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Charles Lindbergh
Charles Lindbergh
10 Episodes
1 Volume
By becoming the first aviator to fly non-stop from New York to Paris, Charles Lindbergh became a driving force in the practical acceptance of aviation.

10 1
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Harry James Show
Harry James Show
29 Episodes
1 Volume
Big Band Entertainment and Trumped Tooting

29 1
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Humphrey Bogart
Humphrey Bogart
53 Episodes
1 Volume
Bogie is an actor who continues to rank near the top on everybody's list. He made many appearances on radio after he moved his act from Broadway to Hollywood.

53 1
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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
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Chesterfield Time
Chesterfield Time
44 Episodes
1 Volume
Listening to sweet jazz and dance music should make you want to fire up a refreshing smoke... It's Chesterfield Time!

44 1
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Camel Caravan (Benny Goodman)
Camel Caravan (Benny Goodman)
23 Episodes
1 Volume
Big Band Show for Saturday night with swing era favorite Benny Goodman.

23 1
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HV Kaltenborn Edits the News
HV Kaltenborn Edits the News
40 Episodes
1 Volume
History repeats itself when H. V. Kaltenborn provides vivid commentary and pointed insight into world affairs and politics in the 1940s and 1950s.

40 1
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Kate Smith
Kate Smith
41 Episodes
1 Volume
Larger than Life Contralto Presents Singing and Variety

41 1
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This is the Story
This is the Story
70 Episodes
1 Volume
This old time radio show takes a fascinating in depth look into unknown tidbits about people and events that shaped our culture, history, and world.

70 1
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Radio Readers Digest
Radio Readers Digest
87 Episodes
1 Volume
Sponsored by the makers of Hallmark Cards, Radio Reader's Digest brought a delightful collection of short stories to the air, highlighting the American way of life.

87 1
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Major Bowes
Major Bowes
10 Episodes
1 Volume
Thousands from All Over the Country Flocked to Join this Gong-style Talent Show.

10 1
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Our Gal Sunday
Our Gal Sunday
6 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.

6 1
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Complete Broadcast 1939 (Nazi Invasion of Poland)
Complete Broadcast 1939 (Nazi Invasion of Poland)
19 Episodes
1 Volume
Recording a full day's broadcast in 1939 was a technological and historical feat! The day the Nazis invaded Poland is seen as the beginning of the Second World War. The staff of WJSV recorded the entire days broadcast, so we can learn about the events as they unfold.

19 1
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Magic Carpet
Magic Carpet
23 Episodes
1 Volume
These AFRS recordings came from famous clubs all over the nation including recordings by Xavier Cugat, Stan Kenton, Xavier CugatLouis Armstrong, Charlie Bennet, the Joe Richman Orchestra and others.

23 1
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Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days
6 Episodes
1 Volume
Join us with Real Stories of Life in the West

6 1
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Ray Bolger
Ray Bolger
10 Episodes
1 Volume
The Scarecrow in The Wizard of Oz, Ray Bolger was a man with a wit sharp enough for adults and a soft side for children.

10 1
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Henry Morgan
Henry Morgan
51 Episodes
1 Volume
Henry Morgan was a professional humorist, but network executives and his sponsors would argue that his business was making their lives miserable. Fans tuned in to hear what he had to say, and that is what kept him on the air.

51 1
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Random Rarities 26
Random Rarities 26
50 Episodes
1 Volume
Increasingly more Random than Rare, this 26th edition comes to us from every corner of the nation and from the beginning to the end of the Golden Age of Radio.

50 1
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Herbert Hoover
Herbert Hoover
36 Episodes
1 Volume
The first US President born west of the Mississippi, Herbert Hoover was president during the earliest years of old time radio.

36 1
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March of Time
March of Time
51 Episodes
1 Volume
This old time radio broadcast was renown for dramatized news events.

51 1
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Random Rarities 02
Random Rarities 02
50 Episodes
1 Volume
Even Randomer and Rarer than the original with shows never before released!

