Settings1930s American radio programs
A. L. Alexander's Goodwill Court
A.L. Alexander's Goodwill Court was a popular human interest radio program of the mid-1930s that broadcast for over a year, sponsored by Chase & Sanborn Coffee.
A.L. Alexander's Goodwill Court was a popular human interest radio program of the mid-1930s that broadcast for over a year, sponsored by Chase & Sanborn Coffee.
A. L. Alexander's Mediation Board
A.L. Alexander's Mediation Board was a 1940s radio program in which private citizens with personal problems received advice from a panel of educators and sociologists.
A.L. Alexander's Mediation Board was a 1940s radio program in which private citizens with personal problems received advice from a panel of educators and sociologists.
Accordiana
Accordiana was a musical radio series which was heard on CBS in 1934, airing at 8:30pm on Tuesday evenings.
Accordiana was a musical radio series which was heard on CBS in 1934, airing at 8:30pm on Tuesday evenings.
Adult Education Series
Adult Education Series was the umbrella title for three different CBS Radio educational programs, all under the supervision of Sterling Fisher.
Adult Education Series was the umbrella title for three different CBS Radio educational programs, all under the supervision of Sterling Fisher.
Against the Storm
Against the Storm was a radio daytime drama which had three separate runs over a 13-year period; the initial run was on the NBC Red Network from October 1939 to December 1942, with revivals ...
Against the Storm was a radio daytime drama which had three separate runs over a 13-year period; the initial run was on the NBC Red Network from October 1939 to December 1942, with revivals ...
Al Pearce
Albert Pearce (July 25, 1898 - June 2, 1961, Newport Beach, California) was a comedian, singer and banjoist who was a popular personality on several radio networks from 1928 to 1947.
Albert Pearce (July 25, 1898 - June 2, 1961, Newport Beach, California) was a comedian, singer and banjoist who was a popular personality on several radio networks from 1928 to 1947.
Alec Templeton
Alec Templeton (July 4, 1909/1910, Cardiff, Wales - March 28, 1963, Greenwich, Connecticut) was a Welsh composer, pianist and satirist.
Alec Templeton (July 4, 1909/1910, Cardiff, Wales - March 28, 1963, Greenwich, Connecticut) was a Welsh composer, pianist and satirist.
America Dances
America Dances was a radio program that presented various orchestras on the NBC Red Network on Saturday evenings beginning in 1935.
America Dances was a radio program that presented various orchestras on the NBC Red Network on Saturday evenings beginning in 1935.
American Portraits
American Portraits was an anthology radio program which aired on NBC from 1938 to 1951.
American Portraits was an anthology radio program which aired on NBC from 1938 to 1951.
Ann of the Airlanes
Ann of the Airlanes was a syndicated radio adventure drama series broadcast between 1932 and the 1950s.
Ann of the Airlanes was a syndicated radio adventure drama series broadcast between 1932 and the 1950s.
Arch Oboler's Plays
Arch Oboler's Plays was a radio anthology series written, produced and directed by Arch Oboler.
Arch Oboler's Plays was a radio anthology series written, produced and directed by Arch Oboler.
Arco Birthday Party
Arco Birthday Party (aka Arco Birthday Hour and Birthday Party) was an NBC Red Network series heard in 1930-31.
Arco Birthday Party (aka Arco Birthday Hour and Birthday Party) was an NBC Red Network series heard in 1930-31.
Aunt Jenny's Real Life Stories
Aunt Jenny’s Real Life Stories was a 15-minute radio soap opera which aired from January 18, 1937 to November 16, 1956 on CBS, sponsored by Spry shortening.
Aunt Jenny’s Real Life Stories was a 15-minute radio soap opera which aired from January 18, 1937 to November 16, 1956 on CBS, sponsored by Spry shortening.
Bachelor's Children
Bachelor's Children was a domestic daytime drama broadcast which originated on Chicago's WGN in 1935-36, continuing on CBS and NBC until 1946.
Bachelor's Children was a domestic daytime drama broadcast which originated on Chicago's WGN in 1935-36, continuing on CBS and NBC until 1946.
Backstage Wife
Backstage Wife is an American soap opera radio program that details the travails of Mary Noble, a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future.
Backstage Wife is an American soap opera radio program that details the travails of Mary Noble, a girl from a small town in Iowa who came to New York seeking her future.
Big Town
Big Town is a popular long-running radio drama series which was later adapted to both film and television and a comic book published by DC Comics.
Big Town is a popular long-running radio drama series which was later adapted to both film and television and a comic book published by DC Comics.
Blondie (radio)
Blondie is a radio situation comedy adapted from the long-run Blondie comic strip by Chic Young.
Blondie is a radio situation comedy adapted from the long-run Blondie comic strip by Chic Young.
Buck Rogers
Buck Rogers is a fictional character who first appeared in Armageddon 2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan in the August 1928 issue of the pulp magazine Amazing Stories as Anthony Rogers.
Buck Rogers is a fictional character who first appeared in Armageddon 2419 A.D. by Philip Francis Nowlan in the August 1928 issue of the pulp magazine Amazing Stories as Anthony Rogers.
