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Spike Jones

Spike Jones

110 Episodes
1 Volume
The hilariously popular Spike Jones!
110 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
Lorenzo Jones

Lorenzo Jones

25 Episodes
1 Volume
Smile awhile, and enjoy this fine soap sud! Lorenzo Jones was a popular soap throughout its near two decade run. Each show began, "We all know couples like lovable, impractical Lorenzo Jones and his devoted wife, Belle.
25 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Buck Jones - Hoofbeats

Buck Jones - Hoofbeats

3 Episodes
1 Volume
Famous Silent and Early Talkie Cowboy Movie Star Buck Jones in a gritty and gripping tale of the Old West.
3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ada Jones

Ada Jones

109 Episodes
1 Volume
She was known for her impersonations and ability to mimic different accents and voices at the turn of the century. These rare recordings, many from early Edison wax cylinders, display the versatility of this little songbird and comedienne, from ballads, to "coon" songs, to ragtime, to Irish comic melodies.
109 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Billy Jones and Ernie Hare

Billy Jones and Ernie Hare

16 Episodes
1 Volume
The Music and Comedy Duo starred in this Early Radio Show Sensation
16 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
Mike Wallace

Mike Wallace

104 Episodes
2 Volume
with early appearances in old time radio quiz shows, radio dramas, and as an announcer, Mike Wallace later focused on news broadcasts and earned the nickname "King of Confrontation" for his hardboiled interviewing style.
104 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Wax Cylinders 4 (1907 - 1908)

Wax Cylinders 4 (1907 - 1908)

173 Episodes
1 Volume
Featuring the earliest recording artists of their day including Enrico Caruso, Billy Murray, as well as minstrel team Arthur Collins and Byron G. Harlan.
173 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
US Navy Shows

US Navy Shows

48 Episodes
1 Volume
If great music was all it took to get young men to the recruiting office, these U.S. Navy Shows would have found more sailors than we have ships. As it was, these great programs from the USN Recruiting Command gave us hours of toe-tapping goodness and dreams of the high seas.
48 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Wax Cylinders 3 (1905 - 1906)

Wax Cylinders 3 (1905 - 1906)

155 Episodes
1 Volume
We continue on our journey through early 20th century recordings: during this time wax cylinders and other recording devises were becoming more popular.
155 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
Jerry of the Circus

Jerry of the Circus

128 Episodes
1 Volume
Jerry of the Circus is a delightful serial which follows the orphaned Jerry and his dog, Rags, as they join the circus and eventually find Jerry’s long lost uncle, the animal trainer.
128 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 28

Random Rarities 28

73 Episodes
1 Volume
More Old Time Radio Rarities to add to your collection.
73 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Kraft Music Hall

Kraft Music Hall

262 Episodes
7 Volume
This knock out music show is hosted by Al Jolson, and Bing Crosby.
262 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Command Performance

Command Performance

342 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!
342 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
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
Hoosier Hot Shots

Hoosier Hot Shots

218 Episodes
1 Volume
The Hoosier Hot Shots are considered the artistic forebears to Freddie Fischer and His Schnickelfritz Band, Spike Jones and His City Slickers.
218 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 01

Random Rarities 01

79 Episodes
1 Volume
Very enjoyable collection of rare shows!
79 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
$4.00
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
$4.00
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
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Frances Langford

Frances Langford

100 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.
100 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
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
$8.00
Hawaii Old Time Radio Shows

Hawaii Old Time Radio Shows

307 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.
307 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Bing Crosby

Bing Crosby

886 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.
886 17
Add To Cart: $85.00
Heres to Veterans

Heres to Veterans

338 Episodes
4 Volume
This old time radio show was aired to entertain those making a strong and better America for us all.
338 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Hummert Radio Factory (Ann and Frank Hummert)

Hummert Radio Factory (Ann and Frank Hummert)

1061 Episodes
9 Volume
The Hummerts were a considerable power in entertainment broadcasting during the Golden Age of Radio. Their wide range of productions included soaps, musical, game shows, detective dramas, and serials.
1061 9
Add To Cart: $45.00
Wax Cylinders 1 (1880 - 1890s)

Wax Cylinders 1 (1880 - 1890s)

126 Episodes
1 Volume
First commercially produced sound recording devices and offer an early look at turn of the century audio technology as well as popular music and culture from the late 19th century and early 20th century. Mass recording were made on Wax Cylinders from music to speeches to comedy routines all to be enjoyed the in comfort of the listener's home. This collection includes highlights from early recordings from the 1880-1890s.
126 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
World War II Collection

World War II Collection

1220 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).
1220 9
Add To Cart: $45.00
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
Jack Benny Christmas

Jack Benny Christmas

48 Episodes
1 Volume
the 'original old blue eyes' highlighted the best comedy and music for the holidays.
48 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Lands Best Bands

Lands Best Bands

6 Episodes
1 Volume
Whether you were in the radar shack with your eyes glued to a 'scope or you were stuck in the galley peeling spuds for the entire cruise, there were more than enough romance and adventure to go around, the Recruiter just had to get the young men through the door.
6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Chase and Sanborn Hour 1937-1939

Chase and Sanborn Hour 1937-1939

24 Episodes
1 Volume
Chase and Sanborn tried an opera format for a while when ventriloquist named Edgar Bergen and his dummy Charlie McCarthy took over the show.
24 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Korn Kobblers

