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	Academy Award Theater - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ACADEMY AWARD THEATER Academy Award Theater began its full 39 week season with a high note -- with Bette Davis in her Oscar winning role in Jezebel. By looking at the list of actors who appeared during the series, you can see that this series ranked up there with the Lux Radio Theater in its range of movies chosen to be dramatized as well as the actors involved. Gene Hersholt, veteran radio and movie star, spoke as president of the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences during the first ... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Academy Award Theater Downloads: 63,742 Average rating: (0 review)
	Alka Seltzer Time - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ALKA SELTZER TIME A 15 minute Music show sponsored by Alka Seltzer, One-A-Day. Stars of the show are Curt Massey, Martha Tilton, Country Washburn and His Orchestra, Fort Pearson (announcer). The show aired between October 9, 1953 and November 6, 1953. From the Old Time Radio Researcher's Group. See "Note" Section below for more information on the OTRR. Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Alka Seltzer Time Downloads: 45,253 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Blair of the Mounties - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BLAIR OF THE MOUNTIES Blair of the Mounties is the story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police -- a fictional series based on the work of the Northwest Mounted Police before the World War I. It was a fifteen minute weekly serial heard every Monday for 36 weeks beginning January 31st, 1938 and running through the 3rd of October of 1938. It may have been on the air as early as 1935, although there’s no actual proof of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Blair of the Mounties Downloads: 55,497 Average rating: (1 review)
	Box 13 - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BOX 13 "Adventure wanted -- will go anywhere, do anything -- Box 13." The premise of the program was that Dan Holiday was an author who wrote mystery novels. To get ideas for his novels he placed an advertisement in a newspaper saying "Adventure wanted, will go anywhere, do anything, Box 13." The ads always brought fun adventures of all kinds: from racketeer's victim to psychotic killer looking for fun... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Box 13; Box Thirteen Downloads: 29,180 Average rating: (0 review)
	Case Dismissed - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CASE DISMISSED Thus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost. The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Case Dismissed Downloads: 48,424 Average rating: (0 review)
	Alka Seltzer Time - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ALKA SELTZER TIME A 15 minute Music show sponsored by Alka Seltzer, One-A-Day. Stars of the show are Curt Massey, Martha Tilton, Country Washburn and His Orchestra, Fort Pearson (announcer). The show aired between October 9, 1953 and November 6, 1953. OTRR Certification Information: Series Name: Alka Seltzer Time Certification Status: OTRR Certified Complete Certification Date: June 8, 2004 Certification Version: Version 1 Number of CDs: 1 From the Old Time Radio Researcher's Group... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Alka Seltzer Time Downloads: 1,625 Average rating: (0 review)
	Blair of the Mounties - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BLAIR OF THE MOUNTIES Blair of the Mounties is the story of the Royal Northwest Mounted Police -- a fictional series based on the work of the Northwest Mounted Police before the World War I. It was a fifteen minute weekly serial heard every Monday for 36 weeks beginning January 31st, 1938 and running through the 3rd of October of 1938. It may have been on the air as early as 1935, although there’s no actual proof of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Blair of the Mounties Downloads: 1,774 Average rating: (0 review)
	Box 13 - Old Time Radio Researchers Group BOX 13 “Adventure wanted -- will go anywhere, do anything -- Box 13.” The premise of the program was that Dan Holiday was an author who wrote mystery novels. To get ideas for his novels he placed an advertisement in a newspaper saying "Adventure wanted, will go anywhere, do anything, Box 13." The ads always brought fun adventures of all kinds: from racketeer's victim to psychotic killer looking for fun... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Box 13; Box Thirteen Downloads: 3,677 Average rating: (1 review)
	Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CANDY MATSON, YUKON 2-8209 Candy Matson was the private eye star of Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209, an NBC West Coast show which first aired in March 1949 and was created by Monty Masters. He cast his wife, Natalie Parks, in the title role of this sassy, sexy PI. Her understated love interest, Lt. Ray Mallard, was played by Henry Leff while her assistant and best pal, aptly named Rembrandt Watson, was the voice of Jack Thomas... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Candy Matson, YUkon 2-8209 Downloads: 3,433 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Case Dismissed - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CASE DISMISSED Thus with the pounding of the gavel, the fate of men and women have been decided by the judge. This is the story of our legal rights, the battle to preserve and protect them, and how easily they can be lost. The program shows us just how fragile liberty and justice can be. These stories of everyday events are still interesting, even after 50 years. Stories of criminal liability, legal wills, buying on installment, and leasing an apartment... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Case Dismissed Downloads: 1,697 Average rating: (0 review)
	Cloak and Dagger - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CLOAK AND DAGGER Cloak and Dagger opened over the NBC network on May 7, 1950. It had a short run through the Summer on Sundays, changing to Fridays after its Summer run. The last show aired Oct. 22, 1950. The series told fictional stories of OSS agents during World War II who took dangerous missions behind enemy lines, knowing they may never return alive. The theme music was either identical or very similar to that used by Tales of the Texas Rangers... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Cloak and Dagger Downloads: 2,149 Average rating: (0 review)
	Claybourne - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CLAYBOURNE Welcome to Claybourne, the small, scenic township in the far north of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s a friendly little town - home to a pub, a general store, a service station and, up on the hill, the southernmost communication satellite station of American communication giant, Koestler Industries. Thompson is an American holidaying in New Zealand after his breakup nearly led to a breakdown... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Claybourne Downloads: 1,711 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Crime Classics - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CRIME CLASSICS Crime Classics came to CBS September 30, 1953 and was a neat little series of "true crime stories". This show introduces itself succinctly: "A series of true crime stories from the records and newspapers of every land, from every time. Your host each week, is Mr. Thomas Hyland -- connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders. " Thomas Hyland is played by Lou Merrill, although you'd never know it was an "actor" doing the part... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Crime Classics Downloads: 6,138 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Danger, Dr Danfield - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DANGER, DR DANFIELD Danger, Dr Danfield was first broadcast on August 18, 1946 and consisted of 26 episodes with the last one being April 13, 1947. All episodes are available. It starred Michael Dunn as Dr. Danfield, with JoAnne Johnson as Rusty Fairfax, his secretary. The series was written by Ralph Wilkinson and produced by Wally Ramsey. This series consistently featured some of the worst acting and writing of any detective show to reach the airwaves... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Danger, Dr Danfield Downloads: 43,243 Average rating: (0 review)
	Dark Fantasy - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DARK FANTASY Dark Fantasy was a short series with tales of the weird, adventures of the supernatural, created for you by Scott Bishop. The series aired as a horror drama on NBC between 1941 and 1942. Dark Fantasy was a series dedicated to dealings with the unknown. Originating from radio station WKY, Oklahoma City, it was written by Scott Bishop (of Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book fame) and was heard Fridays over stations... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Dark Fantasy Downloads: 6,007 Average rating: (5 reviews)
	Dr. Kildare - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DR. KILDARE Dr. Kildare was produced for syndication in 1949 at WMGM, New York. It was based on the popular Dr. Kildare movies of the late 1930's and early 1940's, and brought to the microphone the stars of that series, Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. Ayres played the young, idealistic Dr. James Kildare; Barrymore, ever in character, was the crusty, loveable diagnostician, Dr. Leonard Gillespie. The men worked at Blair General Hospital, "one of the great citadels of American medicine -- a clump... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Dr. Kildare Downloads: 1,374 Average rating: (0 review)
	Frontier Gentleman - Old Time Radio Researchers Group FRONTIER GENTLEMAN Frontier Gentleman began with these words: "Herewith, an Englishman's account of life and death in the West. As a reporter for The London Times, he writes his colorful and unusual accounts. But as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part of the violent years in the new territories. Now, starring John Dehner, this is the story of J. B. Kendall, Frontier Gentleman..." That was the beginning of as fine a series of Western drama as ever graced the air... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Frontier Gentleman Downloads: 4,424 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Hello Americans - Old Time Radio Researchers Group HELLO AMERICANS Hello Americans was a 12 episode show Orson Welles made as another contribution to the war effort, and stems in part from his interest in Latin and South American culture. It was no doubt spurred by his time in Brazil working on the movie It's All True. The show is a generally lighthearted affair, and Welles clearly seems to enjoy himself. The first episode in particular, with Carmen Miranda, is a prime example of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Hello Americans; Orson Welles Downloads: 1,309 Average rating: (0 review)