Burns and Allen
Burns and Allen, an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen, worked together as a comedy team in vaudeville, films, radio and television and achieved great succ...
Burns and Allen, an American comedy duo consisting of George Burns and his wife, Gracie Allen, worked together as a comedy team in vaudeville, films, radio and television and achieved great succ...
Camel Caravan
Camel Caravan was a musical variety radio program, sponsored by Camel cigarettes, that aired on NBC Radio and CBS Radio from 1933 to 1954.
Camel Caravan was a musical variety radio program, sponsored by Camel cigarettes, that aired on NBC Radio and CBS Radio from 1933 to 1954.
Captain Midnight
Captain Midnight (later rebranded on television as Jet Jackson, Flying Commando) is a U.S. adventure franchise first broadcast as a radio serial from 1938 to 1949.
Captain Midnight (later rebranded on television as Jet Jackson, Flying Commando) is a U.S. adventure franchise first broadcast as a radio serial from 1938 to 1949.
Cavalcade of America
Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented a musical, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condens...
Cavalcade of America is an anthology drama series that was sponsored by the DuPont Company, although it occasionally presented a musical, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condens...
Challenge of the Yukon
Challenge of the Yukon was a radio series that began on Detroit's station WXYZ, and an example of a Northern genre story.
Challenge of the Yukon was a radio series that began on Detroit's station WXYZ, and an example of a Northern genre story.
Chandu the Magician (radio)
Chandu the Magician, one of the longest running radio adventure serials, was heard on several different networks and aired in two distinctly different series, one in the 1930s and a revival 12 y...
Chandu the Magician, one of the longest running radio adventure serials, was heard on several different networks and aired in two distinctly different series, one in the 1930s and a revival 12 y...
Charlie Chan
Charlie Chan is a fictional Chinese-American detective created by Earl Derr Biggers in 1919.
Charlie Chan is a fictional Chinese-American detective created by Earl Derr Biggers in 1919.
Cities Service Concerts
The Cities Service Concerts were musical broadcasts which had a long three-decade run on radio from 1925 to 1956, encompassing a variety of vocalists and musicians.
The Cities Service Concerts were musical broadcasts which had a long three-decade run on radio from 1925 to 1956, encompassing a variety of vocalists and musicians.
Clara, Lu, and Em
Clara, Lu, and Em was radio's first network daytime soap opera, beginning June 16, 1930 over WGN-AM Chicago, Illinois.
Clara, Lu, and Em was radio's first network daytime soap opera, beginning June 16, 1930 over WGN-AM Chicago, Illinois.
Columbia Workshop
Columbia Workshop was a radio series that aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System from 1936 to 1943, returning in 1946-47.
Columbia Workshop was a radio series that aired on the Columbia Broadcasting System from 1936 to 1943, returning in 1946-47.
Dan Dunn
Dan Dunn was the first fictional character to make his debut in an American comic magazine, making him the forerunner of many comic book heroes.
Dan Dunn was the first fictional character to make his debut in an American comic magazine, making him the forerunner of many comic book heroes.
Death Valley Days
Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area.
Death Valley Days is an American radio and television anthology series featuring true stories of the old American West, particularly the Death Valley area.
Dick Tracy
Dick Tracy is a comic strip featuring Dick Tracy, a hard-hitting, fast-shooting and intelligent police detective.
Dick Tracy is a comic strip featuring Dick Tracy, a hard-hitting, fast-shooting and intelligent police detective.
Doc Savage
Doc Savage is a fictional character originally published in American pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s.
Doc Savage is a fictional character originally published in American pulp magazines during the 1930s and 1940s.
Don McNeill's Breakfast Club
The Breakfast Club was a long-run morning variety show on NBC Blue Network/ABC radio originating in Chicago, Illinois.
The Breakfast Club was a long-run morning variety show on NBC Blue Network/ABC radio originating in Chicago, Illinois.
Dr. I.Q.
Dr. I.Q. (aka Dr. I.Q., the Mental Banker and Doctor I.Q.) was a radio and television quiz program.
Dr. I.Q. (aka Dr. I.Q., the Mental Banker and Doctor I.Q.) was a radio and television quiz program.
Easy Aces
Easy Aces, a long-running American serial radio comedy, was trademarked by the low-keyed drollery of creator and writer Goodman Ace and his wife, Jane, as an urbane, put-upon realtor and his...
Easy Aces, a long-running American serial radio comedy, was trademarked by the low-keyed drollery of creator and writer Goodman Ace and his wife, Jane, as an urbane, put-upon realtor and his...
Ed Wynn
Ed Wynn (November 9, 1886 – June 19, 1966) was a popular American comedian and actor noted for his Perfect Fool comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later c...
Ed Wynn (November 9, 1886 – June 19, 1966) was a popular American comedian and actor noted for his Perfect Fool comedy character, his pioneering radio show of the 1930s, and his later c...
Eddie Cantor
Eddie Cantor (January 31, 1892 – October 10, 1964), born Edward Israel Iskowitz, was an American "illustrated song" performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor and songwriter.
Eddie Cantor (January 31, 1892 – October 10, 1964), born Edward Israel Iskowitz, was an American "illustrated song" performer, comedian, dancer, singer, actor and songwriter.