Korn Kobblers

16 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy the sounds of the skoocherphone and the tuned smokestack when you listen to the Korn Kobblers, America's most nonsensical band.
16 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore (Comedy Caravan)

Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore (Comedy Caravan)

31 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy comedy legend, Jimmy Durante, with his straight man, Garry Moore, on the The Camel Comedy Caravan and The Rexall Hour.
31 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Which is Which

Which is Which

4 Episodes
1 Volume
In this classic game show: can you recognize the difference between a real celebrity or good facsimile based just on the voice?
4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Cisco Kid

Cisco Kid

359 Episodes
7 Volume
Join the 'Mexican Robin Hood" Cisco Kid and his sidekick Pancho (Mel Blanc) on their adventures in the wild frontier.
359 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
Divas of Old Time Radio

Divas of Old Time Radio

938 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.
938 14
Add To Cart: $70.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 05

OTRCAT SAMPLER 05

100 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 Hank Williams and The Green Lama.
100 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Bill Stern Sports Reel

Bill Stern Sports Reel

181 Episodes
3 Volume
Batter up! The Bill Stern Sports Reel broadcasts are one of the most entertaining sports shows of all time.
181 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Hollywood Rodeo

Hollywood Rodeo

1 Episodes
1 Volume
By Hollywood standards, a cowboy had to be as good with his guitar as he was with his rope and saddle. Tex Ritter fit the bill on Hollywood Rodeo.
1 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Racist Music (Songs of Bigotry and Racial Intolerance)

Racist Music (Songs of Bigotry and Racial Intolerance)

72 Episodes
1 Volume
use of racial stereotypes in songs has a long history in popular American music. Beginning in minstrel entertainment in the early 20th century, this collection contains a number of top hits with racial stereotypes which make one shudder today.
72 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Don Drysdale Bullpen

Don Drysdale Bullpen

13 Episodes
1 Volume
Hosted by Hall of Fame pitcher Don Drysedale, this series of 5-minute radio sports spots was a public service for the United States Army.
13 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
Rare Soap Operas

Rare Soap Operas

251 Episodes
4 Volume
Packed with more sudsey value for your dollar, OTRCat is proud to present this compilation of rare soaps series and including some programs that are the last surviving recordings of their shows.
251 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Columbia Workshop

Columbia Workshop

337 Episodes
7 Volume
Columbia Workshop features high radio art with the newest sound technologies and top notch radio directing of its day.
337 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
$28.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 06

OTRCAT SAMPLER 06

100 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 Kitty Keen and It’s a Crime Mr. Collins.
100 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
Soapler: Soap Opera Satire Spoofs and Silliness

Soapler: Soap Opera Satire Spoofs and Silliness

51 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy this collection of sudsy soap-opera sends ups: Fred Allen, Jack Benny, Bob and Ray, Duffy's Tavern and more get together to ridicule all your favorite soap operas!
51 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Christmas Variety Shows

Christmas Variety Shows

54 Episodes
2 Volume
Big song numbers and plenty of knee slapping comedy to bring old time radio Christmas cheer home.
54 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Vic Damone

Vic Damone

16 Episodes
1 Volume
Smooth song stylings of Vic Damone will transport you back to a glimmering bygone era with these old time radio shows.
16 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 18

Random Rarities 18

48 Episodes
1 Volume
Now in our eighteenth edition, our Random Rarities are getting more rare and much, much more random!
48 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
New Years Eve Comedy

New Years Eve Comedy

28 Episodes
1 Volume
Even if you can't remember the words to "Auld Lang Syne", New Year's Eve is for Fun! The compilation includes hilarious New Years themed comedy shows from the Golden Age of Radio including broadcasts from Alan Young, Amos and Andy, Bergen and McCarthy, Burns and Allen, Father Knows Best, Fibber McGee and Molly, Fred Allen, Great Gildersleeve, Jack Benny, Life of Riley, Life with Luigi, Our Miss Brooks, Spike Jones, and more!
28 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Add To Cart: $15.00
Dorothy Shay

Dorothy Shay

32 Episodes
1 Volume
Billed as 'The Park Avenue Hilllbillie', Dorothy Shay had a fun, Country Girl Singer persona.
32 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Philco Radio Time with Bing Crosby

Philco Radio Time with Bing Crosby

108 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.
108 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

268 Episodes
6 Volume
Sinatra was known for his colorful character, sometimes tough, but always loved.
268 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Whistler

Whistler

549 Episodes
11 Volume
The Whistler broadcasts are tales of mystery and terror, begun each week with the signature echoing footsteps and haunting whistled theme.
549 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
$44.00
Truth or Consequences

Truth or Consequences

20 Episodes
1 Volume
Ralph Edwards hosts the riotous game show where answers were tough, and the consequence for an incorrect answer were even tougher and funnier!
20 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Random Rarities 07

Random Rarities 07

50 Episodes
1 Volume
an OTRCAT.com original collection of rare never released shows from the golden age of radio
50 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Voices of Christmas Yesteryear

Voices of Christmas Yesteryear

49 Episodes
1 Volume
includes vintage recording of Christmas music many from wax cylinder recording. All of them are delightful and will make a splendid addition to your Holiday Soundtrack.
49 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Norman Corwin

