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Life in Your Hands13 Episodes
Rather than the usual formula for a murder mystery, A Life In Your Hands takes the listener into the courtroom where the evidence is presented, and then they can decide for themselves whodunit.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Renfrew Mounted5 Episodes
Exciting Adventure show about the Royal Mounted Police1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Shorty Bell Cub Reporter5 Episodes
Mickey Rooney Stars As Boisterious
and Runty Would-be Reporter1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Tales of Fatima2 Episodes
Basil Rathbone and His Sly Detective Eye!1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Tales Foreign Service18 Episodes
Broadcast as a summer replacement series just after the end of the War, Tales of the Foreign Service showed how to serve the country through diplomatic service instead of with a gun.1 Volume |
18 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Mermaids9 Episodes
Originally the product of seafarer's overactive and superstitious imaginations, mermaids are now an allegory for any time we associate a pretty girl with the water.1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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That Strong Guy7 Episodes
By the mid 1950’s, audiences had a pretty good idea of what to expect from a private eye on the radio, and That Strong Guy, Steve Strong, didn’t disappoint, with a stiff uppercut for those who didn’t see things his way.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Thrills Highway Patrol4 Episodes
Follow the Men in Uniform on California's Streets!1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Kitty Keene4 Episodes
Kitty Keene, a former Ziegfeld Follies' showgirl, solved crime with an equal amount of toughness and purrfection.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Clowns in OTR44 Episodes
This multi-genre collection includes clowns that make you laugh, clowns that make you cry, and clowns that make you scream. 1 Volume |
44 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Manhunt14 Episodes
chronicles murderous murderers making mayhem through manslaughter and pandemonium from the point of view of police officers and witnesses!1 Volume |
14 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Circus305 Episodes
The drama of life under the Big Top has always made for great radio stories from all genres. Update: 2 additional broadcasts5 Volume |
305 | 5 |
Add To Cart: $25.00
$20.00 | |
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Hummert Radio Factory (Ann and Frank Hummert)1071 Episodes
The Hummerts were a considerable power in entertainment broadcasting during the Golden Age of Radio. Their wide range of productions included soaps, musical, game shows, detective dramas, and serials.9 Volume |
1071 | 9 |
Add To Cart: $45.00
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Ventriloquist and Dummies31 Episodes
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!1 Volume |
31 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Burlesque28 Episodes
Burlesques are saucey variety shows that often include a playful strip tease and bawdy, but topical jokes. 1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Letter from Dan Dodge2 Episodes
A rare classic in the "hard-boiled detective' genre with tough-guy Daniel D. Dodge and scatter-brained Susie.1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Superstition in Old Time Radio84 Episodes
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!2 Volume |
84 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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Harold Huber29 Episodes
prolific radio actor and film character actor, Harold Huber was best known on radio portraying Agatha Christie's Belgian Detective Hercule Poirot.1 Volume |
29 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Buddha19 Episodes
Buddha sculptures in old time radio shows represent mystery and intrigue of the "orient."1 Volume |
19 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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McGarry and His Mouse2 Episodes
Based on a series of short stories, Rookie Detective Dan McGarry and his mouse, the smart and pretty Kitty Archer, solve crime and fight bad guys in this old time radio show.1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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OTR Library36 Episodes
Radio and libraries have always enjoyed a close relationship and have been used for locations in many radio shows.1 Volume |
36 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Scams Conmen Cheats and Bunco Artists49 Episodes
Cheaters and Swindlers in this collection of crime radio shows are true artists and con men of the highest caliber, but they all get caught in the end.1 Volume |
49 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Winter Chills Horror Mystery and Intrigue37 Episodes
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.1 Volume |
37 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Mad and Insane in OTR346 Episodes
Mad scientists, crazed killers, nutty old codgers, and more insanity in this new OTRCAT compilation.7 Volume |
346 | 7 |
Add To Cart: $35.00
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Jack The Ripper7 Episodes
Old time radio takes on one of the most famous crimes in history the case of Jack the Ripper.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Guilty Party12 Episodes
This series was a rather successful attempt to combine mysteries and quiz shows.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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In The Crimelight28 Episodes
Captain Wilkie relates stories of counterfeiting investigations, con-men, scammers, racketeers, and foiling an assassination attempt against President Taft in 1909. Update: additional recording1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Double Crossed13 Episodes
