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	Title	Episodes	MP3 CDs	Price
	Suspense 1014 Episodes 20 Volume Billed as "Radio's Outstanding Theater of Thrills", Suspense offers the of the best of Old Time Radio. The series is the premier mystery-horror radio show with top name talent!	1014	20	Add To Cart: $100.00
	Lux Radio Theater 798 Episodes 33 Volume The idea of Motion Pictures without the "picture" should not have worked, but The Lux Radio Theatre became a classic of Hollywood and the Golden Age of Radio. This series features the greatest Hollywood stars doing one-hour versions of their biggest motion pictures.	798	33	Add To Cart: $160.00
	Philip Marlowe 106 Episodes 3 Volume Raymond Chandler's action-packed hard boiled detective drama starring Vah Heflin and Gerald Mohr!	106	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Best of Suspense 104 Episodes 2 Volume With more than 900 available episodes there is a lot of "Suspense" to get through, we have selected just over 100 of our favorite "Suspense" episodes.	104	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Big Story 26 Episodes 1 Volume Newspaper reporters from around the country entered their true, heroic stories of reporting the news to win a chance on the airwaves and $500 from the sponsor of the show, Pall Mall.	26	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Adventures in Research 196 Episodes 2 Volume "Learn! Investigate! Instruct!" written by physicist, Dr. Phillips Thomas, this historically accurate series includes recordings about the invention of the typewriter, automobile, penicillin, machine gun, skyscraper, and more!	196	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	You Are There 93 Episodes 2 Volume This series takes historic events and dramatizes them with "live radio" coverage. Many of the announcers on You Are There were wartime correspondents in World War II.	93	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	CBS Radio Workshop 86 Episodes 2 Volume The CBS Radio Workshop called "radio's distinguished series to man's imagination" was an experimental old time radio show and varied in its genre. The first two shows starred Aldous Huxley narrating an interpretation of 'Brave New World.'	86	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Alan Ladd 82 Episodes 2 Volume This collection represents some of the best performances of Alan Ladd (born Alan Walbridge Ladd) during the golden age of radio. Of slight build (five feet, five inches tall), he never considered himself to be a handsome actor. In a quote is said, "I have the face of an ageing choirboy and the build of an undernourished featherweight."	82	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Orson Welles 385 Episodes 11 Volume Best known for his airing of "War of the Worlds", Orson Welles made numerous appearances on a variety of different shows during his magnificent radio career. He was truly a creative genius in radio, before he went on to Hollywood.	385	11	Add To Cart: $55.00
	Columbia Workshop 337 Episodes 7 Volume Columbia Workshop features high radio art with the newest sound technologies and top notch radio directing of its day.	337	7	Add To Cart: $35.00
	Thanksgiving 150 Episodes 3 Volume This festive collection contains thirty hours of Thanksgiving-themed episodes from a variety of old time radio series. Primarily comedy and variety shows (and a few detective series), the shows are bound to keep you in the mood for Thanksgiving cheer!	150	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Christmas Carol 24 Episodes 1 Volume Charles Dickens' classic The Christmas Carol is alive and well from all various old time radio shows.	24	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Address Unknown 37 Episodes 1 Volume Address Unknown is a well-performed show about missing persons from South Africa. Each show dramatizes a real case of a missing person taken from the Missing Persons Bureau files in London.	37	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Mercury Theater 41 Episodes 2 Volume Orson Welles' Popular Dramatic Anthology of short stories, as well as comedy and variety abound, with a sprinkling of popular singers.	41	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Front Page Drama 501 Episodes 6 Volume Stories of the Weird and Wonderful made it to Front Page Drama to help sell Hearst Newspapers. The series drew its long running collection of interesting stories from the pages of The American Weekly magazine.	501	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Guest Star Radio 516 Episodes 6 Volume Produced by the U.S. Treasury Department in the 1940-50s as a public service program, Guest Star Radio features a different top-name "guest star" (singer, actor, comedian) each week to promote the sales of savings bonds.	516	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Doctor Kildare 60 Episodes 1 Volume The story of a crusading young doctor, The Story of Dr. Kildare feature Lionel Barrymore and Lew Ayres.	