Norman Corwin

120 Episodes
3 Volume
One of the greatest creative minds that has ever floated through the airwaves, Norman Corwin's poetic personality left an impression on listeners everywhere.
120 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
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
Poetry in Old Time Radio

Poetry in Old Time Radio

616 Episodes
17 Volume
A collection of Poetry radio programs that bring culture, thoughtfulness, and spoken word to your radio.
616 17
Add To Cart: $80.00
Impeach a President (Clinton)

Impeach a President (Clinton)

176 Episodes
6 Volume
Whenever a sitting President does something that his opposition does not like, there are calls for Impeachment. The case of President Clinton's Impeachment proceedings can be instructive.
176 6
Add To Cart: $15.00
Woody Herman

Woody Herman

83 Episodes
2 Volume
Heavily influenced by Duke Ellington and Count Basie, the Woody Herman's Herd was known for lively arrangements that combined swing rhythms and bebop themes.
83 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Screen Guild Theater

Screen Guild Theater

358 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.
358 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
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
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Poisoning

Poisoning

223 Episodes
4 Volume
This collection includes poison in a variety of episodes in mystery and police dramas.
223 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
$16.00
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
Duffys Tavern

Duffys Tavern

161 Episodes
4 Volume
"Elite meet to eat, Duffy ain't here, Archie the Manager speakin'..." this classic sitcom now with additional recordings.
161 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Radio Hall of Fame

Radio Hall of Fame

145 Episodes
5 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.
145 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 04

OTRCAT SAMPLER 04

100 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 The Columbia Workshop and Lux Radio Theater.
100 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Music Rarities

Music Rarities

232 Episodes
6 Volume
Collection of the best music rarities from the golden age of radio.
232 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Lora Lawton

Lora Lawton

23 Episodes
1 Volume
Lora Lawton was a old time radio soap opera following the rags-to-riches tale of a maid turned millionaire's wife and sponsored by Bab-O cleaning powder.
23 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Cal Stewart (Uncle Josh)

Cal Stewart (Uncle Josh)

195 Episodes
1 Volume
Cal Stewart, celebrated performer, vaudevillian, and humorist, began recording monologues as "Uncle Josh" for Edison in 1897.He quickly became one of America's first widely successful recording artists and made recordings for all the major labels of the era.
195 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Nona from Nowhere

Nona from Nowhere

5 Episodes
1 Volume
A true Soap Opera, Nona from Nowhere is sponsored by Bab-O cleanser! The show only lasted a couple of seasons, but is indicative of the classic 1950s soap opera with murder, drama, and organ rifts.
5 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Inspector Thorne

Inspector Thorne

11 Episodes
1 Volume
young investigator in homicide bureau featuring crimes with murder Murder MURDER!The show opens with the details of the case in dramatic format and next Inspector Thorne comes in and badgers the witnesses.
11 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Wax Cylinders 2 (1900 - 1904)

Wax Cylinders 2 (1900 - 1904)

192 Episodes
1 Volume
sales and popularity of wax cylinders were at an all time high during this era and there were many popular recording artists.
192 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rarities from the 1920s

Rarities from the 1920s

12 Episodes
1 Volume
this original collection featuring very rare old time radio shows from the earliest days of radio history.
12 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Southland Echoes

Southland Echoes

7 Episodes
1 Volume
a south based radio a variety program with minstrel group Jam-Up and Honey and musical performers like Homeland Gospel Quartet and the Jones Sisters.
7 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Amnesia and Memory Loss

Amnesia and Memory Loss

83 Episodes
2 Volume
A compilation of old time radio shows featuring amnesia and memory loss which was a common plot device in all genres of radio from comedy to detective shows.
83 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
$8.00
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
Hour of Decision

Hour of Decision

4 Episodes
1 Volume
Called "the Pastor to Presidents", Reverend Dr. Billy Graham leads this radio show 30 minutes music and revival.
4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Add To Cart: $15.00
Lux WWII

Lux WWII

56 Episodes
3 Volume
The Second World War was the defining event of the Twentieth Century and provided a huge amount of content for Radio, Hollywood, and LUX Radio Theatre.
56 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Romance of Helen Trent

Romance of Helen Trent

13 Episodes
1 Volume
Fans followed The Romance of Helen Trent faithfully for nearly 27 years of the good and bad, joy and calamity.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Stella Dallas

Stella Dallas

13 Episodes
1 Volume
From the pages of pulp fiction to an early soap opera, Stella Dallas is a tale of motherly love in the face of class differences.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
David Harum

David Harum

6 Episodes
1 Volume
There's no horsing around in Homeville as long as "David Harum" is around, in this popular serial from the thirties and forties.
6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Aunt Jemima

Aunt Jemima

36 Episodes
1 Volume
Harriette Widmer stars (from Amos and Andy) in this fun music and variety program promoting Aunt Jemima pancake mix.
36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rarities from the 1930s

Rarities from the 1930s

83 Episodes
2 Volume
This unique compilation includes rare dramas, comedy, and unique radio broadcasts from the 1930's.
83 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
$8.00
Front Page Farrell

Front Page Farrell

9 Episodes
1 Volume
Who says you need a cop or a hard-boiled detective to catch the bad guys? Sometimes all it takes is a dedicated newspaperman seeking the truth, like Front Page Farrell.
9 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Young Widder Brown

