Classic Radio Theater

Aired March 5, 1955, back when tobacco companies could sponsor programs for kids.

Aired February 26, 1955, back when tobacco companies could sponsor programs for kids.

Aired December 25, 1954, back when tobacco companies could sponsor programs for kids.

Fred Allen was a radio humorist on air from 1942 to 1949. These are two selections from his show. 1- “Living 1949. The State of American Humor.” With Fred Allen and Ben Grauer, broadcast on January 30, 1949. 2- “Fred Allen salutes Jack Benny.” Recorded at a Friar’s Club Roast and broadcast on November 9, 1951.

Fred Allen was a radio humorist on air from 1942 to 1949. These are four selections from his show, which often featured a question for his fictional guests. 1- “Were you a prodigy and did you display any exceptional talents as a child?” Broadcast on January 28, 1948. 2- “What was the outstanding event of happening in 1947?” Broadcast on December 28, 1947. 3- “How is the housing shortage affecting...

Dragnet- Big Cab The names may have been changed, but this episode aired on September 15, 1953. That’s a fact, Jack.

Dragnet- Big Bop The story you are about to hear aired on September 1, 1953. Those are just the facts.

Dragnet- Big Lift This episode aired on September 8, 1953

Jack Benny vs Fred Allen- “The Fine Art of Feudsmanship” Part 12: Biography in Sound from May 1956 Part 13: The Jack Benny Show from March 27, 1938 Part 14: The Fred Allen Show from June 26, 1949, “The Mohawk Loan Company” Part 15: The Fred Allen Show from May 26, 1946, “King For A Day”

Jack Benny vs Fred Allen- “Jack Allen and Fred Benny?” Part 8: Jack’s Eulogy for Fred from March 18, 1956, the day after Fred’s death Part 9: Command Performance from May 9, 1947 Part 10: Camel Comedy Caravan from June 11, 1943 Part 11: The Big Show from November 5, 1950

Jack Benny vs Fred Allen- “Jack & Fred at Xmas” Part 5: Command Performance from December 25, 1943 Part 6: Command Performance from December 25, 1942 Part 7: Command Performance from December 25, 1944

Jack Benny vs Fred Allen- “The Feud Begins” Recorded in 1968, Jack Benny looks back on recordings and shows with Fred Allen. Part 1: How It All Began Part 2: Town Hall Tonight from March 25, 1938 Part 3: The Jack Benny Show from January 15, 1950 Part 4: The Jack Benny Show from August 3, 1950

Fort Apache starring John Wayne. This radio dramatization of the film aired on August 5, 1949.

Gunsmoke- Monopoly The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Aired on May 22, 1954

Gunsmoke- The Indian Horse The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Aired on May 15, 1954

Gunsmoke- Gunsmuggler The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Aired on January 30, 1954

All we need are the facts. Dragnet, “Big Ham,” aired on June 28, 1953.

Dragnet, the story of your police force in action. “Big Revolt,” aired on June 21, 1953.

The story you are about to hear is true. Dragnet, “Big Lilly,” aired on Jun 19. 1956.

Superman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Final chapters 10 and 11, which aired September & October 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Chapters 07-09 out of 11, which aired September & October 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Chapters 04-06 out of 11, which aired September & October 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Chapters 01-03 out of 11, which aired September & October 1945.

This episode of The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy aired on November 9, 1952, and features Marilyn Monroe as their special guest. Charlie was a puppet, and having puppets on the radio seemed to make sense at the time.

This episode of The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy features Edward Everett Horton and Abbott & Costello as guests. It aired on May 3, 1942.