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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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A HUNDRED YARDS OVER THE RIM and A KIND OF STOPWATCH THE TWILIGHT ZONE

This show used actual TV scripts from The Twilight Zone , altered them for radio, and added professional cast to make a big radio hit. Lots of attention is given to honoring the stars and shows of former days. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8...

Jan 21, 20241 hr 15 min

1001 TRUE STORIES......BOOKING GUEST INTERVIEWS NOW! LISTEN NOW! NEW SHOW COMING TO THE NETWORK!

Host Brian Tremblay explains our new interview show 1001 True Stories here... 1001 True Stories with Brian Tremblay is a fast-moving and interesting "True Story Podcast" weekly show hosted by broadcaster and creative talent Brian Tremblay and featuring guests with a wide variety of captivating stories to tell. Sometimes funny, sometimes scary, and always binge-worthy, the stories provide a unique insight into everyday life when it sends us special moments in time. The topics range from tv/movie ...

Jan 20, 202459 sec

THE LIFE OF RILEY JUNIOR'S DELIVERY BUSINESS and JUNIOR LEAVES FOR CAMP

The Life of Riley was a 30-minute family sitcom that started airing on CBS radio on April 12, 1941. It starred William Bendix as the lead character Chester A. Riley, a simple aircraft plant worker with a very complicated life. "What a revoltin' development this is!" was Riley's famous line in the show, which he usually utter after getting into one mess after another. Due to its popularity, the show lasted for a decade, with the last episode aired on June 29, 1951. A total of 320 episodes were pr...

Jan 17, 202459 min

THE LIFE OF RILEY JUNIOR'S HOMEWORK and HOW RILEY MET PEG

The Life of Riley was a 30-minute family sitcom that started airing on CBS radio on April 12, 1941. It starred William Bendix as the lead character Chester A. Riley, a simple aircraft plant worker with a very complicated life. "What a revoltin' development this is!" was Riley's famous line in the show, which he usually utter after getting into one mess after another. Due to its popularity, the show lasted for a decade, with the last episode aired on June 29, 1951. A total of 320 episodes were pr...

Jan 14, 202459 min

THE CONFIDENCE GAME and WAR FRAUD THIS IS YOUR FBI

This Is Your FBI was a radio crime drama which aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953 for a total of 409 shows. The show featured true cases from FBI, and told from an agent's viewpoint. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, considering it "Our Show" and calling it "the finest dramatic program on the air". The shows would involve everything from crackdowns on organized crime, or stories of individual lawbreakers. Some were well know crimes being wor...

Jan 10, 20241 hr 1 min

KIDNAPPING- SHOTGUN HADLEY and ESCAPED POWS THIS IS YOUR FBI 1944

This Is Your FBI was a radio crime drama which aired in the United States on ABC from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953 for a total of 409 shows. The show featured true cases from FBI, and told from an agent's viewpoint. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover gave it his endorsement, considering it "Our Show" and calling it "the finest dramatic program on the air". The shows would involve everything from crackdowns on organized crime, or stories of individual lawbreakers. Some were well know crimes being wor...

Jan 07, 20241 hr 1 min

NEW YEAR'S EVE and SAFETY CAMPAIGN FATHER KNOWS BEST

Father Knows Best was a hugely successful radio show that also made the transition to TV. Critics like to say that this family show presented an idealized version of life in the 50's. Chances are they didn't live in those times. Ask grandma and grandpa if the 50's were a pretty good time to grow up and you'll learn a lot. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Jan 03, 20241 hr 1 min

THE ELUSIVE CARD GAME and A WEEKEND IN THE COUNTRY FATHER KNOWS BEST

Father Knows Best was a hugely successful radio show that also made the transition to TV. Critics like to say that this family show presented an idealized version of life in the 50's. Chances are they didn't live in those times. Ask grandma and grandpa if the 50's were a pretty good time to grow up and you'll learn a lot. Check out the latest new Jack London episode today at 1001 Best of Jack London (links below) ANDROID USERS- 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/...

Dec 31, 20231 hr

YOU BET YOUR LIFE w GROUCHO MARX SECRET WORDS "CHAIR" AND "SMILE"

One of America's favorite radio quiz shows during the Golden Age of Radio was 'You Bet Your Life', hosted by comic and ad-lib genius Groucho Marx. Contestants were interviewed by Marx with sometimes hilarious results, and a bonus was offered if they mentioned the "secret word". Many years later, Jay leno would host a television version of the same show. Try the new "Radio Crime Solvers"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0c...

Dec 24, 202359 min

MY CHRISTMAS MESSAGE TO YOU (PLUS NEWS) 2023

Thanks to all of you for being loyal listeners! We are seeking your unique stories at two new interview style podcasts! The first- WITNESS....Everyone has a story Its one of those stories you share when you're sharing experiences- maybe you were in a movie, or involved in a rescue, or happening, or disaster; meeting a celebrity, cop or rescue stories, war stories, attending a concert (like Elvis's last concert), or a sports event with a one-of-a-kind outcome, you were on tv (Survivor, quiz show,...

Dec 23, 202311 min

YOU BET YOUR LIFE w GROUCHO MARX SECRET WORDS "CLOCK" AND "GRASS

One of America's favorite radio quiz shows during the Golden Age of Radio was 'You Bet Your Life', hosted by comic and ad-lib genius Groucho Marx. Contestants were interviewed by Marx with sometimes hilarious results, and a bonus was offered if they mentioned the "secret word". Many years later, Jay leno would host a television version of the same show. Try the new "Radio Crime Solvers"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0c...

