Hosted by Groucho Marx and sponsored by Pabst Blue Ribbon, this old time radio variety show featured big name guests like Jack Benny, Barbara Stanwyck, and Gene Tierney.
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!
Black-face comedy was a standard of vaudeville and early radio. Although their blatant stereotyping would be considered offensive in racially sensitive times, the characters were genuinely funny if taken at face value. The Two Black Crows was one of the better programs from the minstrel tradition, although it never achieved the popularity of Amos 'n' Andy.
Summer replacement series for Suspense with the premise was that there are no perfect crimes, that someone, somewhere, could have the one missing clue.
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.
On the old time radio show, he would read the minds of the audience members guessing social security numbers, birthdates, and even serial numbers on dollar bills.
Several long awaited ILAM serials are now complete including Temple of the Vampires! With new Episodes, Photos, Interviews, Audition Recordings and much more.
Minnesota School of the Air was part of the trend in the 1940s and 1950s of using the radio airwaves to educate. This show was in the same genre as NBC University of the Air, Indiana School of the Air, and many other states with the same idea.
A noble Canadian Mountie on the side of law and order along with his wise and loyal dog, Yukon King. This show comes from the creators of The Lone Ranger and shares the same values of fairness and protecting the weak from the strong.
When Harold Peary left The Great Gildersleeve in 1950, everyone seemed satisfied with the way Willard Waterman filled the role. Everyone but Peary, that is, so he recreated Gildy on a new network as Honest Harold.
Matching wits with supervillains and flying the latest and fastest airplanes are the dreams of many young boys, but it is all in a day’s work for Speed Gibson.
The Witch's Tale premiered over WOR in 1931, making it one of the original “Hide-Under-the-Sheets†late night terror programs. Watch out for old Nancy and her cat, Satan.
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.
Laughs abound in this old time radio variety show feature jive-talking hipster bandleader, Phil Harris, and his glamorous and talented movie star wife, Alice Faye.
Enjoy this hilarious American quiz old time radio show host by famed funny man Groucho Marx schmoozing with regular folks and announcer, straightman George Fenneman.
Based on real exploits of the border patrol: All names were changed to protect the innocent, except the border patrol agents' real names are used. Cases range from a drug smuggler who used a teenage boy as a drug mule to ghosts reported seen at Niagara Falls.
This show from the National Mental Health Foundation, based on the notion that one person in ten will need psychiatric care. Think of nine of your closest friends. If they are all pretty normal, then you may be The Tenth Man.
Who would have thought that the roots of Country Music would lead to a flour mill? The Light Crust Doughboys were there at the beginning of Country Swing and set many a housewives toes to tapping!
Hop into your convertible, because there are hours of pavement and highway-travel-themed old radio shows ahead.These old time radio shows won't help fill your gas tank on vacation but they will fill your mind with laughs and thrills.
Sky King was a hybrid of a cowboy and an aviation adventure show aimed at the kids. The show was one of the last of the aviation-based juvenile shows on radio, since after WWII the miracle of flight became common.
join Johnnie Lee and his square-shootin musicians for their musical program full of your favorite western tunes, old time hoedown numbers, and sentimental ballads.
The OTR era ended in 1962 when Suspence went off the air, but NBC was already looking back nostalgically to 1930’s programing in the mid-50’s with Recollections at Thirty.
Cathy and Elliot Lewis were two of the busiest people in radio, and since they already had the same last name, it made sense for them to marry. Their On Stage project was a showcase of the best in radio, using both classics and original stories.
Virginia Gregg had a long and varied career on the airwaves throughout the history of old time radio. She working with such radio greats as Jack Webb, Elliott Lewis, Hans Conried, Gerald Mohr, and Bob Bailey. Some have called her the female equivalent to William Conrad and during her heyday she appeared multiple times a week on the airwaves sometimes appearing on more than one show a day!
Known as "face of noir", Dana Andrew's signature role included the obsessed detective in "Laura." This collection contains his guest appearances in various broadcasts and his star role as Matt Cvetic in "I Was a Communist for the FBI."
Haunted houses are a common theme in horror old time radio shows.Radio is the perfect medium for a good haunting story because not seeing the ghost is almost equally as frightening as seeing one.
Opportunities for female African American singers were few and far between when Ethel Waters started, but a strong heart and an even stronger voice shattered many glass ceilings.
A minute is all you need to solve a mystery, at least it is if you are as smart as Ellery Queen! The character had novels and a popular weekly radio show, but Ellery Queen's Minute Mysteries were a great way for local stations to fill some airtime and pull people in for the big show.
