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Bing Christmas

Bing Christmas

44 Episodes
1 Volume
For many of us, the real signal that the Christmas Season has begun is hearing Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas" on the radio.
44 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

862 Episodes
17 Volume
Other vaudeville stars made the transition to the airwaves as accomplished funny men while Bing remained primarily a songman and was arguably the King of Radio. He was also a crooner with a keen sense of comic timing and an uncanny ability to connect with audiences across the airwaves. He had plenty of success with his own programs like Kraft Music Hall, The Chesterfield Show, and Philco Radio Time, but he also made regular appearances on his friends' programs.
862 17
Add To Cart: $85.00
Christmas Sing With Bing

Christmas Sing With Bing

8 Episodes
1 Volume
After missing Christmas 1954 on the air, Bing Crosby began a new tradition with 'A Christmas Sing.'
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Bing Crosby Chesterfield Show

Bing Crosby Chesterfield Show

111 Episodes
3 Volume
fifteen minutes of dance music both to pre-war and wartime America brought to you by the "cigarette that satisfies"
111 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney Show

Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney Show

222 Episodes
4 Volume
Pleasant daytime music and conversation from two of show biz's greatest talents.
222 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Philco Radio Time with Bing Crosby

Philco Radio Time with Bing Crosby

109 Episodes
3 Volume
After 10 years on Kraft Music Hall, Bing Crosby developed his own pet project using the newest recording advances of the day.
109 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
WEAF 12-Hour Broadcast, (Aug 10 1945 Atomic Bombing Nagasaki)

WEAF 12-Hour Broadcast, (Aug 10 1945 Atomic Bombing Nagasaki)

32 Episodes
1 Volume
Transcribed under the assumption of the end of the war the day after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki, this recording is a significant part of American history as it reflects the tension as we teetered at the end of WWII.
32 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Enola Gay Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

Enola Gay Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima

6 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection includes news stories and radio shows The US Air Force Bomber that dropped the first atomic bomb on Hiroshima.
6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Oklahoma City Bombing

Oklahoma City Bombing

18 Episodes
1 Volume
Oklahoma City Bombing occurred on Wed, April 19, 1995, the United States fell victim to the worst domestic terrorist attack on American soil so far.
18 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Boston Marathon Bombing

Boston Marathon Bombing

22 Episodes
1 Volume
On April 15, 2013, two bombs were detonated near the finish line of the Boston Marathon, killing 3 people and injuring more than 260 others.
22 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Bloopers

Bloopers

364 Episodes
1 Volume
Old Time Radio is that most of it was broadcast live and anything could happen across a live microphone, and very often it did! Every Actor flubs or forgets a line from time to time, but because most OTR Programs were recorded from Live Broadcasts, the Bloopers will last forever. Here are more than 12 hours of mistakes and bloopers from the Golden Age of Radio.
364 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Divas of Old Time Radio

Divas of Old Time Radio

939 Episodes
14 Volume
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.
939 14
Add To Cart: $70.00
Judy Garland

Judy Garland

49 Episodes
1 Volume
America watched Judy Garland grow up on the screen, from the "backyard musicals" with Mickey Rooney to the Yellow Brick Road until the days she became "first vice president" of Bogey's Rat Pack.
49 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Peggy Lee

Peggy Lee

36 Episodes
1 Volume
Peggy Lee was a musical innovator whose beautiful voice crossed into Swing, blues, Jazz, Latin and rock styles.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Radio Hall of Fame

Radio Hall of Fame

85 Episodes
3 Volume
Philco, who was in the business of selling radio sets, brought together a collection of radio's greatest talent on the Sunday variety program Radio Hall of Fame.
85 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Sealtest Variety (Dorothy Lamour)

Sealtest Variety (Dorothy Lamour)

40 Episodes
1 Volume
Even when she was not on The Road in her sarong, Dorothy Lamour channeled Bing and Bob as hostess of The Sealtest Variety Theatre.
40 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
World War II Collection

World War II Collection

0 Episodes
9 Volume
This compilation includes vintage broadcasts and historical recordings of the era. The American men and women serving in WWII exclusively heard many of the recordings in this collection through the AFRS (American Forces Radio Service).
0 9
Add To Cart: $45.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 01

OTRCAT SAMPLER 01

105 Episodes
1 Volume
We happily include these Sampler Disks with each order. They are a great way to introduce your friends to the fun of Old Time Radio. This edition includes selections from American Trail and The Marx Brothers.
105 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 03

OTRCAT SAMPLER 03

102 Episodes
1 Volume
We happily include these Sampler Disks with each order. They are a great way to introduce your friends to the fun of Old Time Radio. This edition includes selections from Bulldog Drummond and Tom Corbett, Space Cadet.
102 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 11

OTRCAT SAMPLER 11

101 Episodes
1 Volume
New sampler cd with over 100 episodes from various series including Fun at Breakfast, Chesterfield Time, All American Sports Shows, Are you a Genius?, Batman Mystery Club, Comic Parade, This is our Enemy, and many new News shows by organized year.
101 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Gulf Spray Program (Gordon MacRae)

Gulf Spray Program (Gordon MacRae)

21 Episodes
1 Volume
Listen to Gordon MacRae's golden voice on the Gulf Spray Oil show as he brings you favorite tunes like "Oh, What a Beautiful Morning", "Night and Day", and "That Old Black Magic".
21 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Gracie Barges In

Gracie Barges In

10 Episodes
1 Volume
The best career move George Burns ever made was to marry Gracie Allen. America loved her and all she ever did was be Gracie Allen! They even forgave her when she appeared out of nowhere on other people’s radio shows, which brought loads of listeners back to George and Gracie’s show.
10 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 10

OTRCAT SAMPLER 10

109 Episodes
1 Volume
OTRCAT.com fans have requested a new sampler cd with over 100 episodes from various series including Sports Answer Man, Atlantic Spotlight, Cloud Nine, Men at Sea, Adventure Club, Rudy Vallee, Pabst Blue Ribbon, and many more top picks from our newest collections.
109 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Live at Mark Hopkins Hotel

Live at Mark Hopkins Hotel

8 Episodes
1 Volume
Music from the "IT" Spot in the Nob Hill District of San Francisco!
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Stoopnagle and Budd

Stoopnagle and Budd

3 Episodes
1 Volume
Likable Funny Comedian in his Early Work!
3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 03

Random Rarities 03

49 Episodes
1 Volume
The Randomest and Rarest collection of them all-an OTRCAT.com original!
49 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Christmas Recordings

Christmas Recordings

650 Episodes
8 Volume
Hundreds of hours full of holiday cheer!
650 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Commercials for Movies

Commercials for Movies

93 Episodes
1 Volume
Fun and Detailed Teaser Trailers for Classic Movies!
93 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Spike Jones

Spike Jones

106 Episodes
1 Volume
The hilariously popular Spike Jones!
106 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Comedy Collection

Comedy Collection

110 Episodes
2 Volume
Chuckle Along with a Crazy Compilation Comedy Shows--An OTRCAT exclusive!
110 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
American Gallery

American Gallery

12 Episodes
1 Volume
celebrates American artists of all genres with a whole episode dedicated to each artist and their music
12 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Open Road

Open Road

82 Episodes
1 Volume
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.
82 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Dale Evans

Dale Evans

38 Episodes
1 Volume
married to Roy Rogers, King of the Cowboys, she was the Queen of the West. An unstoppable duo force in the singing cowboy genre, together they made 28 movies and recorded over 300 songs. This collection includes some of Dale Evans early classic radio works on the Bergen and McCarthy show and well as a sampling of her performances on the Roy Rogers old time radio show.
38 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Anthology

Anthology

56 Episodes
2 Volume
presents "A selections of readings from poets, past and present and the music to accompany their poetry." Recordings include star-packed casts with poetry readings by Bing Crosby, Helen Hayes, Frank Lovejoy, Orson Welles, Agnes Moorehead, Walter Huston, and many more.
56 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Ann Sothern

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
Western Spoofs

Western Spoofs

59 Episodes
1 Volume
With an abundance of material to tease out of the western genre, many brilliant comedians created comedy skits with a western theme including Jack Benny, Red Skelton, Fred Allen and more.
59 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Golf

Golf

43 Episodes
1 Volume
featuring golf-themed old time radio shows from a variety of genres including comedy, drama, and even science fiction. Broadcasts from Bill Stern, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Phil Harris, and even Charlie McCarthy!
43 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Wacky Women

Wacky Women

273 Episodes
4 Volume
Features the kookiest women of old time radio. There are some members of the fairer sex can be less than sensible and at times downright wacky. From silly sisters to mental missies, this collection includes a wide variety of fun, exciting, and sometimes weird women!
273 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Haunted House

Haunted House

44 Episodes
1 Volume
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.
44 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Christmas At War

Christmas At War

49 Episodes
1 Volume
There was no way for the GI's to come home for Christmas, so the Radio Networks tried to bring Home to the GI's. Take a magical sleigh ride back into World War II Christmas celebrations with this incredible collection of radio shows from every genre.
49 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Your Rhythm Revue

Your Rhythm Revue

15 Episodes
1 Volume
This musical broadcast by the Sister Elizabeth Kenny Foundation features Rosemary Clooney.
15 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Hollywoods Open House

Hollywoods Open House

25 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy music, famous guest stars, and entertaining radio plays as Motion Picture magazine brings you straight from the pages, Hollywood's Open House.
25 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Cowboys, Rodeos, and Western Roundups

Cowboys, Rodeos, and Western Roundups

90 Episodes
2 Volume
this original OTRCAT collection features the best of the west: radio adaptations of great western films, comedy parodies, Captain Midnight herding cattle with an airplane, The Saint guarding a real Cowboy and more!
90 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Hillbillies in Old Time Radio

Hillbillies in Old Time Radio

36 Episodes
1 Volume
includes a root-tooting good time on such shows as Kraft Music Hall, The Jack Benny Program, Martin and Lewis Show, and even an episode of Johnny Dollar in the backhills of Missouri.Let's get roundtuit and have a swell time at it!
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Club Fifteen (Club 15)

Club Fifteen (Club 15)

17 Episodes
1 Volume
A popular and well received music show, it was broadcast until 1953, and was the Andrews Sisters longest running radio engagement.
17 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Peter Lawford

Peter Lawford

13 Episodes
1 Volume
Peter Lawford was an aristocratic playboy and member of the "Rat Pack." Peter Lawford was a high-demand leading actor during WWII.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
NBC First Fabulous Fifty

NBC First Fabulous Fifty

6 Episodes
1 Volume
NBC celebrates its first 50 years on the air with a retrospective featuring bits from its most popular shows.
6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jack Benny Gags

Jack Benny Gags

161 Episodes
4 Volume
This compilation has some of Jack Benny's best running gags and first appearances by his stellar comedy cast.
161 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Jane Froman

Jane Froman

19 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection contains old time radio appearances of the beautiful and talented songstress during WWII.
19 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Peter Lorre

Peter Lorre

60 Episodes
1 Volume
This extensive collection follows the lisping Hungarian's guest appearances on comedy, horror and variety shows.
60 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Boogeymen in Comedy (Screamstars Playing for Laughs)

