Dwight Allen

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

Society EN ↓ 2035 episodes

Popular radio programs of the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s and 1960s

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Dwight Allen

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Society

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Latest episode

Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

The Avenger: The Keys To The City (09-21-1945) 21.09.2024

The captivating radio series features James Monks and Helen Adamson as its lead actors, delivering compelling performances that bring the characters to life. The talented Allyn Edwards takes on the role of the announcer, while Doc Whipple's skillful organ playing adds depth and atmosphere to the program. The series aired on WHN, New York City, on July 18, 1941, capturing the attention of liste...

Lights Out: Nobody Died (12-09-1936) 20.09.2024

Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for...

The Whistler: Man in the Storm (02-18-1951) 19.09.2024

The Whistler was a long-running radio show that aired from 1942 to 1955. It was a popular suspense thriller that featured tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The show's signature character was The Whistler, a mysterious figure who introduced each episode and provided commentary throughout. The Whistler was created by J. Donald Wilson, who also wrote many of the show's episode...

The Shadow: Valley of the Living Dead (01-22-1939) 18.09.2024

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Walter B. Gibson in 1931. The radio drama, featuring...

Suspense: Wet Saturday (Charles Laughton) (12-16-1943) 17.09.2024

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood actors of its era. With an...

The Green Hornet: A Racket Robs the Cradle (08/17/1939) 16.09.2024

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid and Kato, with Reid exuding c...

The Adventures of Sam Spade: Hot Hundred Grand Caper (09-19-1948) 15.09.2024

The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the character to life. The show's success led to Duf...

The Avenger: Department Of Death (09-14-1945) 14.09.2024

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first progr...

Lights Out: The Fast One (10-14-1936) 13.09.2024

Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for...

The Whistler: Spell In Green (02-11-1951) 12.09.2024

The Whistler was a long-running radio show that aired from 1942 to 1955. It was a popular suspense thriller that featured tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The show's signature character was The Whistler, a mysterious figure who introduced each episode and provided commentary throughout. The Whistler was created by J. Donald Wilson, who also wrote many of the show's episode...

The Shadow: Island Of The Devil (01-08-1938) 11.09.2024

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Walter B. Gibson in 1931. The radio drama, featuring...

Suspense: The Night Reveals (Robert Young, Margo) (12-09-1943) 10.09.2024

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood actors of its era. With an...

The Green Hornet: Money in the Meter (08/15/1939) 09.09.2024

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid and Kato, with Reid exuding c...

The Adventures of Sam Spade: Lazarus Caper (08-29-1948) 08.09.2024

The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the character to life. The show's success led to Duf...

The Avenger: The Thoroughbred Murder (09-07-1945) 07.09.2024

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first progr...

Lights Out: The Sea (09-16-1936) 06.09.2024

Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for...

The Whistler: Murder over Burma (02-04-1951) 05.09.2024

The Whistler was a long-running radio show that aired from 1942 to 1955. It was a popular suspense thriller that featured tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The show's signature character was The Whistler, a mysterious figure who introduced each episode and provided commentary throughout. The Whistler was created by J. Donald Wilson, who also wrote many of the show's episode...

The Shadow: The Man Who Murdered Time (01-01-1938) 04.09.2024

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Walter B. Gibson in 1931. The radio drama, featuring...

Suspense: The Black Curtain (Cary Grant) (12-02-1943) 03.09.2024

"Suspense" was a radio drama series that captivated audiences from 1940 through 1962 during the Golden Age of Radio. Often subtitled "radio's outstanding theater of thrills," this program was a shining example of suspense thriller entertainment. It specialized in delivering heart-pounding stories, typically featuring some of the leading Hollywood actors of its era. With an...

The Green Hornet: Lightning Hits a Shakedown (08/10/1939) 02.09.2024

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante, and his partner Kato fighting crime. Britt Reid, related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew, used a secret passage in his apartment to access the "Black Beauty" car for their night missions. The series showcased a dynamic partnership between Britt Reid and Kato, with Reid exuding c...

The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Vaphio Cup Caper (08-22-1948) 01.09.2024

The Adventures of Sam Spade, a popular crime drama, aired from 1946 to 1951. Howard Duff portrayed Sam Spade, a hardboiled San Francisco detective. The show featured intricate cases and compelling storytelling. William Spier, a renowned radio producer, assembled a talented writing team. Duff's distinctive voice and acting prowess brought the character to life. The show's success led to Duf...

The Avenger: The Blue Pearls (08-24-1945) 31.08.2024

The Avenger - Classic Radio Crime Drama Overview: "The Avenger" is an iconic old-time radio crime drama with two distinct series that captured audiences in the 1940s. The first series aired on WHN in New York City from July 18, 1941, to November 3, 1942. The second series was nationally syndicated from October 25, 1945, to April 18, 1946. It holds the distinction of being the first progr...

Lights Out: Author and the Thing (08-09-1936) 30.08.2024

Runtime: "Lights Out" aired from 1934 to 1947, with some breaks in between. The first run was from 1934 to 1936, after which it went on hiatus for a few years. The show was revived in 1942 and aired until 1947. During its run, "Lights Out" became one of the most popular horror and suspense radio programs. Genre: "Lights Out" was a horror and suspense series, known for...

The Whistler: Trade Mark (01-28-1951) 29.08.2024

The Whistler was a long-running radio show that aired from 1942 to 1955. It was a popular suspense thriller that featured tales of mystery, intrigue, and the supernatural. The show's signature character was The Whistler, a mysterious figure who introduced each episode and provided commentary throughout. The Whistler was created by J. Donald Wilson, who also wrote many of the show's episode...

The Shadow: Guest Of Death (11-28-1938) 28.08.2024

The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas originating in 1930s pulp novels and later expanding to various media. The titular character has been featured in radio dramas, pulp magazines, comic books, television, serials, video games, and films. Initially created as a radio show narrator, The Shadow was developed into a literary character by Walter B. Gibson in 1931. The radio drama, featuring...

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