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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.
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Episodes

Inspector Thorne - The Defrosted Refrigerator Murder Clue

Inspector Thorne - The Defrosted Refrigerator Murder Clue From-1951 Announcer-Fred Collins Stars-Karl Weber Marsha is married to wealthy Arnold Winters, but Arnold's sister Emily Stevenson who holds a knife at Marsha, threatens Marsha to leave her husband Eric alone. Later Inspector Thorne investigates the murder of Marsha Winters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 28, 202330 min

X Minus One - Junkyard

X Minus One - Junkyard From-1956 Announcer-Fred Collins Stars-Bob Hastings, Stan Early, John Larkin, Mercer McLeod & Jack Orrison A crew of spacemen land on a planet that contains alien junk that causes a loss of memory. Then the problem is how to remember the way operate the spaceship! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 27, 202330 min

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Babbling Butler

The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes - The Babbling Butler From-1947 Announcer-Joesph Bell Stars-Nigel Bruce & Tom Conway Jenkins is the butler to Sir Roderick Martin the theatrical producer and he comes to see Sherlock Holmes to tell him that Sir Roderick is in desperate trouble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 23, 202330 min

Squad Cars - Levin's Speargun

Squad Cars - Levin's Speargun From-1970 Presenter-Malcolm Gooding The Story your about to hear is true. Names have been changed to protect the innocent people involved. Springbok Radio brings you Squad Cars aired in 1969. A South African police show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 22, 202327 min

The Line Up - Joyce Ronson

The Line Up - Joyce Ronson From-1951 Bill Johnstone, Wally Maher, Tony Barrett, Joseph Kearns, Joe DuVal, Virginia Gregg, John McIntire, Howard McNear, Frankie Moore, Jeanette Nolan & Wlms Herbert Joyce Ronson has been murdered and her body has been found in an alley right before her wedding. A milkman picks out a suspect "Ozzie" in the lineup. He saw Ozzie running at the time Ronson's body was found. Ozzie's story told to the lieutenant, was that he found the dead body first. Learn more abo...

Jun 21, 202330 min

The Third Man/The Lives Of Harry Hime - Faith, Lime & Charity

The Third Man/The Lives of Harry Hime - Faith, Lime & Charity From-1952 Anton Karas-zither Stars-Orson Welles Many people tell me that I’m a hopeless case, but they’re wrong. I’m full of hope and for that matter full of faith and charity. Faith in the great universal sucker, hope that he’s coming my way and charity, well there’s one cause that’s always right in front of me every time I shave… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 20, 202329 min

Inner Sanctum Mysteries - Murder Comes to Life

Inner Sanctum Mysteries - Murder Comes To Life(AFRTS) From-1949 Host-Raymond Edward Johnson Stars-Charles Irving, Santos Ortega, Lawson Zerbe & Alice Reinhart Strange story of an amnesiac killer who tries to live up to his own image. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 16, 202327 min

The Magnificent Montague - To Play Romeo

The Magnificent Montague - To Play Romeo Announcer-Don Pardo Stars-Monty Woolley (August 17, 1888 – May 6, 1963), Anne Seymour, Pert Kelton, Anita Anton, Bob Hastings, John Griggs & Bob Sweeney Montague finally gets the chance to play the lead in "Romeo and Juliet" on radio, but there have been a few changes in the story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 15, 202329 min

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Long Way Home

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Long Way Home From-1951 Creator-Raymond Chandler Writer-William Johnstone Stars-Gerald Mohr Ennis Harper was an elderly man whose wife Amy had gone missing. Philip Marlowe realizes Amy was Ennis' life and is investigating the disappearance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 14, 202331 min

Casey, Crime Photographer - The Treasure Cave Murders

Casey, Crime Photographer - The Treasure Cave Murders From-1947 Announcers-Tony Marvin, Bob Hite & Bill Cullen Herman Chittison-the piano player Stars-Statts Cotsworth Various cast members-Matt Crowley, Jim Backus, Jan Miner & Art Carney Ann and Logan delve into a series of four strange murders that took place deep inside a cave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 13, 202330 min