60	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Jimmy Stewart 89 Episodes 3 Volume One of the best loved and most respected stars Hollywood ever produced, James Stewart made plenty of radio appearances, usually in support of his films, but also in public service appearances and his own show, The Six Shooter.	89	3	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Humphrey Bogart 53 Episodes 1 Volume Bogie is an actor who continues to rank near the top on everybody's list. He made many appearances on radio after he moved his act from Broadway to Hollywood.	53	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Charles Dickens 35 Episodes 1 Volume This diverse assortment includes adapted Charles Dickens stories from series including Burns and Allen, Escape, Suspense, Lux Radio Theater, Richard Diamond and many others.	35	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Atomic Radio 109 Episodes 2 Volume OTRCAT original collection featuring radio shows inspired by the Atomic Age. A blast from the past, this collection includes a bombardment of shows from all genres including Science Fiction, comedy, horror, detective, and drama.	109	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Vic and Sade 345 Episodes 4 Volume Welcome, welcome to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gook, better known as Vic and Sade. Go get cozy with this delightful run of the mill and charmingly familiar Midwestern couple extraordinaire!	345	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Doctor Christian 183 Episodes 4 Volume Jean Hersholt is an actor who specialized in gentle, intelligent roles that called for warmth and feeling in Dr Christian. This series is that kind of show and can be enjoyed as drama, as nostalgia, and as just plain old radio entertainment.	183	4	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Best of Lux Radio 25 Episodes 1 Volume Over the years, there were 900+ episodes of Lux Radio Theatre and we've handpicked the best for this original collection!	25	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	American Family Robinson 93 Episodes 1 Volume Listen to the Robinson's as they work, live, and navigate conflicts in their all-American home of Centerville.	93	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Halls of Ivy 92 Episodes 2 Volume This old time radio series follows famed actor Ronald Coleman as the president of a small Midwest college.	92	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Submarines 109 Episodes 2 Volume As a machine of war, submarines were the first attack platforms with stealth capabilities and were great plot devices in old time radio. Dive in today!	109	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Greatest Story Ever Told 98 Episodes 2 Volume Just like the 1965 movie with the same name, The Greatest Story Ever Told featured events from the life of Jesus Christ as told in the Gospels.	98	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Good News 65 Episodes 2 Volume Many in the industry saw Radio as competition for movies, but Maxwell House Coffee and MGM studios mixed the two very well on Good News.	65	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Doctor Jekyll and Mister Hyde 52 Episodes 1 Volume Dr. Jekyll And Mr Hyde is an interesting study of the duality in every man, as well as a marvelously tense tale of suspense and terror.	52	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Grand Central Station 12 Episodes 1 Volume This new collection is best remembered for its Saturday slot stories, sometime heartwarming, sometimes tragic. Some shows offer twists or psychological tension, and seem to draw upon the writings of that honored New York short story writer, O.Henry.	12	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Heartbeat Theater 102 Episodes 2 Volume sponsored by the Salvation Army, gives dramatic accounts of regular people helping others through illness, tragedy, and heartbreak.Episodes illustrate problems can be solved with faith, optimism, and the help of good Samaritans.	102	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	New Years Eve 142 Episodes 3 Volume Celebrate the New Year all over again with your favorite old time radio stars, Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, Jack Benny and many more. Get out your noisemakers and top hat; it's an old time radio New Year celebration!	142	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Cavalcade of America 749 Episodes 15 Volume This well-done, star-studded factual show is a wonderful resource for those interested in historical highlights.	749	15	Add To Cart: $75.00
