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Story Behind The Song – The Sound Of A Great Amen. ep7, 310625
April 04, 2020 06:05Just before the 20th century, when Gilbert and Sullivan were at the top of their fame, Arthur Sullivan was approached b y a delegation to offer him work as principal in the national training school for music. Being in the middle of a new musical production, Arthur delays his response. Just as the show is approaching opening night, Fred Sullivan, popular actor, and Arthur’s brother becomes terminally ill. Not wanting to leave Fred’s side, Arthur is inspired to compose a hymn. The words and mus...
Martin and Lewis – Lucille Ball. ep1,, 490403.
April 03, 2020 14:22Features Lucille Ball. It’s the first radio show for Dean Martin and Jerry Lewis, and they are nervous as they get ready. The phone rings as they joke about their anticipation. To settle themselves, the two talk about their past success, and various topical themes of the times. Finally, Jerry answers the constantly ringing phone, and agent Frank Nelson wants them down in the NBC studio. After Jerry cracks jokes and has to explain them, Dean sings, Won’t Be Satisfied Until You Break My Heart. ...
Lum and Abner – School Board Wants Lum To Talk To Miss Emaline. 451004
April 03, 2020 10:20Thus far, all of Lum’s attempts to endear himself to Miss Emaline have not only failed, but resulted in even more trouble for him. Today in the store, Abner discusses with him about all his failed attempts in impressing her. Confusion creeps in when Abner doesn’t know who the Queen of Sheba is. if there’s a queen, then who is King of Sheba, and what do they have to do with the unreasonable behavior towards Lum? How can Lum make amends with his love interest? Maybe an anonymous letter would do...
Journey Into Space – Operation Luna 1of12. 580328
April 02, 2020 13:43In the far flung, futuristic year of 1965, an exciting adventure into space is about to begin. At least that’s the way it appeared to folks in the mid 1950’s. Though the air dates on this series is 1958, it may have originally been broadcast as early as 1953. As a crew of astronauts blast off from the Australian Outback on a trip to the moon, join them in the cockpit of the rocket to experience the stresses of lift off. Despite the joy of being weightless, the crew is faced with some serious ...
World Adventurers Club – The Fire-Dog. ep17, 1932
April 02, 2020 07:02A suntanned traveler shares his tale about a village on an island. What fear has struck the natives? The superstition about the fire drives the white man to investigate what’s behind the strange noises, but the horrors of the fire dog don’t seem to scare away the chief either. The trail leads to the sea The chief offers running commentary as the two pursue the truth behind the fire dog. Armed with a spear, the attacking dog is brought down by the chief. With the danger removed, our world trav...
My Favorite Husband – April Fools Day. 490401.
April 01, 2020 14:22Liz is enjoying the holiday, and pulling pranks on everybody. She slips Katie an exploding cigarette, and sets up George to have to explain a suspicious, lipstick covered envelop and handkerchief. Meanwhile, George tries to think of a prank he can pull on Liz. He decides to tell her he lost his job at the bank. Liz falls for George’s prank, but can he explain his way out of the lipstick scandal that Liz planted on him? Especially when Liz learns that Katie didn’t have the chance to plant the ...
Lum and Abner – Miss Emaline Gets An Injunction Against Lum. 451003
April 01, 2020 10:23In the Jot Em Down Store today, Abner is eager to deal with customers when Lum enters. The gents discuss the failed attempt to hit Lum with a car. The prank to impress Miss Emaline only caused him to dodge out of the way, and the whole incident took place out of her sight. The discussion turns to impress fickle school teacher by catching a pop fly at a recent ball game. Will that get a rise out of her? All Abner wants to know is, who won the game? Can Lum find some sure fire way of impressing...
Superman – Dr Blythe’s Confidence Gang 13of13. ep800, 450920
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Gunsmoke – The Constable. ep102, 540508
March 31, 2020 09:40Gunsmoke. May 8, 1954. CBS net. "The Constable". Sustaining. When a trail boss objects to Marshal Dillon's peacekeeping methods, and the town's merchants ask him to ease off, Dillon vows to make no further arrests. The town then hires an unusual "constable" to keep the peace. William Conrad, Parley Baer, Howard McNear, Jack Kruschen, Vic Perrin, George Walsh (announcer), John Dehner, Joseph Kearns, Fred MacKaye, ...