Boogeymen in Comedy (Screamstars Playing for Laughs)

43 Episodes
1 Volume
An OTRCAT original compilation: Shudder and Laugh! Our favorite screen scream stars (Boris Karloff, Peter Lorre, Bela Lugosi, and Vincent Price) having fun with our favorite radio comedians.
43 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Christmas Comedy

Christmas Comedy

180 Episodes
4 Volume
This collection will have you giggling jingle bells and spiting your egg nog laughing hohoho!
180 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Goofy Guys

Goofy Guys

317 Episodes
7 Volume
in honor of all the goobers, goofballs, and silly billies on old time radio shows.
317 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Random Rarities 06

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
Jackie Gleason Les Tremayne Show

Jackie Gleason Les Tremayne Show

3 Episodes
1 Volume
Variety show with a little known actor Jackie Gleason who would later star in The Honeymooners.
3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Royal Gelatin Hour

Royal Gelatin Hour

50 Episodes
2 Volume
Crooner Rudy Vallee became one of the earliest mass-media pop stars in this 1930's comedy variety old time radio show. Rivaled in popularity by only Amos & Andy,The Royal Gelatin Hour broadcast introduced writers and comedians (including Edgar Bergen) to the world via radio.
50 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Holiday Inn

Holiday Inn

119 Episodes
3 Volume
You don't need a Three Day Weekend to enjoy the shows in Our Holiday Inn Collection (but it night take that long to hear them all!)
119 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

65 Episodes
2 Volume
Statuesque and sultry Lauren Bacall splashed on the Hollywood Scene at the age 19 when she starred opposite her soon to be husband Humphrey Bogart.
65 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Mickey Rooney

Mickey Rooney

57 Episodes
2 Volume
Enjoy one of the funniest fellows in show business with his very own collection!
57 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
In Person Dinah Shore

In Person Dinah Shore

17 Episodes
1 Volume
Perky, pretty and popular Dinah Shore won the hearts of millions in her delightful music variety show.
17 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Front And Center

Front And Center

7 Episodes
1 Volume
Music and variety program hosted by pin-up Dorothy Lamour accompanied by the male quartet, The Crew Chiefs
7 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
America Salutes The Presidents Birthday

America Salutes The Presidents Birthday

3 Episodes
1 Volume
in support of the March of Dimes, an all star cast with James Cagney, Humphrey Bogart, Bing Crosby, and more celebrate Franklin Delano Roosevelt's birthday
3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Oscar Levant

Oscar Levant

175 Episodes
4 Volume
Enjoy these appearances by Oscar Levant, the sharp-witted brilliant music composer, concert pianist, movie star, author, and radio quiz show panelist.
175 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Lets Go With Music

Lets Go With Music

4 Episodes
1 Volume
AFRS music collection with guest stars include Rosemary Clooney, Patti Page, Helen O'Connell, Joni James, Les Paul & Mary Ford, Jill Corey and more
4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Esther Williams

Esther Williams

14 Episodes
1 Volume
Known as America's Mermaid, she swam into the hearts of many with her lavish Aqua Musical spectaculars
14 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Dan Dailey

Dan Dailey

18 Episodes
1 Volume
A talented actor in many genres, Dan Dailey starred in old time radio episodes of Lux Radio Theater, Suspense, Philco Radio Time and Screen Directors Playhouse.
18 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Betty Hutton

Betty Hutton

16 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection includes appearances by the blonde bombshell and comedian on The Pepsodent Show (Bob Hope), It's Time To Smile, The Charlie McCarthy Show, Radio Hall of Fame, and Radio Hall of Fame showcasing Hutton's singing and acting and all-around compelling personality.
16 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
To Be Perfectly Frank (Frank Sinatra)

To Be Perfectly Frank (Frank Sinatra)

23 Episodes
1 Volume
Bobby soxers swooned over Ol' Blue Eyes Frank Sinatra and he had a career resurgence in the mid 1950s as part of the Rat Pack in Las Vegas.
23 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Horses In Old Time Radio

Horses In Old Time Radio

219 Episodes
5 Volume
Hold your horses! Plenty of one horse towns, wild horses, charley horses, play the ponies, and more straight from the horse's mouth at the microphone.
219 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Command Performance Christmas

Command Performance Christmas

6 Episodes
1 Volume
The biggest names in entertainment brought the troops some Christmas Cheer during the holidays.
6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Gene Kelly

Gene Kelly

33 Episodes
1 Volume
Athletic and graceful, Gene Kelly danced his way into the hearts of Americans everywhere with his handsome looks and toe-tapping moves.
33 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Corns A Poppin with Spike Jones and His City Slickers

Corns A Poppin with Spike Jones and His City Slickers

5 Episodes
1 Volume
Featuring Spike's brand of musical mayhem, he would "tour" the musical history of great American cities
5 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Edith Fellows

Edith Fellows

3 Episodes
1 Volume
Child-star Edith Fellows, best known for playing orphans and street urchins, was the first child to be offered a seven year contract with a major studio.
3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
News Recordings 1950-1959

News Recordings 1950-1959

108 Episodes
2 Volume
Post-War American is dominated by Rock n' Rock, the Red Scare, and the explosion of television, the beginnings of the Civil Rights Movement, the death of Joseph Stalin, and the war Korea.
108 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Random Rarities 14

Random Rarities 14

39 Episodes
1 Volume
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".
39 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.00
Popular Vocalists of Radio

Popular Vocalists of Radio

25 Episodes
1 Volume
The brightest female vocalists like Rosemary Clooney, Dinah Shore, Martha Tilton, and many more from radio's golden age.
25 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
News Recordings 1944

News Recordings 1944

458 Episodes
4 Volume
Allied forces were advancing in all theaters of WWII, but there was a lot more fighting to come.
458 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Friday the 13th

Friday the 13th

7 Episodes
1 Volume
Unlucky Friday the 13th is discussed in a wide variety of shows including Origins Of Superstitions, The Witch's Tale, Suspense, Our Miss Brooks, and more...
7 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
News Recordings 1945

News Recordings 1945

435 Episodes
4 Volume
1945 was a big year for news, the death of FDR, V-Day, two atomic bombs dropped on Japan, and the end of WWII.
435 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
News Recordings 1946

News Recordings 1946

50 Episodes
1 Volume
Americans were enjoying the first year of peacetime after the WWII as Churchill described the "Iron Curtain" descending across the European continent.
50 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Teresa Brewer

Teresa Brewer

8 Episodes
1 Volume
Born to sing, Teresa Brewer's career began at the age of five Major Bowes Amateur Hour and Bing Crosby called her "Sophie Tucker of the Girl Scouts."
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
News Recordings 1949

News Recordings 1949

35 Episodes
1 Volume
This year is both the end of the WWII decade and a prelude to the consumer culture of the 1950s.
35 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rosemary Clooney

Rosemary Clooney

275 Episodes
6 Volume
Singer and actress, she got the attention of Americans with the song "Come On-a My House" and won their hearts with Bing Crosby in White Christmas.
275 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Joe DeRita

Joe DeRita

4 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known for his portrayal of Curly in the Three Stooges, Joe DeRita brought big belly laughs to old time radio.
4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 15

Random Rarities 15

59 Episodes
1 Volume
A collection of rare, hard to find shows from all genres including Heart Throbs, Heritage Radio Theater, The Man Behind The Masterpiece, Nightcap Yarns, Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands, Mr. Pickwick's Christmas.
59 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Refreshment Club

Refreshment Club

48 Episodes
1 Volume
A daily thirty minute transcribed segment of songs, jokes and some poetry that built on the success of Don McNeill's Breakfast Club.
48 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ethel Merman

Ethel Merman

15 Episodes
1 Volume
Known as the "First Lady of the musical comedy stage", Ethel Merman was a force of nature with a booming voice and a magnetic stage and screen presence.
15 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Kings Jesters

Kings Jesters

6 Episodes
1 Volume
an excellent syndicated musical program featuring the "vocal orchestra" Paul Whiteman's The Rhythm Boys and later blues singer Marjorie Whitney.
6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Spot Light Revue

Spot Light Revue

14 Episodes
1 Volume
Spikes Jones and his boys crank out satirical tunes sure to get your toes tapping and your belly laughing.
14 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Leap Year

Leap Year

35 Episodes
1 Volume
The Gregorian Calendar adds a day February 29th to the year every four years; this collection adds entertainment from every genre of radio programs.
35 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Date with the Duke

Date with the Duke

57 Episodes
2 Volume
Join Duke Ellington Orchestra in the live 1945 broadcasts from the 400 Restaurant on Fifth Avenue and 43rd Street in New York City.
57 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Paramount is on the Air

Paramount is on the Air

33 Episodes
1 Volume
Hollywood studios used the radio to advertise upcoming films featuring songs and scenes from the films without giving away the plot.
33 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Tonight on Broadway

Tonight on Broadway

8 Episodes
1 Volume
One of the well loved Boswell Sisters, little Connee was the only sister to stay in show business after getting married.
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ann Blyth

Ann Blyth

42 Episodes
1 Volume
Her career began with the role as the girl who got to slap Joan Crawford in Mildred Pierce and a nomination for Best Supporting Actress.
42 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Judy Canova

Judy Canova

94 Episodes
3 Volume
A hillbilly, hog caller, and hayseed -- Judy Canova started her career in a traveling family group, usually yodeling, singing and playing guitar. The Judy Canova Show opened with a monologue and novelty song, and then broke out into sidesplitting half hour comedy skit.
94 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Elgin Holiday Shows (Christmas and Thanksgiving)

Elgin Holiday Shows (Christmas and Thanksgiving)

5 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy the holidays 1940s style with the stars of the period when you listen to the Elgin Watch holiday specials.
5 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Somebody Knows

Somebody Knows

10 Episodes
1 Volume
Summer replacement series for Suspense with the premise was that there are no perfect crimes, that someone, somewhere, could have the one missing clue.
10 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
New Orleans Jazz Band

New Orleans Jazz Band

7 Episodes
1 Volume
AFRS jazz broadcasts featuring New Orleans jazz for military personnel abroad.
7 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Frances Farmer

Frances Farmer

4 Episodes
1 Volume
A feisty leading lady who's career was cut short due to the politics of the studio system and her personal shortcomings.
4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jerry Colonna

Jerry Colonna

126 Episodes
3 Volume
Jerry Colonna won his greatest fame as Bob Hope's sidekick, but he was an accomplished comic on his own.
126 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Les Tremayne

Les Tremayne

103 Episodes
3 Volume
Beginning in 1931 he played "heavies" on a number of local melodramas, but in 1934 he was allowed to stretch his talents as the leading man in The Romance of Helen Trent.
103 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
News Recordings 1943

News Recordings 1943

219 Episodes
2 Volume
WWII was in full force with many casualties on both sides, Americans clung to their radios for news about the war. Edward R. Murrow joined an American bomber crew on a raid over Berlin to bravely report from the warfront.
219 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Radio Fillers

