Old Time Radio (Golden Age of Radio)

Take a trip down to the old age of radio before TV where you got all of your TV type stories from the radio.  Check out Golden Age of Radio – Wikipedia to get more of a history on Old Time Radio.

Some of the best old time radio shows include

1. Amos and Andy – Amos and Andy is one of the most popular and long-running radio shows of all time. Head over to https://www.oldradioworld.com/shows/Amos_n_Andy.php.
2. The Bickersons – The show’s married couple, portrayed by Don Ameche (later by Lew Parker) and Frances Langford, spent nearly all their time together in relentless verbal war.
3. Our Miss Brooks – Our Miss Brooks is a popular comedy show that start as a radio show, and eventually become a TV show. The shows is about an unmarried, sarcastic English literature and grammar teacher Connie Brooks (Eve Arden) arrives in a small Midwestern town to teach at the local high school. She meets handsome, athletic biology teacher Phillip Boynton (Robert Rockwell), and they begin dating. Boynton, however, is unwilling to commit to the relationship, and several years of platonic dating pass (to Miss Brooks’ consternation). Head to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Our_Miss_Brooks_(filmhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/
4. Duffy’s Taveren – A long running comedy show that had a lot of famous guest stars. To learn more go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duffy%27s_Tavern.
5. Our_Miss_Brooks_(film to lean more about the show.
6. Fibber McGee & Molly! – Fibber McGee & Molly! Is a comedy show that centers around the adventures off Fibber McGee & Molly Jorden. To learn more head over to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fibber_McGee_and_Molly.
7. The Weird Circle – The weird Circle was a weekly horror radio show that had a different story every week The show had a total of 78 episodes over two seasons.
8. Suspence – Suspense was a thriller / horror old time radio show that had a different story every week. Head rove to https://archive.org/details/OTRR_Suspense_Singles to learn more.
9. The Blue Beetle – The Blue Beetle follows the adventures of Dan Garrett, a rookie patrolman who, by wearing bullet-proof blue chain mail, transformed himself into the mysterious Blue Beetle, a daring crusader for justice. Go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Beetle to learn more.
10. The Shadow – The Shadow is a detective old time radio show that followings the adventures of Lamont Cranston who uses the power of hypnosis to turn him himself invisible. It started of as a weekly radio show to eventually to make to the big screen. The showed last 18 seasons with 677 episodes. This is a must. One of the most popular shows of all time. To learn more go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_The_Shadow_episodes.
11. The Green Hornet – The Green Hornet is about the adventures of Brett Reid, and his faithful valet Kato. Britt Reid, daring young publisher, matches wits with the Underworld, risking his life so that criminals and racketeers within the law may feel its weight by the sting of the Green Hornet
12. The Lone Ranger – The Lone Ranger is a fictional masked former Texas Ranger who fought outlaws in the American Old West with his Native American friend, Tonto. The character has been called an enduring icon of American culture. The Lone Ranger started as a radio show, but eventually became a TV Show and more. Go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lone_Ranger to learn more.
13. The adventures of Zorro – A radio show based on Zorro is a hero with fast sword skills living during Mexico and Spanish California hacienda culture
14. X Minus One – X Minus One is one of the best science fiction old time radio. Every episode was a different story into the world of Sci-Fi. The show has last for 3 seasons. Go to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X_Minus_One to learn more.
15. Dragnet – a long running police drama that started off as a radio to become a TV show. You can learn more at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dragnet_%281951_TV_series%29.

As of my last knowledge update in January 2023, there are several websites where you can find and listen to old-time radio shows. Keep in mind that the availability and popularity of websites may change over time. Here are some websites that were well-regarded for old-time radio shows:

1. Old Time Radio Downloads
2. Internet Archive: Digital Library of Free & Borrowable Books, Movies, Music & Wayback Machine
3. Zoot_Radio – Old Time Radio | Shows | Download | Free | OTR (zootradio.com)
4. Radio Spirits
5. Old Time Radio USA Listen Live – Indianapolis, United States | Online Radio Box
6. Google Podcasts – Best Old Time Radio Podcast
7. The Great Detectives of Old Time Radio on Apple Podcasts
8. Best of Old Time Radio Podcast | Listen on Amazon Music
9. Old Time Radio Archive – YouTube
10. Good Old Radio – Vintage Old Time Radio Shows | iHeart

I hope you enjoy your trip back to the Golden Age Of Radio, I hope you give old time radio shows a try,