Box 13 – Death is No Joke. 490522
March 30, 2020 14:20Episode 40. A series of practical jokes threatens the life of an heir.Read More →
Jack Benny – Cinderallen. 360329
March 29, 2020 11:02Wahoo! It’s time once again for the Jello program, starring Jack Benny. Back in New York Jack seems speechless over his reception back in town. Don and Jack compare notes on how the scenery of East is greater than the West. Mary and Kenny get in on the conversation a little late, and a little confused. Johnny Green arrives to talk with Jack about his new baby then plays a tune. Jack talks with Johnny about his mucial ability. A man knocks at the door wanting a job playing violin on the show. ...
Blair of the Mounties – The Hamilton Mystery Part 2. 380328.
March 28, 2020 13:01Though still on his holiday, Blair helps the local police and wants to review evidence. He thinks that Lady Hamilton is being falsley accused. He interviews the maid and house servants again. Though Lady Hamilton is a well known shooter, she has lost sight in her shooting eye, and it would be impossible for her to have done it. Now that she is cleared, who really did it? Blair has turned up a small device that indicates someone modified a larg caliber rifle to take a smaller bullet of the siz...
Superman – Dr Blyte’s Confidence Gang 12of13. ep799, 450919
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Vic and Sade – No Trip To Chicago. 400329.
March 27, 2020 15:21Vic and Rush talk as Sade enters, and Rush is shooed out as if he’s a small kid. He helps Sade put together a shopping list. Sade is in her element as she makes preparations for a social event to impress her friends. Vic tries to float ideas past Sade to excuse himself from her party. He has that big lodge shindig to attend in Chicago at that same time. Don’t count on it Vic, Sade keeps layering on the social obligations and doesn’t give in an inch to Vic and his request for his lodge trip to...
Crime Club – Silent Witnesses. ep18, 470327.
March 27, 2020 12:21The unusual story of a letter that was registered by death. A young girl falls asleep reading a murder mystery novel. She awakens at the sound of gunshots. Was it just part of her dream? She thinks it’s real enough to phone her boyfriend who is a newspaper reporter. The man is skeptical, but she is certain of what she heard, although she speculates on exactly what happened. The two snoop around, and the couple really do find that shots have been fired, and there’s a body in the house. They on...
Lum and Abner – Cedric And Abner Will Run Lum Over With A Car. 451002
March 27, 2020 10:21Trying to return the affections of the school teacher to himself, Lum has agreed to taking desperate measures. Today, Abner and Cedric stage a hit and run operation just outside the school house for her to see. The deed is choreographed as the gents lay out their plan. The scene is all set, including a dry place in the road, so Miss Emaline can gaze down into Lum’s eyes with him looking his best. it wouldn’t do to be all muddy. He even has a bouquet of flowers to present to his sweetheart. As...
Superman – Dr Blythe’s Confidence Gang 11of13. ep798, 450918
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Cisco Kid – Bank Robbery In Cactus Junction. 530326.
March 26, 2020 08:42The town of Cactus was like many other Western towns, but progressive enough to have a woman as the teller at the bank. As she goes about her duties, she overhears a plot to rob the bank. With the sheriff out of town, her only hope is to try to reach the Cisco Kid. Outside town, Cisco relaxes as Pancho plays with the squirrels. Always willing to help a damsel in distress, Cisco rushes to town, but suspects there is more to her distress than just reporting a bank robbery. Alice Barton races in...
Casey, Crime Photographer – Blind Justice. 480325
March 25, 2020 10:21A lawyer calls on the police and Casey about a death threat letter he received. The lawyer is unconcerned, but feels publicizing the letter will make for good press for him. Responding to his invitation, Casey takes Ann to the lawyer’s social event at the theater. Will the menace behind the threat make good on his promise? Gunfire breaks out, but bodyguards aren’t in time to prevent Mrs avens from being gunned down. Is this just an unfortunate accident, or is Casey’s hunch that double cross i...
