Vintage Classic Radio

Tune in to Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse" this week as we transport you back to October 1st, 1939, with a captivating broadcast of "Campbell Playhouse" featuring Orson Welles in the timeless tale of "The Count of Monte Cristo." Dive into Alexandre Dumas' epic story of justice, vengeance, and redemption as brilliantly adapted for radio. This gripping episode stars Orson Welles as...

This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with "The Great Gildersleeve," featuring the episode "Leroy Runs Away" from February 1st, 1942. In this episode, young Leroy, feeling misunderstood at home, decides to run away. His guardian, Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve, along with Leroy's sister Marjorie and their housekeeper Birdie, embark on a humorous and heartwarming searc...

Welcome to this Friday's "Friday Night Noir" on Vintage Classic Radio! Our first feature is a thrilling episode from “The Devil and Mr. O” radio show, titled "Big Mr. Little". Originally aired on November 12, 1971, this episode follows the intense struggle of a man caught in a dangerous web of crime and retribution. As Mr. O narrates the tale of intrigue and power plays, we dive into a world where...

On this week's “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we begin with an episode of "The Falcon" titled “Unsilent Butler,” originally broadcast on March 11th, 1951. In this thrilling installment, private detective Michael Waring, known as The Falcon, finds himself entangled in a case involving a wealthy family and a mysteriously murdered butler. As Waring delves into the investigation,...

Dive into a riveting adaptation of G.K. Chesterton's masterpiece, "The Man Who Was Thursday," presented by Vintage Classic Radio as part of our beloved "Sunday Night Playhouse" series. Originally aired on September 5, 1938, by the iconic Mercury Theatre on the Air, this thrilling episode captivates listeners with its blend of mystery and metaphysical ponderings. Follow the enigmatic journey of Gab...

This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with the delightful "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode titled "Summer Vacation," which originally aired on September 4th, 1955. In this episode, the ever-enthusiastic Miss Brooks, portrayed by Eve Arden, looks forward to a peaceful summer vacation but her plans are humorously thwarted by the unexpected company of her beloved, albe...

This Friday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Friday Night Noir," we are excited to present two classic tales that promise to thrill and chill. First up, we feature the "Mysterious Traveler" radio show with its episode "They Who Sleep" from January 6th, 1945. The plot revolves around a businessman who uncovers a plot against him by his wife and a colleague, leading to a psychological unraveling as he fa...

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the gritty streets of Los Angeles with "The Adventures of Philip Marlowe" in the classic episode "Red Wind," originally aired on June 17, 1947. The episode begins on a hot, Santa Ana wind-swept evening as Marlowe finds himself entangled in a mystery when a murder occurs right in front of him at a local bar....

Just in time for this year's Summer Olympics in Paris, Vintage Classic Radio invites you to a nostalgic journey through vintage Paris with a lineup of four captivating radio shows. Our celebration starts with the "Screen Guild Theater" and its episode "Alone in Paris," originally aired on April 30, 1939. This episode unfolds a poignant tale of love and longing in the heart of Paris, featuring Cary...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with "The Aldrich Family" in the episode titled “Grab Bag at Springer's Hardware,” originally broadcast on November 18, 1948. In this humorous escapade, young Henry Aldrich finds himself entangled in a mix-up during a promotional event at Springer's Hardware Store, leading to a series of comic misunderstandings. The episode feat...

This Friday, on "Friday Night Noir" at Vintage Classic Radio, we travel back in time with two riveting episodes from the golden age of radio drama. Kicking off the evening is "The Crime Club" and its captivating episode "A Deed Indeed," which first graced the airwaves on August 21, 1947. In this thrilling installment, listeners are drawn into a tangled web of mystery when a simple real estate tran...

In this week’s episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into two thrilling episodes from the golden age of radio. First up, "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" presents “Murder in the Moonlight” originally broadcast on October 29, 1945. In this gripping episode, Holmes and Watson, portrayed by the legendary Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce respectively, find themse...

