Beste Heirloom podcasts (2024)

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Crime Classics -Widow Magee And The Three Gypsies A Vermont Fandango - April 24, 1954 - Docudrama 29:09

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A group of gypsies migrates from Hungary to Rutland, VT in the middle to late 1800's. They make baskets and brooms and the men swear to marry a gypsy woman to have children. If they do not marry in their "tribe" they must die. Three of the men took the oath to marry within their tribe, but a "Widow McGee" draws them to her... and she is NOT in thei…

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Crime Classics - The Terrible Deed Of Dr. Webster - July 13, 1953 - Docudrama 33:09

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Audio file introduces the Crime Classics series of programs with Elliot Lewis and Lou Merrill as Thomas Hyland. CBS radio program from June 15, 1953 to June 30, 1954. A sustaining docudrama.Re-enactment of real crimes in history. Show was well researched and worked to have the music, dialect, sounds that matched the period in history where the part…

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Walter WInchell Broadcast - Feb 25, 1945 - Historical 14:44

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This track is a follow-up to the broadcast of Drew Pearson's track. Walter Winchell was nothing like Drew Pearson, but it is interesting to hear what millions of Americans (and beyond) were hearing on radio as World War II was approaching the end. This was broadcast on February 25. 1945... less than three months before the end of the war in Europe …

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Drew Pearson - Journalist - April 22 1945 - Historical 14:42

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This is track of a radio broadcast that Drew Pearson did just days before World War II ended in 1945. He was an outspoken and very popular radio and print journalist. He did not back away from reporting on difficult and controversial topics. There is an audio introduction to his broadcast that will fill in some interesting information about the tim…

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Great Gildersleeve- - Surprise Party- May 9, 1951 -Sitcom 32:01

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The Great Gildersleeve was broadcast from August 1941 to 1958 and is one of the most beloved radio situation comedies. The show was a spin-off from "Fibber McGee and Molly." Harold Peary played the first Gildersleeve and then Willard Waterman. Walter Tetlley was Leroy, Richard Crenna was Bronco, Marjorie's husband. 3 actresses played Marjorie... Gi…

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Escape Source Of Irritation 07 0 1953 31:51

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Introductory audio gives some background on "Escape" and a brief synopsis of the story "Source of irritation"/Track will be stored in the "Horror and Suspense" playlistDoor John Lovering

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Escape- Source Of Irritation- July 5, 1953 31:51

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An audio introduction gives the synopsis of this "Escape" episode that involves a turnip farmer and a German parachuter during WW II.The show ran from 1947-54... offering listeners 30 minutes of escape from their boring or tiring everyday lives. Produced high quality high-adventure storiesDoor John Lovering

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Earplay - Three Short Humorous Plays - ca. 1970 24:35

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Bonnie Catcher, Jack Bivens, Bob Hartenburger, and Mary Skoll were the actors, Carl Schmidt was the Director. These are three short (less than 9 minutes each) quite funny and well acted plays that were written for Earplay which was produced at WHA Radio by the University of Wisconsin under a grant from the corporation for public broadcasting. They …

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The Black Mass - The Feeder - July 1, 1964 - Horror/Fantasy 16:18

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A very strange 14 minute story of a man who is in a state of shock, possibly a coma, possibly passed away, but his mind is still working imagining what will happen to him next. A perfect show for "The Black Mass" radio program. One actor - Erick Bauersfeld. The bed music during the story is creep and interesting... Bauersfeld produced, directed, an…

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The Shadow - The Hypnotized Audience - March 27, 1938 - Orson Wells - Suspense 28:13

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"The Shadow" is probably the best known radio program... when polls were taken among college students who had never listened to OTR,"Can you name an old time radio show"... about 95% said, "The Shadow!" Series started in 1937 with Orson Welles initially playing the first year of the series. Later Bret Morrison, Bill Johnstone, John Archer, and Stev…

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Turn Back The Clock- 1960 AFRTS - DJ Program 25:48

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The uniqe "DJ Program" with a husband and wife team would play a song that was currently popular and then that same song that was recorded 25-35 years earlier. Amazing to listen to the same song done in two very different ways. This show was broadcast over the Armed Forces Radio Television Service. It will be found in our "Turn Back The Clock" play…

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Command Performance - Fanny Brice - Baby Snooks - Feb. 18, 1945 - Variety 33:20

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Introductory audio gives background on Command Performance series and the stars featured in this program from February of 1945. Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford, Danny Thomas - with Carmen Dragon Orchestra. This track will be stored in the Command Performance Playlist.Door John Lovering

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Stardust and Old Time Radio 4:56

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Where did Marshal Dillon and Gunsmoke go? and why.https://archive.org/details/podcast_gunsmoke-podcast 220024164Or search for "Internet Archive"Door John Lovering

