Welcome to OTRCAT.com: Old Time Radio Catalog
Loading. Please wait...

Groundhog's Day Collection

Everyone's favorite weather predicting mammal, the Groundhog celebrated in old time radio shows.

Groundhog Day

7 old time radio show recordings
(total playtime 2 hours, 4 min)
available in the following formats:

1 MP3 CD
or
2 Audio CDs


Choose your CD format
or order disks individually: Add to Cart
Add to wishlist
Play a sample episode from February 01, 1950:

"Groundhog Day"



... or click here to save the Mp3 file to your computer
Print

Text on OTRCAT.com ©2001-2024 OTRCAT INC All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited.

GroundhogGroundhog day was a tradition brought to the Americas from the German tradition of Candlemas. Humans have long looked to animals to predict weather. The tradition became popular in 1887 in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania when a group of weather enthusiast called "Punxsutawney Groundhog Club" found the one true Punxsutawney Phil.

His full name is "Punxsutawney Phil, Seer of Seers, Sage of Sages, Prognosticator of Prognosticators and Weather Prophet Extraordinary." His weather predictions have been recorded in Congressional Records even though his predictions have only been 39% accurate (this statistic is disputed by "Punxsutawney Groundhog Club" which claims his predictions are 90% accurate). Sadly in 1942, the "War clouds have blacked out parts of the shadows" and Phil was unable to predict the weather until 1944.  

Old time radio also enjoyed the fun and festivities of Groundhog Day. In Orson Welles Almanac, Mel Blanc appears as a Groundhog. In Bob and Ray, the duo report on not reporting on Groundhog Day only to spend the hour talking about Groundhog Day.

Schoolchildren love Groundhog Day and Minnesota School of the Air tells an enchanting tale of a Groundhog deviously planning to predict the wrong weather. Fairy Detective must locate this wayward Groundhog and convince him to stay in his burrow for another month.

Text on OTRCAT.com ©2001-2024 OTRCAT INC All Rights Reserved. Reproduction is prohibited.

These classic recordings are available in the following formats:

  • Show Rating

    7
    6     1


    COMMENTS

    My absolute favorite holiday! Now for my Punxsatawny Paean to the immortal marmot Pete and all his kin - "Groundhog was a friend of mine, Groundhog was a friend of mine. I like groundhogs most of the time. Groundhog! Groundhog sittin' on the railroad track, Groundhog sittin' on the railroad track. Train come along, and he don't come back. Groundhog! (Ground Finale - To the tune of the "Gloria in Excelsis Deo" chorus) Grou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ou-ound-hog In his hole, so fuh-uh-uh-uh-ry."

    David Verified Purchase

    I had a few friends listen to one particular episode with me, and we liked it. But I can't remember which one it is. Might have been Quizz Kids; I'll need to go over the list again.

    Duncan Verified Purchase

    Leave a comment

    You have reached the maximum number of votes for a unregistered user.

    Please login or create a new account to continue...

    You have reached the maximum number to down votes in this page.

  • MP3 CDs are delivered by mail. These archival quality MP3 CDs are playable in your computer and many MP3 player devices.



    7 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00. Total playtime 2 hours, 4 min
    7 recordings on 1 MP3 CD for just $5.00
    total playtime 2 hours, 4 min
    Add MP3 CD Collection to Cart

    1. 7 shows – total playtime 2 hours
    2. Bob and Ray 600204 Bold Journeyman.mp3
    3. Danger Dr Danfield 470126 24 Tunnel Smelled Of Death.mp3
    4. LandA 450131 Groundhog Day.mp3
    5. MSA Old Tales New 510201Groundhog Day.mp3
    6. Orson Welles Almanac 440202 02 Lionel Barrymore.mp3
    7. Quiz Kids 500129 503 Groundhog See Lamont Cranston Thursday.mp3
    8. Uncle Josh 40 Groundhog Day At Punkin Center - 1906.mp3
  • MP3 downloads are available instantly after purchase!



    7 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00. Total playtime 2 hours, 4 min
    7 recordings on 1 MP3 Collection Download for just $5.00
    55 MB – total playtime 2 hours
    Add Instant Download Collection to Cart

    1. 7 shows – 55 MB – total playtime 2 hours
    2. Bob and Ray 600204 Bold Journeyman.mp3
    3. Danger Dr Danfield 470126 24 Tunnel Smelled Of Death.mp3
    4. LandA 450131 Groundhog Day.mp3
    5. MSA Old Tales New 510201Groundhog Day.mp3
    6. Orson Welles Almanac 440202 02 Lionel Barrymore.mp3
    7. Quiz Kids 500129 503 Groundhog See Lamont Cranston Thursday.mp3
    8. Uncle Josh 40 Groundhog Day At Punkin Center - 1906.mp3
  • Standard Audio CDs are delivered by mail on archival quality media with up to 60 minutes on each CD and play in all CD players



    7 recordings on 2 Audio CDs. Total playtime 2 hours, 0 min
    7 recordings on 2 Audio CDs
    total playtime 2 hours, 0 min

    Groundhog Day Disc A001

    1. Uncle Josh 40 Groundhog Day At Punkin Center - 1906
    2. Orson Welles Almanac 440202 02 Lionel Barrymore
    3. LandA 450131 Groundhog Day
    4. Danger Dr Danfield 470126 24 Tunnel Smelled Of Death

    Add Audio CD to Cart - $5.00
    Groundhog Day Disc A002

    1. Quiz Kids 500129 503 Groundhog See Lamont Cranston Thursday
    2. MSA Old Tales New 510201Groundhog Day
    3. Bob and Ray 600204 Bold Journeyman

    Add Audio CD to Cart - $5.00

LISTENERS WHO ENJOYED THESE RECORDINGS ALSO COLLECTED