Talkzone: When Radio Was!

Wednesday • March 19
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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

March 19, 2025 Burns & Allen Show & Superman First, we present the iconic Burns and Allen Show. Then, it's our weekly adventure with the Man of Steel on Superman.

Upcoming Episodes

March 20, 2025 Gunsmoke & Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons We open today with the 1870s Old West action of Gunsmoke, followed by perhaps radio's longest-running detective show, Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons.

March 21, 2025 The Whistler & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Today, it's another pair of CBS/Hollywood-produced programs. First, we present a tale of mystery and terror, courtesy of The Whistler. That's followed by the Part 1 of "The Long Shot Matter," on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

March 18, 2025 Sherlock Holmes & Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter Up first, it's off to England for a story featuring Tom Conway as the world's greatest detective on The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes. Then it's our weekly stop in Valley Springs for Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.

March 17, 2025 Fibber McGee and Molly & Lum and Abner It's an hour of comedy, starting with with Jim & Mary Jordan, aka Fibber McGee and Molly. Then, the laughs continue with Lum and Abner.

March 14, 2025 Suspense & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Today, we present a pair of long-running CBS shows: first up, a 1947 episode of the classic series Suspense. Then, it's our weekly visit with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar as America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator continues digging into "The Callicles Matter."

March 13, 2025 Gunsmoke & Gunsmoke Today we present a twin-spin of the greatest radio western of all time. And some would argue the best TV western as well. Of course, we can only be talking about US Marshal Matt Dillion, Dodge City, Kansas and the smell of Gunsmoke!,
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