50 1
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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
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Lionel Atwill
Lionel Atwill
5 Episodes
1 Volume
Lionel Atwill established a successful career as a supporting player in horror films.

5 1
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Codes
Codes
58 Episodes
1 Volume
Breaking the enemy's codes is a way to understand what they are going to do in Wartime. The same thing works when the Good Guys figure out the Bad Guy's codes.

58 1
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Anita Louise
Anita Louise
13 Episodes
1 Volume
Best remembered for My Friend Flicka, Anita Louise grew up with the movie industry, as a child actor in silent pictures, an ingenue in talkies, and a pretty mom and fashion plate on television.

13 1
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Jesus in Old Time Radio
Jesus in Old Time Radio
31 Episodes
1 Volume
Radio celebrates the life of Jesus, from his humble birth in a manger in Bethlehem, through his crucifixion and resurrection, but mostly radio is a means to share Jesus’s message of love and peace.

31 1
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Hitler (Adolf) Recordings
Hitler (Adolf) Recordings
28 Episodes
1 Volume
speeches from the most infamous man in history

28 1
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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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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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Ginger Rogers
Ginger Rogers
33 Episodes
1 Volume
Dancer, actress, and comedienne, Ginger Rogers graced screen, stage and radio in a career that spanned 50 years.

33 1
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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
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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
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Billie Burke
Billie Burke
31 Episodes
1 Volume
Heard on Saturday mornings, she played a flaky lady with the distinct high voice and an abundance of generosity and good will towards individuals in her community.

31 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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Hurricanes
Hurricanes
13 Episodes
1 Volume
Tropical Cyclones, Typhoons, and Hurricanes are among the most powerful destructive forces in Nature

13 1
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Earthquake
Earthquake
15 Episodes
1 Volume
Earthquakes occur almost daily, most are too weak to be felt, even locally. "The Big One" will hit someday and we need to be ready.

15 1
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Ann Rutherford
Ann Rutherford
31 Episodes
1 Volume
Best remembered for playing Scarlett's sister in Gone with the Wind, Ann Rutherford appeared in more than 60 pictures and was featured as Andy Hardy's girlfriend.

31 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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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
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Railroad Recordings
Railroad Recordings
122 Episodes
1 Volume
Choo-choo-choose this Collection of Truly Train Inspired Entertainment--An OTRCAT exclusive!

122 1
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Barbara Jean Wong
Barbara Jean Wong
56 Episodes
1 Volume
Barbara Jean Wong was a fourth generation Chinese-American who began her performance career at the age of five and was soon dubbed the Chinese-American Shirley Temple.

56 1
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April Fools Pranks, Jokes, Gags and Hoaxes
April Fools Pranks, Jokes, Gags and Hoaxes
52 Episodes
1 Volume
Is that a spot of ketchup on your shirt? April Fools' traditions go back a long time. Get out your whoopee cushion and check your shoelaces and enjoy this OTRCAT original collection of April Fool's Day Shows.

52 1
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George Bernard Shaw
George Bernard Shaw
12 Episodes
1 Volume
Sometimes referred to as the second greatest writer of English after Shakespeare, George Bernard Shaw saw the transformations of society from the Victorian Age through the post-WWII period.

12 1
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Fu Manchu (Shadow of Fu Manchu)
Fu Manchu (Shadow of Fu Manchu)
93 Episodes
1 Volume
The Shadow of Dr. Fu Manchu is a diabolically fun mystery serial from the late 1930's.

93 1
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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
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Marlene Dietrich
Marlene Dietrich
35 Episodes
1 Volume
Everyone's Favorite Deep Voice German Frau!

35 1
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Blondie
Blondie
54 Episodes
1 Volume
Blondie and Dagwood charmed the world as a typical married couple on the screen radio, and especially the funny-pages.

54 1
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George Raft
George Raft
31 Episodes
1 Volume
set the standard for the movie gangster of the 1930s, he also starred in Lux Radio Theater, The Cases of Mr. Ace, Martin and Lewis Show, the Bob Hope Show, Texaco Star Theater and more.

31 1
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Martha Raye
Martha Raye
37 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.