Young Widder Brown

82 Episodes
1 Volume
One of the Hummert's most popular soap operas, Young Widder Brown transcended time and appealed to the common folk of America. The show tells the story of young Ellen, a 30 year old mother, who struggles to raise her children without the small town mentality that came with living in Simpsonsville.
82 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Eve Arden

Eve Arden

216 Episodes
6 Volume
Before she was everyone's favorite English teacher at Madison High School, she was tickling listeners' funny bones as a guest star.
216 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Mary Noble Backstage Wife

Mary Noble Backstage Wife

253 Episodes
2 Volume
What happens when a small town girl marries a big time actor and moves to the Big city? Jealousy, deceit, avarice, amnesia and rage, just like any other soap opera! Tune in to hear what's next for Mary Noble, Backstage Wife.
253 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Betty Garde

Betty Garde

63 Episodes
2 Volume
One of the most prolific starlets to work on Radio Row, Betty Garde worked with Orson Welles early in his radio career and appeared regularly on The Fat Man.
63 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Easy Aces

Easy Aces

306 Episodes
3 Volume
The Easy Aces is held in high regard as one of the shows that made serial radio funny. Fans of the show know that he somehow never got called by his first name. That's because Goodman Ace, the creator and writer, kept it just "Ace" for the run of the show.
306 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Just Plain Bill

Just Plain Bill

23 Episodes
1 Volume
Just Plain Bill was one of the Hummert Radio Factory's most successful Soap Opera offerings, centered around a plainspoken character and the customers in his barber shop. With plenty of cliff hangers and long running situations, the show is closer to the mystery and suspense genre's than traditional Soap Opera.
23 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Lux Radio Theater

Lux Radio Theater

799 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.
799 33
Add To Cart: $160.00
Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons

Mr Keen Tracer of Lost Persons

60 Episodes
2 Volume
Produced by the Hummerts, this detective series is one of radio's longest running shows.
60 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round

Manhattan Merry-Go-Round

19 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy popular dance and dinner music on the Manhattan Merry Go Round!
19 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Our Miss Brooks

Our Miss Brooks

192 Episodes
5 Volume
Eve Arden played the fun-loving but sometimes frazzled English teacher at Madison High School, Our Miss Brooks. The most famous teacher ever on radio, Connie Brooks was a wonderful combination of sincere and smart, and Eve Arden played her perfectly.
192 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Our Gal Sunday

Our Gal Sunday

4 Episodes
1 Volume
This classic soap opera rags to riches story is about a orphan girl named Sunday who married a powerful and rich Lord Henry Brinthrope.
4 1
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Life of Mary Sothern

Life of Mary Sothern

220 Episodes
1 Volume
The Hummert Radio Factory perfected their soap opera formula with shows like The Life of Mary Southern, the story of a wife and mother’s ups and downs which ran for more than 300 episodes.
220 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Mr Chameleon

Mr Chameleon

97 Episodes
2 Volume
A master of disguise, Mr Chameleon changes his appearance every episode to track down the murderer. This rare detective old time radio show featuring the winning combination of murder, millionaires, and mayhem.
97 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Little Orphan Annie

Little Orphan Annie

37 Episodes
1 Volume
From the comic strips to the airwaves, kids could not get enough of the crime fighting, bullet dodging, Nazi submarine destroying, Ghost-chasing tyke, Little Orphan Annie.
37 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
American Album Of Familiar Music

American Album Of Familiar Music

12 Episodes
1 Volume
Produced by Frank and Anne Hummert, "The American Album of Familiar Music" featured Tenor Frank Munn.
12 1
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Ma Perkins

Ma Perkins

205 Episodes
2 Volume
Ma Perkins was one of the most successful radio Soaps, running for 27 years starring Virginia Payne for the entire run. Ms. Payne was just 23 years old when she started playing the no nonsense Ma.
205 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Country Style USA

Country Style USA

113 Episodes
2 Volume
Announced by Cecil Daniels, the show features some of the best country and folk music of the era and was a United States Army syndication created for army recruitment.
113 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Valiant Lady

Valiant Lady

11 Episodes
1 Volume
Valiant Lady was a classic Soap from the Hummert Radio Factory, complete with long, involved story arcs, cliff hangers and swelling organ music. Follow the trials and tribulations of Joan Barrett as she gives up a promising acting career to care for her ailing father.
11 1
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Betty and Bob

Betty and Bob

42 Episodes
1 Volume
was the first widely popular daytime serial soap opera created by the powerhouse producer-couple Anne and Frank Hummert in 1932.
42 1
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Hearthstone of the Death Squad

Hearthstone of the Death Squad

6 Episodes
1 Volume
Fans of detective stories can rest assured that the "implacable man hunter of The Metropolitan Police" always got his man, and sent the evil doer to "the chair."
6 1
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Good News

Good News

65 Episodes
2 Volume
Many in the industry saw Radio as competition for movies, but Maxwell House Coffee and MGM studios mixed the two very well on Good News.
65 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Life with the Lyons

Life with the Lyons

116 Episodes
2 Volume
A real life family starring in a situation comedy as themselves. That was the concept behind Life With the Lyons.
116 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Sports and Baseball Broadcasts

Sports and Baseball Broadcasts

66 Episodes
3 Volume
These games were played decades ago, so you could look up the stats, but that would not be as much fun as watching them on the radio!
66 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Charlie and his Orchestra (Nazi Propaganda)