Lum and Abner – Abner Will Help Lum Fake An Accident. 451001
March 25, 2020 10:21After his failure to impress the school teacher, Miss Emaline, Abner tries to cheer up Lum. Is the news of the telegram, and cancelled wedding going to be enough to patch up the lies that were told? Is she being unreasonable? Lum tells how his sweetheart teared up over his deceptions. There’s just nothing to do when a woman puddles up like that other than just stand there. Abner figures his pal could make her jealous, but none of his list of available widows in town endear him to Lum. Should ...
Superman – Dr Blyte’s Confidence Gang 10of13. ep797, 450917
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Gunsmoke – Cara. ep100, 540501
March 24, 2020 09:40Gunsmoke. May 1, 1954. CBS net. "Cara". Sustaining. Ben Tolliver and his gang are coming to Dodge to rob the bank. Marshal Dillon suspects his old girlfriend Cara is a member of the gang. George Walsh (announcer), Georgia Ellis, Harry Bartell, Howard McNear, Jill Jarmyn, John Dehner, John Meston (writer), John Meston (writer), Norman Macdonnell (producer, director), Parley Baer, Rex Koury (composer, ...
Box 13 – daytime nightmare. 490515
March 23, 2020 14:20Episode 39. Dan is railroaded into an asylum, framed for murder and winds up a hunted man.Read More →
Lum and Abner – Lum Admits Everything. 450927
March 23, 2020 10:24In trying to Get a train reservation for Miss Emaline, Lum has lied about his being friends with railroad executives. Today he and Abner discuss the tangled web he has found himself in, and how he might get himself out of his mess. . Grandpap enters, ready to continue a game of checkers he and Abner started earlier in the day. Has any of the pieces been moved? As Lum leaves to talk with Miss Emaline, the gents figure out whose move it is, and resume arguing over their game. A telegram that gr...
Jack Benny – From San Diego Naval Base. ep414, 410601
March 22, 2020 06:21Proud of his Navy career, Jack Benny is teased about his Naval service in the previous war. He tells about some of his ancestors who also did good. When Mary Livingstone arrives, she learns that sailors don’t chase girls. Yeah right. she and Jack learn what the sailors eat in the Mess Hall, then Dennis Day arrives for confusing fun. He sings, I Hear a Rhapsody. After mutual compliments between Jack and Dennis, Phil Harris milks the crowd for applause. He gets in some jabs at Jack’s Naval serv...
Blair of the Mounties – The Hamilton Mystery Part 1. ep8, 380321
March 21, 2020 13:05Blair is traveling and arrives at his relative’s house, Peggy. He finds that John Hamilton is supposed to have committed suicide. With a few simple questions, Blair now suspects murder. The investigation begins.Read More →
Bing Crosby (Philco Radio Time) Al Jolson. ep14, 470115
February 10, 2020 13:22 - 29 minutes - 17 MBIn his burlap slacks, Bing is all set to bring on the tunes. Playlist Rainy Night in Rio (Bing Crosby) Anniversary Song (Piano instrumental, Skitch Henderson) Bing plugs the Jolson Story in honor of his guest. April Showers (Bing Crosby, Al Jolson) Bing and Al talk about his hit film, the Jolson Story. Will Bing have his own biography portrayed on the screen anytime soon? Who was Al’s big idols he looked up to as a boy? Bombo was the stage show Al was known for in his early days. Roll back th...
Lum and Abner – The New Post War World. 450904
February 10, 2020 11:21 - 12 minutes - 2.89 MBAfter the excitement of returning home, and swapping stories, nobody gave Lum the chance to share his new business idea. Today he grumbles over the lack of enthusiasm over his idea. Will he finally fill Abner in on the details? Patience runs short, and the post war idea is just wonderful. With new advances in science, technology and inventions, Lum gets Abner confused over the futuristic plans the nation has at its feet. What’s the new business? Pocket sized fur faces, new trends in automobil...
