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

February 06, 2023 Red Skelton & The Couple Next Door Monday is a day of comedy, this time with with Red Skelton and The Couple Next Door in the spotlight.

February 07, 2023 Arch Oboler's Plays & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter Today we present the 1939 anthology series Arch Oboler's Plays, which was written, produced and directed by the famous playwright and novelist. Then, it's our weekly visit with Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter.

February 08, 2023 The Falcon & The Adv. of Superman Up first, its hard boiled detective adventure courtesy of The Falcon. Then, we present part 6 of the 1946 storyline "Candy Meyer's Big Story" on The Adventures of Superman

February 09, 2023 This is Your FBI & Chandu The Magician We begin in the halls of the Federal Bureau of Investigations with an episode of This is Your FBI. Then, it's our next installment of supernatural action on Chandu The Magician.

February 10, 2023 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, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator opens a new case: "The Meg's Palace Matter" on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

February 03, 2023 The Whistler & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Today, it's a pair of CBS/Hollywood-produced programs. First, we present a tale of mystery and terror, courtesy of The Whistler. That's followed by part 3 of "The Indestructible Mike Matter," on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

February 02, 2023 Sherlock Holmes & Chandu The Magician 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 we enter the realm of the supernatural with Chandu The Magician.

February 01, 2023 Gunsmoke & The Adv. of Superman Today we present the greatest radio western of all time. And most would argue the best TV western as well. Then after Gunsmoke, it's The Adventures of Superman.

January 31, 2023 Screen Director's Playhouse & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter First up, John Garfield stars in a radio recreation of the 1947 sports film "Body and Soul," on Screen Directors Playhouse. Then, it's our weekly dose of heartbreak on Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter.
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