Charlie and his Orchestra (Nazi Propaganda)

46 Episodes
1 Volume
Charlie and his Orchestra was a Nazi Propaganda jazz group specifically aimed at demoralizing Allied Forces during World War II.
46 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 09

OTRCAT SAMPLER 09

100 Episodes
1 Volume
Long time listens and OTRCAT.com fans have requested a new sampler cd with 100 episodes from various series including America's Town Hall Meeting, Amos and Andy Music Hall, When a Girl Marries, Betty Crocker, Hallmark Hall Of Fame, and many more top picks from our newest collections.
100 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
OTRCAT SAMPLER 10

OTRCAT SAMPLER 10

108 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.
108 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Matinee Theater

Matinee Theater

22 Episodes
1 Volume
A Sunday Afternoon Show with Drama, Adventure, and Love Stories!
22 1
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Christmas Recordings

Christmas Recordings

647 Episodes
8 Volume
Hundreds of hours full of holiday cheer!
647 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Ned Wever

Ned Wever

23 Episodes
1 Volume
Though most may remember him for his supportive rolls on television and film, Wever was a multi-talented performer and lyricist who contributed to the success of the some of the biggest names in music.
23 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Drama Collection

Drama Collection

219 Episodes
3 Volume
A sensational sampling of OTRCAT's drama radio shows with classic stars and unforgettable productions--An OTRCAT exclusive collection.
219 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Famous Escapes

Famous Escapes

10 Episodes
1 Volume
The shows are fascinating dramatic stories of how people escape against seemingly impossible odds.
10 1
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Virginia Gregg

Virginia Gregg

391 Episodes
5 Volume
Virginia Gregg had a long and varied career on the airwaves throughout the history of old time radio. She working with such radio greats as Jack Webb, Elliott Lewis, Hans Conried, Gerald Mohr, and Bob Bailey. Some have called her the female equivalent to William Conrad and during her heyday she appeared multiple times a week on the airwaves sometimes appearing on more than one show a day!
391 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
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
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
Best of All

Best of All

37 Episodes
2 Volume
This radio program salutes America's most important and famous composers from musical comedy, operetta, and movie scores, presenting some of their most memorable music.
37 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Espionage Spies and Secrets Agents

Espionage Spies and Secrets Agents

176 Episodes
4 Volume
This extensive compilation includes a sampling and many rare and popular broadcasts of "Radio Espionage" from all different genres.
176 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Tales from the Diamond K

Tales from the Diamond K

38 Episodes
1 Volume
buckaroos won't want to miss this early 1950s radio series full of 'rip-roaring yarns' and 'real life stories' told by movie cowboy Ken Maynard, and his horse, Tarzan.
38 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Pinto Pete and his Ranch Hands

Pinto Pete and his Ranch Hands

104 Episodes
2 Volume
This series is meant for listening to while roaming on the prairie or kicking back. The music is intermixed with Cowboy philosophy and soft thoughts from Pinto Pete including a message about faith in God and yourself.
104 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Christmas Dramas

Christmas Dramas

65 Episodes
2 Volume
The miracle of Christmas will lift your spirits in these touching old time radio dramas. Also included in this collection are Lux Radio Theater versions of your favorite classic Christmas movies.
65 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Wendell Corey

Wendell Corey

13 Episodes
1 Volume
A staple of the radio airwaves, Wendell Corey's memorable textured voice on such great old time radio shows as Cavalcade of America, Lux Radio Theater, and Inner Sanctum
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Big John and Sparky

Big John and Sparky

160 Episodes
2 Volume
Many adults will be charmed by this gently humorous children's radio show.
160 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Richard Denning

Richard Denning

227 Episodes
5 Volume
The hardworking and handsome film star landed his first radio starring role as Lucille Balls other half in "My Favorite Husband." He later appeared in roles in "Mr. and Mrs. North" and "Its a Crime Mr. Collins."
227 5
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James Cagney

James Cagney

23 Episodes
1 Volume
One of Hollywood's most iconic tough guys was a surprisingly versatile actor.
23 1
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Damon Runyon

Damon Runyon

52 Episodes
2 Volume
Damon Runyon was the master of the slang of this gangsterish style in this lighthearted New York gangster series starring top voice talent of the era.
52 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Western Law and DISorder

Western Law and DISorder

260 Episodes
5 Volume
chock full of episodes of the best old radio series on the Wallopin' West: Cisco Kid, Bobby Benson, Fort Laramie, Gunsmoke, and more!
260 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Five Friendly Footnotes

Five Friendly Footnotes

4 Episodes
1 Volume
Featuring Friendly Freddie Rich and his Orchestra friends like Dorsey Brothers, Benny Goodman, Bunny Berigan and vocalist Elmer Feldcamp.
4 1
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Meet Mr McNutley

Meet Mr McNutley

7 Episodes
1 Volume
Get an education in comedy from Ray Milland as he portrays Professor Ray McNutley, head of the English Department at Lynnhaven College for Women
7 1
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Frank Lloyd Wright

Frank Lloyd Wright

6 Episodes
1 Volume
One of the greatest architects of all time, he got his start in architecture after the great Chicago fire in 1871.
6 1
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Andy Devine

Andy Devine

357 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.
357 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
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
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
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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
Behind the Scenes