Edgar Bergen
Edgar John Bergen was an American actor and radio performer, best known as a ventriloquist.
Edgar John Bergen was an American actor and radio performer, best known as a ventriloquist.
Ferrin Fraser
Ferrin Fraser (May 11, 1903 - April 1, 1969, Lockport, New York) was a radio scriptwriter and short story author who collaborated with Frank Buck on radio scripts and five books.
Ferrin Fraser (May 11, 1903 - April 1, 1969, Lockport, New York) was a radio scriptwriter and short story author who collaborated with Frank Buck on radio scripts and five books.
Fibber McGee and Molly
Fibber McGee and Molly is an American radio comedy series which maintained its popularity over decades.
Fibber McGee and Molly is an American radio comedy series which maintained its popularity over decades.
Five-Star Theater
Five-Star Theater (aka 5-Star Theater) premiered on Monday, November 28, 1932 on NBC's Blue Network, sponsored by Colonial Oil Company and Standard Oil (New Jersey).
Five-Star Theater (aka 5-Star Theater) premiered on Monday, November 28, 1932 on NBC's Blue Network, sponsored by Colonial Oil Company and Standard Oil (New Jersey).
Flash Gordon
Flash Gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond.
Flash Gordon is the hero of a science fiction adventure comic strip originally drawn by Alex Raymond.
Flywheel, Shyster, and Flywheel
Flywheel, Shyster, and Flywheel is a situation comedy radio show starring two of the Marx Brothers, Groucho and Chico, and written primarily by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman.
Flywheel, Shyster, and Flywheel is a situation comedy radio show starring two of the Marx Brothers, Groucho and Chico, and written primarily by Nat Perrin and Arthur Sheekman.
Frank Buck (animal collector)
Frank Howard Buck (March 17, 1884 – March 25, 1950) was a hunter and "collector of wild animals," as well as a movie actor, director, writer and producer.
Frank Howard Buck (March 17, 1884 – March 25, 1950) was a hunter and "collector of wild animals," as well as a movie actor, director, writer and producer.
Frank Merriwell
Frank Merriwell is a fictional character appearing in a series of novels and short stories by Gilbert Patten, who wrote under the pseudonym Burt L. Standish.
Frank Merriwell is a fictional character appearing in a series of novels and short stories by Gilbert Patten, who wrote under the pseudonym Burt L. Standish.
Gang Busters
Gang Busters was an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories."
Gang Busters was an American dramatic radio program heralded as "the only national program that brings you authentic police case histories."
Gasoline Alley
Gasoline Alley is a comic strip created by Frank King and currently distributed by Tribune Media Services.
Gasoline Alley is a comic strip created by Frank King and currently distributed by Tribune Media Services.
Girl Alone
Girl Alone was a radio soap opera broadcast on NBC from 1935 to 1941.
Girl Alone was a radio soap opera broadcast on NBC from 1935 to 1941.
Grand Central Station (radio)
Grand Central Station was an American anthology radio series which had a long run on the major networks from 1937 to 1954.
Grand Central Station was an American anthology radio series which had a long run on the major networks from 1937 to 1954.
Green Hornet
The Green Hornet is an American radio and television masked vigilante created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell, in 1936.
The Green Hornet is an American radio and television masked vigilante created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input from radio director James Jewell, in 1936.
Guiding Light (1937-1949)
The Guiding Light (TGL) was a long-run radio series which became the longest-running American television soap opera.
The Guiding Light (TGL) was a long-run radio series which became the longest-running American television soap opera.
Guiding Light (1937–1949)
The Guiding Light (TGL) was a long-run radio series which became the longest-running American television soap opera.
The Guiding Light (TGL) was a long-run radio series which became the longest-running American television soap opera.
Hollywood Playhouse
Hollywood Playhouse was a 1930s radio anthology drama series that featured adaptations of plays and short stories.
Hollywood Playhouse was a 1930s radio anthology drama series that featured adaptations of plays and short stories.
I Love a Mystery
I Love a Mystery was a radio drama series about three friends who ran a detective agency and traveled the world in search of adventure.
I Love a Mystery was a radio drama series about three friends who ran a detective agency and traveled the world in search of adventure.
Information Please
Information Please was an American radio quiz show, created by Dan Golenpaul, which aired on NBC from May 17, 1938 to April 22, 1951.
Information Please was an American radio quiz show, created by Dan Golenpaul, which aired on NBC from May 17, 1938 to April 22, 1951.
Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy
Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a juvenile radio adventure series broadcast between 1933 and 1951 from Chicago.
Jack Armstrong, the All-American Boy was a juvenile radio adventure series broadcast between 1933 and 1951 from Chicago.
Jerry of the Circus
Jerry of the Circus was a 1937 syndicated radio serial broadcast for a juvenile audience.
Jerry of the Circus was a 1937 syndicated radio serial broadcast for a juvenile audience.
Judy and Jane
Judy and Jane was a radio soap opera originally heard on CBS from February 8 to June 17, 1932 and on NBC from October 10, 1932 to April 26, 1935.
Judy and Jane was a radio soap opera originally heard on CBS from February 8 to June 17, 1932 and on NBC from October 10, 1932 to April 26, 1935.