The Adventures of Frank Race - The Adventure of the Kettle Drum

The Adventures Of Frank Race - The Adventure Of The Kettle Drum From-1950 Announcer-Art Gilmore Stars-Paul Dubov, Tony Barrett, Betty Lou Gerson, Barney Phillips Michael Ann Barrett, Peter Leeds & Gerald Mohr A heart condition, a gambling den, and the usual murder keep Frank busy this time. Frank's old girlfriend now married but her husband was missing. She was convinced someone was trying to harm him to prevent him from running for congress. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Jun 09, 202327 min

The Whistler - The Hermit

The Whistler - The Hermit From-1949 Announcer-Marvin Miller The Whistler-Bill Forman Stars-Ed Begley & Betty Moran Harvey's old friend Ben is living like a hermit afraid to spend the money he embezzled, but Harvey is sure he has it and that it must be hidden. When he is sure Ben is asleep Harvey lets himself in the old house & slips quietly down the hall to the stairs. Ben appears and challenges him. Harvey strikes him with a heavy bookend. Harvey realizes that Ben’s dead, that he killed...

Jun 08, 202330 min

Escape - The Out Station

Escape - The Out Station From-1953 Host & Stars-William Conrad Narrator-Ben Wright, Alistair Duncan, Richard Peel Dave Young & Terry Kilburn An English gentleman in the jungles of Borneo has to endure a difficult assistant. You are in a jungle listening to the words of your companion while the native people seemingly friendly and quiet are awaiting the moment to strike which when they do, will mean a fate from which there is no escape... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Jun 07, 202330 min

Command Performance - Jack Benny, Bing Crosby & Harpo Marx

Command Performance - Jack Benny, Bing Crosby & Harpo Marx From-1944 In honor of D-Day Jack Benny & Ken Carpenter are the hosts of Ceremonies, Ken who has a few of his usual wisecracks about Jack's new girlfriend, who happens to be a plumber. Bing drops in to sings, "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby". Harpo accompanies Bing playing, "My Blue Heaven." Ann Miller performs a tap dance in G. I. boots! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 06, 202331 min

Box 13 - Flash of Light

Box 13 - Flash of Light From-1949 Alan Ladd & Sylvia Picker A hick gets into serious trouble before returning to the farm. Jerry Fuller was a stranger in the city, he didn’t know a soul there but he was in trouble. At least he thought he was and couldn’t go back home until he found out what happened to him yesterday and the day before. He needed help and hoped that Dan Holliday was the one to give it… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 202327 min

Dimension X - Hello Tomorrow

Dimension X - Hello Tomorrow From-1950 Announcer-Arthur Gary Stars-Nancy Olson, the star of Sunset Boulevard, Donald Buka, Santos Ortega, Norman Rose & William Zuckert. The year 1991 that man disappeared from the face of the earth. After The third atomic war, life on the surface was no longer possible. Survivors went underground, burrowing their way deep into the earth. For two thousand years they built the new civilization. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 01, 202329 min

Suspense - Call Me at Half Past

Suspense - Call Me at Half Past From-1961 Stars-Lawson Zerbe, Elspeth Eric, Freddy Chandler, Sarah Fussell, Bernard Grant, Jack Grimes & Frank Milano A man is trapped in a hotel room by his insane wife, who is determined to kill him. The story has a strange ending. A man talks to his wife and keeps talking to save his life… Written by-Alan Sloane. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 31, 202323 min

The Grand Marquee - Sweet Voyager

The Grand Marquee - Sweet Voyager From-1947 Announcer-Kleve Kirby Stars-Olan Soule & Beryl Vaughn A romance/comedy aboard ship, as a beautiful stowaway complicates an otherwise smooth voyage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 30, 202329 min

The Line Up-The Senile Slugging Case-AKA-Murder of Old Folks

The Line Up-The Senile Slugging Case From-1951 Announcer-Dan Cubberly Stars-Bill Johnstone, Wally Maher, Joseph Kearns, Hy Averback, Bill Bouchey, Ray Hartman & Bob Sweeny Seniors are robbed and beaten. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 26, 202330 min

The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes - The Adventure of the Speckled Band