	Cary Grant 39 Episodes 1 Volume With a charm and sophistication that came as natural as his cleft chin and sparkling eyes, Cary Grant was a natural movie star who was just as talented in front of the radio microphone as he was the camera.	39	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Civil Defense 124 Episodes 1 Volume Fascinating PSA, recordings and episodes to save americans from a nuclear attack!	124	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Theater Guild on the Air (US Steel Hour) 99 Episodes 4 Volume Sponsored by US Steel, this old time radio series produced classic and contemporary plays live and was one of the most popular Broadway drama shows of all time.	99	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Authors Playhouse 38 Episodes 1 Volume An expertly written series of high quality tales, Author's Playhouse was created by Wynn Wright. This old time radio show utilized the writings of famous short story authors and playwrights.	38	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Big Sister 56 Episodes 1 Volume Sponsored by Rinso, Big Sister stars Alice Frost as Ruth Evans. In this soap, Ruth is a modern day heroine, giving up her life and love to take care of her orphaned siblings	56	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Passing Parade 40 Episodes 1 Volume The show featured two or three factual but fantastic stories with John Nesbitt himself serving as host, writer, and storyteller of extraordinary tales.	40	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Marine Story 10 Episodes 1 Volume featuring music from the Marine Corp Band, as well as a good deal of serious Hollywood talent to promote the achievements and history of the Marine Corps.	10	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Mr President 161 Episodes 3 Volume This old time radio series tells the untold tales the Commanders-in-chief's everyday life. In order to challenge the audience to guess his identity, the President's name was not revealed until the end of the show.	161	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Christmas Dramas 65 Episodes 2 Volume The miracle of Christmas will lift your spirits in these touching old time radio dramas. Also included in this collection are Lux Radio Theater versions of your favorite classic Christmas movies.	65	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Ronald Colman 275 Episodes 7 Volume From a running gag on Jack Benny to numerous appearances on Arch Oboler's Plays, Ronald Colman appeared on many other old time radio shows	275	7	Add To Cart: $35.00
	This is the Story 49 Episodes 1 Volume This old time radio show takes a fascinating in depth look into unknown tidbits about people and events that shaped our culture, history, and world.	49	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Hans Conried 249 Episodes 6 Volume The well-known voice actor successfully made the leap from radio to television. His voice range and ability allowed him to work on comedy, detective, and drama radio shows. A bit on a ham, he tended to steal the show in every performance.	249	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Adventures of the Abbotts 17 Episodes 1 Volume The Adventures of the Abbotts stars Claudia Morgan and Les Damon as the husband and wife detective team, Jean and Pat Abbott. In each episode, Jean helps her husband, a well-renowned San Franciscan private eye, to solve yet another mystery.	17	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Carling Beer Shows & Challenge Into Space 19 Episodes 1 Volume This collection includes two South African shows sponsored by Carling Beer: Carling Country and Challenge of Space. Carling Country tells stories of courageous folks around the world while Challenge of Space is a fun show that combines the feeling of a western with the adventures of outer space.	19	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	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	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Random Rarities 06 59 Episodes 1 Volume an OTRCAT.com original collection of rare never released shows from the golden age of radio including A & P Gypsies!	59	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Grand Marquee 32 Episodes 1 Volume It's like Valentines every week with Jim Ameche and Beryl Vaughn. Each episode brings us a new Romantic Comedy with a new situation and characters.	32	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Scarlet Pimpernel 50 Episodes 1 Volume One of the earliest masked crime fighters, The Scarlet Pimpernel may be the spiritual father of the Batman.	50	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Hollywood Star Playhouse 23 Episodes 1 Volume Hollywood Star Playhouse began as a lunchtime extended advertisement for RKO Pictures, broadcast from the studio lunchroom. Later, it morphed into an anthology of movie adaptations featuring the original Stars.	23	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Eternal Light 739 Episodes 15 Volume Part of NBC's Sunday Religious Programming, The Eternal Light was sponsored by the Jewish Theological Seminary. This well-written religious drama was created by the Jewish Theological Seminary and features stories from the Torah, the Bible, and important historical texts.	739	15	Add To Cart: $75.00