Crooks are crooked, and they do crooked things. It is part of their job descriptions, just like cheaters cheat.1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Rare Mystery39 Episodes
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 have may never heard before!1 Volume |
39 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Diamond Dramas26 Episodes
(update) now with 18 additional recordings: Enjoy these tales of a Girl's Best Friend in Delightful Diamond Dramas! Bling, BLING!1 Volume |
26 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Doctor Tim Detective9 Episodes
Dr. Tim, Detective is a great lesson in medicine and health issues for kids, disguised as a detective show. Education is more fun if you get it while solving mysteries! Update: 2 additional rare recordings1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Johnny Modero3 Episodes
Jack Webb early detective Favorite!1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Phyl Coe Mysteries12 Episodes
Pretty but fictional Phyl Coe solved mysteries while pitching Philco Radio Tubes for her sponsor on The Phyl Coe Mysteries.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Results Inc3 Episodes
A Hard Boiled Detective can't take himself too seriously if he is going to make it on the mean streets, but Johnny Strange of Results Inc goes for the laughs as much as he goes for his gun!1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Ripleys One Minute Shorts416 Episodes
Some of Ripley’s best Believe It Or Nots presented in just a minute in syndication with space for local advertisers to add their message.1 Volume |
416 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Standby for Crime27 Episodes
Done with the barebones "just the facts" style that made Dragnet a runaway hit, Standby For Crime follows a radio newsman and his girl Friday as they dig into the city's seedy underbelly.1 Volume |
27 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Strange Wills28 Episodes
A will gives the power of an often evil genius to act "from beyond the grave!" Update: sound quality improvements1 Volume |
28 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crime Doctor4 Episodes
The Crime Dr of Suspense and Intrigue is IN; Take Two Radio Shows and Call Me in the Morning!1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Big Guy3 Episodes
Follows the adventures of single dad detective, Joshua Sharp who wears size 902 in a triple D shoe.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Cases of Mr Ace4 Episodes
smartly written detective show starring as George Raft as Mr. Ace of sole owner Ace Detective Agency.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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I Deal In Crime3 Episodes
has all the right stuff for a perfect detective show including gangs, dames, and descriptive narrative. William Gargan is best known for his character roles as a detective or private investigator.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Are These Our Children3 Episodes
is a unique twist on the crime drama genre featuring true stories from Juvenile Delinquency Court.This show features some of the worst back-talking, drug-abusing, ungrateful, school-quitting, bigoted, sassy teenagers in radio drama.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Clutching Hand11 Episodes
Professor Craig Kennedy uses some real scientific techniques and some imaginary to solve crime in this 1936 crime serial old time radio series.1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Call the Police7 Episodes
(update) now with three additional shows and sponsored by Lever Brother's Rinso and Lifebuoy Soap, Call the Police was billed as "a new series of realistic radio dramas inspired by the courageous work of police departments all over America." This collection contains all known episodes to be in existence of this rare series.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Detectives Black and Blue6 Episodes
An early comedy detective show featuring two unlikely heroes, Detectives Black and Blue aren't too clever but they seem to solve crime in spite of themselves.1 Volume |
6 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Pirates60 Episodes
Includes pirate theme shows from a variety of old time radio shows, it's a listener's treasure chest of "arrghs", "aye, mateys" "ahoys" and wild pirate-themed adventure, detective shows, drama, and comedy.1 Volume |
60 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Confession10 Episodes
created from the transcribed confessions of actual crimes, the names of the criminals were changed, but the cases were from documented records and case histories. Update: two additional broadcasts1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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You Are the Jury7 Episodes
This fictitious crime drama series was written by a criminologist. In each episode the listener is asked to be the jury and guess the verdict in a murder trial.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Hearthstone of the Death Squad3 Episodes
Fans of detective stories can rest assured that the "implacable man hunter of The Metropolitan Police" always got his man, and sent the evil doer to "the chair."1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Man From Homicide9 Episodes
Ride along on shocking cases with the "Man from Homicide," a classic hard-boiled crime drama from the early 1950's. Update: 6 additional broadcasts1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dan Dunn2 Episodes
"The thrilling exploits of Dan Dunn, Secret Operative Number Forty Eight are brought to the airwaves in a sensational series of new adventures that will enthrall new and old..."1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Hashknife Hartley and Sleepy Stevens2 Episodes
Hashknife Hartley and his pardner Sleepy Stevens are hard working cowboys who are called on to do detective work in the Old West. The stories have the feel of Pulp Westerns and are narrated by the author, W.C. Tuttle.1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Police Reporter26 Episodes
