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Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs

Adam Graham| Old Time Radio Host

Get ready for the first-ever snackable Old Time Radio podcast, featuring mostly obscure treasures from radio"s golden age.Each week listen for a bite-sized sample of the Golden Age of Radio and journey back to the twentieth century. Gain keen insights into life in the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s through short-form old-time radio programs including comedic moments, full-cast short audio dramas, stories from the greatest storytellers of the past, powerful dramatic readings, and even memorable old

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19:38

You Were There: Bartholemew Was a Man

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2024/03/18

In this heartwarming episode of the Red Cross series "You Were There," we join Bartholomew, a man set in his ways, as he navigates the uncharted waters of impending fatherhood. Voiced by the talented Byron Kane and June Foray, we witness Bartholomew's transformation from a staunchly independent husband to a supportive dad, thanks to the gentle guidance of the American Red Cross's mother and baby care courses.Original Air Date: October 10, 1954Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or

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22:05

Diamond Dramas: The Pitt Diamond

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2024/03/11

This episode of Diamond Dramas takes a look at British Governor Thomas Pitt's acquisition of what became known as the Regence Diamond.Originated in Salt Lake CityOriginal Air Date: October 14, 1935Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-old-time-radio-snack-wagon--5919985/support.

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17:45

Treasury Salute: Lt. Mary Roberts

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2024/03/04

This week, we remember the remarkable story of Lieutenant Mary Roberts, whose extraordinary valor at the Anzio beachhead earned her the prestigious Silver Star. This episode of Treasury Salute, enriched with authentic wartime audio, brings to life the tenacity and dedication of a true American heroine.Narrated by Santos OrtegaOriginal Air Date: September 25, 1944Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-old-time-radio-snack-wagon--5919985/support.

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9:16

What is a Boy?

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2024/02/26

In today's episode, we tak e a look at a great clip from a lesser known program. After producing radio-gold with The Great Gildersleeve, Harold Peary left NBC and the Series for a new series The Harold Peary Show, which became an uneven show that felt like a Gildersleeve knock-off that struggled to find its way.Yet the show did have some good moments as we hear in this scene from May 2, 1951 where Peary reads Alan Beck's essay, "What is a Boy?"Become a supporter of this podcast:

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20:46

Wings over the Jordan

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2024/02/19

Journey back to the 1940s and listen to an episode of Wings Over Jordan, a top-rated network radio program originating from Cleveland.The series featured a performance by all-Black Choir based in Cleveland, Ohio. We talk about the group's history and then listen to one of their network radio programs.Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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23:34

Scenes from Abe Lincoln in Illinois

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2024/02/12

We kick off our second season with an episode celebrating Abraham Lincoln's 215th Birthday.On Fleishmann's Yeast Hour with Rudy Vallee, Raymond Massey reprises his role as Abraham Lincoln from the recently opened play Abe Lincoln in Illinois and performs scenes from the play including Lincoln's climatic farewell when leaving Springfield.Original Radio Broadcast: October 20, 1938Hosted by Rudy Vallee. Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts

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13:47

Joe and Ethel Turp at the Movie Theater

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2024/01/08

In this sketch based on a Damon Runyon Story, William Gargan and Ann Sothern reprise their screen roles as Jole and Ethel Turp,Joe comes on Ethel in the middle of a heated discussion with two gents outside a theater. Find out what it's all about!This sketch was aired as part of the Good News Program sponsored by Maxwell House.Original Radio Broadcast: January 4, 1940Host: Edward ArnoldSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter

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21:51

Public Domain Day Record Party

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2024/01/01

On this special episode of The Old Time Radio Snack Wagon, we're ringing in Public Domain Day (and New Year's too) and for once we're not bringing you old time radio. We've got our virtual record play out and are ready to ring in the New Year with some tracks from '23 (1923 that is) that've entered the public domaikn.Among the '78 RPM recordings you'll hear:Paul Whiteman's Orchestra brings us., "March of the Wooden Soldiers."Then, next up 1923's biggest earworm, "Yes, we have no Bananas!" from Billy

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21:30

Lum & Abner's Christmas Story

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2023/12/22

In this episode, we introduce you to one of the most beloved programs in Chester Lauck and Norris Goff's enduring hit Lum and Abner. This episode came when the series was on hiatus while the two focused on their film career.Yet for one night the brought the series back to their beloved Christmas special when Lum, Abner, and Grandpappy Spears journeyed to a local stable where a woman was about to deliver a baby.Original Air Date: December 25, 1940Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net

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11:25

Jack Benny and Fred Allen Patch Up the Feud for...

