Peace at all Costs Those Germans and Russians and Japanese and Italians and Spanish keep killing people. Featuring: Jack Benny and The Cast of “The Jack Benny Jello Show” The Phil Harris Orchestra The Cast of Lux Radio Theater Production of “The Gilded Lily” The Cast of the March of Time President Franklin Roosevelt Eddie … Continue reading 1937 Part 1: Politics and the Economy

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1937 Part 1: Politics and the Economy

It sure has been a strange year – we could all use a dose of Traditional Christmas. And here it is! Two Great Episodes from 1939!  Jack Benny’s Christmas Open House A Christmas Carol (starring Lionel Barrymore) Featuring: Jack Benny, Rochester, Dennis Day, Mary Livingston, Phil Harris and his Orchestra, Orson Welles, Lionel Barrymore, Benny … Continue reading When Radio Ruled Christmas 2020

When Radio Ruled Christmas 2020

When Radio Ruled PodCast Episode # 26 Casanova Charlie McCarthy makes dates and breaks hearts in 1937 Hollywood.   Starring Charlie McCarthy GUEST STARRING Edgar Bergen Don Ameche Dorothy Lamour Clark Gable Alice Marble Carol Lombard Mary Boland May Robson Sonya Henie Zasu Pitts Bruna Castagna Glenda Farrell Bette Davis Mae West special cameo appearances … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #26- Charlie McCarthy: Sexiest Man Alive 1937

When Radio Ruled #26- Charlie McCarthy: Sexiest Man Alive 1937

A Great Collection of Songs Originally Broadcast Live on Old Time Radio August 25, 1937 through December 31, 1937! SONG LIST: Cast of Chase and Sanborn Charlie McCarthy Show – Have you got any? Pinky Tomlin – The Love Bug Benny Goodman – Vibraphone Blues Pinky Tomlin – Stop You’re Breaking my Heart Al Jolson … Continue reading When Radio Ruled episode 25 – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 5

When Radio Ruled episode 25 – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 5

This episode is a collection of musical numbers broadcast live on the radio July 12, 1937 through August 24, 1937. This episode features mostly Pinky Tomlin and Benny Goodman, with a few others tossed in for good measure. But you won’t be disappointed. Pinky Tomlin is nothing short of delightful. Benny Goodman is one of … Continue reading When Radio Ruled – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 4

When Radio Ruled – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 4

Actor Don Ameche (1908-1993) and actress Dorothy Lamour (1914-1996) with an NBC microphone in a publicity image for the radio show, ‘The Chase and Sanborn Hour’, USA, 20 May 1937. (Photo by Pictorial Parade/Archive Photos/Getty Images) Tunes from Old-Time Radio! Voices from the past singing live on the national radio May 24, 1937 – July … Continue reading When Radio Ruled – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 3

When Radio Ruled – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 3

This show features songs from Rudy Vallee, Eddie Cantor, Ella Logan, Pinky Tomlin, Gracie Fields, Kate Smith, Phil Harris and others. Originally Broadcast Live April 11 – May 23, 1937! Ella Logan – Scottish Medley Rudy Vallee Show – Swing your mother in law Rudy Vallee – Goodbye Boys Pinky Tomlin – The Love Bug … Continue reading When Radio Ruled -Radio Jukebox 1937 (part 2) -Old Time Radio Music

When Radio Ruled -Radio Jukebox 1937 (part 2) -Old Time Radio Music

Songs broadcast live on National Radio January – March 1937 Dinah Shore Rudy Vallee Eddie Cantor Pinky Tomlin Phil Harris Duke Ellington and More!!! Listen to the Podcast Here!

When Radio Ruled – Radio Jukebox 1937 part 1

The year that Edgar Bergen broke it big, and Charlie McCarthy became his own man. Featuring W.C. Fields, Don Ameche, Bette Davis, Dorothy Lamour and more! Check out the Podcast here

When Radio Ruled – Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy 1936-1937

Christmas Old Time Radio from the 1950’s to light the lamp of Christmas Spirit deep in your Soul! Or maybe just entertain you. Or both. Could be both. Fibber McGee and Molly from 1952, in “Wimpole’s Christmas Present” and Dragnet from 1953, entitled “Big Little Jesus” Great Old Time Radio guaranteed to keep you off … Continue reading When Radio Ruled – Christmas 2019

When Radio Ruled – Christmas 2019

This podcast is a montage of excerpts from old time radio shows broadcast November 29 to December 31, 1936. Starring Eddie Cantor, Parkyakarkus, Fred Allen, Portland Hoffa, Harry Von Zell, Rudy Vallee, John Gunther, Ed Wynn, Amos ‘n Andy, Kenny Baker, Jack Benny, Cecil B. DeMille, George Burns, Gracie Allen, Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, … Continue reading Soundscape #9 – 1936 Part 6

Soundscape #9 – 1936 Part 6

Excerpts from Old Time Radio originally broadcast October 4 to November 11, 1936. Lots of Eddie Cantor, if you like that sort of thing. Who doesn’t? Also featuring James Wallington, Cecile B. Demille, Carl Hubbell, Lou Gerhig, Joe E. Brown, Fred Allen, Harry Ranzel, Jack Renard, George Burns, Gracie Allen, and more. These Soundscapes are a … Continue reading SoundScape # 8 – 1936 part 5

SoundScape # 8 – 1936 part 5

A Montage of Old Time Radio Excerpts originally broadcast from August 24 to October 3, 1936. Starring Cecil B. DeMille, The cast of the Major Bowes Amateur Hour, The cast of the Jello Summer Show, Eddie Cantor, Irene Ryan, Walt Disney, The 1936 New York Giants, Mickey Mouse, The 1936 New York Yankees, Donald Duck, … Continue reading Soundscape #7 – 1936 part 4

Soundscape #7 – 1936 part 4

Christmas Special 2018

This Podcast is a montage of excerpts from Old Time Radio originally broadcast May 27 to August 19, 1936. Featuring: Your Hit Parade, Fred Allen, Dick Powell, Myrna Loy, Al Jolson, Stoopnagle and Budd, the 1936 Democratic Convention, Cecil B. DeMille, D.W Griffith, The Joe Louis/Jack Sharkey Fight, Lionel Barrymore, Jessie Owens, Amos ‘n Andy, … Continue reading When Radio Ruled Soundscape #6, 1936 Part 3

When Radio Ruled Soundscape #6, 1936 Part 3

A look at Old Time Radio and the world around it. A chronological look at the original mass media.

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