Jack Benny – Benny Of The Northwest Mounted. 360209
February 09, 2020 13:02 - 29 minutes - 6.65 MBAfter broadcasting in California for over a year, the cast returns to New York. Jack plays bashful to perform for his East coast audience. As Mary and the cast make their entrances, jokes abound about the return to New York, and the cold weather. The recording skips a bit while Johnny Green plays, Love is a Dancing Thing. Jack tries to promote a contest, but he is interupted. Hmm… I feel a running gag comeing on. Mary’s mom phones in for a chat and family updates. Kenny sings, Carry Me Back t...
Great Gildersleeve – Leila Leaves Town. ep218, 461009
February 08, 2020 12:21 - 29 minutes - 6.83 MBSince finding out his old flame is to wed another, Gildersleeve has wandered around in a daze. Then his doorbell rings, and he is greeted by Leila Ransom. She leaves instructions on keeping watch over her house while she is gone. After the awkward goodbye, Gildy is frustrated and mopes at home. Can Birdie lift his spirits? Should he stay in, or go to take Leila to the train station later? Leroy is sent home from school, due to his cold. He watches as his uncle tries to make up his mind about ...
Rin Tin Tin – The Ambassador. 551113
February 08, 2020 11:43 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBA special courier arrives, and a mission that includes Corporal Rusty and Rin Tin Tin to help Lt Masters pose as the Ambassador and his family, to round out thee decoy, a temporary wife for Lt Masters is issued by the Army. She is the sister of the revolutionary, Don Cortez. Will the pretend family be successful In misleading the revolutionaries? A kidnap attempt signals that they might have done just that. The lonngrer they can hold out as prisoners, the more time they can buy for the real A...
Lum and Abner – Jot Em Down Store Reopens. 450903
February 08, 2020 11:23 - 12 minutes - 2.89 MBAbner and Lizabeth have returned home from her family in Texas, and Lum is back from his trip to Wisconsin. In the store today, Abner takes orders when Lum arrives. Both gents are glad to be back, and ready to sweep out the store, and turn to Lum’s latest business idea. Abner shares about his trip, and some novelty photographs. Grandpap enters, spry as ever, but will Lum ever get to tell about his great idea? Abner and grandpap swap stories of the carnivals they both attended, when Cedric ent...
Dragnet – Big _Donation. ep157, 520612
February 07, 2020 19:42 - 29 minutes - 6.72 MBAudio resolution is low. Bunko Detail. A couple of swindlers hit town, disguised as men taking donations for charity. On the day watch, Joe Friday heads out with his partner Bill Lockwood. An informant points out their man in a coffee shop, but the encounter ends in a foot race, gun shots, and a car crash. The cops lay their cards on the table with the evidence against Ray. How long will he continue to resist, and claim innocence? In the interrogation, the number of cases is presented, and th...
Bing Crosby (General Electric) Ella Fitzgerald. ep53, 531227
February 07, 2020 09:44 - 28 minutes - 26.6 MBAfter minimal introduction, Bing kicks off the show. Playlist Cozy Little Corner. (Bing Crosby) Bing jokes with Ken about Christmas gifts, particularly ones for Bob Hope. Going on television, and more. That’s Alright With Me. (Bing Crosby) Someone to Watch Over Me. (Ella Fitzgerald) Looking for a Boy. (Ella Fitzgerald) Istanbul. (Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald) Night and Day. (Instrumental, John Scot Trotter) A Fool for You Dear. (Bing Crosby)Read More →
Jack Benny – NBC Tribute To Jack Benny’s Tenth Anniversary. ep411, 410511
February 06, 2020 07:22 - 29 minutes - 6.77 MBAfter the hour long special, Jack Benny and his cast respond to the honors of the gala event. Don Wilson introduces Jack Benny. The two joke about his taste in style and fashion, and the wardrobe Jack had to wear in his latest film, Charlie’s Aunt. Mary Livingstone and Dennis Day arrive to get in on the secrets of the wardrobe, and tell how Jack has been a mother to them. Phil arrives, and the topics turns to the NBC salute, and the latest teasing from Fred Allen. After an interruption from R...