Just Plain Bill
Just Plain Bill was a long run 15-minute daytime radio drama program heard on CBS and NBC. The series was sponsored by Anacin for 18 of the program's 23-year run.
Just Plain Bill was a long run 15-minute daytime radio drama program heard on CBS and NBC. The series was sponsored by Anacin for 18 of the program's 23-year run.
Kate Smith
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith was an American Popular singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America".
Kathryn Elizabeth "Kate" Smith was an American Popular singer, best known for her rendition of Irving Berlin's "God Bless America".
Kraft Music Hall
The Kraft Music Hall was a popular variety program, featuring top show business entertainers, which aired on NBC radio and television from 1933 to 1971.
The Kraft Music Hall was a popular variety program, featuring top show business entertainers, which aired on NBC radio and television from 1933 to 1971.
Les Misérables (radio)
Les Misérables was a seven-part radio series broadcast July 23–September 3, 1937, on the Mutual Network.
Les Misérables was a seven-part radio series broadcast July 23–September 3, 1937, on the Mutual Network.
Let's Pretend
Let's Pretend, created and directed by Nila Mack, was a long-run CBS radio series for children.
Let's Pretend, created and directed by Nila Mack, was a long-run CBS radio series for children.
Life Can Be Beautiful
Life Can Be Beautiful was a daytime drama broadcast on NBC and CBS during its 16-year run.
Life Can Be Beautiful was a daytime drama broadcast on NBC and CBS during its 16-year run.
Lights Out (radio show)
Lights Out is an extremely popular American old-time radio program, an early example of a network series devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural, predating Suspense and Inner San...
Lights Out is an extremely popular American old-time radio program, an early example of a network series devoted mostly to horror and the supernatural, predating Suspense and Inner San...
Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked Texas Ranger who, with his Native American companion Tonto, fights injustice in the American Old West.
The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked Texas Ranger who, with his Native American companion Tonto, fights injustice in the American Old West.
Lum and Abner
Lum and Abner was an American radio comedy network program created by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff that was aired from 1931 to 1954.
Lum and Abner was an American radio comedy network program created by Chester Lauck and Norris Goff that was aired from 1931 to 1954.
Lux Radio Theater
Lux Radio Theater, a long-run classic radio anthology series, was broadcast on the NBC Blue Network (1934-35); CBS (1935-54) and NBC (1954-55).
Lux Radio Theater, a long-run classic radio anthology series, was broadcast on the NBC Blue Network (1934-35); CBS (1935-54) and NBC (1954-55).
Ma Perkins
Ma Perkins (sometimes called Oxydol's Own Ma Perkins) is an American radio soap opera which was heard on NBC from 1933 to 1949 and on CBS from 1942 to 1960.
Ma Perkins (sometimes called Oxydol's Own Ma Perkins) is an American radio soap opera which was heard on NBC from 1933 to 1949 and on CBS from 1942 to 1960.
Major Bowes Amateur Hour
Major Bowes Amateur Hour, American radio's best-known talent show, was one of the most popular programs broadcast in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s.
Major Bowes Amateur Hour, American radio's best-known talent show, was one of the most popular programs broadcast in the United States in the 1930s and 1940s.
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round was a NBC musical variety radio program of the 1930s.
Manhattan Merry-Go-Round was a NBC musical variety radio program of the 1930s.
Mercury Theatre
The Mercury Theatre was an independent repertory theatre company founded in New York City in 1937 by Orson Welles and producer John Houseman.
The Mercury Theatre was an independent repertory theatre company founded in New York City in 1937 by Orson Welles and producer John Houseman.
Midwestern Hayride
Midwestern Hayride, sometimes known as Midwest Hayride, was an American country music show originating in the 1930s from WLW-AM and later from WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Midwestern Hayride, sometimes known as Midwest Hayride, was an American country music show originating in the 1930s from WLW-AM and later from WLWT-TV in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Moon River (radio program)
Moon River was a long-running late-night American radio program which originated from WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Moon River was a long-running late-night American radio program which originated from WLW in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Mr. District Attorney
Mr. District Attorney is a popular radio crime drama which aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939 to June 13, 1952.
Mr. District Attorney is a popular radio crime drama which aired on NBC and ABC from April 3, 1939 to June 13, 1952.
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons was one of radio's longest running shows, airing (October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955), continuing well into the television era.
Mr. Keen, Tracer of Lost Persons was one of radio's longest running shows, airing (October 12, 1937 to April 19, 1955), continuing well into the television era.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is a 1934 comedy-genre film, directed by Norman Taurog, and based on the 1901 novel by Alice Hegan Rice.
Mrs. Wiggs of the Cabbage Patch is a 1934 comedy-genre film, directed by Norman Taurog, and based on the 1901 novel by Alice Hegan Rice.
Myrt and Marge (radio)
Myrt and Marge was a popular radio program during the period 1932-1946.
Myrt and Marge was a popular radio program during the period 1932-1946.
National Barn Dance
National Barn Dance, broadcast by WLS-AM in Chicago, Illinois starting in 1924, was one of the first American country music radio programs and a direct precursor of the Grand Ole Opry.
