Old Time Radio Christmas Shows

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.

Gale Gordon was born 118 years ago, on Feb. 20, 1906. He was a very busy character actor on both radio & tv. One of the shows he was known for was Fibber McGee & Molly. He played Mayor La Trivia of the mythical town, Wistful Vista. During World War 2, Gale Gordon left the show and enlisted in the Coast Guards. Almost immediately after the war ended, Gale Gordon was honorably discharged and return to Fibber McGee. This episode is his return. From Oct. 2, 1945, "Welcoming Mayor La Trivia Home From Pacific." Enjoy the show.

Life With Luigi was situation comedy, about a sweet man who immigrate from Italy to the USA. (Legally). Gale Gordon plays a minor role as a bank teller. (Is this how Mr. Mooney got started in the banking business? Baby Boomers will understand). This is the first episode of the hit series, from Sept. 21, 1948. Enjoy the show.

My Favorite Husband was the forerunner of the hit tv show, I Love Lucy. Gale Gordon, who was Lucille Ball co-star on three tv series & tv specials, plays Lucy's husband boss in this radio series. Originally broadcasted on Jan. 20, 1950. If you love Lucy, you will enjoy this show.

One of the best roles Gale Gordon is known for, is Principal Conklin, on radio & tv's Our Miss Brooks. He was perfect for playing this role. Enjoy listing to "Mr. Conklin's Blood Pressure", from July 3, 1949.

I put together back to back two Phil Harris - Alice Faye Shows. The two episodes deals with Phil Harris & Alice Faye going to President Truman Inaugural Ball. (The invitation was real and they did attend the ball). The episodes are as followed: 1. The Band Is Not Invited - Jan. 16, 1949 2. Preparing To Attend The Inaugural Ball - Jan. 23, 1949 Enjoy the shows

Clips Of The Presidents On The Johnny Carson Show: 1-Richard Nixon Sits Down With Johnny Carson, 1967 2-Joe Biden steals speech, Johnny Carson 1987 3-Johnny Carson and Ronald Reagan March, 1975 4-Johnny Carson as Reagan, Who's On First spoof - 80s 5-The Tonight Show, Reagan Press Conference - Feb 2, 1983 6-Carson's Funny Impression of George Washington Press Conference, 1977 7-Politician Lie Detector Test- Johnny Carson 8-President Harry Truman Hates Brussels Sprouts, Margret Truman - Nov. 29, 1972 9-The Tonight Show - Ed Shows Johnny His Invitation - Mar 17, 1982 10-Jonathan Winters Impersonates Politicians - Jan. 20, 1976 Enjoy.

I put together to clips from President Reagan Inaugurations: 1. Rodney Dangerfield Performing For President Reagan - 1981 2. Don Rickles Performing For President Reagan - 1985 Enjoy.

America Salutes The President's Birthday - Jan. 29, 1944. The President was Franklin Roosevelt. FDR birthday was on Jan. 30th, but that year the celebration was a day early. This is a hour broadcast of the celebration with tons of celebrities. I hope you will enjoy the program.

Suspense - Dec. 22, 1952 "Arctic Rescue" Starring Joseph Cotton. I want to thank everybody who left a thumb up. If you haven't, you can always go back to that video and give the thumb up. Thank you.

Gunsmoke - Dec. 4, 1955 - "Sunny Afternoon" I want to thank everybody who left a thumb up. If you haven't, you can always go back to that video and give the thumb up. Thank you. Enjoy the program.

Sam Spade - Jan. 26, 1951 - Chateau McCloud Caper I want to thank everybody who left a thumb up. If you haven't, you can always go back to that video and give the thumb up. Thank you and enjoy the show.

Philco Radio Time -Nov. 17, 1948 - With guest Kay Starr. I want to thank everybody who left a thumb up. If you haven't, you can always go back to that video and give the thumb up. Thank you and enjoy the show.

My Favorite Husband starring Lucille Ball was a radio program that evolve to I Love Lucy on tv. The program was supposed to be a one time special broadcast. The radio audience was so favorable, that the show became a weekly series. Gale Gordon, Lucille Ball side kick for many years on tv, eventually joined the series. This episode was broadcasted on Nov. 11, 1949, Titled "Baby Sitting." If you like I Love Lucy, you will enjoy this show.