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Classic Radio Theater

Hudson River Radio .com
Gunsmoke
Dodge City
Los Angeles Police Department
Matt Dillon
Murder
Johnson's Wax
Orson Welles
Fibber Mcgee & Molly
Chesterfield
Abbott and Costello
Los Angeles
The War Of the Worlds
Justice
Peter and the Wolf
Classic Radio
Dragnet
Robbery
Love
Oxychloride X
Telephone Company

Hudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It was a time where families would gather around the radio to hear the latest episode of their favorite shows.

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Latest Episodes

Chapters 12 through 14, the end of this story line, aired the week of September 17, 1945.

Chapters 8 through 11 aired the week of Spetember 17, 1945.

Chapters 4 through 7 aired the week of September 10, 1945.

Chapters 1 through 3 aired the week of September 4, 1945.

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Jack Webb
Host associated with classic crime drama content; commonly linked to storied radio productions.
Jim Wheeler
Host of Classic Radio Theater, curating and presenting a personal collection of vintage radio shows.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 59 ratings
  • Great listen

    I always enjoy so much getting to listen to these old classics.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gods of Polaris
    United States8 months ago
  • Good episodes - very loud ads

    If you listen with headphones, the ads will be extremely loud compared to the show. The shows are very good.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CeeJay W
    Canada3 years ago
  • Just for the record:

    I don’t care if all these shows are from a personal collection or from public domain (I guess some do)…. I am just happy I can hear them………just saying! Thanks for getting them out to us!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Grandpopie’ delight
    United States3 years ago
  • All public domain

    “His personal collection “ is a joke. All of these shows are public domain and can be gathered free at archive.con

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    TJwheelie
    United States3 years ago

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Episodes offer a rich window into mid-century radio drama.
Listeners love the curated vintage feel and archival value.
Appreciation for the host's passion and the era's authentic sound.
Ads are sometimes jarring; overall production is strong.

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A curated collection of vintage radio dramas and comedies spanning the 1930s–1960s, focusing on crime procedurals, Westerns, mystery thrillers, and lighthearted domestic comedy. Episodes highlight staples like procedural realism, undercover investigations, frontier justice, stage-to-radio adaptions, and sponsor-driven promotions that flavored listening with period advertising. The lineup often centers on a crisp narration style, memorable host characters, and a behind-the-scenes look at classic radio production, making it appealing to lovers of audio history, old-time radio, and narrative craft. A few episodes stand out for their tight pacing, moral dilemmas, and mood-rich performances, offering a window into cultural norms and entertainmen... more

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