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Information Please218 Episodes
3 Volume Information, Please was one of the first examples of show being electronically transcribed for broadcast on both coasts. The quiz show was notable for its humor along with timely issues and observations. Update: 2 additional rare recordings |
218 | 3 | Add To Cart: $15.00
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Henry Morgan36 Episodes
1 Volume Henry Morgan was a professional humorist, but network executives and his sponsors would argue that his business was making their lives miserable. Fans tuned in to hear what he had to say, and that is what kept him on the air. Update: 2 additional rare recordings |
36 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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One Mans Family397 Episodes
5 Volume A sweeping saga of One Man’s Family, this serial from the creator of I Love a Mystery, Carlton E. Morse, ran for 27 years, and follows the Barbour family patriarch from San Francisco stock broker to grandfather and beyond. Update: two additional rare on volume 4 and sound upgrade |
397 | 5 | Add To Cart: $25.00
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Brighter Day9 Episodes
1 Volume One of the Longest Running Radio Soap Operas! Update: 6 additional recordings |
9 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Pick and Pat15 Episodes
1 Volume A buddy comedy minstrel-type radio program in the vein of Amos n' Andy and Two Black Crows. Update: additional rare recording |
15 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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NBC University Theater115 Episodes
5 Volume NBC University Theater is an unusual series that focused on reenacting novels by great authors for college classes. Update: sound upgrades volume 1-2 |
115 | 5 | Add To Cart: $25.00
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Red Skelton Show246 Episodes
6 Volume In every generation, there are singularly outrageous comedians, and for the middle of the 20th century, Red Skelton was probably the "top banana" of all. Update: 2 additional rare recordings volume 4 |
246 | 6 | Add To Cart: $30.00
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Stan Kenton137 Episodes
3 Volume Believing that Jazz could be more than just music to dance to, Kenton made no apologies for his brand of "progressive Jazz." Update: 2 additional rare recordings |
137 | 3 | Add To Cart: $15.00
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In The Crimelight61 Episodes
1 Volume Captain Wilkie relates stories of counterfeiting investigations, con-men, scammers, racketeers, and foiling an assassination attempt against President Taft in 1909. Update: 2 additional recordings and sound improvements |
61 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Dr IQ11 Episodes
1 Volume Audience members were used as contestants by Host Lew Valentine who would ask questions from the stage while his assistants carried portable microphones, announcing "I have a gentleman (or lady), Doctor." Update: additional rare recording |
11 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Showtime27 Episodes
1 Volume Featuring Music from Broadway and Sketches from Hollywood Movies! Update: 8 additional recordings |
27 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Frank Nelson581 Episodes
15 Volume For 38 years, Frank Nelson was part of Jack Benny's Gang. Among the parts he played was the store floor-walker who always said Yeeaaaaaaassss? |
581 | 15 | Add To Cart: $75.00
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Bergen and McCarthy (Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy)267 Episodes
6 Volume The collection now contains the comedic duo's various guest appearances on shows such as Command Performance, Jack Benny, Fred Allen, Rudy Vallee and more! Update: 2 additional rare recordings volume 3 |
267 | 6 | Add To Cart: $30.00
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Fred Allen188 Episodes
3 Volume Fred Allen moved from Vaudeville to radio and perfected his character over a number of years for several sponsors. One of his career highlights was a supposed feud with his good friend, Jack Benny. Update: 3 additional rare episode and sound quality improvements |
188 | 3 | Add To Cart: $15.00
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Plan for Survival from Civil Defense20 Episodes
1 Volume Atomic Attacks and Major Pandemics do not seem related, but the response to the threat from government and citizens is surprisingly similar. Update: 13 additional recordings |
20 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Frances Langford102 Episodes
3 Volume With her beautiful voice, friendly manner and pin-up girl good looks, Frances Langford made a splash as one of Bob Hope's favorite pretty girls. The G.I.s at Hope's USO shows liked her a lot, too. Update: 47 additional recordings |
102 | 3 | Add To Cart: $15.00
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Its Time To Smile40 Episodes
1 Volume featuring the music of Dinah Shore. Update: 13 additional recordings |
40 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Grand Ole Opry406 Episodes
10 Volume The Grand Ole Opry did not quite invent Country and Western Music, but it did bring it to the ears of many Americans who may not have heard it otherwise. Update: additional recordings volume 1 |
406 | 10 | Add To Cart: $50.00
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Presidential Victory and Concession36 Episodes
1 Volume In the United States election cycle there are differing candidates vying for a political office. At times it can be bitter but when it's over, there is a winner and a loser and typically candidates are a good sport about it. |
36 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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Bob Hope404 Episodes
10 Volume Bob Hope is one of the best loved entertainers of all time. He was in the business for a very long time, but Bob never forgot that he was there for the audience, not the other way around, especially when it came to the G.I.s who adopted Bob as one of their own. Update: 4 additional rare recordings on volume 7, 9, 10 |
404 | 10 | Add To Cart: $50.00
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Robert Young267 Episodes
6 Volume Best known for portraying the ideal father, Robert Young battled his own demons of depression and alcoholism in reaction to unfair casting practices in Hollywood's studio system. Update: 36 additional recordings and many sound improvements |
267 | 6 | Add To Cart: $30.00
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Father Knows Best153 Episodes
4 Volume Starring Robert Young, Father Knows Best is one of the first and best-loved All-American sweet-hearted family situation comedies. Update: 30 additional recordings and lots of sound quality improvements |
153 | 4 | Add To Cart: $10.00
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Hedda Hopper Show19 Episodes
1 Volume Glorious Hollywood Gossiper, Hedda Hopper's show is full of colorful language, wild hats, and ability to take herself with a grain of salt. Update: 1 additional rare recording |
19 | 1 | Add To Cart: $5.00
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