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Intro to Gunsmoke Series_History 5:36

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This is a 5 minute background on the history of what is considered the most realistic western program on radio and TV. Another track called "Gunsmoke Parody" will followDoor John Lovering

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The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Innocent Murderess - 06-30-47eress 06 30 47 29:31

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In this episode, Holmes and Watson encounter an unexpectd twist when investigating a semmingly straightforward case. But then they discover the truth behind the innocent murderess.Door John Lovering

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Space Patrol -The Revolt Of The Space Rats Nov. 28,1953 28:52

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Commander Corey and Cadet Happy face "The Revolt of the Space Rats!" They are going to need a bigger trap! "Space Patrol!"Door John Lovering

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New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Speckled Band - 06-23-47 32:54

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This captivating tale features a mysterious murded, a deadly snake, and a family curse. Dr. John Watson (Nigel Bruce) narrates as Sherlock Holmes (Tom Conway) unravels the secrets behind the speckled band.... This track will live in the "Sherlock Holmes" Playlist. Another Episode "The Innocent Murderess" will be released in a few days... Gets your …

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Earplay - The Hunter Gracchus - Drama 1972 - 90 56:21

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Earplay with a story originally written by Franz Kafka and adapted for Earplay by John Robinson. Audio intro gives some background on the story... a little "synopsis" :) This is a very well done radio play... all the Earplay stories and broadcasts were first class... NPR has an incredible reputation in supporting the arts.…

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Soundcloud 1939 Frozen Peas Commercial Orson Welles 1970 6:21

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This is a short story... first an introduction to the situation that was the cause of the story... and then the audio file will play.Orson Welles...if you are or are not an old time radio fan... have most likely at least heard of him. He was a brilliant actor, director, and producer in the field of radio starting when he was 23 with the 1938 "War o…

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Space Patrol - The Trap On Planet X - 08_29_53 - Sci-Fi Adventure 27:36

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This is the conclusion to "The Menace of Planet X" - Does Commander Corey and Cadet Happy rescue the professor? Do they escape the "Plasta Weapon... which seals the victim up in a coat of heavy plastic!" How will the Commander and Cadet get one of the natives to let them out of a iron cell?Note: Some spots in the audio in this recording is of poor …

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Four Star Playhouse - The Incredible Anna Lee - Aug. 21, 1949 - Comedy 32:38

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Brief introduction to this light-hearted comedy performed in 1949 on a program entitled "Four Star Playhouse."... There are 5 people in the photo because the mention his name as an "and Frank Lovejoy"... so they had FIVE stars on a show entitled "Four Star Playhouse"It is a very entertaining show and it is well acted by these 5 very talented people…

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Space Patrol - The Menace Of Planet X - 08_22_53 - Sci-Fi 29:57

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It has been a long time since I have posted a Space Patrol adventure...thanks to the Armed Forces Radio Service...and the Old Time Radio Researchers Group... more shows have become available. In this episode Prince Baccarratti shows up on a new planet that features dinosaurs and huge birds...also native tribes who Baccarratti has enslaved. Look Out…

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Crime Club - Death Deals A Diamond July 7, 1947 - Mystery/Suspense 32:27

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Introductory Audio gives background on the "Crime Club" series and a brief synopsis of the featured story "Death Deals A Diamond"... this program has some twists and turns in it that make it quite entertaining. In the intro I mention that I did not have the full date of the airing, but since publishing the file, I found it to be July 7, 1947....so …

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Dr. Christian - Story of Windy And The Truth Pills - Mar. 27, 1938 -Medical Soap Opera 29:24

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The story of a man (named Windy) that consistently tells little lies, and a lot of them.Dr. Christian (Jean Hersholt) ran on CBS radio from 1937-1950 because it was so popular. Hersholt was so convincing as a physician that he received requests every week for his medical advice! He lives and works in Rivers-End. He knows everyone and everyone knows…

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Earplay - A Phoenix Too Frequent - 1970s - Comedy by Christopher Fry 57:54

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In ancient Greece, Dynamene is prepared to die from grief over the death of her husband and has barricaded herself, fasting, in his tomb. She has brought her faithful servant along to die with her (a plan that said servant is not 100% on board with). But it’s not long before Dynamene is distracted from her death wish by the arrival of a handsome so…

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Dangerous Assignment - France - August 6, 1949 -Spy Adventure 32:15

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Audio introduction to the "Dangerous Assignment" series and then a brief synopsis on the story "France"... this is a spy adventure series and it is quite good! They produced radio programming from 1949-53. There was a television series starring Brian Donlevy from 1951-52 and an Australian radio series broadcast in 1954-56 as remakes of the American…

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Kraft Music Hall - Al Jolson and Peggy Lee- 12 02 1948 31:50

