Welcome to OTRCAT.com: Old Time Radio Catalog
Your country:United States
×
Loading. Please wait...

Listen to Old Time Radio from 1938

Product Image
Synopsis
Show:
CD Type:
Instant Download
MP3 CD
Audio CD
Show All#ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
Title ▼ Popularity Episodes MP3 CDs Price
Zasu Pitts
Zasu Pitts
18 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.

18 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Your Hit Parade
Your Hit Parade
98 Episodes
3 Volume
Your Hit Parade features the popular hit song show that spanned almost 25 years.

98 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Worlds Fair
Worlds Fair
33 Episodes
1 Volume
A World's Fair is an opportunity for people of various nations to come together and display the best advancements their Countries have to offer.

33 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
World Is Yours
World Is Yours
11 Episodes
1 Volume
produced in cooperation with the Department of Interior and the Smithsonian Institution, The World Is Yours is an education program based on "America's Attic."

11 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Wonder Show (Jack Haley)
Wonder Show (Jack Haley)
13 Episodes
1 Volume
Comedy and Variety Sponsored by Wonder Bread

13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Witchs Tale
Witchs Tale
58 Episodes
2 Volume
The Witch's Tale premiered over WOR in 1931, making it one of the original “Hide-Under-the-Sheets” late night terror programs. Watch out for old Nancy and her cat, Satan.

58 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Witches
Witches
86 Episodes
2 Volume
The Witches in the collection are in every genre of old time radio and will put a spell on you.

86 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
William Shirer
William Shirer
16 Episodes
1 Volume
As a pioneering correspondent for CBS News, William Shirer reported from Germany during the period before the beginning of WWII through the early Nazi triumphs, and later wrote about the period in The Rise and Fall of the Third Reich.

16 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
William Powell
William Powell
47 Episodes
2 Volume
He was best known for his role as Nick Charles in The Thin Man in the film version. Although he did not play the role in the radio version of The Thin Man series, he numerous radio appearances.

47 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Will Rogers
Will Rogers
19 Episodes
1 Volume
Known for his quips and own brand of storytelling, The Will Rogers Program allowed him to spread his own word across the country. All the while, he donated the sponsorship money to charity.

19 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Whistling
Whistling
168 Episodes
5 Volume
Whistling and whistlers are featured in this diverse collection of Old Time Radio favorites.

168 5
Add To Cart: $25.00
Western Radio Show Compilation
Western Radio Show Compilation
74 Episodes
1 Volume
Yee-haw! OTRCAT.com's exclusive Western Sampler gathers the best of the western adventure and drama old time radio shows from American Adventure to Wild Bill Hickok.

74 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
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
Weather Collection
Weather Collection
108 Episodes
3 Volume
all shows have extreme weather from snow storms to hurricanes as a central plot device in the story line.

108 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
WC Fields
WC Fields
51 Episodes
2 Volume
Primarily known for his alcoholism and quick wit, he was a comedian on and off the stage.

51 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Wayside Theater
Wayside Theater
9 Episodes
1 Volume
features unique romantic comedy tales which allow you a vacation of the mind in the most unusual of locals like Mexico, a taxi cab, and even night school.

9 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Warner Brothers Academy
Warner Brothers Academy
7 Episodes
1 Volume
Dramatic Sensation Presenting Upcoming Stars

7 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
War of the Worlds
War of the Worlds
8 Episodes
1 Volume
Based on the HG Wells story about Martians invading Earth, War of the Worlds 1938 is one of the most infamous broadcasts in media history.

8 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Walter Tetley
Walter Tetley
706 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.

706 15
Add To Cart: $75.00
Wally Maher
Wally Maher
428 Episodes
10 Volume
While working as a clerk for the Southern Pacific railroad, he discovered that he had an ear for dialects and a talent for mimicry.