National Barn Dance, broadcast by WLS-AM in Chicago, Illinois starting in 1924, was one of the first American country music radio programs and a direct precursor of the Grand Ole Opry.
NBC Symphony Orchestra
The NBC Symphony Orchestra was a radio orchestra established by David Sarnoff of the National Broadcasting Company especially for conductor Arturo Toscanini.
The NBC Symphony Orchestra was a radio orchestra established by David Sarnoff of the National Broadcasting Company especially for conductor Arturo Toscanini.
Our Gal Sunday
Our Gal Sunday was an American soap opera produced by Frank and Anne Hummert and heard on CBS from 1937 to 1959.
Our Gal Sunday was an American soap opera produced by Frank and Anne Hummert and heard on CBS from 1937 to 1959.
Painted Dreams
Painted Dreams is an American radio soap opera that was the first daytime radio soap opera program in the United States.
Painted Dreams is an American radio soap opera that was the first daytime radio soap opera program in the United States.
Palmolive Beauty Box Theater
Palmolive Beauty Box Theater was an American radio program that featured an operetta or other musical each week from April 3, 1934 to October 6, 1937.
Palmolive Beauty Box Theater was an American radio program that featured an operetta or other musical each week from April 3, 1934 to October 6, 1937.
Pat O'Daniel and His Hillbilly Boys
Pat O'Daniel and his Hillbilly Boys was a Texan Western swing band with its own radio program during the mid-1930s.
Pat O'Daniel and his Hillbilly Boys was a Texan Western swing band with its own radio program during the mid-1930s.
Pepper Young's Family
Pepper Young's Family was one of radio's more popular daytime drama series, with various format and title changes during its long run from 1932 to 1959.
Pepper Young's Family was one of radio's more popular daytime drama series, with various format and title changes during its long run from 1932 to 1959.
Phil Spitalny
Phil Spitalny (November 7, 1890, Tetiev, Ukraine (territory of Russian Empire) – October 11, 1970, Miami Beach, Florida) was a musician, music critic, composer and bandleader heard often on radi...
Phil Spitalny (November 7, 1890, Tetiev, Ukraine (territory of Russian Empire) – October 11, 1970, Miami Beach, Florida) was a musician, music critic, composer and bandleader heard often on radi...
Pot o' Gold
Pot o' Gold was radio's first big-money giveaway program, garnering huge ratings within four weeks of its debut and leading to a 1941 American romantic comedy film based on the radio program...
Pot o' Gold was radio's first big-money giveaway program, garnering huge ratings within four weeks of its debut and leading to a 1941 American romantic comedy film based on the radio program...
Pot o' Gold (radio giveaway program)
Pot o' Gold was radio's first big-money giveaway program, garnering huge ratings within four weeks of its 1939 debut.
Pot o' Gold was radio's first big-money giveaway program, garnering huge ratings within four weeks of its 1939 debut.
Pot o' Gold (radio program)
Pot o' Gold was radio's first big-money giveaway program, garnering huge ratings within four weeks of its 1939 debut.
Pot o' Gold was radio's first big-money giveaway program, garnering huge ratings within four weeks of its 1939 debut.
Professor Quiz
Professor Quiz was radio's first true quiz program, broadcast with many different sponsors from 1936 to 1948 on CBS and ABC. The program featured Professor Quiz, his wife Betty and his son, ...
Professor Quiz was radio's first true quiz program, broadcast with many different sponsors from 1936 to 1948 on CBS and ABC. The program featured Professor Quiz, his wife Betty and his son, ...
Richard Diamond, Private Detective
Richard Diamond, Private Detective is an American detective drama which was on radio from 1949 to 1953 and on television from 1957 to 1960.
Richard Diamond, Private Detective is an American detective drama which was on radio from 1949 to 1953 and on television from 1957 to 1960.
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a franchise, founded by Robert LeRoy Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.
Ripley's Believe It or Not! is a franchise, founded by Robert LeRoy Ripley, which deals in bizarre events and items so strange and unusual that readers might question the claims.
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Sherlock Holmes is a fictional detective created by Scottish author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
Skyroads (comics)
Skyroads, a serialized aviation-based comic strip, was published from 1929 to 1942.
Skyroads, a serialized aviation-based comic strip, was published from 1929 to 1942.
Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police
Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police was a radio adventure series written by Virginia Cooke.
Speed Gibson of the International Secret Police was a radio adventure series written by Virginia Cooke.
Stop Me If You've Heard This One
Stop Me If You've Heard This One was a comedy radio series, created by the actor-humorist Cal Tinney (February 2, 1908-December 2, 1993) and sponsored by Quaker Oats.
Stop Me If You've Heard This One was a comedy radio series, created by the actor-humorist Cal Tinney (February 2, 1908-December 2, 1993) and sponsored by Quaker Oats.
Tarzan
Tarzan is a fictional character, an archetypal feral child raised in the African jungles by the Mangani "great apes"; he later experiences civilization only to largely reject it and return to th...
Tarzan is a fictional character, an archetypal feral child raised in the African jungles by the Mangani "great apes"; he later experiences civilization only to largely reject it and return to th...