37 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
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Meredith Willson
Meredith Willson
47 Episodes
1 Volume
Famous and Creative "Chiffon Swing" Composer!

47 1
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Elmer Davis and the News
Elmer Davis and the News
84 Episodes
1 Volume
During the months before Pearl Harbor, FDR appointed Elmer Davis to head up the Office of War Information. From this bully pulpit, Davis helped to whip the Nation into a fury over the aggressions of the Nazi's in Europe.

84 1
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First Nighter
First Nighter
35 Episodes
1 Volume
All of the glory and grandeur of a Broadway premier brought to your radio on First Nighter, starring "radio's first sex symbol", Don Ameche.

35 1
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Strange As It Seems
Strange As It Seems
64 Episodes
1 Volume
Similar to a Ripley's Believe It Or Not and originally sponsored by Exlax in the 1930's, this series featured bizarre stories based cartoons created by John Hix who was a staff artist at the Washington Herald.

64 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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Dr IQ
Dr IQ
34 Episodes
1 Volume
Audience members were contestants by Host Lew Valentine who would ask questions from the stage announcing "I have a gentleman (or lady), Doctor."

34 1
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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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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
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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
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Jills All-Time Jukebox
Jills All-Time Jukebox
31 Episodes
1 Volume
The Allied counterpart of the infamous Tokyo Rose, GI Jill was played by girl next door Martha Wilkerson.

31 1
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Random Rarities 03
Random Rarities 03
50 Episodes
1 Volume
The Randomest and Rarest collection of them all-an OTRCAT.com original!

50 1
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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
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Assassination
Assassination
48 Episodes
1 Volume
Whether or not Assassination is a legitimate tool of statecraft, it is still murder.

48 1
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Halloween Comedy Capers
Halloween Comedy Capers
33 Episodes
1 Volume
Halloween had a resurgence in popularity in the early 20th century America and after the sugar rations of WWII, Trick-or-treating came back into favor in America and in media including radio shows.

33 1
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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
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Rare Sports Recordings
Rare Sports Recordings
53 Episodes
1 Volume
From Baseball to Roller Derby to Football to Hockey, this collection includes rare sports old time radio collections.

53 1
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Kay Francis
Kay Francis
14 Episodes
1 Volume
Kay Francis Collection: A super-Star in the early 1930's and one of the highest paid people in show business, Kay Francis's films were far from classics and she was largely a forgotten figure after the War.

14 1
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Dale Carnegie
Dale Carnegie
3 Episodes
1 Volume
He authored the book "How to Win Friends and Influence People" which is among the most influential books of all time.

3 1
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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
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Bea Wain
Bea Wain
24 Episodes
1 Volume
A largely self-taught singer, little Beatrice made her radio debut as a "featured performer" on the NBC Children's Hour she was later the featured singer on Your Hit Parade.

24 1
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American Forum of the Air
American Forum of the Air
28 Episodes
1 Volume
One of the first Public Affairs Panel Discussion Programs, American Forum of the Air presented an often lively debate of National Issues.

28 1
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Joan Crawford
Joan Crawford
23 Episodes
1 Volume
During her decades long career, she remained the epitome of Hollywood glamour and prestige.This collection contains the radio appearances of the"First Queen of the Movies."

23 1
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Al Pearce Show
Al Pearce Show
14 Episodes
1 Volume
Al Pearce and his Gang, is a comedy show that changed much through its run due to an unstable relationship with networks and sponsors. Al Pearce got his start in show business when he was working as a real door-to-door salesman.

14 1
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Rex Stout
Rex Stout
32 Episodes
1 Volume
Creator of the eccentric detective Nero Wolfe, Rex Stout began writing for the pulp fiction around 1910 introducing iconic "arm chair detective" Nero Wolfe in 1934.

32 1
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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
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Gary Cooper
Gary Cooper
13 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known for his stoic performances in Western films, real life farm boy turned Academy Award winner Gary Cooper made many appearances on old time radio including many Lux Radio Appearances and a rare radio appearance with his mother, Alice Cooper.

