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Old Time Radio Forever

Old Time Radio Forever

By Matthew Perry

Join host Matthew Perry every week as he brings you the best in Old Time Radio Programs throughout the Golden Age between the 1930s and 1960s.
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Old Time Radio ForeverMay 17, 2019

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Happy New Year! Broadway is my Beat

Happy New Year! Broadway is my Beat

Follow Detective Danny Clover as he combs through the seedy underbelly of 1950s New York City.

Jan 07, 202432:04
Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

Pearl Harbor December 7, 1941

A collection of news and programs designed to put you back into that day. You are sitting quietly in your living room, relaxing on a lazy Sunday afternoon, when your world is turned upside down.

Nov 29, 202351:14
The Great Gildersleeve

The Great Gildersleeve

Marjorie The Actress

Nov 28, 202331:41
Happy Halloween! Dracula

Happy Halloween! Dracula

From the Mercury Theatre on the Air

Oct 26, 202357:07
Abbott and Costello

Abbott and Costello

Bank Robbery

Oct 02, 202330:31
The Six Shooter- The Stampede

The Six Shooter- The Stampede

Starring Jimmy Stewart from 1953

Sep 06, 202330:11
Yours Truly Johnny Dollar- A Contested Will

Yours Truly Johnny Dollar- A Contested Will

From the 1950s 30 minute run with Bob Bailey

Aug 11, 202331:29
Jean Shepherd Discusses Flying Saucers

Jean Shepherd Discusses Flying Saucers

From his WOR radio program

Jul 25, 202328:45
My Friend Irma Pilot

My Friend Irma Pilot

Irma meets Jane from 1947 on CBS

Jul 09, 202331:35
Philip Marlowe- The Key Man

Philip Marlowe- The Key Man

From 1949

Jun 19, 202330:53
1946 Basil Rathbone is Sherlock Holmes

1946 Basil Rathbone is Sherlock Holmes

The Terrifying Cats

Jun 09, 202330:14
Our Mrs. Brooks

Our Mrs. Brooks

From 1949, The Heating System

May 14, 202327:38
The Lux Radio Theatre Buck Privates

The Lux Radio Theatre Buck Privates

From the popular 1941 movie, this radio adaptation.

May 01, 202351:57
Casey Crime Photographer

Casey Crime Photographer

From 1947

Feb 15, 202331:54
Casey, Crime Photographer/Life of Riley

Casey, Crime Photographer/Life of Riley

Episodes with music are only available on Spotify.

Detective and Comedy Block 

Feb 15, 202335:35
Christmas Sing with Bing 1955

Christmas Sing with Bing 1955

The master of the Christmas carol, Bing Crosby, brings us his Christmas Eve broadcast in 1955

Dec 18, 202246:47
Christmas 1942 The Great Gildersleeve

Christmas 1942 The Great Gildersleeve

2nd Christmas at war, Gildy speaks directly to the troops and their families. 

Dec 08, 202232:48
Listener Choice: Janet. Your's Truly, Johnny Dollar

Listener Choice: Janet. Your's Truly, Johnny Dollar

From the early years, one half hour 

Nov 09, 202232:09
Listener Choice: Jeff brings us the Phil Harris Show

Listener Choice: Jeff brings us the Phil Harris Show

From 1949 thanks to all listeners who replied to our survey earlier 

Oct 23, 202231:55
The Life of Riley- School Play

The Life of Riley- School Play

From February 1946

Sep 18, 202232:31
Cold War Radio I Was a Communist For the FBI

Cold War Radio I Was a Communist For the FBI

1952

Sep 12, 202228:09
Inner Sanctum Mystery- The Tell Tale Heart starring Boris Karloff

Inner Sanctum Mystery- The Tell Tale Heart starring Boris Karloff

From August of 1941

Aug 31, 202229:24
From April 1947 The Whistler Episode The Black Book

From April 1947 The Whistler Episode The Black Book

1947 season, the strange tale of the Black Book

Aug 09, 202231:56
SUSPENSE! July, 1945 The Last Detail

SUSPENSE! July, 1945 The Last Detail

From July of 1945 the fantastic show Suspense!

Jul 12, 202230:57
Tales of the Texas Rangers

Tales of the Texas Rangers

From 1950

Jun 14, 202229:52
Jeff Regan Investigator

Jeff Regan Investigator

From November of 1948

Apr 30, 202231:28
Abbott and Costello Hour

Abbott and Costello Hour

Lou works with the United Nations and the classic Whos on First? Routine

Apr 03, 202201:01:36
Night Beat

Night Beat

From 1952

Mar 27, 202228:26
Hour Long Crime Block Night Beat and Nero Wolfe

Hour Long Crime Block Night Beat and Nero Wolfe

Go back to the world of hardened detectives and crime writers as we explore the mean streets of Chicago with Night Beat, and we meet the laziest detective of all time, Nero Wolfe. Source material is the Top 100 Classic Radio Shows book by Carl AMari and Martin Grams Jr. check out their book at this link https://www.amazon.com/Top-100-Classic-Radio-Shows/dp/1684121272/ref=sr_1_1?crid=375PLIRKZ3KTO&keywords=100+classic+radio+shows&qid=1644203117&sprefix=100+classic+radio+show%2Caps%2C192&sr=8-1

Feb 07, 202257:53
Western Hour Gunsmoke and Have Gun, Will Travel

Western Hour Gunsmoke and Have Gun, Will Travel

Two of the best westerns of the golden era of radio, travel to Dodge City and San Francisco for today's western hour on Old Time Radio Forever. 

Jan 26, 202247:41
Vincent Price as the Saint

Vincent Price as the Saint

Join Simon Templar in his detective journeys. 

Jan 20, 202230:27
Dennis Day Show from January 1, 1947

Dennis Day Show from January 1, 1947

Happy New Year! Check out this episode featuring a New Years Day Episode of the Dennis Day Show

Jan 03, 202231:32
Sherlock Holmes: Murder at Midnight

Sherlock Holmes: Murder at Midnight

From 1945 Starring Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce

Nov 07, 202130:34
Sherlock Holmes: The Second Stain

Sherlock Holmes: The Second Stain

This podcast was brought to you by the Military True Cime Addict Podcast. You can check them out on all major podcast platforms. 

Jul 22, 202127:57
Bob and Ray

Bob and Ray

From 1948

Jul 12, 202131:45
The Falcon "The Natural Seven"

The Falcon "The Natural Seven"

From 1945

Jul 10, 202129:23
Burns and Allen The Second Courtship

Burns and Allen The Second Courtship

Back in the saddle, we begin our summer series of shows with Burns and Allen!

Jun 27, 202133:42
Dragnet and Black Museum

Dragnet and Black Museum

Also war news from this week in. 1942. Swing music produced by Music: Swing Has Swung by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com

Jan 28, 202101:13:55
Sherlock Holmes/I was a Communist for the FBI

Sherlock Holmes/I was a Communist for the FBI

Along with War news from this week in 1942

Jan 23, 202101:14:26
War News/Abbott and Costello/Fibber McGee

War News/Abbott and Costello/Fibber McGee

War news from this date in 1942 and two shows from the same year. I hope you enjoy the added news programs to put you into the time period. 

Jan 05, 202101:16:42
Casey Crime Photographer/Have Gun Will Travel

Casey Crime Photographer/Have Gun Will Travel

Be sure to check out our sponsor, the Mermaid and the Lion Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mermaid-and-the-lion/id1508454456

Jan 04, 202101:01:45
Christmas Gunsmoke and Dragnet
Dec 21, 202001:02:10
My Favorite Husband and Father Knows Best
Dec 16, 202057:27
Burns and Allen Christmas at Santa's Workshop

Burns and Allen Christmas at Santa's Workshop

From Christmas Eve 1950

Dec 04, 202031:28
Bing Crosby Christmas Philco Radio Show

Bing Crosby Christmas Philco Radio Show

From Christmas Eve 1947

Nov 30, 202032:52
Fibber McGee and Molly Christmas 1942

Fibber McGee and Molly Christmas 1942

From the 1942 season join husband and wife team as they misplace Christmas

Nov 29, 202032:50
Life of Riley- Making Each other Jealous

Life of Riley- Making Each other Jealous

From the 1944 season

Nov 17, 202031:57
Broadway is my Beat

Broadway is my Beat

THe Tommy Mannon Case

Nov 16, 202031:07
Aldrich family

Aldrich family

Movie star
Nov 12, 202030:32
Orson Welles Stars in the Black Museum

Orson Welles Stars in the Black Museum

The Canvas Bag

Sep 20, 202026:15