Audio Intro: Background on the series of "Luke Slaughter of Tombston." Introduction of Sam Buffington as an outstanding young actor... who also was deeply depressed in his real life, This is one of the last adult westerns generated at CBS and television was overtaking the radio as the popular form of entertainment. This and many more westerns are l…

Audio features a brief introduction to the "Bickersons"and why the show, written by Philip Rapp, was so popular and very DIFFERENT from other married couple shows on the radio. Audience loved these word sparring programs. Three Episodes of 10 min each..."Tonsils," "Fishing Pole" and "Stomach Pains"By John Lovering

Two episodes of "The Green Valley Line" - Episode 15 "Shareholders Showdown" and Episode 16 "Short Vacation to Danger" Audio intro gives general background of thie 1934 twenty-six episode series of a town fighting to keep their railroad with a company trying to take it over by legal and not-so-legal methods. Entire series will be stored on "The Gre…

Two stories from the EarPlay collection from the late 1970's... "Intro to Prune Danish" and "Get a Job." Two short stories edited on one track. Interesting and very well produced. Earplay "playlist" holds more stories from Earplay.By John Lovering

Responses from listeners as to why westerns were so popular on radio in the late 1940's and 50's. The title of this show is introduced... This program will be living in the Westerns Playlist on the podcastBy John Lovering

Basically playing Episodes 9 and 10 of the "Magic Island" 1936 Fantasy Adventure... This Episode and past and future episodes are in the "Magic Island" Playlist. This track features two episodes edited back to back.By John Lovering

NPR's "Earplay" - a short story of "A Short Sweet Life" - Very clever, well acted, VERY different. Runs about 7 minBy John Lovering

Audio introduction gives a little background on the series "The Halls of Ivy" starring Ronald and Benita (Hume) Coleman. This comedy series was written by the same writer that was responsible for writing many of the "Fibber McGee and Molly" programs. Light hearted comedy about some missing mummies at the Hall of Ivy college. This show is filed in t…

This is Episode 14 of the 26 part story of The Green Valley Line Railroad. It is all about who can keep their railroad going in order to keep jobs and commerce for the people of Green Valley... but we have a father who owns one railroad competing against his son to take his railroad down and force him to merge with the father's railroad....Set in t…

Audio intro gives a brief background of this 94 year old series with 130 episodes! Also introduces the actors, who no one will remember... but given the time and technology of the time, did a masterful job. There are more episodes in the"Magic Island"Playlist.This track features Episodes 7 and 8 edited together…

Audio Intro gives brief background of the radio series..."The Railroad Hour" and introduces the stars in the very well-done musical comedy...Gordon MadRae, Eileen Wilson,and Eddie Cantor. This will be stored in "The Railroad Hour" Playlist.By John Lovering

Very brief intro audio presents the title of the track and some background on this "Contest Theatre" production from 1955. Listeners sent in ideas and if they were accepted, a radio show based on the ideas would be produced and starring popular film and TV stars of the era. Dane Clark is the star of this show. Located in our "Drama and Adventure" P…

This show is continuing the list of Ghost Corps stories - "Success By A Ruse" - Aired December 4, 1934Spooky and thrilling adventures of the Ghost Corps. _ Episode 4By John Lovering

Don't know much about this series as to where it was produced, who starred in it, director,writer and such. But there are 130-fifteen minute episodes in remarkably good audio condition.On the track, Chapters 5 - Tex Brafford Prepares His Straighoscope" and Chapter 6 "Island in the Viewer"By John Lovering

Gilbert and Sullivan were a prolific Victorian-era duo known for their comic operas, also referred to as operettas. The partnership comprised of dramatist W. S. Gilbert and composer Arthur Sullivan, and together they created 14 operettas... H.M.S. Pinafore, The Pirates of Penzance, and The Mikado to name just 3 of the most popular shows. The Railro…

A brief audio intro summarizes "The Saint" series - 107 episodes which have all been found! Audio introduces this episode "The Corpse Said Ouch!" A woman (Frances Blake) reads her obituary in the newspaper and she has not died...yet. Simon Templar (The Saint, played by Vincent Price, is the PI she goes to for help. His secretary is "Madison."Tracks…

Audio Introduction provides some background about the series and introduces the featured story on this track. This track will be living in "Sargent Preston of the Yukon" playistBy John Lovering