This collection contains many rare episodes of western-theme old time radio shows, many of which are the only known existing episodes to have survived. Tales of the Old West were very popular during Radio's Golden Age, although not every show made it to the big time.
In this entertaining series, The American Medical Association dramatized health issues facing Americans, providing information about symptoms and treatment, and ultimately, hope.
"A series of true crime stories from the records and newspapers of every land, from every time. Your host each week is Mr. Thomas Hyland- connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders."
"A lazy stream of dreams, where vain desires forget themselves in the loveliness of sleep." A program aimed to aid in sleep, broadcast late at night with WLW station Cincinnati.
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.
The American Medical Association, along with local medical societies, presented a series of short syndicated broadcasts in 1961 titled Medical Milestones which described many of those advances.
Atomic Radio and the Cold War Radio "Atomic Radio" tells the story of how Old Time Radio broadcasters found themselves on the frontlines of the Cold War.
Espionage, Spies, and Secret Agents in Radio Old Time Radio espionage shows were popular during WWII and the Cold War Era. Stream free spy episodes from Lux Radio, Fibber McGee, & Counterspy.
CBS World News Today: World War II Broadcasts 1942-1945 CBS News brought us daily War News but took a deeper dive on Sunday afternoon's World News Today with veteran reporter, Edward R Murrow, and others. On Sunday afternoons, CBS World News Today took a closer look at the world. Here are episodes from March 1944 through the beginning of 1945. From Feb 1945 through the end of the War, CBS World News Today brought a weekly War update each Sunday afternoon.
Detective Old Time Radio Shows Old Time Radio detectives shows were popular with top name writers and actors of the era including Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, Richard Diamond and Sherlock Holmes. Old Time Radio Detective Shows were incredibly popular; use this list to help find your new favorite gumshoe on the air.
Cloak and Dagger Radio Show The OSS was America's spy agency in WWII, and their stories came to Old Time Radio on NBC's "Cloak and Dagger".
Adventure Old Time Radio Shows Old Time Radio adventure shows head to the seas, skies, and faraway lands. Transport from humdrum to the world of yesteryears heroes.
Op Ed: History Should Make Us Feel Uncomfortable In these current times we are seeing too many people claim that by teaching the "bad things in history" we, the adults are making the children uncomfortable.
History of Old Time Radio Serials History of OTR serials including notable shows Jerry of Circus, Cruise of Poll Parrot, Jonathan Thomas and His Christmas On The Moon, & Cinnamon Bear.
Ticket to The Breakfast Club The Breakfast Club over the Blue Network was how middle America started its day and Chicago visitors could see a live broadcast. Enjoy these descriptions of actual Breakfast Club broadcasts from the early years (1933) through the move to ABC with radio logs from 1959 and 1960 while ABC shared the program with AFRTS.
Old Time Radio Theme Music C Although OTRCAT.com does not have recordings of every series listed below, the following is quick reference guide to old time radio show series, theme music title, and composer (when available).
Where did the Old Time Radio Western Go? Old time radio westerns including Serials, Adult Westerns, and Country Music and include shows as Gunsmoke, Six Shooter, Red Ryder, National Barn Dance & more.
History of Minstrel Shows It's easy to disown minstrelsy as a distressing area of American History, but the minstrel show is significant to popular entertainment history & OTR.
OTR Bookshelf: Old Time Radio Book Review These books include OTR original airdates, guest stars that appeared in them, and which broadcasts from a particular series are especially noteworthy.
The Best of Jack Benny Gags Jack Benny didn't care who was getting the laughs so long as the audience was laughing. After 23 years in Radio, Benny launched many great gags.
About OTRCAT.com: Old Time Radio Catalog OTRCAT is a small family run business since 1999. We offer thousands of old time radio shows on MP3 CD, audio CD, & instant download for fans of old time radio.
Happy April Fool's Day Old Time Radio Shows Stream or download these free April Fools themed old time radio episodes from My Favorite Husband, Blondie, Mel Blanc, Jack Benny, Bloopers and more!
Sept 30, 1962: Fifty Years Ago Radio Ended Radio passed the torch to TV as primary broadcast entertainment media on Sept 30, 1962. Hear the final broadcasts of Suspense and Johnny Dollar.
Baby Boomers Radio Memories As one of the early Baby-Boomers, Eric Beheim recalls growing up during the Old Time Radio era.
Aloha! Hawaiian Old Time Radio Shows Most people know that Aloha means "hello" and "goodbye." It also means Love, Peace, and Compassion or "I see you love, compassion, knowingness, and peace."
Old Time Radio Music Broadcasts Fans of Old Time Radio enjoy the benefits of technology with the ability to enjoy their chosen content on the latest system including quick Reference guide to old time radio music programs from the golden age of radio.
