Talkzone: When Radio Was!

Thursday • April 16
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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

April 16, 2026 Philip Marlowe & Chandu the Magician It's a day of adventure! First, it's the hard-boiled private eye, Philip Marlowe starring Gerald Mohr. Then, we present the next installment of Chandu the Magician.

Upcoming Episodes

April 17, 2026 Sherlock Holmes & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Elementary, my dear Watson! We open with John Stanley as super sleuth Sherlock Holmes. And then it's Part 2 of "The Picture Postcard Matter" from Yours Truly Johnny Dollar.

April 20, 2026 Our Miss Brooks & The Couple Next Door On today's program, we open with Eve Arden starring as Our Miss Brooks. Then, the laughs continue with an episode of The Couple Next Door.

April 21, 2026 Duffy's Tavern & Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter First up today, a schoolmate visits Duffy's Tavern, then it's everyone's favorite daytime soap: Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.

April 22, 2026 The Green Hornet & Superman Up first, we feel the sting of The Green Hornet. Then, it's another thrilling episode of Superman!

April 23, 2026 Crime Club & Chandu the Magician First up, a paperback book company adapts its stories for radio on The Crime Club. Then, we bring you the next adventure of Chandu the Magician.

April 24, 2026 Let George Do It & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Up first, Bob Bailey stars as detective George Valentine in Let George Do It. Then, Bob Bailey switches hats, but not genres, as we turn to our weekly check-in with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

April 15, 2026 Gunsmoke & The Adv. of Superman Today we present two of the greatest heroes from the Golden Age of Radio! First up, Gunsmoke brings you Marshal Matt Dillon from Dodge City. Then, we fly off to Metropolis, for more of The Adventures of Superman.

April 14, 2026 Escape & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter First up today, we present a 1951 episode of the high-adventure radio drama Escape. Then it's our weekly installment of the daytime soap Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.

April 13, 2026 The Life of Riley & Lum 'n' Abner First up, we present a 1945 episode of The Life of Riley. Then, it's a dose of Southern charm with Lum 'n' Abner.
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