What was the golden age of radio?
The Golden Age of Radio was marked by an embarrassment of riches in talent and glamour. Its top shows featured the best actors, musicians, and writers. It is a level of glamour and talent that radio will never see again. Imagine what a modern-day version of the Lux Radio Theater would be like.
When did the Friends of Old Time Radio start?
Fans of old-time radio began to gather. The Friends of Old Time Radio arose in the 1970s and was followed in the 1980s by The Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety And Comedy (SPERDVAC). These organizations served gathering places for fans and collectors of golden age radio.
Why were old time radio programs so low quality?
The first old time radio programs posted on the Internet were low-quality and often barely listenable, perhaps due to the limited quality of recordings available to original posters. At the same time, it made it easier for old time radio fans and researchers to regularly connect with one another.
Where does old time radio originate?
The longest running of these series is The Big Broadcast which originates in Washington, DC.
Who was the first Fantastic Four cartoon?
Sometimes, a cartoon would feature multiple stars from Radio’s Golden era, such as the first Fantastic Four cartoon which featured Adventures of Philip Marlowe star Gerald Mohr as Mr. Fantastic and Paul Frees as The Thing.
Did radio dramas end?
Many believe this marked the end of radio drama or audio drama as a whole. In truth, the U.K., South Africa, and many other countries around the world continued to make radio dramas for decades and British have never stopped. Further, thousands of hours of audio drama have also been still produced in the United States.
Who was Floyd the Barber?
Howard McNear had been a versatile character adept at creating mad killers or just plain eccentric oddballs, but was known to many as Floyd the Barber on the Andy Griffith show. Others such as Virginia Gregg, Herb Vigran, and John Dehner had stunningly long careers and a wide variety of character roles.
Drama
On the Great Detectives of Old Time Radio, every day we feature a different detective program. Our current line-up is Casey Crime Photographer, Jeff Regan, The Man Called X, Philo Vance, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, and Tales of the Texas Rangers.
EP3692: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Lucky Dollar
A shopkeeper's wife is murdered in a robbery. Original Air Date; December 10, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3691: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Isabel James Matter
A young insured woman is believed to be the latest victim of a serial killer. Original Air Date: August 18, 1953 When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.com Take the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.net Give us a call 208-991-4783 Become one of our friends on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
EP3690: Philo Vance: The Magic Murder Case
A hated magician is found murdered in a locked room. Original Air Date: March 20, 1947 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3689: Man Called X: On the Icy Slopes of the Matterhorn
Ken goes to Europe find out who's undermining pro-Democracy radio broadcasts being sent behind the Iron Curtain. Original Air Date: January 15, 1952
EP3688: Mr. Chameleon: The Brownstone Murder Case
A woman looks into some strange noises in her high class rooming house and is murdered. Original Air Date: July 28, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3687: Casey, Crime Photographer: Sell Out
Casey takes a payoff to a mob figure to expose a criminal operation and several crooked politicians but finds himself framed for murder. Original Air Date: August 4, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3694: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Death and the Dependent Husband
The disabled husband of a famous fashion designer is poisoned. Original Air Date: August 4, 1948 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3693: Casey, Crime Photographer: Death of a Stranger
A stranger is murdered in the office of a wealthy stamp collector. Original Air Date: August 11, 1949 Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3692: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Lucky Dollar
A shopkeeper's wife is murdered in a robbery. Original Air Date; December 10, 1950 Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.net Support the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.
EP3697: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Nelson Matter
Johnny investigates the murder of an insured man with a criminal record.Original Air Date: August 25,1953When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us on Twitter @radiodetectives
EP3696: Philo Vance: The Idol Murder Case
An ugly bronze statue acquired by a museum gathers a lot of interest...and leads to murder.Original Air Date: October 7, 1948Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO ...
EP3695: The Man Called X: Casblanca
Ken goes to Casablanca to investigate Soviet spying on U.S. construction.Original Air Date: January 22, 1952Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.'Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take ...
EP3694: Mr. Chameleon: The Case of Death and the Dependent Husband
The disabled husband of a famous fashion designer is poisoned.Original Air Date: August 4, 1948Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take the ...
EP3693: Casey, Crime Photographer: Death of a Stranger
A stranger is murdered in the office of a wealthy stamp collector.Original Air Date: August 11, 1949Support the show monthly at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho ...
EP3692: Tales of the Texas Rangers: Lucky Dollar
A shopkeeper's wife is murdered in a robbery.Original Air Date; December 10, 1950Become one of our monthly patreon supporters at patreon.greatdetectives.netSupport the show on a one-time basis at http://support.greatdetectives.net.Mail a donation to: Adam Graham, PO Box 15913, Boise, Idaho 83715Take ...
EP3691: Yours Truly Johnny Dollar: The Isabel James Matter
A young insured woman is believed to be the latest victim of a serial killer.Original Air Date: August 18, 1953When making your travel plans, remember http://johnnydollarair.comTake the listener survey…http://survey.greatdetectives.netGive us a call 208-991-4783Become one of our friends on Facebook.Follow us ...