Step aboard "The African Queen" with Lux Radio Theatre in this thrilling radio adaptation, originally aired on December 15, 1952. Presented this week by Vintage Classic Radio as part of the weekly "Sunday Night Playhouse," this episode takes listeners on a riveting journey through the perilous waters of East Africa during World War I. Starring the indomitable Humphrey Bogart as the grizzled boat c...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with the "Bright Star" radio show featuring the episode "The Society Burglar" from 1952. In this charming episode, newspaper editor Susan Armstrong and her star reporter, George Harvey, find themselves embroiled in an investigation of a series of high-society thefts, leading to unexpected comedy and intrigue. The episode stars F...

This Friday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Friday Night Noir," we bring back chills and thrills with two classic horror shows. Our first feature is the spine-tingling episode "Poltergeist" from the iconic "Lights Out" radio series, originally aired on October 20, 1942. In this eerie tale, three women face the supernatural wrath of objects seemingly moving by themselves, culminating in a deadly supern...

On this week’s episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the mysteries of two riveting detective shows. First, we feature “Philo Vance” in “The Poetic Murder Case,” originally aired on August 24, 1948. In this episode, the suave detective Philo Vance, portrayed by Jackson Beck, finds himself entwined in a puzzling case when a renowned poet is found dead. The poe...

Dive into the timeless charm of the "Lux Radio Theatre" as Vintage Classic Radio presents an unforgettable episode titled "Broadway" in our weekly "Sunday Night Playhouse." Originally broadcast on November 30, 1942, this radio adaptation brings the allure and drama of New York's legendary Broadway to life. The episode masterfully depicts the trials and triumphs of aspiring actors in the bustling h...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," listeners will be treated to a lineup of timeless radio shows beginning with "The Life of Riley" in the episode titled "Fish Story." Originally aired on June 4, 1944, this comedic episode features Chester A. Riley, played by William Bendix, who finds himself in a hilarious mix-up involving a borrowed rowboat and a supposed giant fish. Th...

Tonight on "Friday Night Noir" on Vintage Classic Radio, we bring you a captivating episode from the "Lux Radio Theatre," titled "Dark Waters." Originally broadcast on November 27th, 1944, this thrilling noir drama stars the enchanting Merle Oberon in a tale of suspense and mystery. Set in the eerie backwaters of the Louisiana bayous, "Dark Waters" follows the story of Leslie Calvin, a woman who b...

In this week’s episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the thrilling worlds of deception and mystery with two classic radio dramas. First up, we revisit "Rocky Fortune," featuring the smooth-voiced Frank Sinatra as the ever-charming and witty Rocky. In the episode “The Football Fix,” originally aired on February 2, 1954, Rocky stumbles upon a scandalous plot to...

Step back in time with Vintage Classic Radio’s presentation of the "Lux Radio Theatre" episode, "Christmas in July," originally aired on June 26, 1944. This episode is a delightful radio adaptation of the 1940 film of the same name, infused with an added sprinkle of Christmas charm unique to Lux. On this special evening, Lionel Barrymore steps in for the usual host Cecil B. DeMille, bringing with...

This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio kicks off with "Our Miss Brooks," featuring the delightful episode "Connie's New Job Offer" from July 31, 1949. In this episode, the beloved high school English teacher, Connie Brooks, played by Eve Arden, faces a tempting job offer that could mean leaving Madison High. As she weighs her options, her decision is complicated by the comedic...

This Friday's "Friday Night Noir" on Vintage Classic Radio features two gripping episodes from the golden age of radio. We'll kick off with “The Crime Club” and its enthralling episode "Coney Island Nocturne," which originally aired on July 10th, 1947. In this mystery, listeners are taken to the vibrant, bustling Coney Island, where a night of fun turns grim with the discovery of a body under the...

In this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the thrilling world of private eyes with two classic radio dramas. First, we feature "The Adventures of Sam Spade" in the captivating episode titled "Rushlight Diamond Caper," originally broadcast on July 4, 1948. In this episode, the witty and gritty detective Sam Spade, portrayed by Howard Duff, is hired...

Tune into Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse" this week for a captivating hour-long rendition of the classic Broadway play "Of Mice and Men" on the esteemed radio show "Best Plays." Originally aired on May 8, 1953, this episode features some of the original stage cast members who bring John Steinbeck’s poignant tale of friendship and dreams amidst the hardships of the Great Depression...