Behind the Scenes

21 Episodes
1 Volume
Audiences have always loved learning the little known facts about famous people they think they know. Behind The Scenes explores the lives of famous personalities and adds a few facts that never made it into the history books.
21 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
ABC News (Orson Welles Commentary)

ABC News (Orson Welles Commentary)

8 Episodes
1 Volume
This program was initially sponsored by Lear Radio Laboratories. Commentaries reached a high-water mark on July 28 when Welles reads and comments on an affidavit in the case of Isaac Woodard.
8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ward Bond

Ward Bond

13 Episodes
1 Volume
Good friends with John Wayne from their days playing football at USC, Ward Bond was a natural authority figure, and he was usually typed as a friendly cop or a menacing tough guy.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Nature and Animal Lovers in Old Time Radio

Nature and Animal Lovers in Old Time Radio

28 Episodes
1 Volume
The love between a cavalryman and his horse, a person and a cat, or even a boy and his dog may seem strange and unnatural to an outsider, but it can be a very deep and real love, nonetheless.
28 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Naval Battles

Naval Battles

43 Episodes
1 Volume
Combat at Sea comes with very high stakes, those who volunteer to engage in it for their Country are heroes of the highest order.
43 1
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Mothers Day

Mothers Day

93 Episodes
2 Volume
Mom can have radio shows just for her this Mothers Day. "Now go clean your room!"
93 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Rare Historical

Rare Historical

125 Episodes
2 Volume
Old Time Radio is more than a report of History, OTR Programs ARE History!
125 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Otto Kruger

Otto Kruger

32 Episodes
1 Volume
A pioneer in Method Acting years before there was such a thing as Method Acting, Otto Kruger specialized in playing villains for most of his Hollywood career but was known around town as a very nice person.
32 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Cary Grant

Cary Grant

39 Episodes
1 Volume
With a charm and sophistication that came as natural as his cleft chin and sparkling eyes, Cary Grant was a natural movie star who was just as talented in front of the radio microphone as he was the camera.
39 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Arnold Stang

Arnold Stang

81 Episodes
2 Volume
Often called a milquetoast character, Arnold Stang was a mouse whose roar could not be ignored.
81 2
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Lillian Gish

Lillian Gish

8 Episodes
1 Volume
"The First Lady of American Cinema", Lillian Gish was there from the early Silent Era through Hollywood's Golden Age
8 1
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Alice Frost

Alice Frost

122 Episodes
3 Volume
superb radio actress who co-starred on Mr. and Mrs. North for ten years and as Big Sister for five years.
122 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Grantland Rice Story

Grantland Rice Story

53 Episodes
1 Volume
Grantland Rice was one of the most important media figures during golden age of sports known for his descriptive style of sports news broadcasting.
53 1
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Richard Crenna

Richard Crenna

269 Episodes
6 Volume
With more than 60 years in show business, Richard Crenna co-starred in various roles in film, radio, and television.
269 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Frank Lovejoy

Frank Lovejoy

231 Episodes
5 Volume
Lovejoy was the no nonsense, square-jawed actor best known for his tough guy performances in detective radio dramas.
231 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
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
Academy Award Theater

Academy Award Theater

57 Episodes
2 Volume
Hollywood's finest films adapted into old time radio shows with many of their original stars reprising their roles!
57 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Columbia Presents Corwin

Columbia Presents Corwin

31 Episodes
1 Volume
Hailed as "the poet laureate of radio", Norman Corwin created this WWII collection featuring his brilliant writing on topics that mattered the most in his day.
31 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Worlds Great Novels

Worlds Great Novels

37 Episodes
1 Volume
Experience distance learning 1940s style with The World's Great Novel presented by the NBC University of the Air.
37 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Jungle Jim

Jungle Jim

495 Episodes
5 Volume
Jungle Jim was a long-running jungle adventure show, feet planted firmly in the footsteps of Tarzan, but with the hardware and politics of the modern great white hunter.
495 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Tom Corbett

Tom Corbett

61 Episodes
2 Volume
Tom Corbett, Space Cadet helped to show young people the sort of drive and dedication it would take to be a leader in Outer Space. It did not hurt that each episode was filled with action and adventure at every turn.
61 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Louis Jordan

Louis Jordan

13 Episodes
1 Volume
Appearing at the end of the Swing Era, Louis Jordan's Jump Blue helped to launch Rock & Roll.
13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Theater Guild on the Air (US Steel Hour)

Theater Guild on the Air (US Steel Hour)

99 Episodes
4 Volume
Sponsored by US Steel, this old time radio series produced classic and contemporary plays live and was one of the most popular Broadway drama shows of all time.
99 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
June Foray

June Foray

48 Episodes
1 Volume
Rather than having her face splashed across the screen and the tabloids, June capitalized on her voice talents to become "the cartoon queen".
48 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
Add To Cart: $10.00
NBC University Theater

NBC University Theater

115 Episodes
5 Volume
NBC University Theater is an unusual series that focused on reenacting novels by great authors for college classes.
115 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Wild Bill Hickok

Wild Bill Hickok

267 Episodes
5 Volume
How could Wild Bill Hickok hope to compete with the likes of Roy Rogers or The Cisco Kid as kids’ after-school favorite? By having Jingles, played by Andy Devine by his side, of course!
267 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
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
Minnesota School of the Air