Radio Fillers

92 Episodes
1 Volume
Fifteen minute sample tastes of Hollywood's greats pictures by playing some of the movie's soundtrack and interview stars.
92 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 19

Random Rarities 19

39 Episodes
1 Volume
Here is a new collection of Rare Programs which will not fit in another category but are too important and entertaining not to be released in a collection.
39 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Railroad Hour

Railroad Hour

247 Episodes
6 Volume
Everybody aboard the Broadway and Hollywood musical series featuring Gordon MacRae and other major singing talents.
247 6
Add To Cart: $20.00
Cab Calloway

Cab Calloway

16 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known for his creative vocalizations or scatting and his catchphrase "hi-de-hi-de-ho."
16 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ray Milland

Ray Milland

61 Episodes
2 Volume
Ray Milland got his big break in The Jungle Princess with sarong-clad Dorothy Lamour and late became a screen legend in 1945’s Lost Weekend.
61 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Random Rarities 21

Random Rarities 21

67 Episodes
1 Volume
Random and rare old time radio collection from from the great, dusty vaults of radio shows.
67 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Roy Rogers

Roy Rogers

153 Episodes
4 Volume
The original "King of the Cowboys" is packed with new recordings of The Roy Rogers old time radio show and many guest appearances. Join Roy, "Queen of the West" Dale Evans, Trigger, Bullet, and the gang in this fun western adventure-variety show.
153 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Random Rarities 20

Random Rarities 20

12 Episodes
1 Volume
More random collections from deep in the vaults of old time radio with mysteries, game shows, comedies and more rare gems.
12 1
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Ruth Roman

Ruth Roman

6 Episodes
1 Volume
Although the most of the films she made are not remembered as classics, she easily made the transition to TV character actress through the later years.
6 1
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Random Rarities 22

Random Rarities 22

57 Episodes
1 Volume
We just love finding these rare radio shows, some with only one known remaining episode.
57 1
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1961

1961

23 Episodes
1 Volume
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.
23 1
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Graduation

Graduation

16 Episodes
1 Volume
Celebrate moving from the world of school into the world of work is a big step with old time radio and historical recordings.
16 1
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Club 930

Club 930

4 Episodes
1 Volume
The show featured music from Vaughn Monroe, Dinah Shore, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Duvall, Benny Strong, and others.
4 1
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Raleigh Kool Program (Jack Pearl Show)

Raleigh Kool Program (Jack Pearl Show)

29 Episodes
1 Volume
Revival of the old Jack Pearl Show, with Tommy Dorsey, and featured vocalists Jack Leonard and Edythe Wright, and the hilarious "Baron Munchhausen skit" by Jack Pearl and Cliff Hall.
29 1
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Jack Carson

Jack Carson

33 Episodes
1 Volume
Hilarious Parody of the Life of a Showbiz Star!
33 1
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Rhonda Fleming

Rhonda Fleming

7 Episodes
1 Volume
A Hollywood talent scout saw Rhonda walking on the street gave her a seven year contract without a screen test. She was once known as "the Queen of Technicolor."
7 1
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Harpo Marx

Harpo Marx

19 Episodes
1 Volume
Honk, honk, old time radio shows starring the silent member of the Marx Brother Troupe who had a bicycle horn, wore a red wig and prop filled trench coat.
19 1
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Stars for Defense

Stars for Defense

13 Episodes
1 Volume
Created by Federal Civil Defense Administration as a public service program to be broadcast by participating radio stations throughout the country with music and practical advice for Americans fearful of an impending attack during the Cold War.
13 1
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1946

1946

56 Episodes
1 Volume
Nuremberg Trials signaled the end of the Nazi regime, Operation Diana signaled the beginning of the space race, and the Baby Boom signaled a new generation of history makers.
56 1
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Random Rarities 27

Random Rarities 27

44 Episodes
1 Volume
Our latest batch of Rarities with even more unclassifiable broadcasts to astound and delight listeners.
44 1
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Summer

Summer

88 Episodes
2 Volume
For most, the most golden times in our memories are those languid months of June, July, and August. The collection covers it all: summer jobs, heat, camping, vacations, and summer romances.
88 2
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Rat Pack

Rat Pack

35 Episodes
1 Volume
Post release of the Rat Pack Movie, Oceans 11 -- This compilation has choice appearances by members of The Rat Pack in Old Time Radio including Humphrey Bogart, Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Judy Garland, and more!
35 1
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1945

1945

63 Episodes
1 Volume
Marking the end of WWII with the deaths of the world's most notorious dictators and the dropping of the Atomic Bomb, 1945
63 1
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Babysitting

Babysitting

40 Episodes
1 Volume
Ever since there were kids, there was a need for babysitters to lend a helping hands.
40 1
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Orson Welles Christmas

Orson Welles Christmas

7 Episodes
1 Volume
A man of many hats, Orson Welles was a gifted and venerated actor, writer, director who used his talents to bring more magic to Christmas Radio Dramas.
7 1
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Fred Lowery

Fred Lowery

10 Episodes
1 Volume
Legally blind from the age of two, Fred Lowery became one of the most successful whistlers in radio.
10 1
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Elmo Tanner

Elmo Tanner

68 Episodes
2 Volume
One of the greatest whistlers in the recording industry, Elmo Tanner enjoyed a long association with the Ted Weems Orchestra.
68 2
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Kentucky Derby Recordings (Horse Racing)

Kentucky Derby Recordings (Horse Racing)

67 Episodes
1 Volume
Close your eyes and imagine big hats and drinking Mint Juleps and as the horses run for the Roses during The Most Exciting Two Minutes in Sports - the Kentucky Derby!
67 1
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Whistling

Whistling

171 Episodes
5 Volume
Whistling and whistlers are featured in this diverse collection of Old Time Radio favorites.
171 5
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Sound Off

Sound Off

40 Episodes
1 Volume
Music Program with DJ Bruce Barnett spinning the Top Hits with Sinatra, Dorsey, Kyser, Herman, Goodman Stafford and more!
40 1
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Rare Comedy

Rare Comedy

164 Episodes
3 Volume
There was a lot of competition among radio comedies, and not all of them became classics, but they sure were fun!
164 3
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Rare WWII

Rare WWII

83 Episodes
1 Volume
Network Radio not only came of age during the Second World War, but it also helped to bring the Nation together to achieve Final Victory.
83 1
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Doris Day

Doris Day

64 Episodes
2 Volume
Her image as America's Girl Next Door was largely a fabrication of Studio Publicity Offices, in fact, Doris Day was a lady whom life treated unfairly, even cruelly, but she always recovered and came out ahead. Her pretty face got her into pictures, her pictures helped sell her records, and her terrific personality made her a welcome guest on radio.
64 2
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Rare Westerns

Rare Westerns

51 Episodes
1 Volume
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.
51 1
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Rare Show Biz

Rare Show Biz

100 Episodes
2 Volume
Radio and the Film Industry supported each other, and the studios loved anything which would help sell more movie tickets.
100 2
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Rare Holiday

Rare Holiday

42 Episodes
1 Volume
There are several holidays on a year’s calendar, and they all deserve to be celebrated.
42 1
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Random Rarities 29

Random Rarities 29

73 Episodes
1 Volume
Several of these rare treasures may have been lost to history, leeching away in a landfill, if someone had not thought to turn the original recording over to an OTR Collector who then preserved it digitally so we can all enjoy them.
73 1
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Christmas Day Programs

Christmas Day Programs

36 Episodes
1 Volume
During the Golden Age radio shows were broadcast live, many shows and their stars made a Christmas Day broadcast a chance to give a special gift to their listeners.
36 1
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Martha Wilkerson

Martha Wilkerson

41 Episodes
1 Volume
One of AFRS's most popular productions was also one of its simplest, G.I. Jive featuring G.I. Jill voiced by girl-back-home Martha Wilkerson
41 1
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Martha Sleeper

Martha Sleeper

7 Episodes
1 Volume
Martha Sleeper was born with terrific showbiz connections but made it on her own talent even beyond the stage and screen.
7 1
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Lux Radio Westerns

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
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Children Shows

Children Shows

104 Episodes
1 Volume
Mom cried over the Soaps during the day and Dad would tune is some serious programming when he got home from work. But in the magic time between the end of the school day and supper-time, kids ruled the radio dial. If listening to Old Time Radio makes you feel like a kid again, you are going to love listening to these great Kids Shows.
104 1
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Lauritz Melchior

Lauritz Melchior

24 Episodes
1 Volume
This Danish-American opera tenor was best known for his performances of Wagner's works, but he also had a great sense of humor appearing with Fred Allen old time radio shows.
24 1
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Gisele Mackenzie

Gisele Mackenzie

8 Episodes
1 Volume
Gisele MacKenzie got her big break in Show Business by showing up Jack Benny on the violin.
8 1
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Pick and Pat

Pick and Pat

15 Episodes
1 Volume
A buddy comedy minstrel-type radio program in the vein of Amos n' Andy and Two Black Crows.
15 1
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Boxers Champions and Prizefighters

Boxers Champions and Prizefighters

125 Episodes
3 Volume
This OTRCAT original collection includes examples of boxing in all the genres of old time radio shows.
125 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Lucille Ball

Lucille Ball

185 Episodes
3 Volume
Before she became TV’s favorite redhead, Lucille Ball was a rising starlet who turned to radio work as a way to make ends meet.
185 3
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Maxine Gray

Maxine Gray

49 Episodes
1 Volume
Although little-known beyond fans of Big Band Music and OTR, Maxine Gray's story is filled with survival and even success despite nearly crippling injuries and long odds.
49 1
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Marie Wilson

Marie Wilson

114 Episodes
3 Volume
Known as Irma in My Friend Irma, Marie Wilson made a career of playing ditzy but loveable blondes.
114 3
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Ziegfeld Follies of the Air

Ziegfeld Follies of the Air

6 Episodes
1 Volume
Experience the music and laughs of the famous Ziegfeld Follies entertainers like Helen Morgan, and Will Rogers.
6 1
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Danny Kaye Show

Danny Kaye Show

28 Episodes
1 Volume
This legendary songster and funny man was every bit as zany in real life as he was with Bing in White Christmas. The Danny Kaye Show aired almost a decade before the classic Holiday movie.
28 1
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Navy Swings

Navy Swings

26 Episodes
1 Volume
Jazz Greats Perform for Future US Navy and Navy Reservists!
26 1
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Love Triangles

Love Triangles

14 Episodes
1 Volume
There is supposed to be one girl out there for every guy, but when there is a Love Triangle there is nothing but trouble.
14 1
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GI Journal

GI Journal

60 Episodes
2 Volume
Armed Forces Radio Service was been created by the War Department as a means to entertain and inform the troops during WWII. The service was run "by G.I.s for G.I.s" and broadcasts included performances by Glenn Miller, Kay Kyser, Tommy Dorsey, Bing Crosby, Jack Benny, Bob Hope and many more!
60 2
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Dorothy Lamour

Dorothy Lamour

143 Episodes
4 Volume
Known for the sarong dress in The Jungle Princess and her exotic good looks, Dorothy Lamour made over 60 motion pictures and helped sell US Treasury Bonds
143 4
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Mary Martin