	Globe Theater 15 Episodes 1 Volume Some would argue that the high point of English Theatre happened when the Bard performed his plays at the Old Globe Theatre in Elizabethan London. The Globe Theatre does their best to bring the same experience to Old Time Radio.	15	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Destination Freedom 42 Episodes 1 Volume The concept of African-American civil rights was not mainstream at the end of the 1940's. Shows like Destination Freedom on WMAQ helped pave the way to a better society.	42	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Arch Oboler 229 Episodes 6 Volume Enjoy the great radio plays in this anthology of the eccentric horror fiction writer, Arch Oboler, who is best known for pushing the medium of radio in sound production, writing, and programming.	229	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Screen Guild Theater 355 Episodes 6 Volume This old time radio anthology featured drama and variety with top-name stars whose salaries from this show were donated to fund the Motion Picture Country Home.	355	6	Add To Cart: $30.00
	Hallmark Playhouse 184 Episodes 4 Volume Featured well done literary adaptations hosted by celebrated author James Hilton.	184	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Norman Corwin 120 Episodes 3 Volume One of the greatest creative minds that has ever floated through the airwaves, Norman Corwin's poetic personality left an impression on listeners everywhere.	120	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Chase (The Chase) 59 Episodes 2 Volume The Chase is an Exciting escapade show that always involves a wild Chase!	59	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Showtime 55 Episodes 1 Volume Featuring Music from Broadway and Sketches from Hollywood Movies!	55	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	General Electric Theater 9 Episodes 1 Volume A glittering all star cast and compelling tales make the anthology series General Electric Theater a must-have in any radio collection.	9	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Science Magazine of the Air 26 Episodes 1 Volume Great men of science and their world changing discoveries are profiled on Science Magazine of the Air.	26	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Family Doctor 39 Episodes 1 Volume Old Doc Adams spends more time dealing with small town rumors and scandals than treating sick people. This early soap opera contains a complete drama in each episode, so don't worry if you miss a few days.	39	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Screen Directors Playhouse 119 Episodes 4 Volume Top name film stars from Fred Astaire and Joan Crawford to Gary Cooper and John Wayne made special appearances in this all-star tour de force of radio dramas produced from 1949-1951.	119	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Authors Collection 53 Episodes 1 Volume Featuring the Best Classic Literature on OTR!	53	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	John Wayne 8 Episodes 1 Volume This collection includes radio appearances by "The Duke" in such shows as Lux Radio Theater, Screen Director's Playhouse, and more.	8	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Random Rarities 05 48 Episodes 1 Volume More Never before Released Rare Shows with Shows -- An OTRCAT Exclusive!	48	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Strange Adventure 256 Episodes 1 Volume featuring short well told adventures stories with diverse topics such as Zombies in Haiti and a pet monkey that saves the day. All stories are written and performed by Pat McGeehan on this exciting old time radio show.	256	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Almanac (Orson Welles) 20 Episodes 1 Volume One of the greatest anthology series in radio history, Almanac concentrated on classic literature such as " Treasure Island," "The Count of Monte Cristo" and "Dracula.	20	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Great Scenes from Great Plays 22 Episodes 1 Volume Well written highbrow radio with Jane Powell, Joan Caulfield, Henry Fonda, Gene Tierney, and Eddie Albert.	22	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Campbells Playhouse 52 Episodes 2 Volume Mmm, Mmm, Dramatic Concoction ... Campbell Playhouse stars Orson Welles and his wondrous Mercury Theater troupe.	52	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Agnes Moorehead 83 Episodes 2 Volume Known as "The Lavender Lady", Agnes Moorehead had a long life in the entertainment industry. Best known as a mystery and suspense performer on the radio. Her best known work was with Orson Welles on Mercury Theater, but she also played the lead role in Sorry Wrong Number. Television audiences will remember her as the mother-in-law from Bewitched, but also appeared in Citizen Kane, The Twilight Zone, and many others.	83	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	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	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Quick and Dead 4 Episodes 1 Volume Starring Bob Hope and produced by Fred Friendly, this old time radio show dramatically presents the science and horrors of Atomic War.	4	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Random Rarities 10 49 Episodes 1 Volume Rambling, random radio shows radically reaped from the rabbit hole of radio.	49	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Theater of Romance 207 Episodes 4 Volume Hit yourself on the head with Theater of Romance and become star struck--Gregory Peck, Ida Lupino, Edward G. Robinson, Errol Flynn, Humphrey Bogart and more!	207	4	Add To Cart: $20.00