428 10
Add To Cart: $50.00
Voodoo in Old Time Radio
Voodoo in Old Time Radio
25 Episodes
1 Volume
different old time radio shows featuring Voodoo as a plot device for revenge, murder, and Voodoo doll shenanigans

25 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Vincent Price
Vincent Price
123 Episodes
2 Volume
From The Saint to the Thriller, enjoy one of radio and films great scary men!

123 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Vic and Sade
Vic and Sade
350 Episodes
4 Volume
Welcome, welcome to the home of Mr. and Mrs. Victor Gook, better known as Vic and Sade. Go get cozy with this delightful run of the mill and charmingly familiar Midwestern couple extraordinaire!

350 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Vera Zorina
Vera Zorina
3 Episodes
1 Volume
A German-born ballerina, Vera Zorina is best known for playing an angel in Rodgers and Hart"s broadway production I Married An Angel

3 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Venom Creepy Crawlies Sea Monsters and Nasties
Venom Creepy Crawlies Sea Monsters and Nasties
100 Episodes
2 Volume
Get ready to squirm in your seat with this collection of slither snake, crawling curiosities, and monsters from the deep.

100 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Van Heflin
Van Heflin
42 Episodes
2 Volume
The War interrupted Van Heflin's career before he could establish himself as a leading man. He was a major player in noir dramas and had the lead in the first season of radio's The Adventures of Philip Marlowe.

42 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Vampires in Old Time Radio
Vampires in Old Time Radio
40 Episodes
1 Volume
Get your garlic and crucifix, this collection includes a wide variety of vampire-themed old time radio shows.

40 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Valentines Day
Valentines Day
30 Episodes
1 Volume
Valentine's Day is a time to go a little bit crazy for your Sweetheart. This collection includes extra Valentine's Day special episodes from the golden age of radio! OTRCAT Wuvvves you!

30 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Vacations
Vacations
106 Episodes
3 Volume
Happy few days that you can get away from work or school and really enjoy life (and have more time to listen to OTR shows!)

106 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Unrequited Love
Unrequited Love
108 Episodes
3 Volume
The act of loving and being in love can be even more beneficial to the lover than the beloved.

108 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Undercover
Undercover
30 Episodes
1 Volume
Working Undercover is filled with danger, but it can be the only way for the Cops to get the Bad Guys

30 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Tyrone Power
Tyrone Power
36 Episodes
1 Volume
Swashbuckler and heartthrob, Tyrone Power was an international man of mystery.

36 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Twins
Twins
39 Episodes
1 Volume
Twin births and twins allow for comic and criminal implications were well explored in Old Time Radio.

39 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
TS Eliot
TS Eliot
6 Episodes
1 Volume
Winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1948, T.S. Eliot read his poetry on radio and his plays were featured Columbia Workshop.

6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Town Hall Tonight (Fred Allen)
Town Hall Tonight (Fred Allen)
26 Episodes
1 Volume
old time radio's favorite Fred Allen stars in this early version of Allen's Alley with his famous ad libbing and funny amateur guest stars.

26 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Tony Martin
Tony Martin
64 Episodes
2 Volume
Singer Tony Martin spent his career on the fringes of the A-list but had what was thought of as one of the happiest marriages in Hollywood to dancer Cyd Charise.

64 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Tommy Dorsey
Tommy Dorsey
188 Episodes
4 Volume
Popular Swing Musician and Trombone Honker!

188 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Thrills Highway Patrol
Thrills Highway Patrol
5 Episodes
1 Volume
Follow the Men in Uniform on California's Streets!

5 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Thirty Minutes in Hollywood
Thirty Minutes in Hollywood
29 Episodes
1 Volume
Host funny-man and talented vocalist George Jessel leads a variety show with a sparkling cast of Hollywood stars.

29 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
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
Texaco Star Theater
Texaco Star Theater
95 Episodes
3 Volume
Texaco Star Theater is a personality filled Hollywood variety show with and all-star cast of vocalists, hosts, comedians, and guests.

95 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Telephones In Old Time Radio
Telephones In Old Time Radio
172 Episodes
4 Volume
Includes old time radio shows from all genres from comedy to mystery to detective that will be sure to ring a bell.