Sherlock Holmes – The Submarine Caves. ep205, 460304
February 05, 2020 12:25 - 29 minutes - 6.82 MBOn a diplomatic trip to a little known island in the English Channel, Sherlock is to receive a pound of butter in the name of the Queen. The royal family on the island of Garth is independent, of Britain, and the island holds importance due to its strategic location, and the underground caverns discovered there. Important in the modern times where submarines might dry dock without detection. As Holmes and Watson arrive, they are met by the queen’s son and a matriarchal figure named, Reevie. W...
Lum and Abner – Jot Em Down Store Will Close For Six Weeks. 450719
February 05, 2020 11:21 - 12 minutes - 2.88 MBAfter the closure to the story of the legal stock market, the gents have a surprise announcement before the episode is over. The title is a clue. Im going over the books, Lum announces they’re in a hole. Abner is a little confused over the term, but begins to get the idea when Lum points out how shabby the store has become. What can be done to improve the depleted inventory? Abner thinks Lum wants him to dig up his life savings from his back yard. Hey wait, how did Lum know about Abner’s hidd...
Lum and Abner – Locked In Jail. 450718
February 04, 2020 11:21 - 12 minutes - 2.89 MBFinding themselves in trouble for selling illegal stock, the gents have gone out on a limb to get back their one remaining share from US Quincey. Today we find them behind bars, aerrested by Mousey Gray. Abner feels they ought to be out in no time, but Lum isn’t so sure. Abner is ready to take a baseball bat to somebody, but he’s to blame for appointing Cedric and Mousey as deputies. Since he’s the town constable when uncle Henry is out of town, can’t Abner just set the prisoners free? As muc...
Dad’s Army – The Armoured Might of Lance Corporal Jones. ep1-06, 740304
February 04, 2020 10:43 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBAs Nazi aggression continues, the men of the Home Guard drill in gas masks. If only they could understand each other’s muffled speech in the rubber masks. Captain Mannering does his best to train his men, using common civilian articles. Since Jones has a delivery truck for his butcher business, he is promised extra fuel rations if he converts it to military use. A rival officer claims to have orders to share the Home Guard facility, and wants equal time to drill his own men. After a minor cla...
Fibber McGee and Molly – Molly’s Lost Diamond Ring. ep312, 420203
February 04, 2020 08:21 - 30 minutes - 7.02 MBWhen it’s time for house work, it’s time for husbands to find something else to do. Molly even encourages Fibber to leave. The tone of the day changes when she discovers her engagement ring is gone. Abigail Uppington arrives to hear about the lost ring and the sentiment behind it. The McGee’s and Abigail remember old times in the theater, but in separate areas. The gag about throwing a rock through Abigail’s window makes a return, and Billy Mills plays some hopping dance tunes to transition. ...
Jack Benny – It’s a Wonderful Life. 470202
February 02, 2020 13:24 - 29 minutes - 13.5 MBMary and Jack talk about the movie they’ve just seen as they window shop. Martha and Emilie, 2 old biddies stand in the distance to gossip about Jack and Mary, making catty remarks about the comedy couple. They come across Frank Capra, director of It’s a Wonderful Life, and Jack shares that he thinks the concept seemed corny to him. Will Jack be able to pitch the idea to put him in one of Frank’s feature films as the leading man? Some travelling music finds Jack at home to talk to Rochester. ...
Phil Harris – Phil’s Hobby. ep45, 471130
February 01, 2020 13:21 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBAt home, Phil is climbing a tree to rescue a kite his girls were playing with. Alice and Willie tease him about not being as young as he used to be, and the risk of falling. Leaving a broken telephone wire on the ground, Phil hides inside and leaves Willie to deal with the grouchy neighbor. Is there other safe hobbies for Phil to take up, like crocheting? Frankie pops in, and is surprised to find Phil with needlework. Does Frankie have any ideas for a hobby? The guys appease Alice, and go to ...
Wild Bill Hickock – Gunsmoke Pass. ep49, 520201.
February 01, 2020 08:42 - 24 minutes - 5.69 MBJingles is excited to learn that Violet, a singer and performer is coming to Hayes City. Bill is less than happy because he anticipates her arrival will cause trouble among the menfolk of town. It doesn’t take long to prove Bill’s worry is founded when gun play is heard near by. Bill warns the salloon keeper to try to do what he can to tame things down, but I don’t think the man wants to palay along. At the Blue Feather salloon, Jingles and Bill catch the show. Bill points out all the famous ...