Mary Martin

34 Episodes
1 Volume
Best remembered as Broadway's Nellie Forbush and Peter Pan, Mary Martin also graced Radio Row.
34 1
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Love Songs

Love Songs

454 Episodes
9 Volume
Love Songs are the most popular form of song because everyone loves being in love.
454 9
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Martha Tilton

Martha Tilton

107 Episodes
2 Volume
Martha Tilton, also known as ''Liltin' Martha Tilton,'' joined the venerable Jimmy Dorsey and his band in 1935 and later with Benny Goodman until 1939.
107 2
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Zasu Pitts

Zasu Pitts

17 Episodes
1 Volume
She was a popular character actress during the Thirties, making both features and shorts for Hal Roach. Her willowy spinster persona was the inspiration for the voice of Olive Oyl in Max Fleischer's Popeye cartoons.
17 1
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Bob Hope Christmas

Bob Hope Christmas

16 Episodes
1 Volume
Bob Hope lived to be 100 years old and he celebrated 100 Christmases; many of those Christmases were celebrated with US troops.
16 1
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Marilyn Maxwell

Marilyn Maxwell

73 Episodes
2 Volume
Born with a marquee-ready name, Marvel Marilyn Maxwell, she was known as “the other Marilyn”.
73 2
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Vera-Ellen

Vera-Ellen

3 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known for starring with Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, and Rosemary Clooney in White Christmas, Vera-Ellen dropped out of show business after the picture was made to marry a millionaire.
3 1
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Don Ameche

Don Ameche

98 Episodes
3 Volume
Known for his work on film, television, and radio, Don Ameche is a household name.
98 3
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Perry Como

Perry Como

28 Episodes
1 Volume
Long Awaited collection Featuring the Delightful Musical and Comedy Star in Guest Performances!
28 1
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Nash Kelvinator Musical Showroom

Nash Kelvinator Musical Showroom

19 Episodes
1 Volume
features some of the greatest old time radio pop music with top name guest stars including Xavier Cugat, Al Pearce, Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Gabby Hayes, The Charioteers, Lou Holtz, Morton Downey, and many more.
19 1
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Ethel Barrymore

Ethel Barrymore

11 Episodes
1 Volume
Sister of Lionel and John Barrymore, this collection contains all the her known rare appearances on various old time radio shows.
11 1
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Rare News and Current Event Shows

Rare News and Current Event Shows

203 Episodes
3 Volume
If the information we crave is from the distant past, it is history, if it is malicious it may be gossip, but if it is relevant and new, it is News. Old Time Radio News shows are give modern listeners a peek into the major world events of yesteryear.
203 3
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Dick Haymes

Dick Haymes

32 Episodes
1 Volume
Of all the crooners who were recording in the 40s and 50s, Dick Haymes had perhaps the greatest musical talent, but a series of unsuccessful marriages (including one to Rita Hayworth) and debt derailed what should have been a successful career.
32 1
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Burl Ives

Burl Ives

43 Episodes
1 Volume
With his trademark beard and guitar, Burl Ives seemed to always be able to sing the songs that people wanted to hear.
43 1
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Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore

191 Episodes
3 Volume
Is there anyone 'finah in the state of Carolina? The singing starlet best remembered for her sensuous recordings in the 1940's; now with over more episodes of the Dinah Shore show and guest appearances, many with Groucho Marx.
191 3
Add To Cart: $10.00
Lux Radio Theater

Lux Radio Theater

785 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.
785 33
Add To Cart: $160.00
Dick Powell

Dick Powell

196 Episodes
8 Volume
Dick Powell stars in Richard Diamond, Rogue's Gallery, and special appearances in various old time radio shows including Lux Radio Theater, Command Performance, Cavalcade of America, UN Radio, Screen Guild Theater, Suspense, This I Believe, and many rare recordings!
196 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Morton Downey

Morton Downey

31 Episodes
1 Volume
Nicknamed the "The Irish Nightingale", Morton Downey's was a popular recording artist and songwriter in the 1930s and 1940s penning tunes like" Sweeten Up Your Smile."
31 1
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Andrews Sisters

Andrews Sisters

84 Episodes
2 Volume
The sound track for the War Years was Big Band Music, but the universal sweetheart was a triple threat, the lovely Andrews Sisters. More "girl next door" pretty than pin-up girl glamorous, the sister's songs were filled with the optimism and pluck that helped countless G.I.s endure for the duration.
84 2
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Jimmy Durante

Jimmy Durante

47 Episodes
1 Volume
By the late 1940s, Jimmy "Schnozzola" Durante was such a showbiz institution that guest stars would line up to appear on his broadcast.
47 1
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Connie Boswell

Connie Boswell

45 Episodes
2 Volume
Born and raised in the Jazz-filled New Orleans streets, Connie Boswell, and her two other sisters, Martha and Vet, learned to pluck and toot almost every instrument used in popular and vocal Jazz.Boswell Sisters
45 2
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St Patricks Day

St Patricks Day

53 Episodes
1 Volume
Follow the Rainbow to this pot o'gold of Radio Shows with St Paddy day musical, comedy, drama and more from radio yesteryear!
53 1
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Jack Kirkwood

Jack Kirkwood

71 Episodes
1 Volume
was well known for his repeated role on The Bob Hope Show. Some call Jack Kirkwood Bob Hope's second banana, but in actuality Hope often played the straight man to Kirkwood's hijinks. This extensive compilation contains The Jack Kirkwood Show, many of his guest appearances, and a rare recording of At Home with The Kirkwoods.
71 1
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Fred Astaire

Fred Astaire

17 Episodes
1 Volume
His film and stage career lasted an outstanding 76 years and he made 31 music films, often with the lovely Ginger Rogers. Fred Astaire made music with his feet and the sound of his shoes harmonizes with musical score on these old time radio shows.He even had his own show, The Fred Astaire Show, which is included in this collection of his radio appearances.
17 1
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Tommy Dorsey

Tommy Dorsey

48 Episodes
1 Volume
Popular Swing Musician and Trombone Honker!
48 1
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Johnny Mercer

Johnny Mercer

128 Episodes
3 Volume
popular singer and song writer in the golden age of radio. In the 1940s, Johnny Mercer was the "it-man" for Hollywood's musical entertainment.
128 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Jack Benny

Jack Benny

1111 Episodes
27 Volume
Everyone's favorite penny pinching miser with more laughs and better quality sound.
1111 27
Add To Cart: $135.00
Mail Call

Mail Call

84 Episodes
2 Volume
These star-packed love letters to the troops, from Hollywood during WWII.
84 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Bob Burns Show

Bob Burns Show

16 Episodes
1 Volume
This comedy show debuted in September 1941 as The Arkansas Traveler. Featuring the music of Spike Jones, the show featured Bob Burns playing his "Bazooka," a homemade instrument that he made from a whiskey funnel and two gas pipes.
16 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Hawaii Old Time Radio Shows

Hawaii Old Time Radio Shows

288 Episodes
7 Volume
Aloha! This collection includes old time radio shows from all genres from ting-ting steel guitar music to epic Hawaiian Adventure and detective stories to supernatural Tiki tales.
288 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Paul Whiteman

Paul Whiteman

31 Episodes
1 Volume
Performances by The King of Jazz!
31 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors

Cocoanut Grove Ambassadors

88 Episodes
1 Volume
Order a cocktail and sit back under the swaying palms of The Cocoanut Grove Nightclub in Los Angeles and enjoy the music of Phil Harris before he met Jack.
88 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Shell Chateau

Shell Chateau

26 Episodes
1 Volume
Hosted by Al Jolson, Shell Chateau featured big name guest stars like Boris Karloff, Judy Garland, Deanna Durbin, Wallace Beery, Cab Calloway, Henry Fonda, Sonja Henie and many others.
26 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Flag Day

Flag Day

15 Episodes
1 Volume
The American Experiment is a fragile one, but we can take strength from Thirteen Red and White Stripes and a field of Blue covered with White Stars. Here are some of the most Patriotic Programs from all of Old Time Radio.
15 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rare Summer Replacement Shows

Rare Summer Replacement Shows

13 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection includes rare but wonderful seasonal shows that held the timeslot for some of America's best loved radio shows.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Tallulah Bankhead

Tallulah Bankhead

82 Episodes
5 Volume
known for her wild behavior and billed as the "the glamorous, unpredictable Tallulah Bankhead," this collection contains many of her rare guest appearances and The Big Show.
82 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Rare Gossip

Rare Gossip

39 Episodes
1 Volume
Spreading stories about others is a filthy practice, but it is something we are hardwired to love doing!
39 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
ABC Mystery Time

ABC Mystery Time

14 Episodes
1 Volume
Thursday nights were filled with A-List talent on ABC thanks to the convenience of magnetic tape on ABC Mystery Time. Enjoy this series of mystifying tales starring Sir Laurence Olivier with these organ ripping episodes.
14 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Screen Guild Theater

Screen Guild Theater

354 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.
354 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Ford Theater

Ford Theater

30 Episodes
2 Volume
The Ford Theater began as a low budget project to bring movie adaptations to the air using lower scale NY actors. In order to increase car sales, the show was reformatted using A-List Hollywood talent.
30 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Orson Welles

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
Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore (Comedy Caravan)

Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore (Comedy Caravan)

25 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy comedy legend, Jimmy Durante, with his straight man, Garry Moore, on the The Camel Comedy Caravan and The Rexall Hour.
25 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Al Jolson

Al Jolson

116 Episodes
2 Volume
Al Jolson was a master entertainer and his performing career spanned 50 years. Jolson made a break in his career by deciding one evening to perform in "black face" at a San Francisco club; this soon became his trademark in show business. A staunch Civil Rights activist, he later helped open opportunities for African-Americans on Broadway.
116 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Jubilee

Jubilee

184 Episodes
4 Volume
AFRS Presents Great Jazz and Entertainment for the Troops during WWII.
184 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Lena Horne

Lena Horne

17 Episodes
1 Volume
Singing sensation of stage and screen, Lena Horne performed for audiences in the Cotton Club, for major MGM movies, in the USO, Broadway, and multiple radio and television appearances.
17 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Victor Borge

Victor Borge

46 Episodes
1 Volume
Presenting some of the Best Performances by the "Clown Prince of Denmark."
46 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Hollywood is On the Air

Hollywood is On the Air

41 Episodes
1 Volume
All Star Variety, Comedy, and Music Program!
41 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Hollywood Spotlight

Hollywood Spotlight

36 Episodes
1 Volume
Syndicated musical variety program with comedy skits and famous guest appearances.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jills All-Time Jukebox

Jills All-Time Jukebox

23 Episodes
1 Volume
The Allied counterpart of the infamous Tokyo Rose, GI Jill was played by girl next door Martha Wilkerson.
23 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Burns and Allen

Burns and Allen

342 Episodes
7 Volume
One of the Most Beloved Couples in Radio, George was the brains but Gracie was the Star.
342 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Andy Williams