The Adventures Of Sherlock Holmes - The Adventure Of The Speckled Band From-1947 Created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Directed & Produced by Basil Rathbone Announcer-Cy Harrice Staring-John Stanley as Sherlock Holmes & George Felman as Dr. Watson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 24, 202330 min

Mystery Playhouse Theatre/Inner Sanctum Mysteries - I Want to Report a Murder

Mystery Playhouse Theatre/Inner Sanctum Mysteries - I Want To Report A Murder AFRTS-From-1946 Announcer-SGT X Host-Raymond Edward Johnson Stars-Santos Ortega She saw Green every time I mentioned another woman, every time I ever went out of the house. I'm sick and tired of her insane suspicions... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 23, 202326 min

Campbell Playhouse - Victoria Regina

Campbell Playhouse - Victoria Regina with Orsen Welles & Helen Hayes The story of Queen Victoria from her ascension to the throne and her marriage to Prince Albert to his death and the Diamond Jubilee of her reign. From the personal diary of Queen Victoria. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 22, 202356 min

Nick Carter, Master Detective - The Case Of The Sick Statue

Nick Carter, Master Detective - The Case Of The Sick Statue From-1945 Announcer-Ken Powell Stars-Lon Clark & Charlotte Manson The story of a strange plague called, "Bronze Disease." "It murdered two people and almost killed a third. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 202327 min

The Weird Circle - Wuthering Heights

The Weird Circle - Wuthering Heights From-1944 Stars-Victor Jory, Gertrude Warner & Emily Bronte The classic about the old house on the moor and the dark secrets within. Wuthering Heights is a tragic love story set on the moors of Howarth in the North of England during the 19th century. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 18, 202328 min

It's A Crime Mr Collins - The Green Eyed Dragon

It's A Crime Mr. Collins - The Green Eyed Dragon From-1957 Stars-Gail Collins, Mandell Kramer & Richard Denning An escaped convict holds Mr. and Mrs. Collins hostage. A sleuth in San Francisco, Greg Collins. Gail Collins, wife of the famous detective, tells the crime fighting tales from her perspective, offering feminine insights. “After all, my interest in criminals is purely professional, just like Greg’s – but how would you like it if your private detective husband accused you of taking a...

May 17, 202325 min

The Green Hornet - A Light in the Dark

The Green Hornet - A Light in the Dark From-1944 Announcer-Milton Cross, Donavan Faust Stars-Al Hodge A scientist's blind assistant has been operated on secretly by the Nazis and has been forced to steal vital secrets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 16, 202327 min

The Hall Of Fantasy - The Cask of Amontillado

The Hall of Fantasy - The Cask of Amontillado From-1953 Writer-James Workman, Announcer-Harry Elders It was carnival time in Venice, Montraser was telling his friend Fortunado that his ancestors had made plans four generations ago, family were master swordsmen. Fortunado laughed mockingly in his face and the anger built inside Montrasrer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 202325 min

The Haunting Hour - Second Chance

The Haunting Hour - Second Chance Host-Berry Kroeger Possible Cast includes-Bret Morrison Featuring-Rosa Rio’s organ playing) The Duke," on his way to "The Chair," thinks back on how it might have been. Duke Malone was a notorious gangster and racketeer with a record of killings that couldn’t be pinned on him and now he was going to be executed for the murder of a nightclub singer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 06, 202326 min

Hollywood Star Playhouse - Later Than You Think

Hollywood Star Playhouse - Later Than You Think From-1951 Victor Mature, Paul Dubov, Theodore Von Eltz, Freeman Lusk, Maggie Morely, Herbert Rawlinson & Wilms Herbert Racketeer Nick LaGrange has been bailed out of jail, much to the annoyance of the district attorney. A bomb has been planted in LaGrange's car, set to explode in sixteen minutes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 02, 202325 min

Earl Stanley Gardner's - A Life In Your Hands - Eddie Phillips, Escaped Killer

Earl Stanley Gardner's - A Life In Your Hands - Eddie Phillips, Escaped Killer From-1952 (Announcer-Mike Wallace, w-Carlton KaDell as-Johnathan Kegg) Where was the gun, were there two shots and who ran through the hall? Listen while we place a life in your hands… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 28, 202330 min
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