Old Time Radio Christmas Shows

An anthology of war stories, "told by the men and women who have seen them happen." Words at War was a 30 minute dramatic anthology series dealing with stories condensed from books written about World War II. The series started in the middle of the war and at the most crucial time of the war for the allies, somewhat heightening it's debut. Not only that, it was supported by Johnson's Wax in the Fibber McGee and Molly time slot as Jim and Marian Jordan went on vacation. This episode was broadcasted on July 4, 1944 and it is titled "War Criminals And Punishment". Enjoy the broadcast.

The Cavalcade of America presents "The Declaration Of Independence" as broadcasted on Jan. 1, 1936. This is a docudrama of the drafting the Declaration Of Independence. Enjoy the show.

"A Tooth For Paul Revere" is a famous tale by Stephen Vincent Benet of a Yankee went to Boston to get a tooth pulled and finds himself starting the Revolutionary War. This was broadcasted on the Cavalcade of America on May 11, 1942. Enjoy.

This is a live recording from a 2 record set, of a 4th of July show in Washington D.C.. Narrated by Jimmy Stewart, the show's host was Bob Hope with Jack Benny, Kate Smith, Teresa Graves, The Young Americans, The Centurymen, Dinah Shore, Vince Lombardi, Glen Campbell, Dorothy Lamour, Billy Graham, Red Skelton, Jeannie C. Riley, The New Christy Minstrels, Pat Boone, Esther Phillips, and Fred Waring. The show is nearly 2 1/2 hours. Enjoy. Happy 4th of July.

This 90 min. album is an audio scrapbook of the important events that shaped our country. This audio documentary covers the United States History from 1776 to 1974. The host is the famous and classy news reporter Edwin C. Newman. Enjoy this album as I have since my father gave this record to me in 1975, a year before the Bi-Centennial.

This is The Lux Radio Theater version of the 1945 movie "Pride Of Marines". Recreating their original roles are John Garfield Eleanor Parker, and Dane Clark. This is base on the true story of U.S. Marine Al Schmid in World War II, his heroic stand against a Japanese attack during the Battle of Guadalcanal, in which he was blinded by a grenade, and his subsequent rehabilitation. This was originally broadcasted on Dec. 31, 1945. Enjoy the show.

Yankee Doodle Dandy is a 1942 American biographical musical film about George M. Cohan. The movie was recreated on The Screen Guild Players on Oct. 19, 1942 with the original stars James Cagney, Joan Leslie, Walter Huston, and Jeanne Cagney. George M. Cohan was born on July 3, 1878 and died on Nov. 5, 1942. He lived long enough to see life on the silver screen. I hope you will enjoy this presentation.

This show was broadcasted on July 4, 1943. Enjoy this half hour of music.

Life With Luigi was a situation comedy show about a sweet Italian Immigrant (legal). This episode was broadcasted on July 4, 1950. Enjoy.

For Mothers Day, Six Mothers Day Situation Comedy Shows which are: 1. The Great Gildersleeve. Jan. 23, 1944 2. My Favorite Husband, starring Lucille Ball 3. Jack Benny Show. May 14, 1950 4. Burns and Allen Show. May 20, 1948 5. It Pays To Be Ignorant. This is a comedy game show. Dec. 7, 1945 6. The Life of Riley. May 13, 1945 Have fun and enjoy the shows. Happy Mothers Day.

The following old time radio shows for Mothers Day: 1. Dragnet. Nov. 24, 1948. "Mother-In-Law Murder" 2. Gunsmoke. Sept. 18, 1960 "The Two Mothers" 3. Hallmark Playhouse. May 10, 1951. "A Man's Mother" 4. Reader Digest. Aug. 28, 1947 "Dear Mother, I'm In Jail" 5. Suspense. Jan. 4, 1959. "Don't Call Me Mother". Starring Agnes Moorehead. Happy Mothers Day & enjoy the shows.