	Heritage Over the Land - Old Time Radio Researchers Group HERITAGE OVER THE LAND This twelve episode series is a documentary of the rebirth of the South, from its humble beginnings of plantations and cotton to industrialization. It was funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This foundation was established in 1934 by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr, President and CEO of General Motors. The writer and director is William Allen Bales, with Ms. Lee F. Painten as the producer... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Heritage Over the Land Downloads: 995 Average rating: (1 review)
	Mystery House - Old Time Radio Researchers Group MYSTERY HOUSE Mystery House -- that strange publishing firm owned by Dan and Barbara Glenn -- where each new novel is acted out by the Mystery House staff, before it is accepted for publication. Mystery House was a program in the 1950s, but not your "run of the mill"-type program. Actually, it was more of a proving ground for novels. Dan and Barbara Glenn owned a publishing company named "Mystery House" located at 70 Park Avenue, New York City... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Mystery House Downloads: 2,927 Average rating: (0 review)
	Rocky Fortune - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROCKY FORTUNE In the days prior to From Here To Eternity, Frank Sinatra's popularity was waning and this private eye show was an attempt to remedy that. In it, Frank played Rocky Fortune, a "footloose and fancy-free young man," frequently unemployed, who took numerous, adventurous odd jobs. It was a relatively undistinguished series; definitely a "B grade" radio series, saved by Sinatra's charm and a tongue-in-cheek approach... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Rocky Fortune; Frank Sinatra Downloads: 2,837 Average rating: (4 reviews)
	Rotary Golden Theater - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROTARY GOLDEN THEATER The Rotary Golden Theater was produced by the International Rotary Association in 1955 to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. Consisting of thirteen 15 minute episodes, it was provided to local Rotary Clubs for broadcast on local stations. In conjunction, thirteen discussion scripts were also offered to be used as follow-up broadcasts or for use as program and educational material where local broadcast might not be possible... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Rotary Golden Theater Downloads: 1,014 Average rating: (0 review)
	Secrets of Scotland Yard - Old Time Radio Researchers Group SECRETS OF SCOTLAND YARD In an earlier time, just prior to and following the Second World War, the general public was fascinated by the subject of crime. Numerous magazines of "True Crime Stories" filled the newsstands. Radio also helped fill the need with fictional heroes such as Johnny Dollar and The Saint. Few true crime dramas, other than Gangbusters or Dragnet, sustained long term success on radio... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Secrets of Scotland Yard Downloads: 24,071 Average rating: (1 review)
	Shell Chateau - Old Time Radio Researchers Group SHELL CHATEAU Shell Chateau was a musical variety series that began on June 29, 1935, with Al Jolson serving as its host. Some sources even mention that the program was developed around Jolson and his talents. However, Jolson left the series briefly in the fall of 1935 due to a movie commitment. Wallace Beery, one of the country’s most popular film stars of the period took over the host position following a one week stint by radio newsman, Walter Winchell... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Shell Chateau Downloads: 1,598 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Stand By for Crime - Old Time Radio Researchers Group STAND BY FOR CRIME This show, from the early 1950s, is a good example of the true story style of delivery made popular in radio's classic crime shows Gangbusters and Mr. District Attorney. Of course, the best and most popular of the true crime shows was Dragnet -- the monotone, "just the facts" style demanded by Jack Webb in the show made two points at once: first, that the show wasn't a typical melodramatic crime show, as had been on radio since "the good old days", and more importantly, th... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Stand By for Crime Downloads: 4,010 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Theater Five - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THEATER FIVE Theater Five was ABC's attempt to revive radio drama during the early 1960s. The series name was derived from its time slot, 5:00 PM. Running Monday through Friday, it was an anthology of short stories, each about 20 minutes long. News programs and commercials filled out the full 30 minutes. There was a good bit of science fiction and some of the plots seem to have been taken from the daily newspaper... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Theater Five; Theater 5 Downloads: 29,893 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Marriage - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE MARRIAGE The Marriage was a light affair, distinguished mainly as a vehicle for Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Cronyn's character, Ben Marriott, was a New York lawyer. His wife, Liz, had formerly been a buyer in a New York department store. Often plots revolved around her attempt to adjust to life as "just a housewife", or focused on problems with their children. They alternated viewpoints, Cronyn narrating one week, Tandy the next... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Marriage, The; The Marriage Downloads: 1,267 Average rating: (0 review)
	The Six Shooter - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE SIX SHOOTER The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of folksy Western adventures. Stewart was never better on the air than in this drama of Britt Ponset, frontier drifter created by Frank Burt. The epigraph set it up nicely: "The man in the saddle is angular and long-legged: his skin is sun dyed brown. The gun in his holster is gray steel and rainbow mother-of-pearl... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; Six Shooter; The Six Shooter Downloads: 9,241 Average rating: (5 reviews)
	The Tenth Man - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE TENTH MAN The Tenth Man was a little known series that was by the National Mental Health Foundation on NBC. It consisted of thirteen episodes, broadcast from October 17, 1947 through January 16, 1948. Each episode dealt with a particular area of mental health, ranging from children's issues to issues dealing with the elderly. Jackson Beck was the announcer, with Ralph Bellamy serving as the narrator... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; The Tenth Man; Tenth Man Downloads: 940 Average rating: (0 review)
	World Adventurers Club - Old Time Radio Researchers Group WORLD ADVENTURER'S CLUB The year is 1932, and the nation is still suffering from the effects of the Great Depression, recovery is in sight, fueled by industry success as much as government programs. The listeners of The World Adventerer’s Club and other travelogue series in this early part of radio’s Golden Age were offered glimpses of exotic places and extraordinary events without leaving their own front room... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Set; World Adventurers Club Downloads: 1,574 Average rating: (0 review)
	Claybourne - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CLAYBOURNE Welcome to Claybourne, the small, scenic township in the far north of New Zealand’s North Island. It’s a friendly little town - home to a pub, a general store, a service station and, up on the hill, the southernmost communication satellite station of American communication giant, Koestler Industries. Thompson is an American holidaying in New Zealand after his breakup nearly led to a breakdown... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Claybourne Downloads: 50,060 Average rating: (0 review)
	Cloak and Dagger - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CLOAK AND DAGGER Cloak and Dagger opened over the NBC network on May 7, 1950. It had a short run through the Summer on Sundays, changing to Fridays after its Summer run. The last show aired Oct. 22, 1950. The series told fictional stories of OSS agents during World War II who took dangerous missions behind enemy lines, knowing they may never return alive. The theme music was either identical or very similar to that used by Tales of the Texas Rangers... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Cloak and Dagger Downloads: 55,908 Average rating: (1 review)
	Crime Classics - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group CRIME CLASSICS Crime Classics came to CBS September 30, 1953 and was a neat little series of "true crime stories". This show introduces itself succinctly: "A series of true crime stories from the records and newspapers of every land, from every time. Your host each week, is Mr. Thomas Hyland -- connoisseur of crime, student of violence, and teller of murders. " Thomas Hyland is played by Lou Merrill, although you'd never know it was an "actor" doing the part... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Crime Classics Downloads: 23,312 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Danger, Dr. Danfield - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DANGER, DR DANFIELD Danger, Dr Danfield was first broadcast on August 18, 1946 and consisted of 26 episodes with the last one being April 13, 1947. All episodes are available. It starred Michael Dunn as Dr. Danfield, with JoAnne Johnson as Rusty Fairfax, his secretary. The series was written by Ralph Wilkinson and produced by Wally Ramsey. This series consistently featured some of the worst acting and writing of any detective show to reach the airwaves... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Danger, Dr Danfield Downloads: 3,594 Average rating: (0 review)