Terry and the Pirates (radio serial)
Terry and the Pirates was a radio serial adapted from the comic strip of the same name created in 1934 by Milton Caniff.
Terry and the Pirates was a radio serial adapted from the comic strip of the same name created in 1934 by Milton Caniff.
Texaco Star Theater
Texaco Star Theater is an American comedy-variety show, broadcast on radio from 1938 to 1949 and telecast from 1948 to 1956.
Texaco Star Theater is an American comedy-variety show, broadcast on radio from 1938 to 1949 and telecast from 1948 to 1956.
The Adventures of Ellery Queen
The Adventures of Ellery Queen is the title of a radio series and four separate television series made from the 1950s through the 1970s.
The Adventures of Ellery Queen is the title of a radio series and four separate television series made from the 1950s through the 1970s.
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack was an aviation comic strip that first appeared October 1, 1933 in the Chicago Tribune and ended April 1, 1973.
The Adventures of Smilin' Jack was an aviation comic strip that first appeared October 1, 1933 in the Chicago Tribune and ended April 1, 1973.
The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen
The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen was a radio adventure serial created by writers Bob Burtt and Bill Moore, both of whom were from Kansas City, Missouri.
The Air Adventures of Jimmie Allen was a radio adventure serial created by writers Bob Burtt and Bill Moore, both of whom were from Kansas City, Missouri.
The Aldrich Family
The Aldrich Family, a popular radio teenage situation comedy (1939-1953), was also presented in films, television and comic books.
The Aldrich Family, a popular radio teenage situation comedy (1939-1953), was also presented in films, television and comic books.
The American Album of Familiar Music
The American Album of Familiar Music was a radio program of popular music broadcast from 1931 to 1951, first on NBC and then on ABC. Directed by James Haupt, the show was produced by Frank a...
The American Album of Familiar Music was a radio program of popular music broadcast from 1931 to 1951, first on NBC and then on ABC. Directed by James Haupt, the show was produced by Frank a...
The American Forum of the Air
The American Forum of the Air, hosted by Theodore Granik (1907–1970), was a public affairs panel discussion program, the first series of its kind on radio.
The American Forum of the Air, hosted by Theodore Granik (1907–1970), was a public affairs panel discussion program, the first series of its kind on radio.
The Atwater Kent Hour
The Atwater Kent Hour (aka The Atwater Kent Radio Hour) was a top-rated radio concert music program heard on NBC and CBS from 1926 to 1934 with stars of the Metropolitan Opera ofte...
The Atwater Kent Hour (aka The Atwater Kent Radio Hour) was a top-rated radio concert music program heard on NBC and CBS from 1926 to 1934 with stars of the Metropolitan Opera ofte...
The Baby Snooks Show
The Baby Snooks Show was an American radio program starring comedienne and Ziegfeld Follies alumna Fanny Brice as a mischievous young girl who was 40 years younger than the actress who p...
The Baby Snooks Show was an American radio program starring comedienne and Ziegfeld Follies alumna Fanny Brice as a mischievous young girl who was 40 years younger than the actress who p...
The Bell Telephone Hour
The Bell Telephone Hour, aka The Telephone Hour, is a long-run concert series which began April 29, 1940 on NBC Radio and was heard on NBC until June 30, 1958.
The Bell Telephone Hour, aka The Telephone Hour, is a long-run concert series which began April 29, 1940 on NBC Radio and was heard on NBC until June 30, 1958.
The Campbell Playhouse
The Campbell Playhouse (1938–40) was a CBS radio drama series directed by and starring Orson Welles.
The Campbell Playhouse (1938–40) was a CBS radio drama series directed by and starring Orson Welles.
The Carnation Contented Hour
The Carnation Contented Hour was a long-running radio music series, sponsored by the Carnation Milk Company, which premiered April 26, 1931 on the regional NBC West Coast network.
The Carnation Contented Hour was a long-running radio music series, sponsored by the Carnation Milk Company, which premiered April 26, 1931 on the regional NBC West Coast network.
The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street
The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street was a musical variety radio program which began on the Blue Network in 1940.
The Chamber Music Society of Lower Basin Street was a musical variety radio program which began on the Blue Network in 1940.
The Chase and Sanborn Hour
The Chase and Sanborn Hour was the umbrella title for a series of US comedy and variety radio shows, sponsored by Standard Brands' Chase and Sanborn Coffee, usually airing Sundays on NBC fro...
The Chase and Sanborn Hour was the umbrella title for a series of US comedy and variety radio shows, sponsored by Standard Brands' Chase and Sanborn Coffee, usually airing Sundays on NBC fro...
The Clicquot Club Eskimos
The Clicquot Club Eskimos was a popular musical variety radio show, first heard in 1923, featuring a banjo orchestra directed by Harry Reser.
The Clicquot Club Eskimos was a popular musical variety radio show, first heard in 1923, featuring a banjo orchestra directed by Harry Reser.
The Collier Hour
The Collier Hour, broadcast on the NBC Blue Network from 1927 to 1932, was radio's first major dramatic anthology, aka Collier's Radio Hour.
The Collier Hour, broadcast on the NBC Blue Network from 1927 to 1932, was radio's first major dramatic anthology, aka Collier's Radio Hour.
