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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
 
April 18, 2024
Philip Marlowe & Blair of the Mounties
For reasons unknown, we get a second dose this week of Gerald Mohr starring as Philip Marlowe. Then, we go back to 1935 for the debut episode of Blair of the Mounties.
Upcoming Episodes
 
April 19, 2024
Fibber McGee & Molly & Yours Truly. Johnny Dollar
Today we present a 1940 episode of Fibber McGee & Molly. Then, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator continues his look into The Clinton Matter, on Yours Truly. Johnny Dollar.
 
April 22, 2024
Boston Blackie & The Couple Next Door
We open the day with the drama and adventure of Boston Blackie, followed by the daytime sitcom The Couple Next Door.
 
April 23, 2024
Richard Diamond, Private Detective & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter
On today's show, we start with one of radio's best known detectives, Richard Diamond, Private Detective. Then it's domestic heartbreak and drama on Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
 
April 24, 2024
Suspense & The Adv. of Superman
This When Radio Was starts with a 1949 episode of Suspense, then it's Part 2 of "Phony Song Publishing Company" on The Adventures of Superman.
 
April 25, 2024
The Green Hornet & Police Headquarters
Today we present a 1946 episode of The Green Hornet, followed by more 1930s crimefighting action at Police Headquarters.
 
April 26, 2024
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.
Recent Episodes
 
April 17, 2024
The Great Gildersleeve & The Adv. of Superman
Today, we present a 1948 episode of The Great Gildersleeve. Then, it's our weekly visit to Metropolis on The Adventures of Superman, as the Man of Steel begins a new adventure.
 
April 16, 2024
The Adv. of Philip Marlowe & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter
On today's show, Gerald Mohr stars in The Adventures of Phillip Marlowe from 8/25/1950. Plus, we make our weekly stop in Valley Springs with Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
 
April 15, 2024
The Jack Benny Program & Lum & Abner
Today, we present a pair of classic comedies: a 1944 episode of The Jack Benny Program, followed by a 1943 visit to Pine Ridge with Lum & Abner.
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