	Dark Fantasy - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DARK FANTASY Dark Fantasy was a short series with tales of the weird, adventures of the supernatural, created for you by Scott Bishop. The series aired as a horror drama on NBC between 1941 and 1942. Dark Fantasy was a series dedicated to dealings with the unknown. Originating from radio station WKY, Oklahoma City, it was written by Scott Bishop (of Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book fame) and was heard Fridays over stations... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Dark Fantasy Downloads: 71,028 Average rating: (3 reviews)
	Dr. Kildare - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group DR. KILDARE Dr. Kildare was produced for syndication in 1949 at WMGM, New York. It was based on the popular Dr. Kildare movies of the late 1930's and early 1940's, and brought to the microphone the stars of that series, Lew Ayres and Lionel Barrymore. Ayres played the young, idealistic Dr. James Kildare; Barrymore, ever in character, was the crusty, loveable diagnostician, Dr. Leonard Gillespie. The men worked at Blair General Hospital, "one of the great citadels of American medicine -- a clum... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Dr. Kildare Downloads: 52,463 Average rating: (0 review)
	Frontier Gentleman - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group FRONTIER GENTLEMAN Frontier Gentleman began with these words: "Herewith, an Englishman's account of life and death in the West. As a reporter for The London Times, he writes his colorful and unusual accounts. But as a man with a gun, he lives and becomes a part of the violent years in the new territories. Now, starring John Dehner, this is the story of J. B. Kendall, Frontier Gentleman..." That was the beginning of as fine a series of Western drama as ever graced the air... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Frontier Gentleman Downloads: 21,831 Average rating: (0 review)
	Hello Americans - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group HELLO AMERICANS Hello Americans was a 12 episode show Orson Welles made as another contribution to the war effort, and stems in part from his interest in Latin and South American culture. It was no doubt spurred by his time in Brazil working on the movie It's All True. The show is a generally lighthearted affair, and Welles clearly seems to enjoy himself. The first episode in particular, with Carmen Miranda, is a prime example of this... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Hello Americans; Orson Welles Downloads: 2,470 Average rating: (1 review)
	Heritage Over The Land - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group HERITAGE OVER THE LAND This twelve episode series is a documentary of the rebirth of the South, from its humble beginnings of plantations and cotton to industrialization. It was funded by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation. This foundation was established in 1934 by Alfred P. Sloan, Jr, President and CEO of General Motors. The writer and director is William Allen Bales, with Ms. Lee F. Painten as the producer... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Heritage Over the Land Downloads: 1,579 Average rating: (0 review)
	Luke Slaughter of Tombstone - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group LUKE SLAUGHTER OF TOMBSTONE CBS started the year 1958 off with the introduction on January 1, 1958 of Frontier Gentleman. That series lasted 41 broadcasts. Near the end of the year, the network launched Have Gun, Will Travel on November 11, 1958, which continued for 106 programs. In between, a very short series was offered and discontinued after only 16 broadcasts, Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone. Sam Buffington starred as Luke Slaughter, a Civil War cavalryman who turned to cattle ranching in p... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Luke Slaughter of Tombstone Downloads: 36,601 Average rating: (1 review)
	Mystery House - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group MYSTERY HOUSE Mystery House -- that strange publishing firm owned by Dan and Barbara Glenn -- where each new novel is acted out by the Mystery House staff, before it is accepted for publication. Mystery House was a program in the 1950s, but not your "run of the mill"-type program. Actually, it was more of a proving ground for novels. Dan and Barbara Glenn owned a publishing company named "Mystery House" located at 70 Park Avenue, New York City... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Mystery House Downloads: 36,103 Average rating: (0 review)
	Rocky Fortune - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROCKY FORTUNE In the days prior to From Here To Eternity, Frank Sinatra's popularity was waning and this private eye show was an attempt to remedy that. In it, Frank played Rocky Fortune, a "footloose and fancy-free young man," frequently unemployed, who took numerous, adventurous odd jobs. It was a relatively undistinguished series; definitely a "B grade" radio series, saved by Sinatra's charm and a tongue-in-cheek approach... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Rocky Fortune Downloads: 30,339 Average rating: (2 reviews)