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Track features host, Al Jolson welcoming guest Peggy Lee for music, comedy and variety - 1948. Kraft Musical Hall was an extremely popular program of the era. Jolson became the host on the Kraft Music Hall on October 2, 1947 through May 26, 1949. His musical conductor and pianist, Oscar Levant, welcomed a wide variety of guests from the stage, scre…

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The Cisco Kid - Lancers Of Black Horse Brigade - Ca. 1950 Western Adventure 32:06

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Audio Intro: Brief history of the series... note that in this episode Jack Mather plays Cisco and Harry Lang plays Pancho. Jackson Beck was the original Cisco Kid and Pancho was played by Louis Sorin. When died at the age of 53, Mel Blanc played Pancho. On television and in motion pictures Duncan Renaldo played the Cisco Kid and Leo Carrillo was Pa…

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Captain Midnight 54+ 55 Wreckage and Sick Injured - 01 17 And 19_1940 32:35

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Audio introduction with background on the "Captain Midnight" series which had a life far beyond radio. It started on radio, but was so popular... movies, TV, Comic Books, Newspapers...Based on a World War I pilot who returned in his Bi-Plane from a very dangerous mission... the time? "Midnight"... Captain Midnight.Two back to back episodes edited t…

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Orphan Annie - Mississippi Trip and 33rd Wright Bros. Ann. 1936 32:13

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Audio intro to the series and a brief synopsis of the two shows (edited back to back) from 1936. "Annie and Joe Go to Mississippi" and "The Wright Brothers 33rd Anniversary"First show on radio that was directed towards children... and selling lots of Ovaltine to earn prizes. If you have seen Jean Shepherds "A Christmas Story" you might remember how…

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Damon Runyon Theatre - Pick A Winner - 1949 - Drama-Comedy 29:47

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Audio introduction to this track "Pick A Winner" and some background on Damon Runyon and the Damon Runyon Theater.Mixing comedy with drama... not an easy thing to do, but in the hands of a very talented Damon Runyon and New York City... it was done in this 52 episode series. This will be stored in the "Damon Runyon Theatre" Playlist…

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Chuck-Wagon Jamboree - Country Western Music - Ken Curtis-1948 29:54

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Audio with brief background on the "Chuck-Wagon Jamboree"In the photo you see Ken Curtis as "Festus" on Gunsmoke - TV Show. But he is up on the stage as part of the "Chuck-Wagon Jamboree"radio show. He was an amazing country-western singer.Show has a mix of country western songs. Two tracks edited back to back with Lifeboy commercial separating the…

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Easy Aces - Johnny Borrows Money For Suits - Will He Pay It Back? - 1945 Comedy 26:49

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Audio Introduction to the two back to back episodes... Johnny, Jane's brother, borrows $80 from Jane to buy two suits...Goodman doesn't think he will pay it back because he doesn't have a job... but he is married to a millionairess whose father is trying to get Johnny to go to work for him... with no luck so far.This track of two programs will be l…

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Escape _The Vessel of Wrath - May 10, 1953 - Suspense 31:42

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Adapted from a story written by W.Somerset Maugham wrtten in 1931 and appearing in Hearst's International Cosmopolitan. The story was adapted to radio for "Escape" in a play entitled "The Vessel of Wrath." Introductory audio tells more about the Escape series and introduces the episode you will hear. This will be living in the Playlist: Drama and M…

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Stars for Defense_ Martha Tilton_ 1952 17:32

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Introductory audio gives background on the government sponsored program to encourage people to help fight inflation in 1952... these shows featured Swing and Pop female singers on their shows. This show features Martha Tilton (Photo) Who was very popular at the time. At one point in her career she sang with the Benny Goodman Orchestra.…

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Aimee Sempel McPherson_Evangelical Minister_ Ca.1944 34:05

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A very different "Old Time Radio" track... Aimee Semple McPherson was the first woman to be granded a broadcast license Federal Radio Commission. She was the founder of the Angelus Temple... an Evangelical minister who brought her preaching to radio in an effort to reach more people in her radio ministry from church. Track features a sermon given i…

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Columbia Presents _Daybreak_Ronald Colman 07 10 45_Drama 34:08

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Introductory audio shares background information on "Columbia Presents Corwin"... and the importance of Norman Corwin to the history of radio. Also mention that I had the opportunity to interview Norman in 2005... he was 95 then. Interview is on this podcast in the "History" PlaylistDoor John Lovering

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Jack Benny Program -Jack Gets His Haircut Nov 10,1946 - Comedy/Variety 32:58

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Audio introduction of the show, followed my a very funny Jack Benny program from 1946. Jack is having his sponsor, Lucky Strike, over for dinner and the whole gang is coming too.Gang: Left to right in photo) Dennis Day, Rochester "Eddie" Anderson, Phil Harris, Mary Livingston, Jack Benny, Don Wilson, and Mel Blanc. The musical group you will hear i…