The First Nighter Program
The First Nighter Program was a long-running radio anthology comedy-drama series broadcast from 1930 to 1953.
The First Nighter Program was a long-running radio anthology comedy-drama series broadcast from 1930 to 1953.
The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour
The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour (also known as The Rudy Vallée Show, The Fleischmann Yeast Hour, and The Fleischmann Hour) was a pioneering musical variety radio p...
The Fleischmann's Yeast Hour (also known as The Rudy Vallée Show, The Fleischmann Yeast Hour, and The Fleischmann Hour) was a pioneering musical variety radio p...
The Ford Sunday Evening Hour
The Ford Sunday Evening Hour was an hour-long concert music radio series, sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, which was broadcast from 1934 to 1946, with a hiatus from 1942 to 1945.
The Ford Sunday Evening Hour was an hour-long concert music radio series, sponsored by the Ford Motor Company, which was broadcast from 1934 to 1946, with a hiatus from 1942 to 1945.
The General Electric Concert
The General Electric Concert was a music series sponsored by General Electric and broadcast on the NBC Red Network beginning in 1931.
The General Electric Concert was a music series sponsored by General Electric and broadcast on the NBC Red Network beginning in 1931.
The Goldbergs
The Goldbergs is a comedy-drama broadcast from 1929 to 1946 on American radio, and from 1949 to 1956 on American television.
The Goldbergs is a comedy-drama broadcast from 1929 to 1946 on American radio, and from 1949 to 1956 on American television.
The Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra
The Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra was a musical variety radio program, sponsored by B. F. Goodrich and heard in different formats and timeslots from 1925 until 1935.
The Goodrich Silvertown Orchestra was a musical variety radio program, sponsored by B. F. Goodrich and heard in different formats and timeslots from 1925 until 1935.
The Green Hornet
The Green Hornet is an American radio and comic book masked vigilante created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input by radio director James Jewell, in 1936.
The Green Hornet is an American radio and comic book masked vigilante created by George W. Trendle and Fran Striker, with input by radio director James Jewell, in 1936.
The Green Hornet (radio series)
The Green Hornet is an American radio adventure series that debuted in 1936 and introduced the character of the Green Hornet, a masked vigilante.
The Green Hornet is an American radio adventure series that debuted in 1936 and introduced the character of the Green Hornet, a masked vigilante.
The Hermit's Cave
The Hermit's Cave was a radio horror anthology series, syndicated by WJR Detroit in the mid-1930s, sponsored by Olga Coal after the first two years.
The Hermit's Cave was a radio horror anthology series, syndicated by WJR Detroit in the mid-1930s, sponsored by Olga Coal after the first two years.
The Hoover Sentinels
The Hoover Sentinels was a radio concert series which was broadcast on NBC from 1927 to 1935.
The Hoover Sentinels was a radio concert series which was broadcast on NBC from 1927 to 1935.
The Jack Benny Program
The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is a radio-TV comedy series that ran for more than three decades and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century American comedy.
The Jack Benny Program, starring Jack Benny, is a radio-TV comedy series that ran for more than three decades and is generally regarded as a high-water mark in 20th-century American comedy.
The Lone Ranger
The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked Texas Ranger who, with his Native American companion Tonto, fights injustice in the American Old West.
The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked Texas Ranger who, with his Native American companion Tonto, fights injustice in the American Old West.
The Magic Key of RCA
The Magic Key of RCA was an American variety radio show that featured an unusually large and broad range of entertainment stars and other noted personalities.
The Magic Key of RCA was an American variety radio show that featured an unusually large and broad range of entertainment stars and other noted personalities.
The Majestic Theater of the Air
The Majestic Theater of the Air, aka The Majestic Hour, was a musical radio program which aired in during the late 1920s and early 1930s, originally broadcast on Sunday evenings.
The Majestic Theater of the Air, aka The Majestic Hour, was a musical radio program which aired in during the late 1920s and early 1930s, originally broadcast on Sunday evenings.
The March of Time
The March of Time is an American radio news series broadcast from 1931 to 1945, and a companion newsreel series shown in movie theaters from 1935 to 1951.
The March of Time is an American radio news series broadcast from 1931 to 1945, and a companion newsreel series shown in movie theaters from 1935 to 1951.
The Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air
The Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air was a musical-variety radio series for children, sponsored by Pepsodent and heard on NBC. Broadcast from the Disney Little Theater on the RKO lot from January...
The Mickey Mouse Theater of the Air was a musical-variety radio series for children, sponsored by Pepsodent and heard on NBC. Broadcast from the Disney Little Theater on the RKO lot from January...
The National Farm and Home Hour
The National Farm and Home Hour was a variety show which was broadcast in various formats from 1928 to 1958.
The National Farm and Home Hour was a variety show which was broadcast in various formats from 1928 to 1958.
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was an old-time radio show which aired in the USA from October 2, 1939 to July 7, 1947.
The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes was an old-time radio show which aired in the USA from October 2, 1939 to July 7, 1947.
The O'Neills
The O'Neills was a radio serial drama which aired on Mutual, CBS and NBC from 1934 to 1943.