172 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
Teachers
Teachers
138 Episodes
3 Volume
Featuring teachers in old time radio shows from various genres from Western to Comedy to history.

138 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Tarzan
Tarzan
239 Episodes
3 Volume
Novelist Edgar Rice Burroughs helped to bring his creation, Tarzan, to the airwaves in the 1930's. In the 1950's, Tarzan was seen through the perspective of Americans who had served overseas.

239 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Tales of Tragedy
Tales of Tragedy
73 Episodes
2 Volume
The catharsis of a well-written tragedy gives us more than "a good cry", it can help us to process the setbacks in our own lives.

73 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Tales of Cheating Hearts
Tales of Cheating Hearts
71 Episodes
2 Volume
Love may be a Many Splendored Thing, but the truth is that Love does not always go the way we want it too.

71 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Swimming
Swimming
57 Episodes
1 Volume
Escape the summer heat by taking a dip and listening to these great OTR episodes. This original collection of old time radio shows from all genres about humans in water.

57 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Susan Hayward
Susan Hayward
22 Episodes
1 Volume
known as the "Brooklyn Bombshell", Susan Hayward was best known for playing was "Woman who overcomes adversity."

22 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Superstition in Old Time Radio
Superstition in Old Time Radio
84 Episodes
2 Volume
Break a Mirror, follow a Black Cat, Step on a Crack or walk under a ladder, just get to a Radio as soon as you can to enjoy our Superstitions Collection!

84 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Superman
Superman
1207 Episodes
12 Volume
From 1939 right up into the atomic 1950's, Superman was on call in Metropolis. He fought the good fight through WWII, facing Nazi spies and Japan-based spies and saboteurs, he uncovered run-of-the-lab evil-genius types with their latest beta-tests, he faced beings from other planets both humanoid and robotic as well as the common criminal and the Klu Klux Klan.

1207 12
Add To Cart: $60.00
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
Add To Cart: $10.00
Submarines
Submarines
109 Episodes
2 Volume
As a machine of war, submarines were the first attack platforms with stealth capabilities and were great plot devices in old time radio. Dive in today!

109 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Story Behind the Headlines
Story Behind the Headlines
25 Episodes
1 Volume
Hosted by Cesar Saerchinger and created as joint venture between NBC and the American Historical Association cover "outstanding news events and major trends in world affairs"

25 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Spring
Spring
76 Episodes
2 Volume
Spring is a time of hopefulness and renewal, fresh breezes and new gardens.

76 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
Spencer Tracy
Spencer Tracy
21 Episodes
1 Volume
Considered one of the best actors in Hollywood, Spencer Tracy's career spanned 37 years.

21 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Speed Gibson
Speed Gibson
178 Episodes
1 Volume
Matching wits with supervillains and flying the latest and fastest airplanes are the dreams of many young boys, but it is all in a day’s work for Speed Gibson.

178 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Snakes
Snakes
74 Episodes
2 Volume
Slithery snakes, rattlesnakes, vipers, boas, anacondas, and more are featured in this original OTRCAT collection.

74 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
Silver Theater
Silver Theater
50 Episodes
1 Volume
Romance galore when Silver Theater brings us tales of love lost and found, featuring some of the screen's biggest heart-throbs.

50 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Ships and Boats
Ships and Boats
368 Episodes
6 Volume
This collection is not only wading, but we're diving deep into the waters of old time radio seafaring and ocean adventures.

368 6
Add To Cart: $30.00
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
404 Episodes
8 Volume
"The game is afoot" as radio listeners get wrapped up in the twists and turns of their favorite consulting detective, Sherlock Holmes.

404 8
Add To Cart: $40.00
Sharks in Old Time Radio
Sharks in Old Time Radio
14 Episodes
1 Volume
Sharks have long been featured in the stories of seamen, this collection includes old time radio episodes about sharks in a variety of genres.

