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A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.   This episode brings that new Cowboy phenomena Gene Autry,  Fred Allen Runs out of Time, An Artist goes Blind, and the Jack Benny Gang drives to Yosemite!   So Give a listen to some 1940 radio goodness!   In today's SoundScape: Pay no heed to idle rumors! There's Only One Love in a Lifetime!! Wheat Cakes and Sau...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.   This episode brings the unlikely teams of Joe Louis and Fred Allen, Baby Snooks and Claudette Colbert, and a letter from Portland's mother   So grab a seat and join the rest of us back in Early 1940 for some listening pleasure!   In today's...

The War of The Worlds broadcast of 1938 is one of the most legendary broadcasts of Old Time Radio. The notoriety and hullabaloo that surrounded that Mercury Theater of the Air Presentation forever linked the two Mr Wells, H.G Wells and Orson Welles in the public mind. As artists, they shared some traits. An understanding of character and story, a gift for observation, an appreciation for history a...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. January 21 – January 28, 1940 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. This episode brings the comedy chemistry of Orson Welles and Loretta Young, Indian Summer from Connee Boswell, Funny Violin from Jack Benny,  Come with us to January 1940 for some Old Time Radio listening pleasure!...

Old Time Radio was serious stuff mixed up with fun and song stuff. One night, October 23 1940, serious beat fun as the President of the United States pulled the Red Carpet out from under the Radio Stars and took over the Air Waves. Back then Radio was broadcast live on a very tight schedule. No tape delay, use your time or lose it. Big presidential speech? You get canceled. See you next week. Like...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   January 11 – January 18, 1940   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.   This episode brings the comedy chemistry of Orson Welles and Loretta Young, Indian Summer from Connee Boswell, Funny Violin from Jack Benny,   Come with us to January 1940 for some Old Time Radio listening pl...

January 7 – January 9, 1940   This episode delivers some serious propaganda from Father Coughlin, some serious acting from Jack Benny, some serious forgiveness from Spencer Tracy and some serious entertainment from the theater of the mind!   Hop into your time machine join the rest of us back in January 1940 for some listening pleasure!   In today's SoundScape: Jack Benny Wins a 50 dollar Bet! Bar...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. January 02 – January 7, 1940   This episode features lots and lots of great music, mostly the legendary Glen Miller but we also get to hear from Gene Autry, Connee Boswell, as well as an unlikely Duet featuring Wallace Beery and Charlie McCarthy. A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radi...

Ask anybody you know to name old time radio stars.   Jack Benny and Orson Welles will lead the list. Their names are still well known when time has brought obscurity to other old time radio stars. More than just radio actors, Jack and Orson defined the art form and set standards of quality that everybody else tried to live up to. Orson Welles is known best for his "War of the Worlds" broadcast tha...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. December 24 – December 31, 1939   The Holiday Season 1939, Christmas Eve to New Years Eve.   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: When Ma knits She's Nuts! Some Day you'll find your Bluebird!! Crack-Shot Higgins Goes Hunting!!! And More!! Featuring: Eddie "R...

The very best Swing Bands at peak of their skill and Creativity playing live for our entertainment.  Innovative use of instruments and musical arrangement that extend the boundaries of musical theory. Structured arrangements that made room for improvisation. The very best musicians in America playing the best they ever played.  Featuring: Paul Whiteman Louis Armstrong Tommy Dorsey Artie Shaw Duke...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. December 3 – December 10, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Smoking is good for the Nerves! It is so near Christmas!! Robert Armbruster plays a good milking tempo!!! Charlie McCarthy, Detective!!! And More!! Featuring: Cecil B. DeMille Cary Grant Car...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. December 3 – December 10, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Murder on the Gridiron! Buttering Jack up for Christmas Presents!! Broadcast from Bergen's Hospital Bedside!!! And More!!   Featuring: Jack Benny Don Wilson Mary Livingston Phil Harris Denni...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   November 26 – December 3, 1939   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.   In today's SoundScape: Thanksgiving is more than Just Turkeys! Someday We'll Be Very Proud of Our Son! McCarthy and Doogan Christmas Shoppers! A Reunion of the Old Blarney!   And More!!   Featuring: Rudy Val...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. November 19 – November 26, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: In today's SoundScape: Mary's Thanksgiving Poem Jack's Turkey is an Ostrich! The Deacon chisels for a living!! Remember Abe Lincoln this Thanksgiving!!! And More!!   Featuring: Jack Benny D...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. November 12 – November 19, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio.   In today's SoundScape:   Churchill Summarizes the First Ten Weeks of War. Mexican Jumping Beans from Your Skelly Man! Falling in Love in 30 Minutes!! Should We Ignore Racial Differences???   And More!! Featurin...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   November 9 – November 12, 1939   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Duffy Knows all the Angles! Jack Benny sees the Dentist!! Jean Arthur meets Mortimer Snerd!!! And More!! Featuring: Ed Gardner Edward Arnold Connee Boswell Don Wilson Jack Benny Phil Har...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   November 5 – November 8, 1939   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Jack and Phil are incompatible! Casting the Boys as The Women! Three Banana Splits and Now I'm a Bride! Doughnuts! Jack and Jill! And More!!   Featuring: Orson Welles Mary Astor Jack Benn...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. October 29 – November 5, 1939 Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Jack Benny's Costume Party! Fibber and Molly Visit the Auto Show! Where is the Perata Treasure? Mortimer Snerd gets his...

Happy New Year from Old Time Radio of the 1930s! Featuring: Jack Benny Mary Livingston Don Wilson Georgie Jessel Norma Talmadge Edward Arnold Dennis Day Phil Harris Eddie "Rochester" Anderson and More!!

Holiday Spirit from 1937, 1938, and 1939 as served up by Old Time Radio!   Christmas Time is here again. A time when us older folks reconnect with the child we once were. Moments from past Christmases relived, smiles and tears remembered. Longing and gratitude and the laughter of those we've lost. At least that's what happens to me. Every Christmas that passes magnifies the memories of Christmases...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day.   October 23 – October 29, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Gildersleeve throws a Halloween Party! The Question of the Week! The Great Frederick Knocks Off Important Dough! Carol Lombard Married Some Chump! And More!! Featuring: Captain Midnight Fib...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. Radio highlights originally broadcast live October 15 through October 22, 1939. A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: Fibber McGee and Giidersleeve Argue! Henry Aldritch combs his hair! Arthur Miller's first Radio Show! America's Town Meeting of the Air expla...

Happy Thanksgiving!! The concept of Thanksgiving is as ancient as ancient can be. Harvest festivals dedicated to the god or gods currently in fashion as thanks for abundance and the survival it would provide. But like so many things, Americans have made thanksgiving their very own with traditions and customs created and nurtured here in the good old USA. FEATURING: Lionel Barrymore Edward Arnold F...

Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. Radio highlights originally broadcast live October 8 through October 15, 1939. A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today's SoundScape: What the Jack Benny cast did on Summer Vacation! Dennis Day Joins the Jello Cast! Orson Welles takes us to Tangiers! Bert Lahr visits Fred All...