early true crime drama from 1932-33, these old time radio shows are true stories of actual murders dramatically retold.1 Volume |
26 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Murder Will Out2 Episodes
Solve the mystery along with the contestants when you listen to Murder Will Out!1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Easy Money5 Episodes
(update) In the old time radio series Easy Money, Detective Mike Trent is a former professional magician who now uses his talents to turn the tables on swindlers and con-men.1 Volume |
5 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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First Responders117 Episodes
Firefighters, police officers, and heroes of all kinds are represented in this exciting old time radio collection.2 Volume |
117 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
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George Raft30 Episodes
set the standard for the movie gangster of the 1930s, he also starred in Lux Radio Theater, The Cases of Mr. Ace, Martin and Lewis Show, the Bob Hope Show, Texaco Star Theater and more.1 Volume |
30 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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James M Cain6 Episodes
interested in primal drives, in lust, greed, and violence James M. Cain wrote many well-loved noir stories like The Postman Always Rings Twice, Double Indemnity, and The Embezzler1 Volume |
6 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Patricia Highsmith2 Episodes
A crime novelist best known for The Talented Mr. Ripley and Strangers on a Train, she infused troubled psychologies into her amoral characters, writing taut thrillers about betrayal, threats, and manipulation.1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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John Michael Hayes27 Episodes
best known as the screenwriter for several big Alfred Hitchcock films, including Rear Window, The Man Who Knew Too Much, and To Catch a Thief. John Michael Hayes also wrote for old time radio shows such as Escape, Sam Spade, Night Beat, Suspense and more!1 Volume |
27 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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E Jack Neuman108 Episodes
one of the most prolific writers and producers in show business including credits on Sam Spade, Suspense, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.3 Volume |
108 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Wyllis Cooper135 Episodes
Cooper's commitment to mind-bending, truly affecting science fiction ensured that his programs would win over listeners and draw critical acclaim.3 Volume |
135 | 3 |
Add To Cart: $15.00
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Prohibition (Bootleggin and Moonshine)14 Episodes
old time radio songs and stories about bootlegging and prohibition which occurred between 1920 until 1933.1 Volume |
14 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Random Rarities 1341 Episodes
Lucky 13 Random Rarities Collections features shows long thought lost in the vault of time.1 Volume |
41 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Dorothy Hughes3 Episodes
Whodunit and Hardboiled crime was Dorothy's medium, crime was never her primary interest, she wanted to investigate the nature of evil itself.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Black Book (The Man in Black)7 Episodes
Hosted by Paul Frees, this talent filled old time radio show features the stories of almost perfect crimes asking audiences to listen for the criminal's mistake.1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Did Justice Triumph13 Episodes
Follow police investigators as they move through crime scenes, question witnesses and suspects, and solve real crimes in this rare crime drama. Update: 7 additional recordings1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Richard Denning198 Episodes
the hardworking and handsome film star landed his first radio starring role as Lucille Balls other half in "My Favorite Husband." He later appeared in roles in "Mr and Mrs North" and "Its a Crime Mr Collins."4 Volume |
198 | 4 |
Add To Cart: $25.00
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Nick Harris Detective13 Episodes
Super Sleuth Solves Los Angeles Crimes1 Volume |
13 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Rex Saunders14 Episodes
Starring Rex Harrison and directed by Himan Brown, Rex Saunders is a classic detective show with a British twist, 1 Volume |
14 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Salute to Law11 Episodes
A crime and police drama a la Dragnet and Calling all Cars, A Salute to Law features Nick Harris catching those who are guilty of "the folly of committing crime.Slightly different in tone to the aforementioned series, A Salute to Law stressed an overarching moralistic theme in regards to crime and punishment. 1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Topper4 Episodes
What do you do if you think you’re at the top of your game, but the ghosts who live in your house keep making life “interesting”? Find out in The Adventures of Topper. 1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Unsolved Mysteries12 Episodes
Truth IS Stranger than Fiction--Your Skin will Creep!1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Up for Parole10 Episodes
Based on Authentic Parole Cases!1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Its a Crime Mr Collins23 Episodes
The crime busting couple treks all over the world solving crime from the American Southwest fighting "plumb loco disease", to French Rivera solving gangster crime, or an Island in the Florida Keys solving murder in the humid air. 1 Volume |
23 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Memorable Villains32 Episodes
Many are mad, many are bad, and all are great memorable rivals to our heroes in this old time radio compilation.1 Volume |
32 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Official Detective8 Episodes