13 1
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Churchill (Winston) Recordings
Churchill (Winston) Recordings
115 Episodes
1 Volume
Winston Churchill, Prime Minister of United Kingdom during WWII and great orator, wrote his own speeches and delivered them on many radio broadcasts.

115 1
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Carnation Contented Hour
Carnation Contented Hour
19 Episodes
1 Volume
Cows and audiences alike are content when listening to this rare and fine musical program by Carnation Milk. This long-running series features great performers such as Dinah Shore, Tony Martin, Jo Stafford, and Dick Hymes.

19 1
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From the Bookshelf of the World
From the Bookshelf of the World
10 Episodes
1 Volume
Although some of these boys would not have picked up a book themselves after they left high school, programs like From the Bookshelf of the World exposed them to some of the great stories in literature.

10 1
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Americans All Immigrants All
Americans All Immigrants All
24 Episodes
1 Volume
An Artistic Triumph in Broadcasting and a celebration of American Cultural Diversity in the pre-WWII Period.

24 1
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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
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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
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Gene Krupa
Gene Krupa
50 Episodes
1 Volume
A pioneering Jazzman, Gene Krupa was one of the first to make drum solos part of the Big Band Sound.

50 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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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
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Joe E Brown
Joe E Brown
21 Episodes
1 Volume
He could have been a professional baseball player, instead, rubber-faced Joe E. Brown became one of the most successful comedians of the Thirties.

21 1
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Maureen OHara
Maureen OHara
24 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known for her film roles such as on Miracle On 34th Street, Maureen O'Hara brought her memorable film roles to the radio sound stage.

24 1
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Mark Twain Collection
Mark Twain Collection
37 Episodes
1 Volume
America's Greatest Humorist and one of the Giants of American Literature, Mark Twain's stories were a natural for Old Time Radio.

37 1
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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
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Religious Recordings
Religious Recordings
21 Episodes
1 Volume
Uplifting and Inspirational Sermons from Reverend Beale and Reverend Charles Fuller

21 1
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Benny Goodman
Benny Goodman
73 Episodes
1 Volume
During the Big Band Era, Benny Goodman was the undisputed "King of Swing". The Goodman Band is credited with launching the Swing Era with a series of performances and broadcasts from California in 1935.

73 1
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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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Quaker Party
Quaker Party
4 Episodes
1 Volume
Listen to Tommy Riggs and "a cute little bundle of mischief" seven-year-old girl Betty Lou, his imaginary friend.

4 1
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Cliff Edwards Show
Cliff Edwards Show
24 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy Cliff Edwards as he sings popular tunes from the 1920-40s like "Singin' in the Rain" & "When You Wish Upon a Star".

24 1
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Bette Davis
Bette Davis
62 Episodes
1 Volume
Bette Davis was one of the top Hollywood actresses of all time; she received 10 nominations for the Academy Award for Best Actress and won twice. This collection includes all known guest appearances.

62 1
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Memorial Day
Memorial Day
27 Episodes
1 Volume
Enjoy the beginning of summer and honor our fallen with this compilation of historical, dramatic and comedy radio shows.

27 1
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Bert Lahr
Bert Lahr
20 Episodes
1 Volume
Best known as "The Cowardly Lion" in The Wizard of Oz, Bert Lahr got his start at age 15 after running away from home to join a juvenile vaudeville troupe where he was known for his rubber-faced antics.

20 1
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News Recordings 1939
News Recordings 1939
100 Episodes
1 Volume
New headlines were dominated by the news Europe from the Spanish Civil War to the Blitzkrieg of Poland.

100 1
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Beatrice Kay
Beatrice Kay
12 Episodes
1 Volume
Beatrice Kay was an American singer, vaudevillian, music hall performer, and stage and film actress.

12 1
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Mayor La Guardia
Mayor La Guardia
35 Episodes
1 Volume
Fiorello H. La Guardia was the reform-minded Mayor of New York City from 1934 to 1945, known for his public works projects, transportation improvements, and anti-corruption efforts.

35 1
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