
Decades ago, WRVO Public Media began broadcasting old-time radio with a small collection comprising 20 reel-to-reel tapes. Today the collection includes nearly 7,000 reels and over 20,000 broadcasts. "Tuned to Yesterday" is public radio's premier old-time radio show, hosted by Mark Lavonier. The highest quality broadcasts are restored and played as they were heard years and years ago. You'll hear ... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 312 | Founded | 17 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | HistoryArtsPerforming Arts | |||

#131, Mystery, Mystery Is My Hobby “Death Writes an Epitaph” 1/21/48 MBS, Casey Crime Photographer “Santa Claus of Bum’s Blvd” 12/25/47 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produ... more
#793, Sitcom, Alan Young Show 1/10/47 NBC, Blondie 1945 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavonier.
#1056, Adventure, Lives of Harry Lime “Fool’s Gold” 4/4/52 Syndicated, Bold Venture “Deadly Merchandise” 3/26/51 Syndicated.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavo... more
#1291, Horror, Mysterious Traveler “Death Has a Cold Breath” 3/29/49 MBS, Inner Sanctum “Song of the Slasher” 4/24/45 CBS.
Tuned to Yesterday features programs from radio's golden era. Drama, Comedy, Western, Sci-Fi and more. Produced by Mark Lavoni... more
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This series presents Old Time Radio Shows. It has a terrific selection! His selections cover a wide breadth of shows and styles. If you enjoy OTR you'll enjoy this collection.
Please don’t ever get rid of this program, it’s a wonderful look into the past!
It’s so real, educational and entertaining.
Thank you
So good. Thank you mark lavonier.
Some shows I enjoy for their quality, some for their social history, and I always appreciate Mr. Livonier’s background on the shows.
I am so glad that I don’t have to listen to Mark anymore now that I have found an app for my phone with all the old radio shows on it. I am not a fan of Mark never have been just think he is too conceited in the way he is.
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Focused on celebrating the nostalgia of classic radio programs, the content features a vast archive of nearly 7,000 reels, spanning a rich variety of genres, including drama, comedy, science fiction, and history. Episodes include classic segments from well-known shows such as "The Whistler," "The Jack Benny Show," and "Gunsmoke," providing listeners an authentic audio experience from the golden age of radio. Each broadcast is thoughtfully restored to deliver high-quality audio as originally heard, enhancing the enjoyment for those who appreciate historical media and storytelling. Apart from just entertainment, the program often explores themes of human experience, societal norms, and cultural reflections from various eras, making it appeali... more
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Recent guests on Tuned to Yesterday include:
1. George Jessel
2. Joan Bennett
3. James J. Jeffries
4. Barbara Stanwyck
5. Ronald Reagan
6. Spike Jonze
7. Jane Wyman
8. Nelson Eddy
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