14 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Sewing and Knitting
Sewing and Knitting
22 Episodes
1 Volume
Often thought as women's work, sewing and knitting stories appear in all genres of radio. Knitting in variety and comedy old time radio shows like Fibber McGee and Molly and more that will have you in stitches!

22 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
Science Fiction Listener Favorites
Science Fiction Listener Favorites
71 Episodes
1 Volume
Old Time Radio may be the best medium for telling Science Fiction tales. Here is a collection of listeners' favorite broadcasts.

71 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Science Fiction Authors
Science Fiction Authors
65 Episodes
1 Volume
During the golden age of science fiction, there was a successful relationship between old time radio shows and authors with numerous adaptations of science fiction stories.

65 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Scams Conmen Cheats and Bunco Artists
Scams Conmen Cheats and Bunco Artists
49 Episodes
1 Volume
Cheaters and Swindlers in this collection of crime radio shows are true artists and con men of the highest caliber, but they all get caught in the end.

49 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Salute to Law
Salute to Law
13 Episodes
1 Volume
A crime and police drama a la Dragnet and Calling all Cars, A Salute to Law features Nick Harris catching those who are guilty of "the folly of committing crime.Slightly different in tone to the aforementioned series, A Salute to Law stressed an overarching moralistic theme in regards to crime and punishment.

13 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Saddest Old Time Radio
Saddest Old Time Radio
41 Episodes
1 Volume
Grab your tissue and get ready for a good cry, these are the Saddest Episodes in Old Time Radio.

41 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
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
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
Roller Derby
Roller Derby
2 Episodes
1 Volume
Mayhem on Wheels! Presented on KOIL-AM, Omaha, 1938.

2 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Robert Montgomery
Robert Montgomery
58 Episodes
2 Volume
He was an actor, a pioneering director, an astute political operator, a naval warrior, and a labor organizer who was also an ardent anti-Communist.

58 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
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
Ripley Believe It Or Not
Ripley Believe It Or Not
47 Episodes
1 Volume
starred Robert Ripley himself as he explains the weird and strange stories from his travels around the world.

47 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Richard Greene
Richard Greene
4 Episodes
1 Volume
Screen heartthrob Englishman Richard Greene was best known for the lead in the British TV series The Adventures of Robin Hood.

4 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Revenge
Revenge
157 Episodes
3 Volume
Revenge can be sweet...and entertaining in this old time radio collection.

157 3
Add To Cart: $15.00
Reefer Madness
Reefer Madness
69 Episodes
1 Volume
It was obvious to anyone who looked that dope was going to be the scourge of youth. For proof, look no further than our Reefer Madness Collection.

69 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
Raymond Gram Swing News Broadcasts
Raymond Gram Swing News Broadcasts
6 Episodes
1 Volume
believed in the American values and noticed early on that Adolf Hitler was a problem long before America's involvement in WWII.

6 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
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
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
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
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rare Soap Operas
Rare Soap Operas
268 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.

268 4
Add To Cart: $20.00
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
Add To Cart: $10.00
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
Add To Cart: $15.00
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
Rare Gossip
Rare Gossip
40 Episodes
1 Volume
Spreading stories about others is a filthy practice, but it is something we are hardwired to love doing!

40 1
Add To Cart: $5.00
Rare Game Show
Rare Game Show
71 Episodes
2 Volume
This collection is filled with sample episodes of some great quiz programs -- including many rare episodes.

71 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Rare Drama
Rare Drama
123 Episodes
2 Volume
Because the intimacy between player and listeners can be so intense, the Radio may be considered the best medium of all for Drama.

123 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
Rare Detective and Crime Shows
Rare Detective and Crime Shows
112 Episodes
2 Volume
features rare and highly collectible crime shows: this compilation is a fascinating look at the different key players in crime solving including detectives, spies, private investigators, cops, FBI agents, newspaper reporters, attorneys, defense attorneys, informants, and even personnel in the emerging field forensic science.

112 2
Add To Cart: $10.00
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
Page 1 of 5
Please select your country: