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Host : Greg Bell
WHEN RADIO WAS features digitally-restored episodes of classic old-time radio. This highly popular show is hosted by old-time radio expert Greg Bell.

It's a fun, family-friendly show for listeners of every generation.

WHEN RADIO WAS presents classic shows including Abbott & Costello, Sam Spade, Hopalong Cassidy, The Shadow, Fibber McGee and Molly, The Jack Benny Show, Gang Busters, Gunsmoke, Suspense, Dragnet, and many more.

Be sure to check out The Official WHEN RADIO WAS Website to visit the store, get free downloads, learn about old-time radio, and more.

Today's Episode
 
May 21, 2012
A Day in the Life of Dennis Day
Today, we feature one of Jack Benny's sidekicks in his very own radio show - A Day in the Life of Dennis Day. And the comedy continues with Jim and Marian Jordan -AKA Fibber McGee and Molly.
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May 18, 2012
The Adventures of Frank Race
Today, we have a short-lived adventure show starring Tom Collins. And then, it's the conclusion of The Valentine Matter with Yours Truly Johnny Dollar
 
May 17, 2012
Dark Fantasy
We open with a terrifying episode courtesy of Dark Fantasy. And then, it's magic and mystery with Tom Collins starring in Chandu the Magician.
 
May 16, 2012
Screen Guild Theatre
On today's show, Jimmy Stewart stars in the radio adaptation of one of his films on Screen Guild Theater. And then we have the soap opera Mary Foster Editors Daughter
 
May 15, 2012
The Shadow Knows
Today, it's comedy and drama. The laughs are first, as we bring you part two of a 1951 episode of Baby Snooks. And then, its drama time with Brett Morrison starring as The Shadow.
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WHEN RADIO WAS host Greg Bell says, "I was born just after the Golden Age of radio, so my discovery of 'The Shadow', 'Gunsmoke', 'Fibber McGee and Molly', 'Dragnet', Jack Benny, 'Suspense' and so many others came gradually, and usually late at night."

"Like all kids my age, I was spoiled by TV, but the power of the storytelling drew me in and I marveled at radio’s ability to fully paint a picture with only audio as a brush."

Since 2002, Greg has served as program director and host of XM Radio’s very popular old-time radio channel.

"Over the past few years, I have heard from many folks well under Jack Benny's age (39), who tell me how surprised and thrilled they are to discover how cool these shows are at 50, 60 even 70 years after they originally aired," says Greg.

"As the host of WHEN RADIO WAS, I hope I can continue to bring these wonderful nuggets from the past to a whole new audience, while also entertaining the long-time classic radio fans as well."