This classic old time radio police drama features a crime from the start to finish: from a drunk accused of murder to bride that murders her groom after discovering that he married her for her money. Even spinsters are unsafe at the hands of madmen and murderers! Update: additional episodes1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Inspector Thorne11 Episodes
young investigator in homicide bureau featuring crimes with murder Murder MURDER!The show opens with the details of the case in dramatic format and next Inspector Thorne comes in and badgers the witnesses.1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Crazy Mamas47 Episodes
OTRCAT.com original collection features hand-picked episodes with a variety of crazy mama and insane mother-in-laws.1 Volume |
47 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Kirk Douglas10 Episodes
typecast into film roles as tough-guy type, this collection contains episodes of his guest appearances on various old time radio shows.1 Volume |
10 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Mr Chameleon2 Episodes
A master of disguise, Mr Chameleon changes his appearance every episode to track down the murderer. This rare detective old time radio show featuring the winning combination of murder, millionaires, and mayhem.1 Volume |
2 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Indictment4 Episodes
Assistant District Attorney Edward McCormick directs the investigations of tough criminal cases in Indictment, a 1950s courtroom drama.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Intrigue3 Episodes
Are you ready for "tales of espionage, manhunts and high adventure" as Academy Award winner Joseph Schildkraut guides you through stories of Intrigue.1 Volume |
3 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Douglas of the World4 Episodes
Brad Douglas, Foreign Correspondent, played by Jack Moyles, is a roving reporter for the New York World Newspaper in this espionage thriller.1 Volume |
4 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Birds on the Radio128 Episodes
Hear from our feathered friends about birds who tell us secrets, Birds which scare us, and birds that are good to eat!2 Volume |
128 | 2 |
Add To Cart: $10.00
$9.00 | |
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Crime Files of Flamond8 Episodes
Delve into the whys behind the crimes when you listen to "the most unusual investigator in criminal history" ... Flamond!1 Volume |
8 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Hypnotism42 Episodes
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..." 1 Volume |
42 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Quack Doctors23 Episodes
Laugh along with comedic tales of quack doctors with Amos & Andy, Jack Benny, and more. Hear the dramatized tales of quackery in Dragnet, Dr Kildare, Straight Arrow, Casey Crime Photographer, and more!1 Volume |
23 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Drama of the Courts17 Episodes
A well written courtroom procedural drama a la Perry Mason, Defense Attorney, Indictment, and A Life In Your Hands. Update: 2 additional shows1 Volume |
17 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Alcatraz9 Episodes
Alcatraz's years of operation (1934-1963) almost directly coincided with the golden age of radio and many old time radio stories were based on the prison. Update: additional episodes1 Volume |
9 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Random Rarities 1441 Episodes
The best loved shows from the Golden Age were more likely to be preserved, but we keep finding treasures in some of the "orphaned recordings".1 Volume |
41 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.50 | |
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Danger Doctor Danfield26 Episodes
Let Dr. Dan Danfield, criminal psychologist, give you a little of a criminal psychologist's caseload. Update: 4 additional episodes1 Volume |
26 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Drug Store24 Episodes
From Peavey's Pharmacy on The Great Gildersleeve to the mysterious ingredients used by The Green Hornet, the local drug store was a place to meet, greet, grab a chocolate malt, and maybe solve a mystery or two.1 Volume |
24 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Frank Merriwell39 Episodes
(update) with double the number of episodes: "An echo of the past, an exciting past, a romantic past, the era of horse and carriage, gas lit streets, and free-for-all football games. The era of one of the most beloved heroes of American fiction, Frank Meriwell."1 Volume |
39 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Hidden Truth11 Episodes
Based on the case files of Leonard Keeler, the man who invented the polygraph lie detector, this South African drama seeks to reveal The Hidden Truth. 1 Volume |
11 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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In the Name of the Law12 Episodes
Using original police reports as a story source, In the Name of the Law showcased police work before WWII.1 Volume |
12 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Leonidas Witherall7 Episodes
Who would make a better soft-boiled detective than a New England Boy's School instructor and part time mystery writer? That is exactly what you get in The Adventures of Leonidas Witherall. 1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Murder Clinic7 Episodes
Famous Fictional and Mysterious Murders
and the Detectives that Solved Them1 Volume |
7 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Murder by Experts15 Episodes
Top writers in the history of mystery and the show exhibits some of the best mystery writing known on radio. Update: additional episodes features1 Volume |
15 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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Reefer Madness69 Episodes
It was obvious to anyone who looked that dope was going to be the scourge of youth. For proof, look no further than our Reefer Madness Collection.1 Volume |
69 | 1 |
Add To Cart: $5.00
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