	Forecast (Columbia Presents Forecast) 24 Episodes 1 Volume First Auditions for future shows like Suspense, Duffy's Tavern and a mix of surprise shows hoping to be added to the lineup!	24	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	John Barrymore 22 Episodes 1 Volume He had a classic look earning him the nickname "The Great Profile." He was best known as a Shakespearean stage actor, in particular for his performances in Hamlet and Richard III. Barrymore moved his focus to silent film and later appeared in various old time radio shows.	22	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Bette Davis 62 Episodes 1 Volume Bette Davis was one of the top Hollywood actresses of all time; she received 10 nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won twice. This collection includes all known guest appearances.	62	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Favorite Story 89 Episodes 2 Volume Favored Celebrities recommend their Favorite Stories for this Syndicated Hit starring Ronald Colman	89	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	John Nesbitt 66 Episodes 3 Volume Carefully crafted storytelling in The Passing Parade and the Wilson-Nesbitt Summer Show.	66	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Ann Sothern 99 Episodes 2 Volume This collection includes every available old time radio appearances of Ann Sothern including her signature role as the liberated American "dame" from Brooklyn in 'Adventures of Maisie'	99	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Proudly We Hail 498 Episodes 10 Volume This old time radio series contains a wide variety of mediums geared to attract young potential Army recruits and the series included mystery and drama shows.	498	10	Add To Cart: $50.00
	Random Rarities 04 50 Episodes 1 Volume A Compilation of Rare Old Time Radio Series!	50	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Wizard of Oz 5 Episodes 1 Volume Old Time Radio drama and supporting broadcasts of Dorothy Gale, the rural Kansan, who in a freak storm is whisked away to a magical rainbow world populated by colorful munchkin-like people.	5	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Captains of Industry 52 Episodes 1 Volume Captains of Industry brings you the stories of men who laid much of the foundation for the modern era through the companies they built and the philanthropic institutions they left behind.	52	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Burlesque 28 Episodes 1 Volume Burlesques are saucey variety shows that often include a playful strip tease and bawdy, but topical jokes.	28	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Night Editor 31 Episodes 1 Volume Pour yourself a delicious cup of coffee and enjoy these yarns from the files of The Night Editor.	31	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Gregory Peck 24 Episodes 1 Volume Peck was best known for his Academy Award winning portrayal of lawyer Atticus Finch in the film "To Kill a Mocking Bird" -- this collection includes all known appearances of Peck in the radio airwaves.	24	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	If Freedom Failed 52 Episodes 1 Volume A well-produced example of Cold War propaganda, AFRTS was able to tap considerable acting talent including Gregory Peck, Raymond Burr, and Richard Whitmore.	52	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Lux Radio Westerns 17 Episodes 1 Volume Westerns were popular on Lux because Westerns were a staple of Hollywood's Golden Age, and the Lux adaptations manage to capture the grandeur of the Western Landscape.	17	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	Revenge 157 Episodes 3 Volume Revenge can be sweet...and entertaining in this old time radio collection.	157	3	Add To Cart: $15.00
	Railroad Recordings 122 Episodes 1 Volume Choo-choo-choose this Collection of Truly Train Inspired Entertainment--An OTRCAT exclusive!	122	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	NBC University Theater 115 Episodes 5 Volume NBC University Theater is an unusual series that focused on reenacting novels by great authors for college classes.	115	5	Add To Cart: $25.00
	Stars Over Hollywood 75 Episodes 2 Volume Twinkle in the glow of the Star on this Early Saturday Morning show!	75	2	Add To Cart: $10.00
	Gary Cooper 13 Episodes 1 Volume Best known for his stoic performances in Western films, real life farm boy turned Academy Award winner Gary Cooper made many appearances on old time radio including many Lux Radio Appearances and a rare radio appearance with his mother, Alice Cooper.	13	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
	George Raft 31 Episodes 1 Volume 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.	31	1	Add To Cart: $5.00
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