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2023/12/20

For the special Command Performance Christmas Eve show, a serviceman requested that Jack Benny and Fred Allen patch up their feud, and this is their answer. The segment introduced by Bob Hope who hands the show to Fred Allen and Jack Benny in New York.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 22, 1942Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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18:58

World's Best Short Stories: Gift of the Magi

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2023/12/18

From the University of the Air, a reading of the classic O Henry short story about an on-their-luck husband and wife who want to get each other a Christmas Present and make a great sacrifice to do so.Original Radio Broadcast Date: December 23, 1947Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-old-time-radio-snack-wagon--5919985/support.

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22:57

Way Back Home

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2023/12/11

This week, we take a look at soldiers far from home and how the Armed Forces Radio Services brought them a taste of home with the help of local radio stations.While the popular World War I refrain, "How are you going to keep them back on the farm when they've seen Paree." While there was truth in this song, American servicemen and servicewomen often longed for home. Wayback Home was a daily fifteen minute series that featured listener requests answered by hometown radio stations.The December 22,

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19:07

This is Civil Defense: The Sky is Falling

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2023/12/04

A boy gets lost riding his bike in the mountains and meets a stranger involved in Civil Defense work and detecting nuclear fallout.Original Radio Broadcast: November 22, 1955Originated in Colorado. Produced by the Rocky Mountain Radio CouncilSupport the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a

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18:31

Family Doctor: Wanted-Bright Youngster

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2023/11/27

A young man comes to Doc Adams for treatment after taking part in a bank robbery.Original Air Date: 1937John Gibson appears, so likely the program originated from New York.Support the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast:

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15:12

Old Time Radio Thanksgiving Appetizers

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2023/11/20

Get ready for Thanksgiving with some little samples of old-time radio.We start out with a song from One Night Stand on June 3, 1946 by Bobby Sherwood sure to get your appetite going.Then we check in with Falstaff's Fables starring Alan Reed and Alan Reed, Jr. explaining why we have turkey on Thanksgiving on November 23, 1950.Then a brief comment from Bob Bailey at the end of an episode of Yours Truly Johnny Dollar from November 18, 1956 that captures the spirit of Thanksgiving.Support the show on a

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20:17

The Witness: Labor and Personnel Relations

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2023/11/13

A labor relations executive tells a war story to try to get a factory foreman to see that their might a reason a man showed up late for work.Cast: James Edwards, Nestor Paiva, Ivan Dixon, Richard Reinauer.Hosted by Robert YoungOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: 1965Support the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your

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17:02

The First Radio Appearance of Henry Aldrich

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2023/11/06

Today, we take a look at the first radio appearance of a 1940s Pop culture, Henry Aldrich. We talk about the history of the character and then present the sketch where Ezra Stone makes his radio debut as Henry. Henry's in trouble at school and has been accused of cheating.From Rudy Vallee's Royal Desserts HourOriginal Radio Broadcast Date: April 28, 1938Support the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at

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19:25

Do You Know Maine?: Witch Trial of 1796

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2023/10/30

Today we're serving up an episode of a Maine historical drama about a New England Witch Trial but not the one you're thinking of.Original Radio Broadcast: October 10, 1948The program was sponsored by the Bates Manufacturing Company and starred Norman Card, Dorothy Eichorn, Eleanor Ledbetter, Elsie McCalhoun, Floyd Smiley, and Lee WhiscupSupport the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe

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21:29

The Adventures of Babe Ruth: Babe Takes the Blame

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2023/10/22

While on the road in Chicago, Babe tries to help a young boy who was pressured to steal from him by an older boy and finds himself in plenty of trouble.Originally Aired in 1949Sponsored by US Navy Recruiting and the Announcer is Jackson BeckSupport the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a

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23:13

Revege and Avenge the Son of Revenge

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2023/10/16

In these October 28, 1951 excerpts from the Big Show, James and Pamela Mason perform an adaption of the Samuel Blass short story, "Revenge"Then Jimmy Durante, Tallulah Bankhead, and Jack Carson star in a comedic version of the same story, "Avenge: The Son of Revenge" Support the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become one of our Patreon Supporters at https://patreon.greatdetectives.netSubscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download

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