Adventures in Radio

Latest Episodes:

Adventures in Radio Episode 42 - Cavalcade of America Mar 07, 2006

Show notes

This week the adventure focuses on the outstanding writing talent of one particular writer whose fame is actually from another medium. Besides being an award winning writer for the stage, he got his start writing radio scripts for outstanding radio series. The Cavalcade of America is one of those big budget productions that drew excellent writers as well as actors.

Adventures in Radio Episode 41 - Humphrey Bogart Presents Feb 28, 2006

Show notes

This week an audition show that was never broadcast. Ambitious in its production, this Santana Productions radio series created only one episode. Based on a short story by James M. Cain, the episode stars - who else? - Humphrey Bogart. Episode 17 of the 20 part serial adventure - "Temple of Vampires" continues.

Adventures in Radio Episode 40 - Arch Oboler Plays Feb 21, 2006

Show notes

It was 1940 in America prior to our entry into World War II. In March Arch Oboler Plays broadcast the horrific tale of a young man terribly disfigured from World War I. One of Oboler's better plays from a brilliant book by Dalton Trumbo - "Johnny Got His Gun" starring James Cagney. Please Take our Listener Survey

Adventures in Radio Episode 39 - Suspense Feb 14, 2006

Show notes

It's Suspense meets the Blair Witch! One of most audio entertaining episodes of this long running series takes us on a "Ghost Hunt" as a reporter records events as they unfold. Ralph Edwards (right) stars in a remarkable performance. Please Take our Listener Survey

Adventures in Radio Episode 38 - Escape Feb 07, 2006

Show notes

This week, you'll travel to Northern India where you will join with two scoundrels who seek to become kings. Rudyard Kipling's (right) adventure of "The Man Who Would Be King" on the CBS radio series Escape. The radio play is adapted by the veteran radio writer, Les Crutchfield. Episode 14 of 20 of "The Temple of Vampires" from I Love A Mystery Please Take our Listener Survey

Adventures in Radio Episode 37 - On Stage Jan 31, 2006

Show notes

Sometimes radio was a good vehicle for strong drama. This week a radio play from the pen of E. Jack Neumann which drew strong criticism for the time for its hard hitting theme on devolution of the human psyche and the fear it can strike into our hearts. A superb play by the acting team of Cathy and Elliot Lewis! Please Take our Listener Survey

Adventures in Radio Episode 36 - Man Behind the Gun Jan 24, 2006

Show notes

This week a look at one of the government's World War Two radio propaganda programs. The series produced by William N. Robson (right) was a superb program in sound effects as well as a prime vehicle for providing the American public with how our men worked overseas. This week's adventure is "Incident in the Pacific." Also, episode 12 of "Temple of Vampires." Please Take our Listener Survey

Adventures in Radio Episode 35 - King Kong Jan 18, 2006

Show notes

Listen this week as our Adventure takes us to the darkest island where we encounter the largest ape ever. A broadcast of the 1933 film King Kong. The broadcast is a mystery - I am not sure what series it came from. Find out more by listening. Also Episode eleven of the "Temple of Vampires."

Please Take our Listener Survey

Purchase Old Time Radio Shows Here!!!

For More Information about Spin It Again, Click Here

Adventures in Radio Episode 34 - Suspense Jan 10, 2006

Show notes

Our Adventure in radio takes us to Vienna in 1914 in the person of Colonel Alfred Reidl as he is about to find himself involved in betrayal. Herbert Marshall stars in Suspense: Betrayal in Vienna. Also Episode ten of the "Temple of Vampires."

Please Take our Listener Survey

Purchase Old Time Radio Shows Here!!!

For More Information about Spin It Again, Click Here

Adventures in Radio Episode 33 - Hollywood Star Playhouse Jan 03, 2006

Show notes

This week a tense adventure drama about a man who has the strange feeling he is re-living something that has happened before. Howard Duff in a performance from the Holly Star Playhouse. Then another episode from Temple of Vampires as we listen as Jack, Doc and Reggie struggle against the Central American priests of the temple. Please Take our Listener Survey

Our TOPPODCAST Picks

Follow Us

Stay Connected

Related Podcasts

Links

Stay Connected