Lum and Abner – Arrested. 450717
January 31, 2020 11:22 - 12 minutes - 2.89 MBThere’s one last hold out in getting back the illegal shares of stock the gents had been selling, and its time to take drastic measures to get it. Lum and Abner hide behind the shrubbery at US Quincey’s house. They had phoned his home to be sure he was planning to be out. Lum seems to have all the bases covered, even in keeping Cedric distracted as acting deputy. The gents wonder why Ulysses just doesn’t sell the stock back for a little profit. The Quincey’s blow out the lamp, and no sooner d...
Mr. and Mrs. North – Gangster Douglas Grant (Mystery Playhouse). 440412
January 31, 2020 10:21 - 29 minutes - 6.8 MBMystery Playhouse was a production of AFRS and hosted by Peter Lorrie. Jerry is upset that a man keeps calling for Pam but hangs up on him. Once Pam gets home she tells about a strange little man who has been following her. Even the phone caller hangs up on her when she answers the phone. Before the North’s can leave, hoping to hide out somewhere else, a man knocks on their door but drops dead when they open the door. Who are the gangsters who are out to get them? Hanging out in a bar, the No...
Lux Radio Theater – Burlesque (Al Jolson, Ruby Keeler). 360615 (retro688)
January 30, 2020 19:02 - 56 minutes - 25.8 MBFirst. Consider sponsoring a show. All the details for either a one time donation, or ongoing support is on the Donate page. Behind the scene at a burlesque show, a haggard manager worries over where his star act is. Bonnie is a show girl, and the fiancee of Skid. He makes it, barely, and is chewed out worse by Bonnie. Can’t she control him, and his tendency to sew his wild oats? Bonnie is relieved to find out her rival, Marco, is leaving for the big time in New York. After Skid’s act of sing...
The Origin of Superstition – Don’t Sail on Friday. ep25, 1935
January 30, 2020 11:02 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MBA businessman is determined to set sail for Europe to close a big deal for his company. Little does he know, his secretary is working for a rival, and is trying to convince him that it’s bad luck to set sail on a Friday. Is it really bad luck? Are the hazards she warns him of really going to happen? Friday is the only day he can sail if he hopes to win his business deal. A sailor seems to confirm the tradition of not sailing on Friday, but will superstition keep our determined man from making...
Dragnet – Big Whiff. ep156, 520605
January 30, 2020 08:43 - 17 minutes - 3.92 MBHomicide Detail. A woman is found dying in a vacant lot, and Joe Friday has to identify her before he can find her killer. In the hospital, Joe interviews the doctor and medical staff about the woman they treated. Frank Smith joins him to try to figure out who she was. Could it be a suicide case? There’s no sign of violence, or robbery, only the odor of chloroform. Newspapers pick up the story on the unidentified woman, and headlines blaze. James Mitchel is an unemployed man who shows up to t...
Lum and Abner – Trying To Get The Stock Back. 450716
January 29, 2020 11:21 - 12 minutes - 2.89 MBIn trying to get back their last share of stock, Lum learns that Mose Moots has sold it to a stranger in town. Today, Abner is on the phone to figure out who the stranger is. Lum claims the stranger sold it to US Quincey, and after much argument, Lum still can’t convince him to sell it back. What will it take? Finally, breaking down, and agreeing to paint Ulysses barn? With uncle Henry Lunsford out of town, Abner is left as town constable. What kind of legal leverage will that offer? If he br...
Suspense – Til Death Do Us Part.
January 29, 2020 08:21 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBFeaturing Peter Lorrie, as a mild-mannered man with a jealous streak. In the cozy country cottage, professor Kraft dotes over his young bride, Cynthia. Does she have any secrets that she ought to blush about? To help with a cough, the professor gives her a home remedy of rum with lemon and sugar. The picture of a comfortable couple comes to an end when the professor tells her he poisoned her drink. In a flashback, she recounts her encounter with the American, Dr. Craig. Has there been somethi...