Andy Williams

8 Episodes
1 Volume
After starting in a vocal quartet with his brothers, Andy Williams became one of the most successful vocalists in show business.
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Martin and Lewis

Martin and Lewis

85 Episodes
2 Volume
Even More Shows with Comedy's Favorite Duo!
85 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

230 Episodes
6 Volume
This knock out music show is hosted by Al Jolson, and Bing Crosby.
230 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Bergen and McCarthy (Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy)

Bergen and McCarthy (Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy)

289 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!
289 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Cavalcade of America

Cavalcade of America

742 Episodes
15 Volume
This well-done, star-studded factual show is a wonderful resource for those interested in historical highlights.
742 15
Add To Cart: $75.00
Jimmy Stewart

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
Command Performance

Command Performance

331 Episodes
8 Volume
"The Best Show that the American Public Never Heard", Command Performance and other AFRS Programs were only heard by Servicemen at Overseas postings. This series has WWII comedy, music and drama its star-studded finest!
331 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Heres to Veterans

Heres to Veterans

200 Episodes
2 Volume
This old time radio show was aired to entertain those making a strong and better America for us all.
200 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Your Hit Parade

Your Hit Parade

95 Episodes
2 Volume
Your Hit Parade features the popular hit song show that spanned almost 25 years.
95 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
William Gargan

William Gargan

68 Episodes
2 Volume
best known for his hard-boiled detective roles in Barry Craig and Martin Kane, William Gargan also appeared in variety old time radio shows, Lux Radio, Command Performance and more!
68 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
GI Jive (with G.I. Jill)

GI Jive (with G.I. Jill)

147 Episodes
2 Volume
When YANK Magazine sponsored GI Jive, it was hard to tell whether the G.I.s tuned in to hear the hot requested music or the voice of pretty "GI Jill", played by Martha Wilkerson.
147 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
General Electric Theater

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
Bob Hope

Bob Hope

412 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.
412 10
Add To Cart: $50.00
Music for Millions

Music for Millions

4 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy the classic sounds of some of the biggest names in music from the 1940s and then listen to them do their part for the war effort by promoting Victory Bonds to help finance the war.
4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Fred Allen

Fred Allen

189 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.
189 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Marx Brothers

Marx Brothers

311 Episodes
8 Volume
Possibly the funniest brothers to ever tread the Vaudeville stage, the Marx Brothers are American Icons. Even Harpo gets laughs on the Radio!
311 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Groucho Marx

Groucho Marx

287 Episodes
6 Volume
Part of the Marx Brothers, Groucho Marx was best known for his greasepaint mustache, cigar, and quick wit. He later branched out to host quiz old time radio show "You Bet Your Life."
287 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Front Line Theater

Front Line Theater

10 Episodes
1 Volume
Before AFRS could broadcast a program donated by the networks, the show had to be "decommercialized". Sometimes this meant changing the show title and cutting out the sponsor pitch.
10 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Bob Crosby

Bob Crosby

127 Episodes
3 Volume
When he was asked what he did, Bob Crosby once quipped that he was Bing's brother. In fact, he had a very successful career in music and on radio. He took over for Phil Harris when the longtime band leader left The Jack Benny Program.
127 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Big Story

Big Story

45 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.
45 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Duffys Tavern

Duffys Tavern

121 Episodes
4 Volume
"Elite meet to eat, Duffy ain't here, Archie the Manager speakin'..." this classic sitcom now with additional recordings.
121 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Ozzie and Harriet

Ozzie and Harriet

105 Episodes
2 Volume
The "adventures" of Ozzie & Harriet are based on the daily stuff that happens to all good suburban couples in family sitcoms.
105 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Guest Star Radio

Guest Star Radio

494 Episodes
5 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.
494 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan

628 Episodes
10 Volume
This collection contains his early old time radio appearances and recordings from his political career and presidency.
628 10
Add To Cart: $50.00
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

269 Episodes
6 Volume
Sinatra was known for his colorful character, sometimes tough, but always loved.
269 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Boris Karloff

Boris Karloff

115 Episodes
2 Volume
Best known for his roles in horror films, Boris Karloff was billed as "Karloff the Uncanny."
115 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Great Moments in Radio

Great Moments in Radio

103 Episodes
1 Volume
Hear important Historical Events as they actually occurred on the Radio.
103 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 02

OTRCAT SAMPLER 02

119 Episodes
1 Volume
We happily include these Sampler Disks with each order. They are a great way to introduce your friends to the fun of Old Time Radio. This edition includes selections from Judy Canova and The Scarlet Pimpernel.
119 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Paul Harvey Recordings

Paul Harvey Recordings

244 Episodes
1 Volume
Harvey's news broadcast career stretched from the Golden Age of Radio during the Second World War and beyond.
244 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Best of Dragnet

Best of Dragnet

53 Episodes
1 Volume
Original Compilation of OTRCAT's favorite Dragnet Episodes!
53 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Gerald Mohr

Gerald Mohr

233 Episodes
5 Volume
An anthology to Gerald Mohr, this extensive collection contains almost 300 radio appearances on various detective shows, horror-dramas, and radio comedies.
233 5
Add To Cart: $30.00
CBS World News Today

CBS World News Today

95 Episodes
2 Volume
one of the first news shows to send famed correspondents, Edward R Murrow, John Charles Daly, and William L. Shirer, around the world to give American eyewitness accounts to some of the most dramatic events in history.
95 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Hearts in Harmony

Hearts in Harmony

456 Episodes
5 Volume
was a popular daytime soap opera in the 1940s and 50s sponsored by Kroger's grocery chain.
456 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
$20.00
Down Allens Alley (Fred Allen)

Down Allens Alley (Fred Allen)

75 Episodes
1 Volume
was the popular comedy sketch lampooning small town America. The skit was included in the Fred Allen Show and also The Bergen McCarthy Show and The Jack Benny Show.
75 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Summer of 1940 News

Summer of 1940 News

72 Episodes
1 Volume
Let the pioneers of broadcast war journalism transport you back to the early days of the war in Europe with news from London, Berlin, and Rome.
72 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Behind the Scenes in Hollywood

Behind the Scenes in Hollywood

18 Episodes
1 Volume
Bidwell McCormick worked in the publicity department at RKO and produced this show to share the magic of the movies. This old time radio show gives listeners an up close and personal look at the action behind the cameras in the golden age of Hollywood.
18 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Voices of Johnny Dollar

Voices of Johnny Dollar

157 Episodes
3 Volume
Eight actors took the title role of Johnny Dollar over the years and each brought their own touches to the character. This is a sample of their work on the Johnny Dollar old time radio show.
157 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Olympic Historical Recordings

Olympic Historical Recordings

12 Episodes
1 Volume
compilation of news, historical recordings and sports shows talking about Olympic history from radio past!
12 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
CBS European News Am Edition

CBS European News Am Edition

66 Episodes
2 Volume
top-rated network of its day was where millions were tuning into on daily basis to find out the latest from the battlefront or who was making the daily headlines
66 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
E Jack Neuman

E Jack Neuman

108 Episodes
3 Volume
one of the most prolific writers and producers in show business including credits on Sam Spade, Suspense, and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
108 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Legal Comedies

Legal Comedies

123 Episodes
3 Volume
laugh merchants (Amos and Andy, Fred Allen, Jack Benny, & more!) are up to their old tricks when the face off with Lady Justice.
123 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Apocalypse Bundle

Apocalypse Bundle

348 Episodes
7 Volume
Survive in style the end of the world. It includes five of our favorite world's end collections!
348 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Squad Cars

Squad Cars

71 Episodes
2 Volume
With vivacious music and a flare for drama, this show depicts police work in the most sensational form possible. This old time radio show is South Africa's best police drama based on real cases from the South African Police inspired by old time radio's Dragnet.
71 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Radio Jingles (Allied Artists Radio Jingles)

Radio Jingles (Allied Artists Radio Jingles)

122 Episodes
1 Volume
Christmas Eve, 1924, a male vocal quartet began singing the "Have You Tried Wheaties?" gave the product a huge boost in the market leading to other companies creating jingles for their products.
122 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Helen Forrest

Helen Forrest

26 Episodes
1 Volume
After a difficult childhood, Helen Forrest beat the odds and was discovered by bandleader Artie Shaw to song with and eventually replace Billie Holiday. She later worked with Benny Goodman and Harry James Orchestra.
26 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jokes and Pranks Bundle

Jokes and Pranks Bundle

1000 Episodes
16 Volume
16 disks full of pranks and jokes!
1000 16
Add To Cart: $60.00
News Recordings 1940

News Recordings 1940

257 Episodes
2 Volume
War raged in Europe, France surrendered to Germany as Luftwaffe bombs fell for the first time on Paris. Although, America was not yet committed to war, there was quiet preparations to join to fight.
257 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Presidential Campaigns 1892-1974

Presidential Campaigns 1892-1974

155 Episodes
1 Volume
Includes historic and entertaining campaign speeches from Grover Cleveland, William McKinley, Theodore Roosevelt, William Taft, Woodrow Wilson, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman, Dwight D. Eisenhower, John Kennedy, Lyndon Johnson, and Richard Nixon.
155 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 16

Random Rarities 16

62 Episodes
1 Volume
Our sixteenth edition of Random Rarities if filled with as much variety as the first fifteen. What sets this edition apart is that most of the episodes were broadcast in the last years of WWII and the post war years.
62 1
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Andy Devine

Andy Devine

337 Episodes
7 Volume
Best known as a character actor in Western radio and TV, Andy Devine was the sidekick of the greatest stars in Hollywood.
337 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Secret Agent K7 Returns

Secret Agent K7 Returns

69 Episodes
1 Volume
As the clouds of War gathered over Europe, Americans began to worry about spies, aliens and Secret Operatives. See how we face our fears when Secret Agent K-7 Returns!
69 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Thanksgiving

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
Fountain of Fun

Fountain of Fun

11 Episodes
1 Volume
Music and variety shows for teenie boppers were often set in the location of an old time Soda Parlor at the corner drugstore.
11 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Hollywood Bombshells

Hollywood Bombshells

802 Episodes
36 Volume
Sexiest sirens ever to grace the small screen, big screen, and radio let us heat up those Winter Nights with the Hottest Vintage Hollywood Bombshells.
802 36
Add To Cart: $160.00
Telephone Hour (Music From America)

Telephone Hour (Music From America)

13 Episodes
1 Volume
The Best of Classical and Broadway Music, presented by Ma Bell.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Walter Tetley

Walter Tetley

701 Episodes
15 Volume
He used his "smart-aleck kid" persona for the duration of his career giving zingers to the biggest names in radio most notably as Leroy in The Great Gildersleeve and the nervy grocery boy Julius on The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show.
701 15
Add To Cart: $75.00
Art Linkletter

Art Linkletter

51 Episodes
1 Volume
His autobiography is entitled Confessions of a Happy Man, Art Linkletter is a broadcasting legend.
51 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Barton Yarborough

Barton Yarborough

278 Episodes
6 Volume
When living in Los Angeles, Barton Yarborough became a steady player among the community of "Radio Row" actors and soon landed the role as Ben Romero on Dragnet.
278 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Jerry Lewis

