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The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows | Old Time Radio

Old Time Retro Radio
Christmas
How Green Was My Valley
Luxe Radio Theater
Peter Pan
Pinocchio
National Velvet
Walt Disney
Ivanhoe
Sherlock Holmes
Gunsmoke
The Maltese Falcon
Wendy
Never Neverland
Mickey Rooney
Elizabeth Taylor
Donald Crisp
The Red Badge Of Courage
Wales
Jane Eyre
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The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows brings you the most iconic, gripping, and unforgettable broadcasts from the golden age of radio. Each episode is fully restored and professionally remastered to deliver the same suspense, mystery, adventure, and charm that captivated audiences nearly a century ago. From chilling thrillers to classic sci-fi, detective dramas, comedies, and heart-pounding adventu... more

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Suspense — Tarawa Was Tough [episode 698], Broadcast 5/12/1957

A classic episode selected from the Old Time Retro Radio network.

Category: Suspense

Tarawa Was Tough [episode 698], Broadcast 5/12/1957

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Escape — Escape - Confession [episode 21] Broadcast 12/31/1947

A classic episode selected from the Old Time Retro Radio network.

Category: Adventure

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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes — Sherlock Holmes The Tankerville Club Scandal [episode 215] Broadcast 4/22/1946

A classic episode selected from the Old Time Retro Radio network.

Category: Detective

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Lux Radio Theater — Luxradiotheatre - 284Knuterockne [episode 0] Broadcast 12/2/1940

A classic episode selected from the Old Time Retro Radio network.

Category: Drama

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Pat O'Brien
Actor portraying Knute Rockne
Warner Brothers film cast
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 284Knuterockne [episode 0] Broadcast 12/2/1940
Ronald Reagan
Actor portraying George Gipp
Warner Brothers film cast
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 284Knuterockne [episode 0] Broadcast 12/2/1940
Donald Crisp
Actor portraying Father Callaghan
Warner Brothers film cast
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 284Knuterockne [episode 0] Broadcast 12/2/1940
Fay Wray
Actress portraying Bonnie Rockne
Warner Brothers film cast
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 284Knuterockne [episode 0] Broadcast 12/2/1940
Noel Coward
Guest, author of Cavalcade
Author/Playwright
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 113Cavalcade [episode 0] Broadcast 12/28/1936
Nancy Gates
Young actress making a Hollywood career appearance on the program
RKO Pictures
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 500Destryridesagain [episode 0] Broadcast 11/5/1945
Djar Vizushtulin
Asian engineer recruited to join the project
Country of origin not specified
Episode: Dimension X - Vital Factor [episode 44] Broadcast 8/16/1951
James Hilton
Author of Goodbye, Mr. Chips
Author
Episode: Lux Radio Theater - Luxradiotheatre - 238Goodbyemisterchips [episode 0] Broadcast 11/20/1939
Wally Schweighart
Pharmacy representative and guest on the program
Schaefer and Schweighart Pharmacy
Episode: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - Sherlock Holmes The Mystery Of Mrs. Warren’S Key [episode 61] Broadcast 12/7/1941

Host

Cecil B. DeMille
Producer and Host for Luxe Radio Theater appearances; multiple listings suggest a central role in Luxe productions

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Apple Podcasts
#159
United States/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#73
Canada/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#203
Canada/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#81
Singapore/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#154
New Zealand/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#205
Singapore/Fiction
Apple Podcasts
#228
South Africa/Fiction/Drama
Apple Podcasts
#242
Switzerland/Fiction/Drama

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Jack Benny Program - Mary’S Birthday - All-Star Party [episode 0] Broadcast 6/23/1933
Q: Mary, would you like to say good-bye to the folks?
Yes, good-bye, folks. See you again sometime.
Snow White – “Lux Radio Theatre” (Classic Radio Drama, 1938)
Q: Do you follow any ironclad rules when making your animated pictures?
Disney suggests that the core rule is to avoid doing things that could be done better in live action, emphasizing the unique potential of animation while acknowledging practical limits.

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A deep dive into classic radio, featuring fully restored and remastered episodes from the golden age of broadcasting. Listeners can expect a mix of drama, mystery, adventure, and musical showcases drawn from early to mid-20th century programs, with a strong emphasis on iconic adaptations and standout performances. Episodes explore how vintage productions shaped storytelling, sound design, and cultural imagination, while highlighting the enduring charm and historical context of old-time radio. This collection is likely to appeal to nostalgia enthusiasts, media historians, and anyone curious about early audio entertainment, offering high-quality restorations and curated selections that demonstrate the genre's range from suspenseful thrillers ... more

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