Talkzone: When Radio Was!

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.

Upcoming Episodes

November 02, 2020 Alan Young Show & Charlie McCarthy Show It's a day of classic comedy. First up, Vancouver-raised comedian Alan Young stars in The Alan Young Show. Then, it's Charlie McCarthy Show!

November 03, 2020 Charlie McCarthy Show & Adventures of Sam Spade Up first, we present the second half of a 1948 episode of The Charlie McCarthyShow. Then, Howard Duff stars as Dashiell Hammett’s literary private eye in The Adventures of Sam Spade.

November 04, 2020 Gunsmoke and The Adventures of Superman It's a day packed with action and adventure, as we present classic episodes of Gunsmoke and The Adv. of Superman.

November 05, 2020 The Man Called X & Blair of the Mounties First up, we have a little espionage courtesy of The Man Called X. Then, we ride with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, on Blair of the Mounties.

November 06, 2020 Mystery Is My Hobby & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar We begin today with a recorded and syndicated mystery series starring film actor Glenn Lagan called Mystery is My Hobby. Then, we continue "The Shepherd Matter" with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

October 30, 2020 Suspense & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar First up, one of the best Halloween episodes in the history of radio dramas..."Ghost Hunt" on Suspense. Then, it's our weekly visit with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar as America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator begins his investigation of "The Shepherd Matter."

October 29, 2020 Casey, Crime Photographer & The Couple Next Door We kick today off with some good old fashioned hard-boiled crime fighting, as we present Casey, Crime Photographer. Then, we lighten things up with the domestic comedy of The Couple Next Door.

October 28, 2020 Dark Fantasy & The Adv. of Superman First up today, it's tales of the weird and adventures of the supernatural on the 1940s series, Dark Fantasy. Then, we present part two of "Dead Man's Secret" on The Adventures of Superman.

October 27, 2020 Fibber McGee & Molly & The Saint Today, we feature second half of the Fibber McGee & Molly episode "Halloween at Gildys." Then, Vincent Price stars in "The Ghosts Who Came To Dinner" on the adventure series The Saint.
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