Talkzone: When Radio Was!

Monday • December 02
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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

December 02, 2024 CBS Radio Workshop & The Couple Next Door We begin with another holiday-themed episode of The CBS Radio Workshop, entitled "All is Bright (Story of Silent Night)," followed by another 1958 installment of the domestic sitcom The Couple Next Door.

Upcoming Episodes

December 03, 2024 Alan Young Show & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter First up, Vancouver-born comedian Alan Young stars in The Alan Young Show. Then, it's another installment of everyone's favorite soap opera, Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter.

December 04, 2024 Family Theatre & The Adv. of Superman Today opens with the long-running children's program Family Theater. This 1951 episode is entitled "Lullaby of Christmas." Then more of The Adventures of Superman as the storyline of "The Monkey Burglar" continues.

December 05, 2024 The Man Called X & Police Headquarters First up, we have a little Christmas espionage courtesy of The Man Called X. Then, it's classic 1930s crime-fighting action, with Police Headquarters.

December 06, 2024 The Saint & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar Today is a day of action and adventure as we bring you a 1950 Christmas episode of The Saint, followed by Part 1 of "The Meg's Place Matter" on Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.

Recent Episodes

November 29, 2024 Jack Benny Program & Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar First up, we present a 1953 Christmas-themed episode of The Jack Benny Program. Then, we move on to the gumshoe exploits of Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar, as he continues his investigation of "The Confidential Matter."

November 28, 2024 The Life of Riley & Bill Stern's Sport's Newsreel First up, we present a 1948 Thanksgiving episode of The Life of Riley. Then, the legendary Four Horsemen of Notre Dame visit Bill Stern's Sport's Newsreel.

November 27, 2024 The Aldrich Family and The Adv. of Superman We begin with a classic family comedy series, The Aldrich Family, Then it's our weekly visit with The Adventures of Superman.

November 26, 2024 Escape & Mary Foster, Editor's Daughter First up today, we present a 1949 episode of the high-adventure radio drama Escape. Then it's our weekly installment of the daytime soap Mary Foster, the Editor's Daughter.
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