Tips from a Fellow OTR Fan Issue 14: Halloween Listening Relive many scary moments or weird mysteries on Old Time Radio. Unlike television, radio relies on voices and special effects. The suspense and excitement are in your own mind—whatever you can conjure up.
About Kurt Hurner Kurt, born in Massillon, Ohio in 1977, is legally blind. He grew up discussing politics with his family and developed a passion for history and writing.
Frontier Gentleman and Fort Laramie The wonder of Radio Drama is old time radio's power to create mental images that fill the listener's mind with vivid pictures.
The Quotable Gildersleeve Fans of Bartlett's Familiar Quotations will love listening to the highly quotable Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve.
Top 10 Great Places to Listen to Old Time Radio Top 10 Places to Listen to OTR: Home, Working, Exercising, Travel, Camping, Sleeping, Classroom, Retirement Center, Doctors Office and with your family.
Tarzan of the Apes Old Time Radio One of the most popular figures in popular culture, the King of the Jungle might have quipped: "Me Tarzan, you OTR Fan!"
Fourth of July Old Time Radio Shows Stream or download these free July 4th themed old time radio episodes from You Are There, Our Miss Brooks, Calling All Cars, and more.
Science Fiction in Radio Science Fiction in Old Time Radio ranges from cartoonish kiddie space shows to some of the most honored stories in the genre.
About Tim DeForest Tim DeForest has been geeking out on elements of 20th Century pop culture and is the author of several books on old-time radio, comic strips and pulp fiction.
Hans Conried and Arch Oboler Learn how two of OTR's most vital forces, writer Arch Oboler and actor Hans Conried, joined forces during WWII.
Civil War in Old Time Radio The American Civil War was a bloody but pivotal moment in History and has been an important topic in Old Time Radio.
Christmas Carol Old Time Radio Dickens' classic Christmas Ghost Story has been an old time radio seasonal favorite since Barrymore first played Scrooge in 1934 on the air.
About Clair Schulz Writer Clair Schulz has many interesting and entertaining observations on Old Time Radio.
About Anthony Rudel Anthony Rudel writes about Old Time Radio from the perspective of an on-air personality who worked in the industry.
Old Time Radio New Years Happy New Year! Enjoy these free old time radio downloads and streaming episodes from Fibber McGee, The Whistler, Gunsmoke and more from New Years Yesteryear!
Peter Lorre in Mystery in the Air Mystery in the Air was more or less based on the premise that it would be entertaining to listen to Peter Lorre go insane once a week.
Ad-Libber McGee and Molly Things can quickly go wrong on live radio, but Jim Jordan as Fibber McGee was a genius at ad-libbing.
How to play old time radio shows with WinAmp WinAmp is a free solution and terrific way to enjoy your OTR MP3 collection and is designed to organize your files so that you can find just the show you want.
The Six Shooter History Just as dusty but not as gritty as Gunsmoke, Jimmy Stewart as The Six Shooter was an even better Western.
Old Time Radio Fun FAQ "What is MP3?" and other Frequently Asked Questions TUTORIALS Step by step procedures and the how-to's MP3 PLAYERS Recommended players for listening on the go! LISTENER'S GIFT GUIDE and RECOMMENDED SHOWS OLD TIME RADIO ARTICLES Minstrel Shows, Pirates, Personality Profiles, radio listeners' memories and other interesting texts...
Old Time Radio Pirates All good stories involve Pirates! Discover how these swashbuckling heroes found a home on Old Time Radio.
Jack Webb - Just the Facts! There are few characters as iconic as Sgt Joe Friday, matter-of-fact LA police officer whose terse speech patterns became fodder for hundreds of spoofs.
Nick Carter - Master Detective Nick Carter was one of the greatest detectives of Old Time Radio. Learn more about the radio detective's backstory here.
Last Stands of Old Time Radio Desperate times call for desperate measures. Learn how to defy the odds with our collection of Last Stands in Old Time Radio.
Baseball in Old Time Radio Before America had OTR, there was Baseball, and the two went together like ball and bat. Hear some of the broadcasts from Lux Radio Theater, The Saint, & more
How to Listen to Old Time Radio in the Car One of the best ways to help the miles slide by on a road trip is to enjoy some Old Time Radio on your car's entertainment system. Learn how here.
The Fitch Bandwagon Selling shampoo on radio for several years featuring bands, The Fitch Band Wagon evolved into a comedy sketch program with Phil Harris and Alice Faye.
Babysitters of Old Time Radio As more kids were born into the Baby Boomer generation, more parents began laughing at the foibles of their babysitters on OTR.
