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A Conversation with Santa Claus
Season 3 Episode 17
In this episode, listen to a charming and nostalgic conversation between Santa Claus and the twin girls from Madison, Wisconsin, as broadcast by radi…
1 year, 9 months ago
When the Army Stepped up for Korean Orphans
Season 3 Episode 16
Today we serve up a poignant report from the Army Hour, highlighting the compassionate efforts of American soldiers in Korea during the late 1950s an…
1 year, 10 months ago
Tall Tales: Davy Crocket Went Huntin' A Wife
Season 3 Episode 15
Dive into the lore of Davy Crockett, Tennessee's beloved son, shortly before the Disney-fueled Crockett craze hit the airwaves. In this June 15, 1954…
1 year, 10 months ago
You and the World: Indian Music
Season 3 Episode 14
This week, we explore rare recordings from CBS News analyst Dwight Cooke's travels in Asia in the early 1950s to hear a sampling of classical Indian …
1 year, 10 months ago
Proudly We Hail: A Thanksgiving Day Story
Season 3 Episode 13
An ex-GI (Philip Terry) and his wife at Thanksgiving time face a choice between facing a down payment on a new house or having the opportunity to cha…
1 year, 10 months ago
When You Were Eight and I Was Nine...
Season 3 Episode 12
Step into the world of vaudeville and radio's golden age with this delightful episode featuring the comedic genius of Ed Wynn, one of the earliest bi…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Passing Parade: Election Footnotes
Season 3 Episode 11
This week's we're serving up an episode of John Nesbit's "The Passing Parade." Originally aired on December 6, 1936, this episode offers a fascinatin…
1 year, 11 months ago
Adventures in Research: Eyes and Ears for Millions, Part One
Season 3 Episode 10
Dive into the fascinating world of early radio broadcasting as we go back to the dawn of commercial broadcasting. This episode of Adventures in Resea…
1 year, 11 months ago
Unsolved Mysteries: The Bridge Whist Expert
Season 3 Episode 9
In this 1936 episode of Unsolved Mysteries, listen in on the discovery of a real-life locked room mystery where a prominent bridge whist expert is f…
1 year, 11 months ago
Guest Star: Bill Boyd (Hopalong Cassidy)
Season 3 Episode 8
In this episode, we're joined by Andrew Rhynes, host of the Old Time Radio Westerns podcast, celebrating its 15th anniversary. We'll be diving into a…
1 year, 11 months ago