Talkzone: When Radio Was!

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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

October 02, 2023 My Friend Irma & Lum & Abner Today, we're all about the funny stuff! First, a bubble headed but lovable Irma Petersen, joined by roommate Jane in My Friend Irma. Then, the laughs continue with the gang from the Jot 'em Down Store in the fictional town of Pine Ridge, Arkansas, on Lum & Abner.

Upcoming Episodes

October 03, 2023 Broadway Is My Beat & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter Today we open with the crime fighting action of Broadway Is My Beat, followed by the 1948 soap opera Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.

October 04, 2023 X Minus One & The Adv. of Superman Today we present "The Green Hills of Earth" from the classic series X Minus One. Then, it's off to Metropolis for The Adventures of Superman.

October 05, 2023 Suspense & Chandu The Magician It's a day of chilled spines and the supernatural, with episodes of Suspense and Chandu The Magician.

October 06, 2023 Fibber McGee & Molly & Yours Truly. Johnny Dollar Today we present a 1946 episode of Fibber McGee & Molly. Then, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator continues his look into The Duke Red Matter, on Yours Truly. Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

September 29, 2023 Duffy's Tavern & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Up first, we pay a visit to Duffy's Tavern, where the elite meet to eat. Then, it's our weekly adventure with America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

September 28, 2023 Mr. & Mrs. North & Chandu The Magician First up today, Barbara Britton and Richard Denning star as a crime-solving couple named Mr. and Mrs. North. Then, it's time for our weekly adventure with Chandu The Magician.

September 27, 2023 Burns & Allen & Superman Today we present a 1946 broadcast of The Burns and Allen Show, followed by the next installment of "The Dead Voice," on Superman.

September 26, 2023 Gunsmoke & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter First up, on Gunsmoke, a story of love and murder on the prairie. Then, it's our weekly visit with Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter.
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