Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Mar 09 2025 1536 ep. 26 mins 155
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Popular radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

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The Green Hornet: Smoke Without Fire (06-24-1940)

Mar 09 2025 25 mins  
"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid and Kato, wit

The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Over my Dead Body Caper (11-17-1950) (Stephen Dunne as Sam Spade)

Mar 08 2025 27 mins  
The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the character to life. The show's success le

Let George Do It: The Barbara Eversall Case (06-14-1948)

Mar 07 2025 26 mins  
The American radio drama series "Let George Do It" aired from 1946 to 1954. It was the brainchild of Owen and Pauline Vinson. Bob Bailey was the star of the show, playing the role of George Valentine, a private investigator. In 1954, Olan Soule took over the voice role. David Victor and Jackson Gillis wrote the scripts, and Don Clark directed them.Initially, the episodes

Lights Out: Mungahra (10-27-1942)

Mar 06 2025 23 mins  
Lights Out: A Pioneering Horror Radio ShowThe radio show "Lights Out" captivated audiences with its chilling horror and suspense stories from 1934 to 1947, albeit with some interruptions. The initial run from 1934 to 1936 was followed by a hiatus, but the show's revival in 1942 reignited its popularity, solidifying its status as a prominent program in the genre.Ground

The Whistler: A Matter of Odds (05-11-1952)

Mar 05 2025 23 mins  
The Whistler was a long-running radio show that aired from 1942 to 1955. It was a popular suspense thriller that featured tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The show's signature character was The Whistler, a mysterious figure who introduced each episode and provided commentary throughout.The Whistler was created by J. Donald Wilson, who also wrote many of the show's

The Shadow: The Return of Carnation Charlie (02-04-1940)

Mar 04 2025 22 mins  
The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Walter B. Gibson in 1931. The radio

Suspense: Case History on Edgar Lowndes (Thomas Mitchell, Donald Crisp) (06-08-1944)

Mar 03 2025 23 mins  
"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood actors of i

The Green Hornet: Insane and Able (06-19-1940)

Mar 02 2025 24 mins  
"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid and Kato, with Reid exuding chari

The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Farmers Daughter Caper (09-03-1950)

Mar 01 2025 24 mins  
The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the character to life. The show's su

Let George Do It: The Martha Devorak Case (06-14-1948)

Feb 28 2025 25 mins  
"Let George Do It" was a compelling American radio drama series broadcast from 1946 to 1954. Created by Owen and Pauline Vinson, it starred Bob Bailey as private investigator George Valentine, later voiced by Olan Soule. The show transitioned from sitcom-style episodes to thrilling private eye stories, directed by Don Clark. George Valentine's services were advertised in the newspa