For Mothers Day, I am presenting the radio adaptation of I Remember Mama, as broadcasted on Aug. 30, 1948, on The Lux Radio Theater. Irene Dunne and Barbara Bel Geddes recreate their original film Role. Enjoy this presentation.

Irving Berlin was born 136 years ago, on May 11, 1889. Even though he was born in Russia, Irving Berlin was considered one of America's greatest composer and lyricist. He came to the US, legally' with his parents at the age of 5. Berlin received numerous honors including an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, and a Tony Award. He also received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Gerald R. Ford in 1977. Broadcast journalist Walter Cronkite stated he "helped write the story of this country, capturing the best of who we are and the dreams that shape our lives". Here is the complete CBS broadcast honoring Irving Berlin, on Aug. 3, 1938. This show includes Al Jolson, Ethel Merman, Sophie Tucker, The Tommy Dorsey Band, Rudy Vallee, Connie Boswell and Paul Whiteman. Enjoy the program.

This is The Lux Radio Theater version of director & writer Billy Wilder's 1944 film, Double Indemnity. Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck reprise their movie roles. Enjoy this Oct. 30, 1950 broadcast.

Cary Grant stars in "On A Country Road." From Nov. 16, 1950, a tale well calculated to keep you in Suspense!

CBS Radio Mystery Theater- April 20, 1976 - Assassination. There is a news update before and after the program. Enjoy.

Counterspy dealt with WWII and post-WWII espionage. David Harding was the chief of US Counterspies, a fictional organization. US Counterspies was involved in all sorts of espionage and counter-espionage against Japan’s Black Dragon, and Germany’s Gestapo. At the beginning of David Harding Counterspy the main enemies were Germany and Japan. But after World War II ended, David Harding got to tangle around a bit with the commies. David Harding Counterspy also solved crimes here in the US, from stolen car rings to drug smuggling, and everything in between. This episode was broadcasted on Sept. 6, 1945, right after World War 2 ended. Enjoy listening to "Arrogant Arsonist".

George Washington was born 292 years ago, on Feb. 22, 1732. This episode of Biography In Sound examines our nation's father life. At the end of the broadcast is an NBC news update. The two photos that you are seeing, on the left is a painting as we know the image of George Washington in the 19th century. The right is an artist view on Washington would look today. Enjoy the show, from July 5, 1955.

Cavalcade Of America - Feb. 22, 1943 - Plot To Kidnap Washington. In February 1780 Lieutenant General Wilhelm von Knyphausen, the interim commander in chief of British forces in the New York area, and Captain George Beckwith, London’s spymaster in the American colonies, planned and attempted a mission to kidnap General George Washington. If this had happen, this would have change the course of history. Imagine no United States as we know, World War 2 might have been lost. Enjoy the show.

Mr President - Nov. 27, 1947 - George Washington

The Man Called X travels to historic Philadelphia to recover a set of candlesticks which belonged to the first President but now hold the key to uncovering Nazi loot. From Feb. 22, 1948, enjoy "Operation Silver"

Apparently juvenile crime was a problem, even before the 50s teenagers. This program presented the problems of serious crimes of the youth of the late 40s. This episode of Are These Our Children, was broadcasted on July 28, 1948, Enjoy the program and learn how these criminal kids grew up to become today Democrats!

Hello Sucker originated from Chicago, (surprise, surprise) and the program was aimed to educate people on criminals that try and succeeded many time to scam the public. This episode was broadcasted on March 15, 1952. Enjoy the program and learn something!

The radio version of Have Gun Will Travel was based on the tv series. Distinguish actor John Dehner was the radio version of Paladin, and he did a very good job portraying the character. This episode was broadcasted on Nov. 23, 1958, first show of the series. The photo show the two Paladins. John Dehner on the left, Richard Boone on the right. Enjoy the show.

This is the audition show of I Cover the Waterfront, recorded on Aug. 29, 1955. The series was never sold unfortunately and never broadcasted. The audition seems good and had protentional, but money was going to tv and radio's budget was shrinking. I do hope that you will enjoy this recording.