Talkzone: When Radio Was!

Sunday • September 15
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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.

Upcoming Episodes

September 16, 2024 Burns & Allen & Lum & Abner First up, we present an episode of Burns and Allen. Then, it's the gentle homespun humor of Lum & Abner.

September 17, 2024 he Man From Homicide & Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter Up first, it's hard-boiled detective action from the ABC Network with The Man From Homicide. Then, it's our weekly visit with Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.

September 18, 2024 The Whistler & Superman We begin with a supernatural tale of mystery, courtesy of The Whistler, followed by the Man of Steel, Superman.

September 19, 2024 Big Town & Chandu The Magician On today's episode, Steve Wilson stars as a crusading reporter in a 1949 episode of Big Town. Then it's another crimefighting adventure with Police Headquarters.

September 20, 2024 Suspense and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar It's another Friday featuring two crown jewels of the CBS Network's classic lineup, Suspense and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

September 13, 2024 Suspense & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Today, we present a pair of long-running CBS shows: first up, a 1952 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 Midas Touch Matter."

September 12, 2024 Sherlock Holmes & Blair of the Mounties 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 a Great White North adventure on Blair of the Mounties.

September 11, 2024 Burns and Allen Show & Superman Today we feature two cornerstones of the Golden Age of Radio. First, The Burns and Allen Show was a hallmark of American comedy, featuring the iconic duo George Burns and Gracie Allen. Then, we head to Metropolis for another adventure with Superman!

September 10, 2024 Broadway Is My Beat & Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter Today we open with the crime fighting action of Broadway Is My Beat, followed by a 1946 installment of the soap opera Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
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