Minnesota School of the Air

137 Episodes
2 Volume
Minnesota School of the Air was part of the trend in the 1940s and 1950s of using the radio airwaves to educate. This show was in the same genre as NBC University of the Air, Indiana School of the Air, and many other states with the same idea.
137 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Magic Island

Magic Island

130 Episodes
1 Volume
How long would a mother search for her missing child? She would never stop, just like Mrs. Gregory who eventually finds her daughter under the spell of an evil mastermind on a Magic Island.
130 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Broadway is My Beat

Broadway is My Beat

169 Episodes
4 Volume
Broadway is My Beat is a popular hard-boiled detective drama that stars Larry Thor as Detective Danny Clover, an ex-shoe-shiner on the "Great White Way" in the New York theater district.
169 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Challenge of the Yukon (Sgt Preston)

Challenge of the Yukon (Sgt Preston)

742 Episodes
13 Volume
A noble Canadian Mountie on the side of law and order along with his wise and loyal dog, Yukon King. This show comes from the creators of The Lone Ranger and shares the same values of fairness and protecting the weak from the strong.
742 13
Add To Cart: $65.00
Aldrich Family (Henry Aldrich)

Aldrich Family (Henry Aldrich)

140 Episodes
3 Volume
"Hen-REEEE! Henry Aldrich!" … "Coming Mother!" Laugh along with Ezra Stone in this 1940's sitcom.
140 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Rare Adventure

Rare Adventure

59 Episodes
1 Volume
Pilots, adventurers, reporters, sea fayers and more make for tales of adventure and intrigue for all audiences.
59 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Authors Playhouse

Authors Playhouse

38 Episodes
1 Volume
An expertly written series of high quality tales, Author's Playhouse was created by Wynn Wright. This old time radio show utilized the writings of famous short story authors and playwrights.
38 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Maisie

Maisie

85 Episodes
1 Volume
Part big city adventure, part romance, part situation comedy, The Adventures of Maisie starring Ann Sothern was the story of a “liberated” single girl in post-War America.
85 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Education in America

Education in America

605 Episodes
14 Volume
"Education teaches us compassion and kindness, connection to others."  When anyone has any kind of education, no one can ever take that knowledge away from you.  It is with this collection that we can learn from the past to make our future brighter than our past and our present.
605 14
Add To Cart: $70.00
Joe Palooka

Joe Palooka

23 Episodes
1 Volume
Joe Palooka embodied everything that people value--honesty, politeness, gentility--wrapped up in a surprising package.
23 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Lone Ranger

Lone Ranger

2447 Episodes
49 Volume
"Who Was That Masked Man?" The Lone Ranger is one of the iconic characters in American folklore, and he got his start on Mutual, airing from 1933 through 1954.
2447 49
Add To Cart: $200.00
Ozzie and Harriet

Ozzie and Harriet

106 Episodes
2 Volume
The "adventures" of Ozzie & Harriet are based on the daily stuff that happens to all good suburban couples in family sitcoms.
106 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Boston Blackie

Boston Blackie

201 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!
201 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Fleischmanns Yeast Hour

Fleischmanns Yeast Hour

40 Episodes
2 Volume
Also known as The Rudy Vallee Show where stars like Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, Alice Faye, the Mills Brothers, and Kate Smith were first introduced to the world.
40 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Bob Hope

Bob Hope

416 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.
416 10
Add To Cart: $50.00
Front Page Drama

Front Page Drama

533 Episodes
6 Volume
Stories of the Weird and Wonderful made it to Front Page Drama to help sell Hearst Newspapers. The series drew its long running collection of interesting stories from the pages of The American Weekly magazine.
533 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Request Performance

Request Performance

10 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy the laughs and gags of the "Civilian Version" of Command Performance.
10 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Life with Luigi

Life with Luigi

174 Episodes
4 Volume
Laugh while Luigi learns about life in his adopted country, while avoiding the plotting of a potential Father-in-law! Starring J. Carroll Naish, Hans Conried. and Alan Reed.
174 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Al Gore

Al Gore

173 Episodes
5 Volume
Long time politician, businessman, and environmentalist, Al Gore served as Clinton's Vice President. Gore won the popular vote in 2000 presidential election, but lost the presidency George W Bush.
173 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Fibber McGee and Molly

Fibber McGee and Molly

1305 Episodes
21 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.
1305 21
Add To Cart: $105.00
Grand Ole Opry

Grand Ole Opry

481 Episodes
11 Volume
The Grand Ole Opry did not quite invent Country and Western Music, but it did bring it to the ears of many Americans who may not have heard it otherwise.
481 11
Add To Cart: $55.00
Grantland Rice

Grantland Rice

52 Episodes
2 Volume
one of the best known sports writers: his expressive writing helped to raise sports players to heroic status, often comparing the challenges of sports to mythic stories and the greater human condition.
52 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Mr and Mrs North

Mr and Mrs North

90 Episodes
2 Volume
It began as a light comedy about a normal couple living in Greenwich Village, NY. The next season it turned into a mystery show. Alice Frost and Joseph Curtin played Pam and Jerry North. Later Richard Denning and Barbara Britton played the famous roles of Mr and Mrs North.
90 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Rudy Vallee

Rudy Vallee

135 Episodes
5 Volume
Listen to radio's bad boy on the block variety hour. This talent scout program made stars such as Alice Faye, Milton Berle, Joe Penner, Bergen & McCarthy, and even the Aldrich Family.
135 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Dinah Shore

