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When Radio Ruled

Mike Gillett - the BeforeTV Project

A look at Old Time Radio and the world around it. A chronological look at the original mass media.

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When Radio Ruled Soundscape #6, 1936 Part 3

When Radio Ruled ·

2018/09/03

This Podcast is a montage of excerpts from Old Time Radio originally broadcast May 27 to August 19, 1936. Featuring: Your Hit Parade, Fred Allen, Dick Powell, Myrna Loy, Al Jolson, Stoopnagle and Budd, the 1936 Democratic Convention, Cecil B. DeMille, D.W Griffith, The Joe Louis/Jack Sharkey Fight, Lionel Barrymore, Jessie Owens, Amos ‘n Andy, … Continue reading When Radio Ruled Soundscape #6, 1936 Part 3

When Radio Ruled Soundscape #5, 1936 part 2

When Radio Ruled ·

2018/06/23

This episode spans March 4 to May 27 1936. We are lucky that Soundscape #5 is featuring Fred Allen. Fred was a legendary wit, his improvisational style and warmth made him a favorite in Vaudeville, on the radio and later on television. His partner in show biz and real life, Portland Hoffa, was one of … Continue reading When Radio Ruled Soundscape #5, 1936 part 2

Soundscape #4 – 1936 Part 1

When Radio Ruled ·

2018/05/24

The depression continues but America makes the best of it! FDR, Fred Allen, Gracie Allen, Rudy Vallee, FDR, Helen Keller. Listen to the Episode here

Soundscape #3 – 1935 part 2

When Radio Ruled ·

2018/01/27

This podcast is a montage of excerpts from old time radio shows broadcast from August 28 to December 31 1935. Featuring stars like Al Jolson, Fred Allen, Portland Hoffa, Little Orphan Annie, Jack Benny, Porky Pig and dozens more.

Soundscape Series #2 – An Audio Montage – 1935 part 1

When Radio Ruled ·

2018/01/14

This podcast is a montage of excerpts from old time radio shows broadcast in 1935, Spanning from January 1 to August 27 1935. Featuring stars like Jack Benny, Lum ‘n Abner, Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, Ed Wynn, Bing Crosby, Will Rogers, Al Jolson, Franklin Roosevelt, Senator Huey P. Long and dozens more. This Soundscape … Continue reading Soundscape Series #2 – An Audio Montage – 1935 part 1

Christmas Special 2017

When Radio Ruled ·

2017/12/15

A Christmas Gift for You

When Radio Ruled Soundscape Series #1 – 1934

When Radio Ruled ·

2017/12/03

Excerpts from Radio Shows Broadcast in 1934, music recorded in 1934, newsreel soundtracks of 1934. Presented without commentary 1934 – Raw Excerpts Collected For Episode 5

When Radio Ruled Episode 7, 1936

When Radio Ruled ·

2017/11/14

1936 as it happened on the radio. Yankees Giants world series.

When Radio Ruled episode 6 – 1935

When Radio Ruled ·

2016/12/21

1935 – Franklin Roosevelt trying to hold America together. Foreign powers rattling sabers. Poverty and Hope. All this and Jack Benny, too. When Radio Ruled episode 6 – 1935

When Radio Ruled episode 5 – 1934

When Radio Ruled ·

2016/06/19

The Fleischmann’s Yeast Hour – Rudy Vallee – Franklin Roosevelt – The March of Time -The Hour of Smiles – Fred Allen – The Jack Benny Program – Milton Berle – George Burns – Gracie Allen – Portland Hoffa – Mary Livingston – And More! When Radio Ruled episode 5 – the year 1934

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