Naval Warfare in Old Time Radio Fighting at Sea takes a special kind of courage. You can hear some of the greatest Battles at Sea on Old Time Radio.
All About Carmichael, aka Mischka, Jack Bennys Polar Bear Carmichael was first written into Jack Benny's radio show in February 1939 and became one of his program's most beloved, running gags. Given to him as a birthday gift, Carmichael lived in the basement of his Beverly Hills home and was in twenty episodes.
Aimee Semple McPherson: Radio Religion and Reality Story of Aimee Semple McPherson is one hard to believe, but impossible to made up. There are personal mysteries, but we know she was an amazing orator.
Twas During Transition Poem by Anthony Rudel: Twas during transition, when all through the nation, People were worried, there was great consternation ...
Rudy Vallee 80th Anniversary 80th anniversary of the NBC Radio Network debut of The Fleischmann's Yeast Radio Hour which quickly became known as the Rudy Vallee Show.
War of the Worlds: Those Pesky Aliens Mercury Theatre's War Of The Worlds Halloween 1938 broadcast changed the way America understood Old Time Radio.
Bad Boys of Classic Hollywood on the Air The Bad Boys of Old Time Radio include Brando, John Wayne, Errol Flynn, Sinatra, Bogart, Richard Burton, Clark Gable, Kirk Douglas, John Barrymore, and more.
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Horror and Mystery on the Radio The best of Old Time Radio makes you want to pull the sheets over your head and hide! Enjoy these scary show samples today. Do you enjoy listening to scary OTR shows in the dark? This guide will help you find your new favorite Horror and Mystery Shows.
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Old Time Radio Thanksgiving Stream or download these free Thanksgiving themed old time radio episodes from Burns and Allen, Gunsmoke, Sam Spade, and more from Thanksgiving past!
Charlotte Greenwood in Old Time Radio Comedian and entertainer, Charlotte Greenwood's radio show was a sort of feminine version of the Great Gildersleeve: gentle comedy in a small town.
How to Clean a CD If you are collecting old time radio programs on Compact Disc, learn how to make them last and avoid playback errors.
Heatwave Old Time Radio Shows When the going gets hot, the hot rest in the shade and listen to OTR! For summer fun, enjoy these free samples from our Heat Wave Compilation.
Old Time Radio and Exercise Any physical activity is better than none, even if that just includes tapping your toes to old time radio shows!
Great Mystery Writers in Old Time Radio The greatest mystery writers get together in OTR including Dashiell Hammett, Agatha Christie, Cornell Woolrich, Patricia Highsmith, & Raymond Chandler.
About Steve Atlas Steve Atlas, a retired writer and composer, has been a fan of old-time radio.
Personality Profile: Fanny May Baldridge Fanny May Baldridge, was known for her writing, producing, announcing, acting, composing, and one-half of a two-some who traveled the famed Chautauqua Circuit.
St Patrick's Day Old Time Radio Download or stream these free St Patricks Day themed old time radio episodes from Beat the Band, Bob Hope, Burns and Allen, Lux Radio, and more.
Scary Halloween Old Time Radio Shows Stream or download these free Scary Halloween themed old time radio episodes from Escape, Great Gildersleeve, Inner Sanctum, and more from OTR Halloween Past!
About Lou Dumont Old Time Radio was not all that old when veteran broadcaster Lou Dumont began the hobby of collecting OTR Episodes.
Cathy Lewis: Legacy of a Truly Talented Voice Listen to beautiful things Cathy Lewis did with her voice and many great performances on radio's yesteryear including Whistler, Sam Space, Gildersleeve & more.
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Sports in Old Time Radio Watching sports on TV seems like a natural fit, but you get closer to the action on Old Time Radio.
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Income Tax Old Time Radio Shows Stream or download these free Tax themed old time radio episodes from Great Gildersleeve, Life with Luigi, and Fibber McGee and Molly from radio yesteryear!
Old Time Radio Show Ratings by Year Old Time Radio Ratings by Year: 1930 - 1956. In 1934 C.E. Hooper, Inc., published their first Network Hooperatings and used a "coincidental telephone call method."
NBC Broadcast Day for June 6, 1944 (D-Day) The National Broadcasting Company fulfilled its obligation to serve the public interest in an incredible fashion on D-Day, June 6, 1944.
Tips from a Fellow OTR Fan Issue 2: Sci Fi and Music My problem is there are so many OTR programs; I am not sure which individual programs I would enjoy most. What collections are good choices if you can only pick a few?
Soft-Boiled Detectives of Old Time Radio During the 1930-940s popularity of Hardboiled Detectives using realism and solving crime with fists, one-liner quips, and violence flourished.
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