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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
 
January 13, 2026
The Falcon & Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter
First up, it's a 1952 adventure with free-lance investigator and troubleshooter The Falcon.. Then, we present our weekly installment of the popular daytime soap Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
Upcoming Episodes
 
January 14, 2026
Sherlock Holmes & The Adventures of Superman
It's a day of mystery and adventure! We start with a Sherlock Holmes mystery, followed by the next installment of the 1947 storyline "Superman vs. Kryptonite" on The Adventures of Superman.
 
January 15, 2026
Man Called X & Chandu the Magician
Today we open with a little espionage courtesy of The Man Called X.. Then, it's our weekly visit with Chandu the Magician.
 
January 16, 2026
Adventures of Frank Race & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
First, we present the radio adventure serial, Adventures of Frank Race followed our first piece of the puzzle in the storyline "The Picture Postcard Matter," on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.
Recent Episodes
 
January 12, 2026
The Jack Benny Program & The Couple Next Door
Now, we present a 1925 episode of the iconic Jack Benny Program. Then, the laughs continue with The Couple Next Door.
 
January 09, 2026
Suspense & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar
Today, we present a pair of long-running CBS shows: first up, a 1948 episode of the classic series Suspense. Then, it's our weekly visit with Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar with Part 3 of "The Shady Lane Matter."
 
January 08, 2026
Casey, Crime Photographer & Chandu the Magician
First up today, another crimefighting case with Casey, Crime Photographer, followed by the classic supernatural adventure series Chandu the Magician.
 
January 07, 2026
The Jack Benny Program & The Adv. of Superman
First up today, it's a 1945 installment of The Jack Benny Program, with guest star Don Ameche. Then, the storyline "Superman vs. Kryptonite" continues on The Adventures of Superman!
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