	Rotary Golden Theater - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group ROTARY GOLDEN THEATER The Rotary Golden Theater was produced by the International Rotary Association in 1955 to celebrate it’s 50th anniversary. Consisting of thirteen 15 minute episodes, it was provided to local Rotary Clubs for broadcast on local stations. In conjunction, thirteen discussion scripts were also offered to be used as follow-up broadcasts or for use as program and educational material where local broadcast might not be possible... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; Rotary Golden Theater; OTRR Single Episodes Downloads: 2,084 Average rating: (0 review)
	Secrets of Scotland Yard - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group SECRETS OF SCOTLAND YARD In an earlier time, just prior to and following the Second World War, the general public was fascinated by the subject of crime. Numerous magazines of "True Crime Stories" filled the newsstands. Radio also helped fill the need with fictional heroes such as Johnny Dollar and The Saint. Few true crime dramas, other than Gangbusters or Dragnet, sustained long term success on radio... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Secrets of Scotland Yard Downloads: 32,467 Average rating: (1 review)
	Shell Chateau - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group SHELL CHATEAU Shell Chateau was a musical variety series that began on June 29, 1935, with Al Jolson serving as its host. Some sources even mention that the program was developed around Jolson and his talents. However, Jolson left the series briefly in the fall of 1935 due to a movie commitment. Wallace Beery, one of the country’s most popular film stars of the period took over the host position following a one week stint by radio newsman, Walter Winchell... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Shell Chateau Downloads: 5,973 Average rating: (0 review)
	Stand By for Crime - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group STAND BY FOR CRIME This show, from the early 1950s, is a good example of the true story style of delivery made popular in radio's classic crime shows Gangbusters and Mr. District Attorney. Of course, the best and most popular of the true crime shows was Dragnet -- the monotone, "just the facts" style demanded by Jack Webb in the show made two points at once: first, that the show wasn't a typical melodramatic crime show, as had been on radio since "the good old days", and more importantly, th... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Stand By for Crime Downloads: 23,551 Average rating: (0 review)
	Theater Five - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THEATER FIVE Theater Five was ABC's attempt to revive radio drama during the early 1960s. The series name was derived from its time slot, 5:00 PM. Running Monday through Friday, it was an anthology of short stories, each about 20 minutes long. News programs and commercials filled out the full 30 minutes. There was a good bit of science fiction and some of the plots seem to have been taken from the daily newspaper... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Theater Five; Theater 5 Downloads: 342,858 Average rating: (12 reviews)
	Victor Borge Collection - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE VICTOR BORGE COLLECTION Victor Borge Biography: Victor Borge was born in Copenhagen, Denmark January 3, 1909, the son of Bernhard and Frederikke Rosenbaum. He was named Børge Rosenbaum, and his musical talent was no surprise as his father was a musician in the Royal Danish Chapel. He was educated at the Royal Danish Academy of Music by Olivo Krause, and later by Victor Schiøler, Frederic Lamond and Egon Petri... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Victor Borge Collection Downloads: 30,010 Average rating: (0 review)
	World Adventurer Club - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group WORLD ADVENTURER'S CLUB The year is 1932, and the nation is still suffering from the effects of the Great Depression, recovery is in sight, fueled by industry success as much as government programs. The listeners of The World Adventerer’s Club and other travelogue series in this early part of radio’s Golden Age were offered glimpses of exotic places and extraordinary events without leaving their own front room... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; World Adventurers Club Downloads: 24,159 Average rating: (1 review)
	The Marriage - Single Episodes - Old Time Radio Researchers Group THE MARRIAGE The Marriage was a light affair, distinguished mainly as a vehicle for Hume Cronyn and Jessica Tandy. Cronyn's character, Ben Marriott, was a New York lawyer. His wife, Liz, had formerly been a buyer in a New York department store. Often plots revolved around her attempt to adjust to life as "just a housewife", or focused on problems with their children. They alternated viewpoints, Cronyn narrating one week, Tandy the next... Keywords: OTRR; Old Time Radio Researchers Group; Old Time Radio; OTRR Single Episodes; Marriage, The; The Marriage Downloads: 38,368 Average rating: (0 review)