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Amos 'n' Andy is an American radio and television sitcom set in Harlem, the historic center of Afro-American culture in New York City. The original radio show, which ran from 1928 to 1960, was created, written and voiced by two white actors, Freeman Gosden and Charles Correll, who played Amos Jones (Gosden) and Andrew Hogg Brown (Correll), as well as incidental characters.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Podcast Service I Recommend https://redcircleinc.grsm.io/...

The Creaking Door was an old-time radio series of horror and suspense shows originating in South Africa. The series was first aired in 1964-65. The stories are thrillers in the Inner Sanctum vein, and generally thought of favorably by most fans of OTR. It was sponsored by State Express 555 (pronounced "State Express Three Fives") cigarettes, a British American Tobacco product. One episode, "Face to Face"—about a planned first landing on the moon—refers to "Cape Kennedy" as the launch site, placing the broadcast between 1964 (when Cape Canaveral was renamed Cape Kennedy) and 1969 (the ...

For most of the program's time on the air, Dennis Day played a soda jerk who sang as he worked. His character was naive, innocent, and prone to making wisecracks, much like the character Day played on The Jack Benny Program. Radio historian John Dunning wrote, "His [the character's] name was Dennis Day, but not, he emphasized, the same Dennis Day as that bright young man on the air with Jack Benny." Plots often derived from problems with his girlfriend and her parents. Before the show ended, it changed to a variety format. Being the star of his own program was a departure from Day's previous ...

Three radio drama series were created with Philo Vance as the title character. The first series, broadcast by NBC in 1945, starred José Ferrer. A summer replacement series in 1946 starred John Emery as Vance. The best-known series (and the one of which most episodes survived) ran from 1948 to 1950 in Frederick Ziv syndication and starred Jackson Beck. "Thankfully, the radio series uses only the name, and makes Philo a pretty normal, though very intelligent and extremely courteous gumshoe. ... Joan Alexander is Ellen Deering, Vance's secretary and right-hand woman.

Calling all Cars ran from 1933-1939. It's considered to be the inspiration for the old-time radio great, Dragnet. Calling All Cars chronicles the L.A. Police Department cases. Although this is an earlier version of the same type of show Dragnet was, there are some differences. Calling All Cars was introduced at a time when Americans became much more mobile because of the automobile. Criminals could get into a waiting car, and if they got lucky enough, get lost in traffic! Dragnet came out much later, but they both gave a thorough and detailed account of the crime and the criminals behind the ...

Boston Blackie. What a name for a good guy. It is an excellent name for a bad guy turned good guy. Blackie, who was created by novelist Jack Boyle, was originally a jewel thief, safe cracker, and confidence man. Blackie changed his ways and became a private investigator though the local police still suspected him of being a bad guy. Boston Blackie And of course there is always a girl and Blackie’s girl is Mary Wesley. She helped Blackie in many ways with solving cases, running interference, and being an all-around girl Friday. His good friend and chauffeur, Runt, was also a part of each ...

All Star Western Theatre Vintage Radio: Adventure & Musical Variety All Star Western Theater was an adventure and musical variety show broadcast in the 1940s. The series featured drama, comic skids, and American Western-style music performance when Western Swing was all the rage.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the ...

Starring Glen Langan as the lead character Barton Drake, Mystery Is My Hobby is a detective series that aired on Mutual Radio from 1947 to 1948. In the series, Drake was writer who loves to solve crimes and mysteries, together with his sidekick Noah Danton, a police officer. Before each episode ended, Drake would cite his line "mystery is my hobby," hence the title of the show. Murder Is My Hobby was actually the show's original title. However, since the sponsor didn’t find that title appropriate, it was changed.Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/...

This series consisted of 15 minute shows, similar in format to Ripley's Believe It Or Not that had aired from 1930 to 1948. It was hosted/narrated by Ken Nordine and was produced by Unusual Features Syndicate. This syndicated series was heard on the Mutual network during 1950 and 1951 on various days and at various times. For example, according to "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All Circulating Shows" by Jay Hickerson, it aired on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 PM from April 17, 1950 through June 5, 1951 and on Saturdays at 5:15 PM from June 30, 1951 through ...

The Aldrich Family, a popular radio teenage situation comedy (July 2, 1939 – April 19, 1953), was also presented in films, television and comic books. In the radio series' well-remembered weekly opening exchange, awkward teen Henry's mother called, "Hen-reeeeeeeeeeeee! Hen-ree Al-drich!", and he responded with a breaking adolescent voice, "Com-ing, Mother!"Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that ...

