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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.

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Today's Episode
 
June 13, 2025
Suspense & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Today, we present a pair of long-running CBS shows: first up, a 1945 episode of the classic series Suspense. Then, it's our weekly visit with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar as America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator keeps digging, in "The Caylin Matter."
Upcoming Episodes
 
June 16, 2025
The Jack Benny Program & The Couple Next Door
Now, we present a 1953 episode of the iconic Jack Benny Program. Then, the laughs continue with The Couple Next Door.
 
June 17, 2025
The Whistler & Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter
We start the day with a supernatural tale of mystery, courtesy of The Whistler. Then, we present the daytime soap Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
 
June 18, 2025
Fibber McGee & Molly & Superman
Today, we feature episodes from two of the cornerstones of the Golden Age of Radio: first, Fibber McGee & Molly, followed by Part 14 of "Man Without a Face" on Superman.
 
June 19, 2025
Tales of the Texas Rangers & Chandu the Magician
Today we present two dramas, but with vastly different approaches! First up, it's western drama with Tales of the Texas Rangers. Then the drama turns a bit weird, with Chandu the Magician.
 
June 20, 2025
Suspense and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
It's Friday, which means we bring you a pair of classic CBS dramas. Both Suspense and Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar were known for their engaging storytelling and use of sound effects to create suspenseful atmospheres, with Suspense focusing on a variety of thriller genres and Johnny Dollar specializing in detective and insurance fraud cases.
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June 12, 2025
Let George Do It & Chandu the Magician
Up first, Bob Bailey stars as detective George Valentine in Let George Do It. Then, we turn to the our weekly thrilling adventure with Chandu the Magician.
 
June 11, 2025
Duffy's Tavern and Superman
First up today, culture comes to Duffy's Tavern, then the Man of Steel's adventure entitled "Man Without a Face" continues on Superman.
 
June 10, 2025
Gunsmoke & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter
Today, we present another dramatic story from the wild streets of Dodge City, with Gunsmoke, followed by a different type of drama, on Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
 
June 09, 2025
Burns & Allen & Lum & Abner
First up, we present an episode of Burns and Allen. Then, it's the gentle homespun humor of Lum & Abner.
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