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EarPlay - Girls Of The Golden West - 1972-81 NPR 57:33

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This is a NPR Earplay program, written by Anne Leeton centered on the women of the Golden West, Age, Days... Women who lived where men were panning and digging for Gold. The program features several stories about different women and their experiences in the West at the time of the Gold Rush in CA. Around 1848. There was also the Gold Rush in Alaska…

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The Jack Benny Show - Ronald Colman - Leo Durocher 11_17_46 33:05

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Intro Audio has some fun with Jack Benny Show featuring Leo Durocher as a visitor... Superbowl and Hall of Famer... MAGA Conspiracy...Comedy Variety Show - with Phil Harris, Dennis Day, and Don Wilson as announcer. With Lucky Strike commercials... Don't Smoke, no matter what they say! Jack's neighbors are Oscar winner Ronald Colman and his wife... …

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The Thin Man - All American Menace - Jan. 12, 1944 - Comedy-Mystery 23:40

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Introduction audio gives a general background of the series which lasted for 9 years. Claudia Morgan (photo) played Nora Charles and in this episode David Gothage played Nick Charles... a husband and wife team who seemed to get involved in every crime that was happening. The "Charles" had a terrier dog named "Asta" (See photo :) This show is a rebr…

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Frederick Douglass - Black History Month - February 2024 - A Tribute 6:20

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In recognition of the celebration of Black History Month (aka: African American Month) -February -USAI put together a 6 minute track about an incredible historical figure from the era of the Civil War and the 13th Amendment - Abraham Lincoln.The track is made up of an introduction of the background on Frederick Douglass and then a series of some of…

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Green Valley Line Epi 12 - "Foul Play" and Epi 13 - "Spider's Story" Ca 1930s 29:04

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Introduction to the series... two back to back episodes running about 15 min each and separated with a vintage commercial.Series had 26 Episodes and on this track I have Epi 12 "Foul Play" and Epi 13 "Spider's Story"Door John Lovering

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Voyage of the Scarlet Queen - Shanghai Secret - July 1947 - Sea Adventure/Mystery 30:34

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Track is a rebroadcast of a 1947 - 48 Sea Adventure series called "The Scarlet Queen." There is an audio introduction that gives some background of the series. Elliot Lewis has the title role... Do a search on Elliot Lewis... he was an incredible vocal talent, but he also wrote and produced many radio series...like "Crime Classics."I have a growing…

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Biography of Sound - Thornton Wilder, Keeper of the Time Capsule - 03. 27. 56 57:32

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A classic radio program created by Norman Corwin. "Biography of Sound on NBC and the AFRTS (Armed Forces Radio and Television Service)" was on the air from 1954 to 1956. The series featured biographical profiles of famous and influential figures from various fields, such as literature, music, politics, sports, science, and entertainment. The episod…

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Inner Sanctum - Death Is An Artist - Jan. 23, 1945 - Horror/Suspense 32:59

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Raymond has returned ... opening up the squeaking door to let you in to The Inner Sanctum ... where bad things happen to good and bad people... the bad people are "Bad" to the good people. Who will win? Squeaking Door has not been oiled and Raymond's sick puns and jokes are just that... sick! There is an "Inner Sanctum Playlist" if you would like m…

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Five Minute Mystery - The Fishermans Clue - Ca. mid 1940s 6:30

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Can you figure who the killer was in "The Fisherman's Clue" before the Sheriff reveals him/her? Give it a try. There is a "Five Minute Mystery" playlist. These were used as "time fillers" between shows to fill a radio program's schedule.Door John Lovering

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Have Gun Will Travel - Bitter Vengeance - 11 29 58 -Western 25:00

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John Dehner stars a Paladin in "Have Gun Will Travel" - "Bitter Vingeance" with Virginia Gray as the co-star. Excellent adventure western. This is edited with all but one, original commercial. Yes radio had to raise the level of commercials by 1958 as it struggled to compete with television for good actors. Richard Boone played Paladin on televisio…

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My Friend Irma -The Great Irma - 01/05/1948 - Sitcom 29:04

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Irma is going to become a great actress and her manager will be her boyfriend, AL. Irma is excited because she wants to be just like the great people on Broadway when she gets 10% of all the money she makes! Guess who gets 90%We have a Playlist for "My Friend Irma" Check it out...Door John Lovering

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My Friend Irma -- What Gentlemen Prefer - Sitcom 12/29/1947 30:09

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Irma had a lazy boyfriend named Al and a nutty neighbor named Professor Kropotkin (Hans Conried). Radio show was so popular it resulted in films and a television series that ran from 1952-54.Cathy Lewis and Marie Wilson were the stars. There is a Playlist for "My Friend Irma"Door John Lovering

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