Dinah Shore

201 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.
201 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Treasury Star Parade

Treasury Star Parade

167 Episodes
2 Volume
When the US Treasury Department was working to sell War Bonds to fund the Second World War, they turned to the best of Hollywood’s talent to create Treasury Star Parade.
167 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Singin Sam

Singin Sam

123 Episodes
2 Volume
Best known as "Singin' Sam the Lawnmower Man" then "Singin' Sam the Barbasol Man", Harry Frankel's musical performances were later sponsored by Coca-Cola. This collection includes recordings from 1911 to the 1940s, including the Reminiscing with Singin Sam, Refreshment Time with Singin' Sam, 70 musical tracks, and more.
123 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Country Hoedown (Navy)

Country Hoedown (Navy)

69 Episodes
1 Volume
Terrific Country and Western Music from the Golden Age. While you're listening, consider a career in the Modern US Navy.
69 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Mail Call

Mail Call

89 Episodes
2 Volume
These star-packed love letters to the troops, from Hollywood during WWII.
89 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Newt Gingrich

Newt Gingrich

75 Episodes
2 Volume
Gingrich is former American politician and author who served as the Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. He was a member of the Republican Party and played a leading role in the conservative movement.
75 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Jokes and Pranks Bundle

Jokes and Pranks Bundle

998 Episodes
16 Volume
16 disks full of pranks and jokes!
998 16
Add To Cart: $60.00
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
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
New Years Eve

New Years Eve

142 Episodes
3 Volume
Celebrate the New Year all over again with your favorite old time radio stars, Burns and Allen, Milton Berle, Phil Harris and Alice Faye, Jack Benny and many more. Get out your noisemakers and top hat; it's an old time radio New Year celebration!
142 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
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
Sleeping and Dreamers

Sleeping and Dreamers

380 Episodes
7 Volume
Sleeping is the time when our body rests and recovers, but it is also the time we surrender ourselves to dreams in the Sleeping and Dreamers in Old Time Radio Collection.
380 7
Add To Cart: $35.00
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Joan Davis

Joan Davis

75 Episodes
2 Volume
Joan Davis Guest Appearance Collection: Joan Davis spent her entire life in showbiz, working in vaudeville, movies, radio, and television, and was called "the funniest woman in the world".
75 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Mel Torme

Mel Torme

44 Episodes
1 Volume
Tagged the Velvet Fog, Mel Torme was one of the smoothest and most musical of all the great crooners.
44 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Comedy Sampler 1

Comedy Sampler 1

58 Episodes
1 Volume
This Comedy Sampler will give you the giggles all day! Popular shows include Fred Allen Show, Duffy's Tavern, Amos n Andy, Bob Hope, Burns and Allen, Fibber McGee and Molly and so much more timeless gems!
58 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Hildegardes Radio Room

Hildegardes Radio Room

53 Episodes
1 Volume
The blonde siren songbird is best known for her signature tune, "Darling, Je Vous Aime Beaucoup." Hildegarde's Radio Room included co-conspirators as Phil Regan, Burgess Meredith, Clifton Webb, Patsy Kelly, and Xavier Cugat.
53 1
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Downbeat

Downbeat

59 Episodes
1 Volume
AFRS WWII jazz program Downbeat had different performers come into the studio to play and comment on their records.
59 1
Add To Cart: $5.00


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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.

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.

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."

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Sam Spade, The Adventures of - Close Theme: "Good Night, Sweetheart" [from the 1931 revue "Earl Carroll Vanities"] - Ray Noble; Jimmy Campbell; Reg Connelly Sammy Kaye [big band shows] "Swing and Sway" - Pat Paterson; Sammy Kaye "Until Tomorrow" - Sammy Kaye "Kaye's Melody" - Sammy Kaye Saturday Night Serenade - Pet Milk Sponsorship "Pet Lullaby Theme, The" [aka: "Pet Milk Theme, The"] - Gustave W.

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.

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.

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.

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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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).

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

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.

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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).

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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).

Soap Operas during the Golden Age of Radio
Daytime serial dramas for housewives were big money-makers, but Soap Operas became a favorite format of Old Time Radio.

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.

Concise History of Early Radio
Since its inception, radio has played an integral roll in the history of America's popular entertainment.

Personality Profile: Fanny May Baldridge
Fanny May Baldridge, was known for her writing, producing, announcing, acting, composing, and one-half of a two-some who traveled the famed Chautauqua Circuit.

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 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).

Detective Old Time Radio Shows
Old Time Radio detectives shows were popular with top name writers and actors of the era including Johnny Dollar, Dragnet, Richard Diamond and Sherlock Holmes. Old Time Radio Detective Shows were incredibly popular; use this list to help find your new favorite gumshoe on the air.

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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).

Bob Elson on Board the Twentieth Century Limited - An Annotated Program Log
Years before we looked to the Jet Set for trends, up-and-comers moved between the coasts via railroad on the 20th Century Limited.

Comic Books and Funny Pages in Old Time Radio
Sequential illustration storytelling method dates back to Stone-Age Cave Wall Paintings, but the Comics inspired many Old Time Radio Favorite Shows.

Radio Shows that Turned into Television and Feature Film
OTRCAT does not have television programs or films, below is a handy list of old time radio show-inspired feature films and videos.

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