Jerry Lewis

100 Episodes
3 Volume
Jerry was noted for the hijinks and insanity of his stage act with Dean Martin with the match-up or the Clown and the Crooner
100 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
War Telescope

War Telescope

38 Episodes
1 Volume
Transport yourself back to the mid-1940s when everyone gathered around the radio for weekly news about the war from reporter Elmer Peterson and War Telescope.
38 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
News Recordings 1942

News Recordings 1942

131 Episodes
2 Volume
Important historic events from the year 1942, when the Americans entered WWII and the stories of the war were heard by millions of Americans.
131 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Martha Raye

Martha Raye

36 Episodes
1 Volume
She began her entertainment career at the age of three, she later became a popular guest on variety show and on the nightclub circuit.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Kay Kyser (Kollege of Musical Knowledge)

Kay Kyser (Kollege of Musical Knowledge)

55 Episodes
2 Volume
The humorous Kollege of Musical Knowledge and 30+ guest appearances by bandleader and old professor himself, Kay Kyser.
55 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Arthur Treacher

Arthur Treacher

115 Episodes
3 Volume
Best known for his characterization of the butler Jeeves, created by P.G. Wodehouse, the butler in Shirley Temple films, and as a recurring character of Duffy's Tavern to "classy up the place."
115 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Burlesque

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
Quiz Kids

Quiz Kids

139 Episodes
3 Volume
The Quiz Kids radio game show panel consisted of five extremely bright children giving entertaining answers--making the show was popular with adults and youngsters alike.
139 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Polka Shows Collection

Polka Shows Collection

51 Episodes
1 Volume
Dancing a polka with your best girl is a celebration of life and living. Everyone can use more OmmPahPah in their life!
51 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Phillips Lord

Phillips Lord

169 Episodes
4 Volume
Phillips H. Lord got his start in radio by berating the station manager. He created the first independent radio producer with the creation of the character and show Seth Parker and later the FBI-approved show G-men retooled as the hit show Gangbusters.
169 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Minstrel Shows

Minstrel Shows

473 Episodes
13 Volume
Minstrelsy is considered the first truly American form of entertainment, and as such provides the forms and traditions which would eventually form vaudeville and ultimately the Hollywood movies and TV shows which shape and inform the rest of the world's opinion of American culture.
473 13
Add To Cart: $65.00
Eddie Anderson

Eddie Anderson

564 Episodes
12 Volume
Best known for his role as Rochester van Jones whose shenanigans as Jack Benny's valet made him a household name.
564 12
Add To Cart: $60.00
Psychics Mentalists and Fortune Tellers

Psychics Mentalists and Fortune Tellers

54 Episodes
1 Volume
The ancient art of astrology is an example of sign reading, as are palmistry, tea leaf reading, tarot cards, and numerology. We predict you will enjoy these radio shows.
54 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Introductions and Theme Music

Introductions and Theme Music

1104 Episodes
1 Volume
This collection includes theme music and announcer voice-overs from more than a thousand Old Time Radio programs.
1104 1
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Lina Romay

Lina Romay

42 Episodes
1 Volume
Daughter of a Mexican diplomat, Lina Romay got her start in show business with Latin music pioneer Xavier Cugat who offered her a job as one of his "beautiful ladies who could sing."
42 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Anniversaries in Old Time Radio

Anniversaries in Old Time Radio

184 Episodes
4 Volume
Anniversaries, milestones, and more in this one-of-a-kind, genre-wide collection of Anniversaries in Old Time Radio.
184 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Cass Daley

Cass Daley

37 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known for her singing voice and slapstick comedy, Cass Daley got her start in Ziegfeld Follies.
37 1
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1957

1957

36 Episodes
1 Volume
The "Baby Boom" reached his highest point, the Soviets launch Sputnik 1, and the "Little Rock Nine" fought against segregation.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
1955

1955

51 Episodes
1 Volume
The year Disneyland opens, the FDA approved the Polio Vaccine, The first nuclear-powered submarine, the USS Nautilus, entered the seas, and many old time radio shows left the airwaves including The Jack Benny Program.
51 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
1954

1954

60 Episodes
1 Volume
Americans in 1954 are beginning to turn away from the bluster and cruelty of McCarthyism and embracing Rock and Roll music.
60 1
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1953

1953

56 Episodes
1 Volume
The Space Age is still a few years from beginning, but in many very real ways, the future begins in 1953.
56 1
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1952

1952

56 Episodes
1 Volume
The TV revolution gains strength in 1952, but the major advances are in International Relations.
56 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Janis Paige

Janis Paige

2 Episodes
1 Volume
Although she was set up as a rival to Doris Day, Janis Paige has enjoyed a long and successful Hollywood career.
2 1
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1951

1951

50 Episodes
1 Volume
The Post-War economic boom booms to a high point in 1951.
50 1
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1950

1950

49 Episodes
1 Volume
The year 1950 was filled with boundless optimism as America came out of WWII as an economic and military powerhouse.
49 1
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Communists and Cold War

Communists and Cold War

155 Episodes
4 Volume
This extensive collection includes radio shows, news broadcasts, psa's, and debates about The Red Scare, McCarthyism, and The Cold War which pervaded politics, cultures, life and more in second half the the 20th Century.
155 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Red Scare in Old Time Radio

Red Scare in Old Time Radio

302 Episodes
7 Volume
After the Second World War, American culture was shaped and driven largely by fears of Communist infiltration corrupting American institutions and values.
302 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Nukes and Commies Bundle

Nukes and Commies Bundle

1343 Episodes
31 Volume
Thirty-one Great Old Time Radio volumes from the Cold War and Atomic era! Don't duck and cover, order this compilation today!
1343 31
Add To Cart: $155.00
1949

1949

58 Episodes
1 Volume
B-50 Superfortress bomber became the first aircraft to fly around the globe non-stop, NATO Alliance established, Chinese Civil War continues, Soviet Union test detonated an atomic bomb, and CBS Talent Raids steal The Jack Benny Program.
58 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
1948

1948

65 Episodes
1 Volume
1948 Olympics were austere, Gandhi was shot and killed, Czechoslovakia communist coup, and Israel was declared as an independent state.
65 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
1947

1947

56 Episodes
1 Volume
With the country on the cusp of the post-War economic boom, many elements of the past came to an end in 1947 while the future was bearing down like the beginning of the Cold War, partitioning of India and Pakistan, the development of the transistor at Bell Laboratories, breaking the sound barrier, and inventions like the Polaroid Land Camera.
56 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Gardening

Gardening

54 Episodes
1 Volume
From formal garden parties to bbq's to WWII Victory Gardens, Gardens in Old Time Radio is sure to delight!
54 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Scientists and Inventors

Scientists and Inventors

221 Episodes
4 Volume
Commercial radio was just one result of the efforts of scientist over the years. Radio also explored the contributions of scientists and inventors whether they were trying to create a better world or destroy the one we have. This compilation contains a wide variety of radio shows dealing with science and understanding the world we live in.
221 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Irving Berlin

Irving Berlin

19 Episodes
1 Volume
Widely considered one of the greatest songwriters in American history, much of his music was used in many films are considered classics.
19 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Carole Landis

Carole Landis

21 Episodes
1 Volume
She was ready for Hollywood after her divorce when she was a meer 15 years old, Carole Landis' breakout role was Loana in One Million BC
21 1
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Irene Dunne

Irene Dunne

79 Episodes
2 Volume
Nominated five times for the Academy Award for Best Actress, Irene Dunne became movie royalty.
79 2
Add To Cart: $5.00
EG Marshall

EG Marshall

799 Episodes
26 Volume
A star of stage and screen, E.G. Marshall made many radio appearances most memorably as the host of CBSRMT.
799 26
Add To Cart: $130.00
Soldiers of the Press

Soldiers of the Press

40 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy 15-minute dramatic capsules of war correspondents' "on-the-scene" eye witness accounts.
40 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Texaco Town

Texaco Town

78 Episodes
2 Volume
Starring Deanna Durbin and more: Texaco Town is a variety show filled with the vaudeville zaniness.
78 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Yehudi Menuhin

Yehudi Menuhin

3 Episodes
1 Volume
Yehudi Menuhin was a child prodigy on the violin, and worked to help the German people recover their cultural identity in the wake of the Holocaust.
3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Birthday Collection

Birthday Collection

210 Episodes
5 Volume
Everyone. and just about everything has a birthday, and nearly every day is the important anniversary of something or someone important in your life. These fun birthday celebrations of famous celebrities, historical figures, and even Gracie Allen's grandpa.
210 5
Add To Cart: $15.00
Easter

Easter

97 Episodes
2 Volume
Before you bite the ears off your chocolate bunny, tune in and hear how your favorite old time radio stars celebrate Easter.
97 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Mary Livingstone

Mary Livingstone

627 Episodes
13 Volume
She got into radio to work with her husband Jack Benny, but Mary Livingstone was a popular character on her own.
627 13
Add To Cart: $65.00
Bert Wheeler

Bert Wheeler

8 Episodes
1 Volume
Bert Wheeler became part of the biggest comedy team of the early Talking Picture era, but struggled after his partner, Robert Woolsey, passed away.
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Al Goodman

Al Goodman

83 Episodes
2 Volume
After immigrating to America as a young man, Al Goodman became a prolific and popular composer a musical director for Broadway Musicals.
83 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Commercials

Commercials

545 Episodes
1 Volume
The cost of free entertainment on your radio was having to listen to commercials, fortunately, many commercials were even more entertaining than the regular programming. Snap up these snappy commercials, and you'll truly be convinced to "make Jello for your own family, yum, yum, yum," "use Ajax the foaming cleanser (bum bum bum bum bum)," and buy "Nabisco, N-A-B-I-S-C-O, it's the name to know."
545 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Tap Dancing

Tap Dancing

14 Episodes
1 Volume
All dancers use their feet as a means of expression, but for tap dancers, the feet are musical instruments.
14 1
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Jack Benny WWII

Jack Benny WWII

32 Episodes
1 Volume
Although he never admitted to being more than 39-years-old, Jack Benny was too old to be drafted during WWII, but he still did his part to win the War.
32 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Howard Duff

Howard Duff

229 Episodes
4 Volume
Best known for his role as "Sam Spade, Detective", Howard Duff had a long career in radio and film.
229 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Basic Music Library

Basic Music Library

190 Episodes
2 Volume
The music that the AFRS broadcast overseas was often better than the music they could have heard back home.
190 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Dragnet

Dragnet

401 Episodes
8 Volume
The series covered crimes ranging from check fraud, petty theft, and bunko detail to more sensational topics like murder, drug abuse, and taboo topics such as sex crimes and child abduction and murder. With a semi-documentary style, realism would be the show's feature. Jack Webb began hanging out at police headquarters and riding with detective teams on house calls.
401 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Carmen Miranda

Carmen Miranda

34 Episodes
1 Volume
Born Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha, “the Brazilian Bombshell” Carmen Miranda helped to popularize Latin music and dance with enormous fruit-laden hats in big budget musicals.
34 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jim Ameche