The Knives of Maneek aka The Coffee Shop... two titles listed for the same program... you will hear why! Audio intro to the 1934 Spy Adventure taking place with K.C. Smith gathering information... Spying in the Middle East. Also some background on Radios in the early 1930's... "I Buy Consoles" ... hear why someone might tape a little sign on your b…

Here are Episodes 3 and 4 of the "Magic Island" fantasy adventure from 1936. This track with the 2 Episodes will be in the Magic Island PlaylistBy John Lovering

No Audio intro as this series has been on quite a bit. All of the shows are the stories of real crime ... intensive research through newspapers, police reports, judicial action done. The music is even directed toward the time that the crime was committed.This story deals with a rather mentally ill daughter and her mother...and how they made their m…

Audio intro gives general background on "The Bickersons" program and introduces the three tracks that on this program. "The Bickersons" will have a playlist.By John Lovering

Audio Intro gives background on this 130 part series from 1936. Audio quality is amazing for an 88 year old program. Fantasy Adventure to the Magic Island. This will be living in its own playlist as there are so many episodes.By John Lovering

Introductory audio gives background on "The Railroad Hour" series and provides a synopsis for the featured show in this 1949 version of "No,No, Nanette. This is a musical comedy based on they type of comedies of the late 1920's. Track will be saved in "The Railroad Hour" playlistBy John Lovering

Introductory audio gives background on Spike Jones and The City Slickers. Guest on the show is Peter Lorre...who is asked to sing a love song, but stops the music and says it is too happy sounding and insists the band play it in his style... Creepy. Fast-paced and fun to listen to. This track will live in the "Comedy-Variety" playlist.…

There is an introduction to this program that should be heard before listening to this "Democracy Now" rebroadcast with host Amy Goodman and guest Studs Terkel. This track will make more sense if you listen to the 6-7 min. intro track... with photo of Studs TerkelShe is also a sought-after public speaker and has lectured at numerous universities an…

This track runs about 7 minutes and it is an introduction to "Democracy Now - Oct 5, 2005 - News Program with guest Studs Terkel. Those interested in listening to the re-broadcast of this well known news program will need to look for "Democracy Now - Amy Goodman" - Guest:Studs Terkel. Track is in the "Radio History" playlist…

This is an one-hour radio adaptation of Shakespear's "Taming of the Shrew" - on NBC Blue Network (Later to become ABC)... on August 2, 1937. Audio quality is quite good considering it was recorded during a live performance 87 years ago! This is the first of several of the Shakespearian collection.By John Lovering

Does anyone remember what radio is? This will refresh your memory... turn back to 1960By John Lovering

Audio intro gives background on the "Biography of Sound... NBC series that aired from 1954 to 1956. Created by Norman Corwin. Hour long documentary series. This program is the Biography of Leo Derocher, known as"Leo the Lip" as he clashed wiith umpires, the press, authorities,,,outspoken man. Baseball Hall of Fame 1994 (posthumously)…

Brief audio intro to "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" starring Bob Bailey. A bit of general history of the series and a brief synopsis of "The Boron Matter." The investigation leads to serious consequencs for national security as Dollar digs up a web of intrigue,deceit, and danger.. More tracks of this series can be found in outrb"Crime, Detective, Mys…

Audio Introduction gives some backround on this show that had a 9 year run on radio. Introduces the 4 people who were the repeating performers on the show. At the time this program was on...we were in WW II and it was a popular show because it invited veterans and active soldiers to be guests on the show. It is quite silly...but the segments with t…

Introductory audio gives brief history of "Bold Venture" and then the excitement begins with "Voodoo Vendetta in Paradise"... This and other "Bold Venture" programs are on the "Drama/Adventure" Playlist.By John Lovering

A family that really likes potatoes... we hear them run to the dinner table and sort of fight over the potatoes...This is a funny play about funny potatoes. Will be stored in the Earplay Playlist. Show was written by Ron Friedell for NPR and the Corporation of Public Broadcasting with a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts. Was recorded at …

Audio introduction outlines the format and purpose of the show.Lindsay MacHarrie hosted/narrated the shows. Two back-to-back stories: "Friday the 13th" and "Wishing upon a Star" The dramatizations featured actors Verna Felton, Hanley Stafford (Baby Snook's Daddy), Gale Gordon (Principal on"Our Miss Brooks", Howard McNear and Barbara Jean Wong. All …