Dec 20, 202350 min

BOB HOPE'S CHRISTMAS SPECIAL FROM LONG BINH VIETNAM 1968

This was Bob Hope's 5th Christmas show for the USO in Vietnam. Ann Margaret was a lively part of the entertainment, as well as the Goldiggers, Hope told the crowd- "I wanted to spend Christmas in the United States but i can't stand the violence". Enjoy 'The Lost Poacher" and other great Jack London short stories now at 1001 Best of Jack London- Apple and Spotify links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio...

Dec 18, 202348 min

1001 RADIO DAYS ANNOUNCEMENT DEC 17 2023

RADIO DAYS ANNOUNCEMENT Hello Radio Days Fans- Radio days will be changing to old time variety shows- which includes comedy, quiz shows, dramas, and the best of old time radio programming- minus detective shows and who-dunits- which we be offered Sundays and Wednesdays at 1001 Radio Crime Solvers. So if youre a detective show fan- please search your podcast app for 1001 Radio crime solvers. Meanwhile enjoy the new episodes coming to 1001 Radio days for laughs and a look at what some people call ...

Dec 17, 202339 sec

THE CASE OF JoHN J. GILES and TCO BIELANSKI AND TILLOTSON GANGBUSTERS

Gangbusters aired on ABC radio from 1936 to 1957, making it one of the most successful crime buster shows on radio. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack L...

Dec 13, 202346 min

THE CASE OF HENRY "RED" BEVEN and TCOT RED EVENING DRESS GANGBUSTERS

Gangbusters aired on ABC radio from 1936 to 1957, making it one of the most successful crime buster shows on radio. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack L...

Dec 10, 20231 hr

THE NORA FALKNER MATTER and THE WOODWARD MANILA METTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Dec 03, 20231 hr 1 min

THE QUEEN ANNE PISTOLS MATTER and THE ADAM KEGG MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Nov 29, 20231 hr 1 min

THE JACK MADIGAN MATTER and THE JOAN SEBASTION MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Nov 26, 20231 hr 2 min

THE BIG BIRD and THE BIG SWINDLE DRAGNET

Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotif...

Nov 22, 202351 min

THE BIG COMPLEX and THE BIG TOKEN DRAGNET

Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotif...

Nov 19, 202349 min

THE BIG UNDERGROUND and THE BIG STRONGARM DRAGNET

Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c2fc0cGwJBcPfyC8NWNTw 1001 Radio Crime Solvers at Spotify- https://open.spotify.com/show/0UAUS12lnS2063PWK9CZ37 1001's Best of Jack London at Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/2HzkpdKeWJgUU9rbx3NqgF 1001 Radio Days at Spotify https://open.spotif...

Nov 15, 20231 hr 16 min

DISGUISED AS A FRENCH SHIP and GUERILLA ACTION ADVENTURES OF HORATIO HORNBLOWER

The Adventures of Horatio Hornblower was produced by the Towers of London Syndicate and aired in the US in 1952/53 with 52 episodes. The stories are good, and patterned after the real life stories of the Royal Navy and Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c...

Nov 12, 202341 min

RETURN TO THE SEA and PROTECTING THE CONVOY ADVENTURES OF HORATIO HORNBLOWER

The Adventures of Horatio Hornblower was produced by the Towers of London Syndicate and aired in the US in 1952/53 with 52 episodes. The stories are good, and patterned after the real life stories of the Royal Navy and Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c...

Nov 08, 202340 min

DAMAGED LYDIA HEADS FOR PANAMA and SEALED ORDERS ADVENTURES OF HORATIO HORNBLOWER

The Adventures of Horatio Hornblower was produced by the Towers of London Syndicate and aired in the US in 1952/53 with 52 episodes. The stories are good, and patterned after the real life stories of the Royal Navy and Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c...

Nov 05, 202349 min

BATTLE AGAINST EL SUPREMO and LYDIA SINKS THE NATIVIDAD ADVENTURES OF HORATIO HORNBLOWER

The Adventures of Horatio Hornblower was produced by the Towers of London Syndicate and aired in the US in 1952/53 with 52 episodes. The stories are good, and patterned after the real life stories of the Royal Navy and Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson. Try the new "Tales of Escape & Suspense"- links below! ANDROID USERS- 1001 Tales of Escape & Suspense at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/2HQYk53AJHTOgBTLBzyP3w 1001 Stories From The Old West at Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0c...

Nov 01, 202345 min

THE YANKEE PRIDE MATTER and THE VIRGINIA BEACH MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Oct 25, 20231 hr 2 min

THE HAROLD CALDWELL MATTER and THE RICHARD SPLAIN MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Oct 22, 20231 hr 2 min

THE MICKEY MCQUEEN MATTER and THE TRANS PACIFIC IMPORT MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 2 min

THE BLOOD RIVER MATTER and THE HARTFORD ALLIANCE MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Oct 08, 20231 hr 3 min

THE CALGARY MATTER and THE HARRY J UNGER MATTER YOURS TRULY, JOHNNY DOLLAR

Each story started with a phone call from an insurance executive, calling on Johnny to investigate an unusual claim. Each story required Johnny to travel to some distant locale, usually within the United States but sometimes abroad, where he was almost always threatened with personal danger in the course of his investigations. Johnny's precious recreational time was usually spent fishing, and it was not uncommon for Johnny's clients to exploit this favorite pastime in convincing him to take on a...

Oct 04, 20231 hr 1 min
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