
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.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 211 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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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I always enjoy so much getting to listen to these old classics.
If you listen with headphones, the ads will be extremely loud compared to the show. The shows are very good.
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!
“His personal collection “ is a joke. All of these shows are public domain and can be gathered free at archive.con
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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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