Announcer Don Wilson introduces host for this Command Performance show broadcast by the AFRS 8/25/42. Guests include Betty Hutton, Dorothy Lamour, Reggie Gardner, Benny Goodman and Orch, Mean Widdle Kid (See photo)... guests have been requested by troops overseas during WW II...Everything was volunteered to support morale of our troops.Track stored…

Audio introduction presents some background on the series "Great Scenes from Great Plays" and that it was quite a different production as it was sponsered by the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Every story in the 20 story run from 1948-49 contained a message within it... which is discussed at the end of the drama.…

Audio introduction gives background on Judy Canova and her show... and introduces the story "Crescent City Gold Rush".These shows have something for everyone... music and comedy.Judy Canova was taught in singing classical songs... and she was an amazing talent...as a Country Bumpkin.This track will be found on the "Judy Canova Show" playlist…

An audio introduction gives some background on the series known as "Suspense" which had a 20 yr run on radio.IF you are a cat lover you might like this even more...but then again, maybe not! Poor George, he gets blamed for everything and the cat doesn't like him either!By John Lovering

A group of gypsies migrates from Hungary to Rutland, VT in the middle to late 1800's. They make baskets and brooms and the men swear to marry a gypsy woman to have children. If they do not marry in their "tribe" they must die. Three of the men took the oath to marry within their tribe, but a "Widow McGee" draws them to her... and she is NOT in thei…

Audio file introduces the Crime Classics series of programs with Elliot Lewis and Lou Merrill as Thomas Hyland. CBS radio program from June 15, 1953 to June 30, 1954. A sustaining docudrama.Re-enactment of real crimes in history. Show was well researched and worked to have the music, dialect, sounds that matched the period in history where the part…

This track is a follow-up to the broadcast of Drew Pearson's track. Walter Winchell was nothing like Drew Pearson, but it is interesting to hear what millions of Americans (and beyond) were hearing on radio as World War II was approaching the end. This was broadcast on February 25. 1945... less than three months before the end of the war in Europe …

This is track of a radio broadcast that Drew Pearson did just days before World War II ended in 1945. He was an outspoken and very popular radio and print journalist. He did not back away from reporting on difficult and controversial topics. There is an audio introduction to his broadcast that will fill in some interesting information about the tim…

The Great Gildersleeve was broadcast from August 1941 to 1958 and is one of the most beloved radio situation comedies. The show was a spin-off from "Fibber McGee and Molly." Harold Peary played the first Gildersleeve and then Willard Waterman. Walter Tetlley was Leroy, Richard Crenna was Bronco, Marjorie's husband. 3 actresses played Marjorie... Gi…

An audio introduction gives the synopsis of this "Escape" episode that involves a turnip farmer and a German parachuter during WW II.The show ran from 1947-54... offering listeners 30 minutes of escape from their boring or tiring everyday lives. Produced high quality high-adventure storiesBy John Lovering

Bonnie Catcher, Jack Bivens, Bob Hartenburger, and Mary Skoll were the actors, Carl Schmidt was the Director. These are three short (less than 9 minutes each) quite funny and well acted plays that were written for Earplay which was produced at WHA Radio by the University of Wisconsin under a grant from the corporation for public broadcasting. They …

A very strange 14 minute story of a man who is in a state of shock, possibly a coma, possibly passed away, but his mind is still working imagining what will happen to him next. A perfect show for "The Black Mass" radio program. One actor - Erick Bauersfeld. The bed music during the story is creep and interesting... Bauersfeld produced, directed, an…

"The Shadow" is probably the best known radio program... when polls were taken among college students who had never listened to OTR,"Can you name an old time radio show"... about 95% said, "The Shadow!" Series started in 1937 with Orson Welles initially playing the first year of the series. Later Bret Morrison, Bill Johnstone, John Archer, and Stev…

The uniqe "DJ Program" with a husband and wife team would play a song that was currently popular and then that same song that was recorded 25-35 years earlier. Amazing to listen to the same song done in two very different ways. This show was broadcast over the Armed Forces Radio Television Service. It will be found in our "Turn Back The Clock" play…

Introductory audio gives background on Command Performance series and the stars featured in this program from February of 1945. Fanny Brice, Hanley Stafford, Danny Thomas - with Carmen Dragon Orchestra. This track will be stored in the Command Performance Playlist.By John Lovering

Where did Marshal Dillon and Gunsmoke go? and why.https://archive.org/details/podcast_gunsmoke-podcast 220024164Or search for "Internet Archive"By John Lovering