The O'Neills was a radio serial drama which aired on Mutual, CBS and NBC from 1934 to 1943.
The Palmolive Hour
The Palmolive Hour was a critically acclaimed radio concert hour in the USA, sponsored by Palmolive Soap and broadcast on NBC from December 9, 1927 to July 29, 1931.
The Palmolive Hour was a critically acclaimed radio concert hour in the USA, sponsored by Palmolive Soap and broadcast on NBC from December 9, 1927 to July 29, 1931.
The Parade of States
The Parade of States (aka The Parade of the States) was a radio series, heard on NBC in 1931-32, which presented a tribute to a different American state each week.
The Parade of States (aka The Parade of the States) was a radio series, heard on NBC in 1931-32, which presented a tribute to a different American state each week.
The Passing Parade
The Passing Parade, a.k.a. John Nesbitt's Passing Parade, was an American radio series created, written, and narrated by John Nesbitt which was adapted into an Oscar-winning series of MG...
The Passing Parade, a.k.a. John Nesbitt's Passing Parade, was an American radio series created, written, and narrated by John Nesbitt which was adapted into an Oscar-winning series of MG...
The Romance of Helen Trent
The Romance of Helen Trent was a radio soap opera which aired on CBS from 1933 to 1960 for a total of 7,222 episodes.
The Romance of Helen Trent was a radio soap opera which aired on CBS from 1933 to 1960 for a total of 7,222 episodes.
The Screen Guild Theater
The Screen Guild Theater was a popular radio anthology series during the Golden Age of Radio, broadcast from 1939 until 1952, with leading Hollywood actors performing in adaptations of popul...
The Screen Guild Theater was a popular radio anthology series during the Golden Age of Radio, broadcast from 1939 until 1952, with leading Hollywood actors performing in adaptations of popul...
The Shadow
The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas, originally in pulp magazines, then on 1930s radio and then in a wide variety of media, that follow the exploits of the title character, a cri...
The Shadow is a collection of serialized dramas, originally in pulp magazines, then on 1930s radio and then in a wide variety of media, that follow the exploits of the title character, a cri...
The Shadow of Fu Manchu
The Shadow of Fu Manchu was an adventure radio drama adapted from the first nine Fu Manchu novels by Sax Rohmer.
The Shadow of Fu Manchu was an adventure radio drama adapted from the first nine Fu Manchu novels by Sax Rohmer.
The Voice of Firestone
The Voice of Firestone, is a long-running radio and television program of classical music.
The Voice of Firestone, is a long-running radio and television program of classical music.
The Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra
The Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra, in addition to providing dinner music at the famous hotel of the same name, made over 300 recordings and many radio broadcasts.
The Waldorf-Astoria Orchestra, in addition to providing dinner music at the famous hotel of the same name, made over 300 recordings and many radio broadcasts.
The Witch's Tale
The Witch's Tale was a horror-fantasy radio series which aired from 1931 to 1938 on WOR and Mutual and in syndication.
The Witch's Tale was a horror-fantasy radio series which aired from 1931 to 1938 on WOR and Mutual and in syndication.
Today's Children
Today's Children was a name shared by two thematically related American radio soap operas created and written by Irna Phillips, the earliest of which was her first nationally networked series.
Today's Children was a name shared by two thematically related American radio soap operas created and written by Irna Phillips, the earliest of which was her first nationally networked series.
Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou
Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou was an unusual radio situation comedy broadcast in various timeslots from 1938 to 1946.
Tommy Riggs and Betty Lou was an unusual radio situation comedy broadcast in various timeslots from 1938 to 1946.
Uncle Jim's Question Bee
Uncle Jim's Question Bee was a radio quiz program, hosted by Jim McWilliams, which began on the Blue Network in 1936 and continued until 1941.
Uncle Jim's Question Bee was a radio quiz program, hosted by Jim McWilliams, which began on the Blue Network in 1936 and continued until 1941.
Uncle Walter's Doghouse
Uncle Walter's Doghouse was a radio situation comedy and musical variety program broadcast on NBC from May 2, 1939 to July 8, 1942.
Uncle Walter's Doghouse was a radio situation comedy and musical variety program broadcast on NBC from May 2, 1939 to July 8, 1942.
When a Girl Marries
When a Girl Marries was a daytime radio drama which was broadcast on three major radio networks from 1939 to 1957.
When a Girl Marries was a daytime radio drama which was broadcast on three major radio networks from 1939 to 1957.
Young Doctor Malone
Young Doctor Malone is an American soap opera, created by Irna Phillips, which had a long run on radio and television from 1939 to 1963.
Young Doctor Malone is an American soap opera, created by Irna Phillips, which had a long run on radio and television from 1939 to 1963.
Young Widder Brown
Young Widder Brown was a daytime radio drama series broadcast on NBC from 1938 to 1956.
Young Widder Brown was a daytime radio drama series broadcast on NBC from 1938 to 1956.
Your Hit Parade
Your Hit Parade, a popular American radio and television music program, was broadcast from 1935 to 1955 on radio, and seen from 1950 to 1959 on television.
Your Hit Parade, a popular American radio and television music program, was broadcast from 1935 to 1955 on radio, and seen from 1950 to 1959 on television.