Those Old Radio Shows

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**Those Old Radio Shows**

Those Old Radio Shows bring you back to a much simpler time when the early days of radio were filled with comedy, drama and mystery programs. Unwind with a light-hearted program or become engrossed in a whodunnit. Those Old Radio Shows has something for everyone.

Latest Episodes:

The Adventures Of Christopher London - Pattern For Murder, The French Riviera Mar 01, 2023

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The Adventures Of Christopher London - Pattern For Murder,

The French Riviera

From-1950

Writer-Erle Stanley Gardner, Production-William N. Robson

Stars-Glenn Ford, Ben Wright, Eleanor Audley, Ramsey Hill,

Janette Nolan, Ted de Corsia, Geogia Ellis & Rick Valen

After meeting "a girl called Ann", Christopher's friend, a famous composer & pianist, Louis De Shayes dies of a poisoned drink. The girl vanishes. This show often involves international travel and smooth storytelling.

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The Great Gildersleeve - Water Commissioner Is Fired - Rain Maker Feb 28, 2023

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The Great Gildersleeve - Water Commissioner Is Fired - Rain Maker

From-1944

Announcer-Ken Carpenter

Stars-Harold Peary, Walter Tetley, Lillian Randolph,

Louise Erickson & Howard McNear

There's a water shortage in Summerfield and Gildersleeve in desperation has hired a rain-maker. Gildy quits his job as water commissioner and goes into business with Fibber McGee! The town is suffering from a long dry heat wave and Gildersleeve like the rest of the fat men is suffering more than his share.

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Adventures by Morse - The City of the Dead 8 (The Kidnapping of Clawfoot) Feb 24, 2023

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Adventures by Morse - The City of the Dead 8

(The Kidnapping of Clawfoot)

From-1944

Writer-Carlton E. Morse

Stars-Gayne Whitman with Elliot Lewis,

Barton Yarborough or Jack Edwards

All along there had been many clues pointing to old Mayor Friday at the City Of The Dead, but now had he finally hanged himself and was it Claw Foot who left the black pearl for Phyllis? Not only these questions but also the whereabouts of Captain Friday will be revealed to you, listen…

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The Hardy Family - Andy Becomes A Bachelor Feb 23, 2023

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The Hardy Family - Andy Becomes A Bachelor

From-1949

Stars-Mickey Rooney, Lewis Stone, Fay Holden,

Eleanor Cannon, Earl Ross & Jack Moyles

Andy expresses he wants to become a Bachelor.

The greatest influence on Andy in his life has been food.

In the Hardy home they could set the time by Andrew’s mealtime arrivals.

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The Smiths Of Hollywood - Getting Rid Of Uncle Cecil Feb 22, 2023

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The Smiths Of Hollywood - Getting Rid Of Uncle Cecil

From-1947

Stars-Harry Von Zell, Arthur Treacher, Jan Ford,

& Brenda Marshall

The title of this episode says it all.

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The Family Theatre - Some Rain Must Fall Feb 21, 2023

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The Family Theatre - Some Rain Must Fall

Announcer-Dick Wynn, w-Host-James Gleason

Stars-William Lundigan, Betty Arnold & Anne Morrison

A melodrama about a sickly author and the woman who loves him.

The rain was over the city that night the driving cold rain of October.

In life like rain falling, there's seasons of trial & suffering,

but joyful days outnumber the sorrow, look for the goodness.

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Father Knows Best - Always Tell The Truth Feb 20, 2023

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Father Knows Best - Always Tell The Truth

From-1951

Announcer-Bill Forman

Stars-Robert Young, June Whitley, Rhoda Williams, Norma Jean Wilson,

Joseph Kearns, Ted Donaldson, Herb Vigran & Barney Phillips

A middle class American Family radio comedy.

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Adventures by Morse - The City of the Dead 7 (Captain Friday Vanishes) Feb 17, 2023

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Adventures by Morse - The City of the Dead 7

(Captain Friday Vanishes)

From-1944

Writer-Carlton E. Morse

Stars-Gayne Whitman with Elliot Lewis,

Barton Yarborough or Jack Edwards

The terror of old Claw Foot has descended on the old caretakers cottage. What of the girls peril alone in the presence of the wailing phantom? What of the ghoul caught digging in Ernie Morton’s grave? What of the skeleton that walks, the phantom church bell and the buried treasure of black pearls? Listen…

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Screen Guild Theatre - Casablanca Feb 16, 2023

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Screen Guild Theatre - Casablanca

From-1943

Stars-Humphrey Bogart & Ingrid Bergman

A cynical expatriate Rick Blaine an American cafe owner who struggles to decide whether or not to help his former lover and her fugitive husband escape the Nazis in French Morocco. The nightclub in Casablanca, Morocco during the early stages of WWII.

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Theatre Of Romance - Lovely Dead Letter Feb 15, 2023

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Theatre Of Romance - Lovely Dead Letter

From-1956

Stars-Joseph Cotten

The Theater of Romance was a romantic drama show that aired from 1944 to 1948.

First conceived in New York, the show moved to Hollywood in 1945.

Various actors and actresses were given their respective roles in each episode.

Featuring love stories adapted from historical fiction and classic movies.

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