Jim Ameche

128 Episodes
2 Volume
Don's kid brother Jim Ameche was the first Jack Armstrong the All-American Boy and enjoyed a career nearly as successful as his big brother's.
128 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Frank Nelson

Frank Nelson

581 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
Mr District Attorney

Mr District Attorney

104 Episodes
3 Volume
Follow "Mr. D.A." on his adventures into the heart of the crime world and sending shockwaves of fear through all villains, fictional AND in reality.
104 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Lineup

Lineup

81 Episodes
2 Volume
Inter-meshing true crime stories of the day with fiction, this realistic police drama gives radio audiences a look behind the scenes at police headquarters.
81 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Hitler (Adolf) Recordings

Hitler (Adolf) Recordings

28 Episodes
1 Volume
speeches from the most infamous man in history
28 1
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Raymond Burr

Raymond Burr

127 Episodes
3 Volume
Best known from television's Perry Mason, Raymond Burr starred in Dragnet, Fort Laramie, and Pat Novak for Hire.
127 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

Public Service Announcements (PSAs)

202 Episodes
1 Volume
A Public Service Announcement (PSA) is defined as a message in the public interest which is disseminated through the media free of charge, with the objective of raising awareness of issues.
202 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Dentists

Dentists

119 Episodes
3 Volume
Look at dem chompers! A sore tooth is no fun, but it makes good fodder for old time radio
119 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Wendell Niles

Wendell Niles

189 Episodes
5 Volume
Wendell Niles and his brother Ken were pioneering West Coast Radio Announcers who worked both together and separately for some of the biggest names in Hollywood.
189 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Edward Murrow (Hear It Now)

Edward Murrow (Hear It Now)

101 Episodes
2 Volume
One of the greatest American journalists in broadcast history, he pioneered the reporter on the scene reporting during WWII.
101 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Love Stories and Romantic Comedy

Love Stories and Romantic Comedy

730 Episodes
18 Volume
A wise man once wrote that all great stories are love stories.
730 18
Add To Cart: $90.00
Civil Defense

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
Christmas Eve

Christmas Eve

140 Episodes
3 Volume
Christmas Morning may be the happiest day of the Year, but the night before holds the real magic.
140 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Lionel Barrymore

Lionel Barrymore

94 Episodes
2 Volume
Typecast as a grumpy old man, Lionel Barrymore is best know for his roles in the Doctor Kildare, Mayor of the Town, Command Performance, Kraft Music Hall, Lux Radio Theater, and Lionel Barrymore Concert Hall
94 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Christmas on the Home Front

Christmas on the Home Front

39 Episodes
1 Volume
While the nation was working together to defeat the forces of Fascism and defend Freedom, there was still time to remember how important Christmas was for everyone.
39 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jack Webb

Jack Webb

488 Episodes
10 Volume
Best known for his no-nonsense role of Sgt Friday on Dragnet, Jack Webb also appeared in other old time radio shows such as Pat Novak for Hire, Jeff Regan, Johnny Modero, Pete Kelly's Blues, and his many guest appearances in Escape, Suspense, The Whistler and much more!
488 10
Add To Cart: $50.00
Frances Langford

Frances Langford

102 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.
102 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Terry Moore

Terry Moore

5 Episodes
1 Volume
Terry Moore got her start standing on a galloping horse as a child actor, tamed a giant gorilla, and was still just a kid when she secretly married millionaire Howard Hughes.
5 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Boston Blackie

Boston Blackie

202 Episodes
4 Volume
Boston Blackie is too good natured to be hard boiled. Often accused by bungling cops, Boston Blackie is obligated to solve the case!
202 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Betty Grable

Betty Grable

32 Episodes
1 Volume
One of the top box office draws and household name, Betty Grable was a hit with G.I.s serving overseas and appeared on Command Performance and Mail Call
32 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Robbers

Robbers

555 Episodes
11 Volume
Desperadoes, evil-doers, cat burglars and more abound in this Robber and Robbery Old Time Radio Collection that's sure to... steal your heart.
555 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
Scarlet Pimpernel

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
Presidential Before They Were Nominees

Presidential Before They Were Nominees

303 Episodes
8 Volume
Every four years, the United States holds a Presidential Election to elect a President and a Vice President to lead the nation.  For the most part, Americans like to elect leaders with a proven record for which they can run on.
303 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 13

OTRCAT SAMPLER 13

88 Episodes
1 Volume
Filled the the brim with new to you adventures, mysteries, music and fun! Collect them all!
88 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
California

California

203 Episodes
5 Volume
California and Californians have had a major impact in creating the America the world knows today.
203 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Labor Day Unions and Strikes

Labor Day Unions and Strikes

66 Episodes
2 Volume
Recognized as the unofficial End of Summer, the First Monday of September commemorates the Contributions of the American Labor Movement. Although the politics are sometimes subversive, the Labor Movement has brought many benefits to American Workers.
66 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Fred Waring

Fred Waring

55 Episodes
2 Volume
Fine Music Entertainment with 50-Piece Orchestra!
55 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Opie Cates

Opie Cates

10 Episodes
1 Volume
Although he was a popular Swing Bandleader, Opie Cates would not wander far from his farm boy roots.
10 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Leo is on the Air

Leo is on the Air

100 Episodes
1 Volume
Wondering what to go see at the local movie palace? Learn about MGM’s latest offerings on Leo Is On The Air.
100 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
CBS Radio Mystery Theater

CBS Radio Mystery Theater

1399 Episodes
59 Volume
Created after the Golden Age of Radio, this popular and long-standing mystery radio program includes 1399 episodes.
1399 59
Add To Cart: $250.00
Halloween Variety and Specials

Halloween Variety and Specials

36 Episodes
1 Volume
This Halloween remember the gh'oul times with Henry Aldrich, Jack Benny, and all your comedic friends on their Halloween radio specials.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Phil Harris

Phil Harris

684 Episodes
17 Volume
A big band leader, he got a truly life-changing break when Jack Benny was looking for a new music director for The Jello Program in 1936. Later, he was best known for The Phil Harris/Alice Faye Show.
684 17
Add To Cart: $80.00
Shakespeare on the Radio

Shakespeare on the Radio

58 Episodes
2 Volume
This collection includes Macbeth, Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Othello, As You Like It, King Lear, Julius Caesar, Taming of the Shrew, Antony and Cleopatra and variations there of.
58 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Danny Thomas

Danny Thomas

37 Episodes
1 Volume
One of the funniest actors to work in Radio and TV, Danny Thomas's greatest contribution was founding the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
37 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Frank Race

Frank Race

43 Episodes
1 Volume
With a "James Bond meets Johnny Dollar" cachet, The Adventures of Frank Race follows a former OSS officer around the world from one scrape to another and in and out of the arms of another pretty girl.
43 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Bill Goodwin

Bill Goodwin

285 Episodes
6 Volume
Long-time announcer Bill Goodwin was one of the first to be awarded a Star for Radio on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
285 6
Add To Cart: $5.00
Les Brown

Les Brown

52 Episodes
1 Volume
Les Brown and his Band of Renown was one of the longest-running acts in Swing Music
52 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

11 Episodes
1 Volume
The Warner Bros publicity department tagged her as Hollywood's Oomph Girl, and Ann Sheridan had enough oomph to keep working until the very end of her tragically short life.
11 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Red Nichols

Red Nichols

36 Episodes
1 Volume
A child prodigy trained as a classical musician, Red Nichols would reshape Jazz.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.00
Women in Government and Politics

Women in Government and Politics

536 Episodes
11 Volume
Over the past century, women have really exploded onto the political landscape to set forth ideas that are more family friendly, meaning issues that are at the heart of what matters to the American family.
536 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
Family Business American Political Dynasties

Family Business American Political Dynasties

1031 Episodes
21 Volume
American politics is a family business. This collection is dedicated to these dynasties in American politics from the Twentieth Century forward.
1031 21
Add To Cart: $99.00
Marjorie Taylor Greene

Marjorie Taylor Greene

104 Episodes
1 Volume
Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene has represented Georgia's 14th District since 2021.
104 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Beatrice Lillie

Beatrice Lillie

15 Episodes
1 Volume
The funniest woman in the World, Beatrice Lillie was thrown out of a church choir at the age of eight for making the boys giggle during services.
15 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jack Armstrong

Jack Armstrong

112 Episodes
1 Volume
Jack Armstrong, The All American Boy not only held the interest of millions of kids after school during two decades, the show helped to prove the value of targeted radio advertising to General Mills and Wheaties.
112 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jane Wyman

Jane Wyman

57 Episodes
2 Volume
Popular pin-up girl in the 40's and the former Mrs. Ronald Reagan, she won the Oscar for Best Actress playing a deaf-mute woman in Johnny Belinda (1948).
57 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Leslie Woods

Leslie Woods

266 Episodes
5 Volume
A respected Radio Row player in both New York and Hollywood, Lesley Woods was always able to find work in any genre, but she was best known for Soap Operas. She was on the radio version of Guiding Light and moved into daytime TV in other roles.
266 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Vietnam War

Vietnam War

458 Episodes
11 Volume
This collection is dedicated to the memory of the 58,220 Americans killed in Vietnam as well as the brave Americans who fought in that war.
458 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
George HW Bush Speeches

George HW Bush Speeches

240 Episodes
4 Volume
Served as the 41st President of the United States, George HW Bush presidency saw the falling of the Berlin Wall, the breakup of the Soviet Union, Invasion of Panama, and the Gulf War.
240 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Violence in America

Violence in America

398 Episodes
11 Volume
This collection is a reminder to the about the violence in America. Hopefully learning from history someone can piece together an idea to reduce violence in America.
398 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton

1053 Episodes
29 Volume
Relive the swinging 1990's through the historical speeches and radio addresses of President Clinton.
1053 29
Add To Cart: $125.00
Presidential Election 1980

Presidential Election 1980

94 Episodes
2 Volume
The election of Ronald Reagan would usher in a new conservative movement that has gone on for the better part of 40 years.
94 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Barack Obama

Barack Obama

1009 Episodes
17 Volume
Born in Hawaii, Barack Obama is the 44th President of the United States serving as president between 2009-2017.
1009 17
Add To Cart: $85.00
First Ladies

First Ladies

671 Episodes
12 Volume
Some First Ladies sat quietly while their husbands steered the ship of state, but as time went on, the role evolved into a position to champion a favorite cause.
671 12
Add To Cart: $60.00
Calling All Cars

Calling All Cars

299 Episodes
4 Volume
This classic police drama is one of the earliest of the genres. A precursor to the popular police drama Dragnet, Calling All Cars portrayed the true crime stories of the Los Angeles Police Department.
299 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Captain Midnight

Captain Midnight

141 Episodes
2 Volume
This flying adventure with mysterious Captain Midnight and his pals Chuck Ramsey and Patsy Donovan was sponsored by Skelly Oil and took an exciting and melodramatic view of aviation adventure.
141 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Harry S Truman

Harry S Truman

509 Episodes
7 Volume
Listen to historic speeches from the 33rd President of the United States, Harry S. Truman.
509 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
$28.00
Archie Andrews