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Casey, Crime Photographer was a popular radio show that aired from 1943 to 1955 on CBS. The show was based on the character of Jack "Flashgun" Casey, a crime photographer for the fictional newspaper The Morning Express, created by novelist George Harmon Coxe.Casey, Crime Photographer radio show posterThe show followed Casey as he solved crimes alongside his reporter friend, Ann Williams, and his other friends at their favorite hangout, the Blue Note Cafe. The Blue Note was also a jazz club, and the show often featured musical performances from the Archie Bleyer Orchestra and the Teddy Wilson ...

"The Man Called X" was a popular espionage and adventure radio drama that aired on CBS and NBC from July 10, 1944, to May 20, 1952.The show followed the adventures of Ken Thurston, also known as "Mr. X," an American intelligence agent (later described as an international troubleshooter). Thurston traveled the globe to address threats to peace, U.S. security, and the world. He often found himself in exotic and dangerous locations, dealing with mystery, intrigue, and romance.The lead role of Ken Thurston was played by the British actor Herbert Marshall. He was joined by his comedic sidekick, ...

"Dangerous Assignment" was a popular American old-time radio espionage drama that captivated audiences during the early Cold War period. It combined intrigue and action, making it a favorite for those who enjoyed tales of international spy adventures.Here's a breakdown of the show:Premise: The series followed U.S. special agent Steve Mitchell, played by Brian Donlevy. Each episode opened with Mitchell receiving a "dangerous assignment" from "The Commissioner" (Herb Butterfield), a voice on the other end of a phone call. These assignments sent Mitchell to exotic locales all over the world, ...

"Let George Do It" was a popular American radio drama series that aired from October 18, 1946, to September 27, 1954. It was produced by Owen and Pauline Vinson.Plot Summary: The show centered around George Valentine, a private investigator who advertised his services with a unique classified ad: "Personal notice: Danger's my stock-in-trade. If the job's too tough for you to handle, you've got a job for me, George Valentine. Write full details!"Initially, the series had a lighter, more comedic tone, with George being a "freelance troubleshooter" involved in a variety of cases, including ...

"The Witch's Tale" primarily refers to a classic American horror-fantasy radio series that aired from May 21, 1931, to June 13, 1938.Here are some key facts about it:Pioneer of Radio Horror: It's often cited as the first horror drama on radio, setting a precedent for many shows that followed.Created by Alonzo Deen Cole: He was the mastermind behind the series, serving as its creator, writer, and director.Hosted by Old Nancy: The spooky show was famously hosted by "Old Nancy, the Witch of Salem," who introduced a different terror tale each week. Her cackling voice and her cat, Satan, became ...

The "Ghost Corps" old-time radio show was a mystery/horror program that aired in the 1930s. It stands apart from the modern Ghost Corps production company associated with the Ghostbusters franchise.Here's what we know about the old-time radio show:Premise: The show centered around a character named K.C. Smith, a man trained to deal with "fiends" (likely referring to criminals or supernatural threats) in the Middle East. He operated as part of the "Ghost Corps," a mysterious, shrouded organization of freelance diplomats working throughout the Near and Far East.Plot Device: K.C. Smith was fluent...

"Lights Out" was a groundbreaking American old-time radio program known for its horror and supernatural stories. It's considered one of the earliest and most influential radio horror shows.Here's a breakdown of key aspects:Creation and Writers: The show was initially created by Wyllis Cooper, debuting in 1934 on a local NBC station in Chicago (WENR). In 1936, Arch Oboler took over as writer and director, bringing a new level of dramatic intensity and experimental sound effects to the program.Content and Style: "Lights Out" was renowned for pushing the boundaries of radio drama with its often ...

"Mollé Mystery Theatre" was a popular old-time radio anthology program that focused on mystery and suspense. Here's a breakdown of its key aspects:Run Dates and Networks: The show had a fairly long run, from 1943 to 1954, and aired on multiple networks:NBC: 1943-1948CBS: 1948-1951ABC: 1951-1954Sponsor: It was initially sponsored by Sterling Drugs, specifically for their Mollé Brushless Shaving Cream, which gave the show its distinctive name. When Mollé ceased sponsorship in 1948, the title was often shortened to "Mystery Theater."Format:Anthology: For much of its run, it was an anthology ...

Author's Playhouse is an anthology radio drama series, created by Wynn Wright, that aired on Mutual in 1940-1941, on the NBC Blue Network from March 5, 1941, until October 1941. It then moved to the NBC Red Network where it was heard until June 4, 1945. Philip Morris was the sponsor between 1942-43.