Tea, we've got two new surprises for you.

359 9
Add To Cart: $45.00
Amnesia and Memory Loss
Amnesia and Memory Loss
83 Episodes
2 Volume
A compilation of old time radio shows featuring amnesia and memory loss which was a common plot device in all genres of radio from comedy to detective shows.

83 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Clowns in OTR
Clowns in OTR
44 Episodes
1 Volume
This multi-genre collection includes clowns that make you laugh, clowns that make you cry, and clowns that make you scream.

44 1
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Radio Noir Writers
Radio Noir Writers
403 Episodes
18 Volume
Our collection includes stories from Patricia Highsmith, Cornell Woolrich, James M Cain, Frederic Brown, Agatha Christie, John Cheever, Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, W.R. Burnett, Rex Stout, and Alfred Hitchcock.

403 18
Add To Cart: $90.00
Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th
7 Episodes
1 Volume
Unlucky Friday the 13th is discussed in a wide variety of shows including Origins Of Superstitions, The Witch's Tale, Suspense, Our Miss Brooks, and more...

7 1
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Fruitcake
Fruitcake
5 Episodes
1 Volume
The original Christmas old time radio collection that about what nobody wants: fruitcake.

5 1
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Random Rarities 13
Random Rarities 13
41 Episodes
1 Volume
Lucky 13 Random Rarities Collections features shows long thought lost in the vault of time.

41 1
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Western Adventures with Historical Figures
Western Adventures with Historical Figures
19 Episodes
1 Volume
Over more than two decades on the air, the Masked Man ran into a good many historical figures, but the Lone Ranger never let recorded history get in the way of a good story. Old Time Radio's favorite western heroes meet real western historical figures like Buffalo Bill, Calamity Jane, Annie Oakley, Billy the Kid, even a young Teddy Roosevelt.

19 1
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Wax Cylinders 3 (1905 - 1906)
Wax Cylinders 3 (1905 - 1906)
158 Episodes
1 Volume
We continue on our journey through early 20th century recordings: during this time wax cylinders and other recording devises were becoming more popular.

158 1
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Gracie Barges In
Gracie Barges In
10 Episodes
1 Volume
The best career move George Burns ever made was to marry Gracie Allen. America loved her and all she ever did was be Gracie Allen! They even forgave her when she appeared out of nowhere on other people’s radio shows, which brought loads of listeners back to George and Gracie’s show.

10 1
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Complete Broadcast Days 1944 Bundle
Complete Broadcast Days 1944 Bundle
127 Episodes
2 Volume
Complete broadcast day 1944 broadcasts in this bundle: You'll hear exactly what listeners heard on D-Day including filler and rare radio programs.On D-Day 1944, radio programs such as Bob Hope, Fibber McGee and Molly and more are interrupted with news bulletins updating listeners to the progress of the allied invasion.

127 2
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Missing Masters
Missing Masters
59 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection of audition programs that were good enough to be noticed but never got a green light from the sponsors to go into full production.

59 1
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Abraham Lincoln
Abraham Lincoln
61 Episodes
2 Volume
One of the most revered Presidents in American History, Abraham Lincoln was a popular figure in old time radio shows.

61 2
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Boogeymen in Comedy (Screamstars Playing for Laughs)
Boogeymen in Comedy (Screamstars Playing for Laughs)
43 Episodes
1 Volume
An OTRCAT original compilation: Shudder and Laugh! Our favorite screen scream stars (Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Bela Lugosi, and Vincent Price) having fun with our favorite radio comedians.

43 1
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Ventriloquist and Dummies
Ventriloquist and Dummies
31 Episodes
1 Volume
You can never be sure their lips aren't moving on the radio, but these ventriloquists and their dummies are entertaining, insulting, and creating meyhem on the airwaves!

31 1
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