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Sherlock Holmes and Doctor Watson - Classic Radio Shows From the 30's - 40's - 50's - 60's and 70's The Greatest Detective Duo.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or beliefs of Entertainment Radio Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Shadow of Fu Manchu was a radio drama adapted from the first nine Fu Manchu novels by Sax Rohmer. The syndicated series aired from 1939 to 1940 in 15-minute installments. Fu Manchu (Harold Huber) was a diabolical criminal mastermind.

Crime Does Not Pay was an anthology radio crime drama series based on MGM 's short film series which began in 1935 with Crime Does Not Pay: Buried Loot. The shows were transcribed at MGM's New York station, WMGM. Written by Ira Marion and directed by Marx B.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, or ...

Going on-air from 1952 to 1953, the Best Plays was an NBC Radio program that featured some of the most excellent theatric plays ever created. Some of the best ones featured were dramatic or comedic plays. John Chapman, New York Daily News' drama critic, served as the program's host.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s ...

The Allure of Vintage Radio Dramas: A Look at "Dangerously Yours"The golden age of radio is a fascinating era that brought forth a unique form of entertainment, captivating audiences with nothing but sound. One such program that epitomized this period was "Dangerously Yours," a half-hour show sponsored by Vicks. Broadcast in 1944, it featured a total of sixteen episodes, with eleven surviving the test of time and remaining treasures for collectors."Dangerously Yours" was distinguished by its focus on romance, a theme that resonated deeply with its audience during the tumultuous times of the ...

Title: Carter Brown MysteriesDescription: A crime detection thriller series produced by Grace Gibson Radio Production and first broadcast in 1957.Genre: Mystery, dramaAudience: AdultsRunning time: 30 minutesBroadcast network: Mutual Broadcasting SystemCreators: Alan Geoffrey Yates, Grace GibsonStars: John Dehner, William ConradThe show was based on the novels of Carter Brown, a pseudonym for several Australian authors of detective fiction. The stories featured private investigator John Carter, who solved crimes in the American Southwest. The show was well-received by listeners and ran for 10 ...

My Favorite Husband was first broadcast as a one-time special on CBS Radio on July 5, 1948. CBS's new series Our Miss Brooks had been delayed coming to the air, so to fill in the gap that week CBS aired the audition program (the radio equivalent of a television pilot) for My Favorite Husband.[1] Lucille Ball and Lee Bowman played the characters of Liz and George Cugat, and a positive response to this broadcast convinced CBS to launch My Favorite Husband as a series. Bowman was not available to do the series, so when it debuted later that month it starred Lucille Ball and Richard Denning as the...

The Magnificent Montague was a radio comedy series that aired on NBC from 1950 to 1951. The show starred Monty Woolley as Edwin Montague, a former Shakespearean actor who was forced to turn to radio to make a living. Montague was a pompous and arrogant man who was convinced that he was the greatest actor in the world, even though he was no longer able to get work on the stage. The show was set in Montague's New York apartment and followed his attempts to make it in radio, as well as his interactions with his family and friends.The Magnificent Montague was a popular show that was praised for ...

Produced in Australia and first broadcast in 1940, "The Adventures of Marco Polo" was a 52-episode two-a-week series created by George Edwards, a well-known figure in Australian radio. Already recognized for a series of successful multi-episode literary adaptations ("The Corsican Brothers", "Frankenstein"), the series was based on the original book and adapted for radio by Maurice Francis. Produced by and starring Edwards, along with his actress-wife Nell Stirling and Tom Farley, Warren Barry, and Eric Scott, the serial captured the attention of listeners thanks to a highly charged dramatic ...

The Stan Freberg Show The Stan Freberg Show, a gem from the golden age of radio, was a weekly comedy program that aired on the CBS Radio Network for a brief period in 1957. Despite its short run of just fifteen episodes, the show left a lasting impact on the world of comedy and is remembered fondly by enthusiasts of classic radio humor. Stan Freberg, the mastermind behind the show, was a brilliant satirist known for his sharp wit and clever parodies. The show featured a talented cast, including the vocal prowess of Daws Butler, June Foray, and Peter Leeds, with Peggy Taylor.

