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THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR

by Justeen Ward

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Popular and rare vintage radio programs with brief commentary. Posted weekly.

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  1. Kraft Music Hall Bing Crosby Bob Burns Ethel Waters June 12, 1941 NBC

    Kraft Music Hall starring Bing Crosby and Bob Burns with guest star Ethel Waters June 12, 1941 NBC

  2. The Big Show Variety Tallulah Bankhead, Marlene Dietrich, Danny Thomas Fred Allen 510107 NBC

    The Big Show featuring Edward G Robinson, Danny Thomas, Marlene Dietrich and Fred Allen January 7, 1951 NBC

  3. St Patrick's Day Lux Radio Theater "The Luck of the Irish" December 27, 1948 CBS

    St Patrick's Day Lux Radio Theater "The Luck of the Irish" December 27, 1948 CBS

  4. Studio One "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" September 9, 1947 CBS

    Studio One "The Barretts of Wimpole Street" September 9, 1947 CBS

  5. Studio One "Laburnum Grove" August 19, 1947 CBS

    Studio One "Laburnum Grove" August 19, 1947 CBS

  6. Studio One "Arabesque" June 29, 1948 CBS starring Marlene Dietrich

    Studio One "Arabesque" June 29, 1948 CBS starring Marlene Dietrich

  7. Cavalcade "Valentine for Sophia" Railroad Hour "Sweethearts"

    Valentine's Day Cavalcade of America "A Valentine for Sophia" first broadcast February 14, 1949 on NBC The Railroad Hour "Sweethearts" first broadcast February 14, 1949 on ABC

  8. Jack Armstrong "Clear the Tracks" 481103 "House of Darkness" 480420

    Adventure Jack Armstrong, All American Boy "Clear the Tracks" November 3, 1948 ABC Jack Armstrong, All American Boy "House of Darkness" April 4, 1948 ABC

  9. Bold Venture "Deadly Merchandise"510326 "Darby and Joan Lonely Hearts Inc" episode #32

    Bold Venture "Deadly Merchandise" episode 1 March 26, 1951 syndicated Starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall Bold Venture "Darby and Joan Lonely Hearts Inc" episode #32 for syndication 1951-52

  10. Escape "Beau Geste" "Misfortune's Isle" 1948 CBS

    Adventure Escape "Beau Geste" March 21, 1948 on CBS Escape "Misfortune's Isle" March 21, 1948 on CBS

  11. The Lives of Harry Lime "Too Many Crooks" "Work of Art" Orson Welles 1951

    The Lives of Harry Lime "Too Many Crooks" first broadcast August 8, 1951 on Mutual starring Orson Welles The Lives of Harry Lime "Work of Art" first broadcast September 28, 1951 on Mutual

  12. The Lives of Harry Lime "The Golden Fleece" 511012 "Mexican Hat Trick" 511102

    The Lives of Harry Lime "The Golden Fleece" October 12, 1951 Mutual Starring Orson Welles Zither music by Anton Karas The Lives of Harry Lime "Mexican Hat Trick" November 2, 1951 Mutual

  13. Lux Radio Theater "Barnacle Bill" rehearsal for 460401 CBS

    Lux Radio Theater "Barnacle Bill" in a rehearsal from March 31, 1946 for an April 1, 1946 show on CBS starring Wallace Beery, his brother Noah Beery and his daughter Carol Ann Beery and Marjorie Main

  14. Jimmy Durante (Red Skelton) 471231 Amos N Andy "New Years Card" 481226

    Happy New Year The Jimmy Durante Show New Years Eve December 31, 1947 NBC Red Skelton and Gary Moore fill in for Jimmy Durante vocalist Peggy Lee Amos n Andy "The New Year's Card" December 26, 1948 CBS

  15. Gene Autry's Melody Ranch 481221 The Kate Smith Show 441224

    Christmas Gene Autry's Melody Ranch December 21, 1948 CBS Kate Smith Hour December 24, 1944 CBS

  16. Plot to Overthrow Xmas 451225 Lights Out "Uninhabited" 381222

    Christmas Columbia Workshop "The Plot to Overthrow Christmas" December 25, 1945 CBS by Norman Corwin Lights Out "Uninhabited" December 22, 1938 NBC by Arch Obler

  17. Xmas Judy Canova X461221 NBC Our Miss Brooks 491218 CBS

    Christmas Theme The Judy Canova Show first broadcast December 21, 1946 on NBC Our Miss Brooks starring Eve Arden "Letter to Santa" first broadcast December 18, 1949 on CBS

  18. Screen Director's Playhouse "It's A Wonderful Life" 490508 "Miracle on 34th Street" 491223 NBC

    Christmas Screen Director's Playhouse "It's A Wonderful Life" first broadcast May 8, 1949 on NBC with Jimmy Stewart and Frank Capra Screen Director's Playhouse "Miracle on 34th Street" first broadcast December 23, 1949 on NBC with Edmund Gwenn and George Seaton

  19. Abbott and Costello 431125 Thanksgiving Special Armed Forces Radio 441123

    Thanksgiving themed shows The Abbott and Costello Show November 25, 1943 NBC AFRS Thanksgiving Special November 23, 1944 Armed Forces Radio Service Lionel Barrymore, Dinah Shore, Fanny Brice, Wally Brown

  20. Thanksgiving Dinah Shore 45 Mel Blanc 46

    Thanksgiving Dinah Shore Birds Eye Open House November 22, 1945 NBC The Mel Blanc Show November 26, 1946 CBS

  21. Lux Radio Theater "Sunday Dinner for a Soldier" February 19, 1945 CBS

    Lux Radio Theater "Sunday Dinner for a Soldier" February 19, 1945 CBS

  22. Andrews Sisters (Sophie Tucker) 451017 Mario Lanza (Giselle Mackenzie) 520307

    The Andrews Sisters October 17, 1945 CBS with guest star Sophie Tucker The Mario Lanza Show March 7, 1952 NBC guest star Gisele Mackenzie

  23. The Shadow "The Silent Avenger" 380313 "The Hoodoo Ship" 411019

    Halloween The Shadow "The Silent Avenger" March 13, 1938 Mutual starring Orson Welles The Shadow "The Hoodoo Ship" October 19, 1941 Mutual

  24. Murder at Midnight "The Dead Hand" "The Cabala" Syndicated 1946

    Halloween Murder at Midnight "The Dead Hand" Sept 16, 1946 on WTZ New York Murder at Midnight "The Cabala" syndicated 1946

  25. Halloween Mystery in the Air "Medusa" Mysterious Traveler "If You Believe"

    Halloween Mystery in the Air starring Peter Lorre in "The Mask of Medusa" September 4, 1947 NBC The Mysterious Traveler "If You Believe" December 29, 1946 Mutual

About this show

Popular and rare vintage radio programs with brief commentary. Posted weekly.

Hosted by

Justeen Ward

Categories

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR have?

THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR has 25 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on March 28, 2019.

What is THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR about?

Popular and rare vintage radio programs with brief commentary. Posted weekly.

How often does THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR release new episodes?

THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR publishes weekly, based on its 25 episodes since October 2018.

Who hosts THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR?

THE OLD-TIME RADIO HOUR is created and hosted by Justeen Ward.
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