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1001 RADIO DAYS

Radio Days, When Radio Was King- brings you a wide variety of entertainment from the golden age of radio - drama, detective, suspense, comedy, sci-fi, theater- and much more. The selection and quality of the shows is excellent.. Brought to you by 1001 Stories Podcast Network. Hosted by Jon Hagadorn. We appreciate reviews!
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BIG LITTLE JESUS DRAGNET

Detective Joe Friday and his partner have less than one day to locate a missing statue of the baby Jesus for a small Los Angeles church. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podca...

Dec 11, 202029 min

HOW I PLAYED SANTA CLAUS YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Our favorite insurance detective catches a jewelry store thief and chases bullets in the progress... Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/p...

Dec 10, 202029 min

CHRISTMAS COMES TO SANDY THE LONE RANGER

The Lone Ranger and his indian friend Tonto pull a family together and help to give a young boy a miracle. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.co...

Dec 09, 202029 min

IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE JIMMY STEWART AND DONNA REED LUX RADIO THEATER

Great family entertainment! Lux Radio Theater reprised the beloved drama "Its A Wonderful Life" for radio using most of the original cast. Find a comfortable seat and enjoy! Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the ...

Dec 08, 202058 min

FRANK SINATRA BOB HOPE CBS CHRISTMAS SPECIAL 1953

Lots of wisecracks and skits- these two ham it up for one hour. Its great entertainment for all ages. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/...

Dec 07, 202025 min

THE BIG HOLD UP and THE BIG JUMP DRAGNET

Dragnet , the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet 's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual poli...

Dec 07, 20201 hr

JACK BENNY'S CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Jack and Mary decide to invite the band and some guests over for Christmas fun. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-sto...

Dec 06, 202029 min

THE GIFT OF THE MAGI

The Gift of the Magi by O.Henry narrated by master storyteller Jon Hagadorn for 1001 Classic short Stories & Tales podcast in 2017. ENJOYING 1001 RADIO DAYS 31 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS? LET US KNOW WITH A REVIEW AT APPLE PODCASTS! YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! (You need your Apple ID) Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Appl...

Dec 05, 202015 min

THE SMALL ONE with BING CROSBY

The story of the little Donkey that carried Mary to the stables where Jesus was born. ENJOYING 1001 RADIO DAYS 31 DAYS OF CHRISTMAS? LET US KNOW WITH A REVIEW AT APPLE PODCASTS! YOUR REVIEWS AT APPLE/ITUNES ARE NEEDED AND APPRECIATED! (You need your Apple ID) Here is the link for 1001 Radio Days at iTunes! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-radio-days/id1405045413?mt=2 Here is the link for 1001 Stories For The Road at Apple/iTunes Podcast! https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-stories-f...

Dec 04, 202016 min

.22 RIFLE FOR CHRISTMAS and THE BIG FAMILY DRAGNET

Dragnet , the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet 's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual poli...

Nov 30, 202055 min

THE RECLUSE CBS MYSTERY THEATER

A young son learns of the fate of his late father as well as a fortune that went missing together with his disappearance after his grandmother dies and leaves him the old family inn. Enjoy 1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries on the Podbean Podcast App today! Android - https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.podbean.app.podcast iOS - https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/podbean-podcasts-on-the-go/id973361050?ls=1&mt=8 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now p...

Nov 30, 202045 min

THE LONELY HEARTS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Nov 23, 202052 min

THE SHEPARD MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Nov 16, 20201 hr 6 min

THE LAIRD DOUGLAS MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Nov 09, 20201 hr 4 min

THE SALT CITY MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Nov 02, 202054 min

THE MALTESE FALCON= A DASHIELL HAMMET MYSTERY

A Sam Spade mystery. A knockout walks into Spade's office and wants him to fund her missing sister. A classic adventure front to back. Meaning, the story is the classic adventure. Catch ALL our author interviews in one place here at 1001 History's Best Storytellers! Android devices: https://podbay.fm/p/1001-historys-best-storytellers (cut and paste into your url) Apple devices: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/1001-historys-best-storytellers/id1483649026 NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales o...

Oct 25, 202056 min

DRAGNET THE ROSALIND ROOF MURDERS and MAX TYLER ESCAPED CONVICT

Dragnet , the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet 's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual poli...