The Adventure Club radio show Step into the world of thrilling escapades and daring exploits with "The Adventure Club" radio show! This auditory treasure trove is a throwback to the golden age of radio, where imagination knew no bounds, and every episode promised a new horizon to explore. "The Adventure Club" is not just a program; it's a time machine that transports listeners to the heart of adventure. Each broadcast is a unique tale, spun with the threads of danger, mystery, and the unyielding spirit of the adventurer. From the dense jungles of the Amazon.

Rediscovering the Charm of 'Redbook Dramas': A Nostalgic Radio Show In the golden age of radio, a unique series captured the hearts of many. 'Redbook Dramas,' a collection of radio plays based on short stories from Redbook Magazine, offered listeners a blend of love, mystery, adventure, and romance. Originally aired in 1932, during the Great Depression, the show provided a much-needed escape for its audience, transporting them to exotic locations and intriguing situations. Each episode of 'Redbook Dramas' was a concise 15-minute adventure, packed with compelling storytelling.

The Life of Riley starring William Bendix as lovable, blundering, Chester A. Riley, was a radio situation comedy broadcast during and after wartime 40s. Because of its overwhelming radio popularity, Riley graduated as easily to a 1949 feature film, as it did to 1950s television. Also, in 1958, it hit the newsstands, when Dell Comics released "The Life of Riley" in comic book form..Although "The Life of Riley" had originally begun as a proposed Groucho Marx radio series "The Flotsam Family," the sponsor balked at what would have been essentially a straight head-of-household role for the ...

Sir John Gielgud (Sherlock Holmes) and Sir Ralph Richardson (Dr. Watson) star in this old-time radio show dramatization of Sir Arthur Conan Doyles Sherlock Holmes detective stories. The programs aired in 1954 and 1955. There were 16 shows total in this radio series.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Remember that times have changed, and some shows might not reflect the standards of today’s politically correct society. The shows do not necessarily reflect the views, standards, ...

The “Charlie Chan” radio show featured the fictional Honolulu police detective Charlie Chan, created by author Earl Derr Biggers. The character was based loosely on Hawaiian detective Chang Apana and was designed as a positive alternative to negative Asian stereotypes of the time. The radio series included mystery novels and stories where Chan often traveled to solve crimes, showcasing his wisdom and investigative skills.Listen to our radio station Old Time Radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Entertainment Radio ...

The Air Adventures of Biggles was a radio series which was produced and broadcast in Australia between 1945 and 1954. The series was first produced in Adelaide by AWA (Amalgamated Wireless Australasia Ltd). In 1949, production was moved to Sydney from the 209th episode onwards and ran on for a total 1256 episodes.Listen to our radio station Old Time radio https://link.radioking.com/otradioListen to other Shows at My Classic Radio https://www.myclassicradio.net/Patreon Entertainment Radio | Broadcasting Classic Radio Shows | PatreonRemember that times have changed, and some shows might not ...

Nightfall is the title of a radio drama series produced and aired by CBC Radio (see Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) from July 1980 to June 1983. While primarily a supernatural/horror series, Nightfall featured some episodes in other genres, such as science fiction, mystery, fantasy, and human drama. One episode was even adapted from a folk song by Stan Rogers. Some of Nightfall's episodes were so terrifying that the CBC registered numerous complaints and some affiliate stations dropped it. Despite this, the series went on to become one of the most popular shows in CBC Radio history, running...

The Campbell Playhouse was a radio drama series that aired on CBS from 1938 to 1941. Here's a breakdown of what made it interesting:Star Power: It was directed by and starred the legendary Orson Welles, known for his innovative use of sound effects and captivating voice.Classic Adaptations: During its first two seasons (1938-1940), the show focused on hour-long adaptations of classic plays, novels, and even some popular movies. Think "The Count of Monte Cristo" or "Rebecca" brought to life through radio.Shifting Format: After Welles left, the show continued for a season with a shorter format (...

Lights Out is an American old-time radio program devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television. Lights Out was one of the earliest radio horror programs, predating Suspense and Inner Sanctum