Heirloom Radio

There is an introduction to this program that should be heard before listening to this "Democracy Now" rebroadcast with host Amy Goodman and guest Studs Terkel. This track will make more sense if you listen to the 6-7 min. intro track... with photo of Studs TerkelShe is also a sought-after public speaker and has lectured at numerous universities and events around the world, further highlighting her influence and dedication to her work. This track is in the "Radio History" Playlist

This track runs about 7 minutes and it is an introduction to "Democracy Now - Oct 5, 2005 - News Program with guest Studs Terkel. Those interested in listening to the re-broadcast of this well known news program will need to look for "Democracy Now - Amy Goodman" - Guest:Studs Terkel. Track is in the "Radio History" playlist

This is an one-hour radio adaptation of Shakespear's "Taming of the Shrew" - on NBC Blue Network (Later to become ABC)... on August 2, 1937. Audio quality is quite good considering it was recorded during a live performance 87 years ago! This is the first of several of the Shakespearian collection.

Does anyone remember what radio is? This will refresh your memory... turn back to 1960

Audio intro gives background on the "Biography of Sound... NBC series that aired from 1954 to 1956. Created by Norman Corwin. Hour long documentary series. This program is the Biography of Leo Derocher, known as"Leo the Lip" as he clashed wiith umpires, the press, authorities,,,outspoken man. Baseball Hall of Fame 1994 (posthumously)

Brief audio intro to "Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar" starring Bob Bailey. A bit of general history of the series and a brief synopsis of "The Boron Matter." The investigation leads to serious consequencs for national security as Dollar digs up a web of intrigue,deceit, and danger.. More tracks of this series can be found in outrb"Crime, Detective, Mystery" Playlist

Audio Introduction gives some backround on this show that had a 9 year run on radio. Introduces the 4 people who were the repeating performers on the show. At the time this program was on...we were in WW II and it was a popular show because it invited veterans and active soldiers to be guests on the show. It is quite silly...but the segments with the band are quite fun to listen to.This track will be in the "Comedy" Playlist.

Introductory audio gives brief history of "Bold Venture" and then the excitement begins with "Voodoo Vendetta in Paradise"... This and other "Bold Venture" programs are on the "Drama/Adventure" Playlist.

A family that really likes potatoes... we hear them run to the dinner table and sort of fight over the potatoes...This is a funny play about funny potatoes. Will be stored in the Earplay Playlist. Show was written by Ron Friedell for NPR and the Corporation of Public Broadcasting with a grant by the National Endowment for the Arts. Was recorded at WHA (Wisconsin)

Audio introduction outlines the format and purpose of the show. Lindsay MacHarrie hosted/narrated the shows. Two back-to-back stories: "Friday the 13th" and "Wishing upon a Star" The dramatizations featured actors Verna Felton, Hanley Stafford (Baby Snook's Daddy), Gale Gordon (Principal on"Our Miss Brooks", Howard McNear and Barbara Jean Wong. All of these actors were very young in 1935, when this show aired...and they all became future radio and television stars. More shows like this in the "Origin of Superstitions" playlist.

Announcer Don Wilson introduces host for this Command Performance show broadcast by the AFRS 8/25/42. Guests include Betty Hutton, Dorothy Lamour, Reggie Gardner, Benny Goodman and Orch, Mean Widdle Kid (See photo)... guests have been requested by troops overseas during WW II...Everything was volunteered to support morale of our troops. Track stored in "Command Performance" Playlist

Audio introduction presents some background on the series "Great Scenes from Great Plays" and that it was quite a different production as it was sponsered by the National Council of the Protestant Episcopal Church. Every story in the 20 story run from 1948-49 contained a message within it... which is discussed at the end of the drama.

Audio introduction gives background on Judy Canova and her show... and introduces the story "Crescent City Gold Rush". These shows have something for everyone... music and comedy. Judy Canova was taught in singing classical songs... and she was an amazing talent...as a Country Bumpkin. This track will be found on the "Judy Canova Show" playlist

An audio introduction gives some background on the series known as "Suspense" which had a 20 yr run on radio. IF you are a cat lover you might like this even more...but then again, maybe not! Poor George, he gets blamed for everything and the cat doesn't like him either!

A group of gypsies migrates from Hungary to Rutland, VT in the middle to late 1800's. They make baskets and brooms and the men swear to marry a gypsy woman to have children. If they do not marry in their "tribe" they must die. Three of the men took the oath to marry within their tribe, but a "Widow McGee" draws them to her... and she is NOT in their tribe. (Fandango is a celebration with dancing, music, etc.) This story will live in the Crime Classics" Playlist. Elliot Lewis is director and researcher... this is a true story. Lou Merrill plays Thomas Hyland, the narrator of the story.

Audio file introduces the Crime Classics series of programs with Elliot Lewis and Lou Merrill as Thomas Hyland. CBS radio program from June 15, 1953 to June 30, 1954. A sustaining docudrama. Re-enactment of real crimes in history. Show was well researched and worked to have the music, dialect, sounds that matched the period in history where the particular crime took place. This track will live in the "Crime Classics" Playlist

This track is a follow-up to the broadcast of Drew Pearson's track. Walter Winchell was nothing like Drew Pearson, but it is interesting to hear what millions of Americans (and beyond) were hearing on radio as World War II was approaching the end. This was broadcast on February 25. 1945... less than three months before the end of the war in Europe and about 6 months before the Pacific war with Japan ended. Listening to what millions of people heard on the radio through the broadcasts of people like Walter Winchell, Drew Pearson, Ed Murrow and others... is a lesson in the reality and culture of those WW II years...We must not forget what happened, because as we get further away from those times...younger generations know nothing of the horrors of a generation... and forgetting or not being taught about the horrors can lead to repeating them or worse. This track will be stored in the "History of Radio" playlist.

This is track of a radio broadcast that Drew Pearson did just days before World War II ended in 1945. He was an outspoken and very popular radio and print journalist. He did not back away from reporting on difficult and controversial topics. There is an audio introduction to his broadcast that will fill in some interesting information about the time that this broadcast was on the air on April 22, 1945. This Track will be stored in "History of Radio" Playlist

The Great Gildersleeve was broadcast from August 1941 to 1958 and is one of the most beloved radio situation comedies. The show was a spin-off from "Fibber McGee and Molly." Harold Peary played the first Gildersleeve and then Willard Waterman. Walter Tetlley was Leroy, Richard Crenna was Bronco, Marjorie's husband. 3 actresses played Marjorie... Gildersleeve's niece. In this story it is Bronco and Marjorie’s first anniversary and they planned to have a quiet evening... but Gildersleeve and Leroy have decided they would have a surprise party. Lillian Randolph plays the housekeeper – Birdie Lee Coggins. More "Gilldy" in Great Gildersleeve" Playlist

Introductory audio gives some background on "Escape" and a brief synopsis of the story "Source of irritation"/ Track will be stored in the "Horror and Suspense" playlist