Oct 18, 20201 hr

DRAGNET THE MOTHER-IN-LAW MURDERS and SPRING STREET GANG

Dragnet , the brainchild of Jack Webb, may very well be the most well-remembered, and the best, radio police drama series. From September, 1949 through February 1957, Dragnet 's 30 minute shows, broadcast on NBC, brought to radio true police stories in a low-key, documentary style. The origins of Dragnet can be traced to a semi-documentary film, "He Walked by Night" from 1948, in which Webb had a small role. Both employed the same Los Angeles Police Department technical adviser, used actual poli...

Oct 11, 202058 min

THE LAMARR MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Oct 04, 20201 hr 8 min

THE JOLLY ROGER FRAUD MATTER JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Sep 27, 20201 hr 8 min

THE CLINTON MATTER YOURS TRULY JOHNNY DOLLAR

Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He had a streak of impatience, and would occasionally not fully listen to a witness and rush off on a tangent before realizing his mistake. Th...

Sep 20, 20201 hr 8 min

THE PLANTAGENT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Johnny heads for Vicksburg Virginia to investigate a case but winds up right in the middle of a murder and he's holding the murder weapon. Bob Bailey, generally thought of as the most popular of the Johnny Dollars, brought a new interpretation to the character – tough, but not hard-boiled; streetwise, but not overly cynical, Bailey's Dollar was smart and gritty when he had to be. But Bailey's Johnny Dollar was also human. His character would get emotionally involved in a number of his cases. He ...

Sep 13, 20201 hr 9 min

THE RESTLESS DAY and THE BLACK HALO PHILIP MARLOWE DETECTIVE

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe , with Gerald Mohr ...

Sep 06, 202059 min

THE HARD WAY OUT and THE OLD ACQUAINTANCE PHILIP MARLOWE DETECTIVE

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe , with Gerald Mohr ...

Aug 30, 202059 min

THE PERALTA MAP SUSPENSE RADIO THEATER

Two con men who have come across an old treasure map force an old prospector to guide them into the Superstition Mountains in search of the Lost Dutchman Mine. NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-stories/id1485751552 Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love St...

Aug 23, 202029 min

THE ORANGE DOG and THE EASY MARK PHILIP MARLOWE DETECTIVE

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe , with Gerald Mohr ...

Aug 16, 202059 min

THE LONG ROPE and THE LONESOME REUNION PHILIP MARLOWE DETECTIVE

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe was a radio series featuring Raymond Chandler's private eye, Philip Marlowe. Robert C. Reinehr and Jon D. Swartz, in their book, The A to Z of Old Time Radio , noted that the program differed from most others in its genre: "It was a more hard-boiled program than many of the other private detective shows of the time, containing few quips or quaint characters." In 1948, the series moved to CBS, where it was called The Adventure of Philip Marlowe , with Gerald Mohr ...

Aug 09, 202058 min

GUADALCANAL DIARY

Based on the book from Richard Tregaskis who served in the Phillipines and took part in the bloody action on Guadalcanal. William Bendix (The Life of Riley) heads this all star cast for Lux Radio Theater. NEW 1001 Ghost Stories & Tales of the Macabre is now playing at Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-ghost-stories-tales-of-the-macabre/id1516332327 NEW Enjoy 1001 Greatest Love Stories on Apple Devices here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/1001-greatest-love-sto...

Aug 02, 202054 min

THE HOUSE IN CYPRESS CANYON and THEY CALL ME PATRCE

Two scary old radio episodes from the golden days of radio. :+ "The House In Cypress Canyon". Sponsored by: Roma Wines. A chilling story of the supernatural with werewolves, screams in the night and impossible happenings. The third anniversary show of the series. A young couple rent a cheap house, and in the course of unpacking and exploring generally, they discover a locked closet to which there is no key. Neither of them thinks anything of it until later that night, when they hear unearthly sh...

Jul 26, 202057 min

HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL YOUNG GUN and DELIVER THE BODY

Crime dramas and westerns dominated radio back in 50-s and one of the most popular radio wasterns, along with Gunsmoke, was Have Gun Will Travel.. Have Gun – Will Travel is an American Western series that was produced and originally broadcast by CBS on both television and radio from 1957 through 1963. The television version of the series was rated number three or number four in the Nielson ratings every year of its first four seasons, and it is one of the few shows in television history to spawn...

Jul 19, 202043 min
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