Dwight Allen

Classic Streams: Old Time Retro Radio

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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

Oct 9, 2026

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Episodes

Have Gun Will Travel: Sam Crow (10-09-1960) 15.06.2024

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those in need. The show, created by Sam Rolfe...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shady Lane Matter (07/12/1956) 15.06.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

The Shadow: Death Under the Chapel (08-28-1938) 14.06.2024

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...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shady Lane Matter (Part 3) (07/11/1956) 14.06.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

Boston Blackie: Dynamite Thompson and Jack Morgan, Contractors (04-27-1949) {Subpar audio quality} 13.06.2024

Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief, but he is also a good person who helps...

Boston Blackie: Joe Gates Murdered on Sightseeing Tour (05-04-1949) 13.06.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

Suspense: Friend to Alexander (Robert Young, Geraldine Fitzgerald) (8/03/1943) 12.06.2024

"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 Avenger: The High Tide Murders 11.06.2024

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...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shady Lane Matter (07/10/1956) 11.06.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

The Green Hornet: Pink Lemonade and Tan Bark (06/22/1939) 10.06.2024

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante fighting crime with his partner Kato. They used a secret passage in Reid's apartment to access their car, the "Black Beauty," for their night missions. Interestingly, Britt Reid is related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew. The series saw various actors voice the Green Hornet a...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Shady Lane Matter (Part 1) (07/09/1956) 10.06.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Calcutta Trunk Caper (06-08-1947) 09.06.2024

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...

Have Gun Will Travel: Talika (10-02-1960) 08.06.2024

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those in need. The show, created by Sam Rolfe...

The Shadow: The Tomb of Terror (06-19-1938) 07.06.2024

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...

Boston Blackie: Madame Zina, Fortune Teller (04-20-1949) 06.06.2024

Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief, but he is also a good person who helps...

Suspense: The Last Letter of Dr Bronson (Laird Cregar, Helen Vincent) (07/27/1943) 05.06.2024

"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 Talks Too Loud (06-20-1939) 04.06.2024

"The Green Hornet" radio series, originating in 1936, featured Britt Reid, a masked vigilante fighting crime with his partner Kato. They used a secret passage in Reid's apartment to access their car, the "Black Beauty," for their night missions. Interestingly, Britt Reid is related to the Lone Ranger as his grandnephew. The series saw various actors voice the Green Hornet a...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Midas Touch Matter (07/04/1956 & 07/05/1956 & 07/06/1956) 03.06.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

The Adventures of Sam Spade: The Dead Duck Caper 02.06.2024

So, there was this show called The Adventures of Sam Spade. It started as a summer series on ABC in 1946 and quickly became a regular fall lineup on CBS. Howard Duff played the title role, and he was a San Francisco detective who was a total badass. The show was created by William Spier, who was a bigwig in the radio world. He put together a writing team, and they came up with all sorts of crazy s...

Have Gun Will Travel: Bringing Up Ollie (09-25-1960) 01.06.2024

Have Gun - Will Travel was a popular show, and it was nominated for a number of awards, including the Emmy Award for Outstanding Western Series. It won the award in 1960."Have Gun Will Travel" is a Western TV series that aired on CBS from 1957 to 1963. It follows the adventures of Paladin, a gentleman gunfighter who roams the Old West helping those in need. The show, created by Sam Rolfe...

The Shadow: Murder On Approval (06-12-1938) 31.05.2024

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...

The Life of Riley: Riley take a Civil Service exam (04-13-1951) 31.05.2024

The Life of Riley is an American radio situation comedy series that aired from 1944 to 1951. It was adapted into a 1949 feature film, a 1950s television series, and a 1958 comic book. The series follows the life of Chester A. Riley, a wing riveter at the fictional Cunningham Aircraft plant in California. Riley is a bumbling but lovable character who is always getting into trouble. He is married to...

Boston Blackie: Jewelry Store Owner Is Killed for a Watch (04-13-1949) 30.05.2024

Boston Blackie is a fictional character created by Jack Boyle. He was originally a jewel thief and safecracker, but he became a detective in adaptations for films, radio, and television. He is known as "an enemy to those who make him an enemy, friend to those who have no friend." Boston Blackie is a complex and interesting character. He is a thief, but he is also a good person who helps...

Suspense: Murder Goes for a Swim (Warran William, Eric Blore) (07/20/1943) 29.05.2024

"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...

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Midas Touch Matter (07/02/1956 & & 07/03/1956) 28.05.2024

Johnny Dollar was a fictional private investigator who appeared in a radio drama of the same name. The show ran for 12 years, from 1949 to 1961, and featured 809 episodes. In each episode, Johnny would be hired by an insurance company to investigate a suspicious claim. He would travel to the scene of the crime, interview witnesses, and follow every clue until he solved the case. Johnny was a compl...

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