Archie Andrews

61 Episodes
2 Volume
A direct spin-off of the popular teenage comic strip created by Bob Montana, Archive Andrews was one of the first wanting to win a teenage audience by doing a situation comedy show completely for them, and with them in the audience at the broadcasts.
61 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Lyndon Johnson

Lyndon Johnson

275 Episodes
3 Volume
Johnson was the 36th President of the United States of America. His term as President was from 1963 when succeeded to the Presidency after the assassination for John F. Kennedy until 1969 when he was re-elected in 1964 by a large margin.
275 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Johnny Dollar (Yours Truly Johnny Dollar)

Johnny Dollar (Yours Truly Johnny Dollar)

739 Episodes
12 Volume
"The freelance investigator with the action-packed expense account" was one of the best and final old time radio detective series of the golden age of radio.
739 12
Add To Cart: $60.00
Ted Kennedy

Ted Kennedy

120 Episodes
2 Volume
His career started in a way that you would think an American political dynasty would, as a Senator in Waiting until he was 30 years old to take over the seat of his older brother, John F. Kennedy.
120 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Presidential Election 2016

Presidential Election 2016

267 Episodes
7 Volume
Like 2000, the 2016 Presidential Election will be studied by contemporaries and historians alike.
267 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Presidential Election 1996

Presidential Election 1996

190 Episodes
5 Volume
President Clinton won a decisive victory over Bob Dole, becoming the first Democrat to win two consecutive presidential elections since Franklin D. Roosevelt.
190 5
Add To Cart: $30.00
Presidential Election 1968

Presidential Election 1968

167 Episodes
3 Volume
In the last five and a half decades there was one Presidential Election that saw more change than any other and that was the Presidential Election of 1968.
167 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Frank Morgan

Frank Morgan

91 Episodes
3 Volume
Immortalized for playing three roles, including the title role, in MGM's classic The Wizard of Oz, Frank Morgan also co-starred on Maxwell House Family Time.
91 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Presidency and Cold War

Presidency and Cold War

677 Episodes
13 Volume
Look back at the Cold War and nine presidents who led us through this time. Hear speeches, press conferences, and during the Kennedy, Johnson, and Nixon administrations.
677 13
Add To Cart: $65.00
Front Page Drama

Front Page Drama

445 Episodes
5 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.
445 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Great Gildersleeve

Great Gildersleeve

533 Episodes
11 Volume
Enjoy the hijinks of Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve and his family in this classic sit-com. Like Fibber McGee & Molly, from which it spun off, The Great Gildersleeve created realistic characters and situations -- and became another treasure of Old Time Radio.
533 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
Vice Presidents

Vice Presidents

972 Episodes
18 Volume
This collection focuses on the men and woman who served as our nation's Vice President from 1949 to the present.
972 18
Add To Cart: $90.00
Presidential and Political Funerals

Presidential and Political Funerals

61 Episodes
4 Volume
How we send our leaders and public figures into the afterlife says as much about society as it does about the deceased.
61 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Presidential Sports

Presidential Sports

136 Episodes
2 Volume
Sports can make a politician feel human and have a personal connection with the voters.
136 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Hillary Rodham Clinton

Hillary Rodham Clinton

424 Episodes
10 Volume
One of the most polarizing figures in American politics in the last 50 years and most consequential First Ladies since Eleanor Roosevelt -- Hillary Clinton.
424 10
Add To Cart: $50.00
George McGovern

George McGovern

71 Episodes
2 Volume
This collection is dedicated to the lifetime of service that politician George McGovern did to improve the lives of Americans and people all around the world.
71 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Voting in US

Voting in US

726 Episodes
13 Volume
To understand voting in the United States, one must understand the history of voting.
726 13
Add To Cart: $60.00
Presidency and Military

Presidency and Military

346 Episodes
6 Volume
This collection celebrates, for better or for worst the relationship between the presidency and the military.
346 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Presidential Election 1984

Presidential Election 1984

113 Episodes
3 Volume
President Ronald Reagan defeated Walter Mondale in a landslide winning over 58% of the popular vote.
113 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber McGee and Molly

1293 Episodes
20 Volume
Long lost episodes fell out of "Fibber's Closet". This is the most complete Fibber McGee and Molly collection to date. Laugh with over 450 hours of laughs with Jim and Marian Jordan as Fibber McGee and Molly in this classic radio sit-com.
1293 20
Add To Cart: $100.00
Richard Nixon

Richard Nixon

318 Episodes
6 Volume
Richard M. Nixon was the 37th President of the United States of America, and one of the most controversial. In 1974, he became the only US President to resign from office.
318 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Watergate Scandal News

Watergate Scandal News

149 Episodes
3 Volume
Valuable up close look at events as they were unfolding during Nixon's Watergate Scandal.
149 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Presidency and Midterms

Presidency and Midterms

628 Episodes
12 Volume
Historically and in precedented times, the political party in the White Hose usually does horrible bad in gaining seats. Through audio, this collection explores midterm elections since 1962.
628 12
Add To Cart: $55.00
Presidential Christmas Addresses

Presidential Christmas Addresses

161 Episodes
2 Volume
The President of the United States traditionally sends greetings to the People at Christmas time.
161 2
Add To Cart: $10.00


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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.

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."

Old Time Radio Christmas
Stream or download these free Christmas themed old time radio episodes from Jack Benny, Lux Radio, Cinnamon Bear, Dragnet, and more from Christmas OTR past.

History of Radio's Golden Age
Concise history of OTR which would come to be known as the Golden Age of Radio parallels the development of the Internet.

Free Veterans Day Radio Shows
Listen to these classic radio broadcasts from the golden age of radio to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good.

Old Time Radio Theme Music K
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).

Summer Replacement Old Time Radio Shows
Radio networks & sponsors knew fewer people listening during summer. The solution was to find Summer Replacement Series while radio stars vacationed.

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 B
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).

Memorial Day Old Time Radio Shows
Stream & download these free Memorial Day themed old time radio episodes from Gildersleeve, Norman Corwin, LBJ, Cavalcade of America, and more!

Spring Time in Old Time Radio
Spring is the season of hope and renewal. Some of us garden, some of us look forward to the home opener of their favorite baseball game. There are many delights to the Spring Season!

Tips from a Fellow OTR Fan Issue 16: Christmas in Old Time Radio
By Steve Atlas Hi.

Tips from a Fellow OTR Fan Issue 12: Labor Day Listening
Hear broadcasts from the golden age of radio celebrating Labor Day and the conflicts between unions and management and how labor unions succeeded in creating a more worker-friendly workplace.

Poetry in Old Time Radio
Poetry was more than a literary favorite with vast American listening audience. It was a simple way of bringing a touch of culture into their homes.

Country and Western Music in Old Time Radio
Radio helped regional American music like Jazz, Country, Honky Tonk, and Singing Cowboys to be discovered by listeners around the world.

Reliving World War II via Radio
The Second World War was a global conflict and Old Time Radio brought Americans at home to the front lines.

Old Time Radio Listener's Gift Guide
Looking for the perfect gift? Our handpicked old time radio gift guide for everyone on your list from the ladies to kids to science fiction fans.

World War II on the Radio
Old time radio shows during WWII brought the war home to the American people in a way that had never been imagined before this time.

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.

Old Time Radio Theme Music J
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).

Old Time Radio Theme Music F
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).

Old Time Radio Memory:Don Ostertag: Miss Fee the Dial-Changer
Don's mother agreed to get a second radio when guest and penny-pinching teacher, Miss Fee, insisted on changing the dial to HER favorite programs.

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.

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.

Old Time Radio War Bond Program
Heroism of the American fighting men during WWII was beyond measure, but was not enough to prosecute the war. FDR turned to Treasury Secretary Morgenthau seeking a loan from the American people.

Baby Boomers Radio Memories
As one of the early Baby-Boomers, Eric Beheim recalls growing up during the Old Time Radio era.

ABCs of Old Time Radio
Gather around and listen to the ABCs of old time radio!

WWII News Broadcasts
The WWII news shows are historically significant to today's listeners. Hearing the shows offer a time capsule to a bygone era.

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.

Old Time Radio Recommended Reading and Old Time Radio Books
The following published books on OTR and Golden Age of Radio are excellent sources of information for old time radio enthusiasts.

History needs to be looked at from the time that it took place
When looking at history, those living today in the present and after the fact have a hard time with why certain events happened and what the result was.

Big Band Music in Old Time Radio
Jazz moved north with the Great Migration to become a nightclub staple. Popular music evolved into big band music to fill the dance halls which was broadcast on the radio.

Tips from a Fellow OTR Fan Issue 6: Presidents Day
Old Time Radio is a joy year round; let's enjoy some special OTR recordings for Presidents Day.

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.

You May Be Part of History and Not Even Know It
Take time to talk with your older relatives and friends.  Listen to their stories and how they were affected so their stories don't die with them.

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.

The Clyde Beatty Radio Show (1950-1952)
The adventures of 'The World's Greatest Animal Tamer' Clyde Beatty came to Old Time Radio in 1950.

And Again I Hear: Old Time Radio and the Imagination by Jack Foley
Poet and critic, Jack Foley grow up during the Golden Age of Radio and explores the magical imagery of the audio medium.

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.

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["Eddie"] Dunstedter Let Yourself Go [with Milton Berle] - "Eversharp Jingle" [aka: "Buy Eversharp"] Let's Go Night Clubbing - "I Would Do Anything For You" [aka: "Anything For You"] - Claude Hopkins; Alexander Hill; Bob Williams Let's Pretend Theme 1 (instrumental): "Allegretto, from "Fairy Tale"" (Maerchen und Volksliedchen, Opus 135, No.

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.

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.

Longest Day: D-Day (June 6, 1944) as Reported by Radio
D-Day was beginning of the end of WWII and the radio network news teams brought America to the edge of the action through their radio broadcasts.

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.

Mother's Day Old Time Radio Shows
Stream or download these free Mother's Day themed old time radio episodes from Dragnet, Gunsmoke, Burns and Allen, and more from radio yesteryear!

Space Recordings
For most Americans, the Space Race played out on TV, but Old Time Radio could get a lot closer to the action.

Complete Broadcast Day Recordings
Complete Broadcast Day Collections are an engrossing listen into exactly what a broadcast day sounded like in yesteryear.

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.

Air Raid Pearl Habor
The Day which would live in Infamy changed the world, and Old Time Radio was there to bring it to the Mainland.

Grandpa Walter's Scott Memories and Recollections of a Classic 1930s Radio Receiver
OTR wasn't always something we heard on our Smartphones. Writer Eric Beheim shares memories of his grandfather tuning his tube-driven receivers.

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.

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.

The Story Behind Orson Welles' famous WAR OF THE WORLDS Broadcast of 1938
Orson Welles' War Of The Worlds Halloween broadcast is one of the best-known events in Old Time Radio, learn the real story behind the episode.

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.

The WJSV BROADCAST DAY: Some Comments and Observations
Students of Old Time radio have a remarkable feel for what life was like in the Golden Age with the WJSV Full Day Broadcast.