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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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19:41

The Illini Radio Guild: Two Thanksgiving Day...

Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs ·

2025/11/25

Aired: November 26, 1946This week’s Old Time Radio Snack Wagon brings a Thanksgiving classic by O. Henry, adapted for radio by the Illini Radio Guild. The story follows Stuffy Pete — a down-on-his-luck New Yorker whose Thanksgiving tradition involves more than just a good meal — and an elderly gentleman determined to uphold a charitable custom.Set in the heart of turn of the 20th Century New York, this campus radio production captures both the warmth and the irony that made O. Henry famous. It’s a

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14:27

Captains of Industry: The Story of John...

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2025/11/17

This January 2, 1938 episode of Captains of Industry tells the story of John Wanamaker, the Philadelphia merchant who transformed American retail. Beginning as an ambitious young salesman, Wanamaker dreamed of a store built not just on commerce, but on fair dealing, trust, and hospitality.His innovations — fixed prices, money-back guarantees, employee education, and designing stores as places of experience rather than mere counters — reshaped how Americans shop. From a rented storefront to a grand

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17:53

Adventures in Research: Heart in the Skies

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2025/11/09

This May 19, 1953 episode of Adventures in Research tells the story of John James Audubon — the artist and naturalist whose devotion to studying and painting birds resulted in one of the most celebrated works in American scientific and artistic history: Birds of America. From his early fascination with woodland songbirds to the years he spent traveling, sketching, and refining his craft, this broadcast traces Audubon’s lifelong effort to capture birds as they truly appear in nature — vivid,

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8:18

Jimmy Stewart Sings the Joys of Bachelorhood

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2025/11/03

The Old Time Radio Snack Wagon celebrates its 100th episode by returning to one of its very first subjects — the incomparable Jimmy Stewart. This time, we catch the beloved actor in a rare comedic turn from a March 10, 1948 episode of Philco Radio Time with Bing Crosby. In this lighthearted broadcast, Bing and Jimmy spar over Stewart’s bachelor status, trading sharp quips about marriage, women, and independence. The exchange soon gives way to Stewart’s own tongue-in-cheek musical number, “The Wolf

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17:36

Guest Star: Fear|Suspenseful Audio Drama

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2025/10/27

This week’s Old Time Radio Snack Wagon features a chilling episode of Guest Star, a U.S. Treasury Department program promoting savings bonds. In this 15-minute broadcast, acclaimed actress Ida Lupino stars in Fear, a taut psychological drama about a woman convinced that someone is following her—though no one believes her story. As her terror mounts, listeners are drawn into a suspenseful world where reality and delusion blur until the truth is revealed in one unforgettable moment.Produced as part of

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17:45

Adventures of Babe Ruth: Feud with Tim Daly,...

Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs ·

2025/10/20

In this episode of The Adventures of Babe Ruth, the Bambino faces one of his toughest opponents — not a pitcher, but an umpire. When a long-simmering feud between Babe Ruth and umpire Tim Daly boils over during a crucial late-season game, tempers flare, fans riot, and the “Sultan of Swat” finds himself caught between pride and responsibility. What follows is a tale of sportsmanship, humility, and redemption — told with the flair and energy that made this U.S. Navy–produced series a hit among young

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19:33

The Unexpected: Cargo Unknown|Mystery Audio Drama

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2025/10/13

In this 15-minute mystery from The Unexpected, Lyle Talbot stars as deep-sea diver Tom Stevenson, a man drawn into a web of deception and greed when a mysterious widow offers him a fortune to recover lost treasure from a sunken ship off the coast of Hawaii. But as the dive grows darker and the truth rises to the surface, Stevenson learns that fate—and fortune—can turn in the most unexpected ways.Produced in Hollywood and syndicated across the country, The Unexpected ran during 1947–1948, offering

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17:26

Family Doctor: Once to Every Boy|Family Drama

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2025/10/06

In this episode of The Family Doctor, titled Once to Every Boy, mischief finds the Maynard twins when they decide to buy a cigar, pretending it's for their father. What begins as a seemingly innocent errand from the local drugstore quickly spirals into a secret experiment gone wrong. Soon, both the town doctor and minister must step in as the boys learn firsthand the consequences of their actions.Produced in 1937, The Family Doctor was a syndicated drama series that combined gentle humor with

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9:41

Queen Lucille's Court|Classic Comedy Skit

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2025/09/29

This April 1, 1943, segment of Kraft Music Hall pairs Bing Crosby with a rising comedy talent who would one day become one of television’s most iconic stars—Lucille Ball. At this point in her career, Ball was a hardworking film and radio actress, known for her quick wit and growing comedic presence.In this sketch, she plays a regal “Queen Lucille” in a playful routine filled with wordplay, royal suitors, and plenty of laughs. Lucille Ball’s radio appearances like this one helped showcase her timing

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18:04

Greatest Sports Thrill: Frank Gifford|Vintage...

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2025/09/22

Aired: 1956–57 (Episode 42 of Greatest Sports Thrills)On this episode of Greatest Sports Thrills, listeners are treated to the story of Frank Gifford, the versatile halfback of the New York Giants, who helped lead his team to the 1956 NFL Championship. Narrated by Harry Wismer, the program explores Gifford’s rise from USC standout to one of the most celebrated players of his era. Gifford himself shares the moments he considers his greatest sports thrills, from college glory to his years in the NFL

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19:46

Front Page Drama: Dead Within Ten Days

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2025/09/15

On this episode of Front Page Drama, drawn from the files of The American Weekly, a reporter sets out to interview a man who has just turned one hundred years old. What begins as a standard feature story soon takes an unexpected turn when the centenarian makes a startling declaration about his future. The encounter sets off a chain of events that reverberate far beyond the man’s modest home.First broadcast on August 28, 1948, this program was the 801st episode of Front Page Drama. Produced to

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20:34

Behind the Story: The Crypt of Civilization

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2025/09/08

On this episode of Old Time Radio Snack Wagon, we feature an installment of Behind the Story narrated by Marvin Miller: The Crypt of Civilization. This fascinating program, originally broadcast by the Armed Forces Radio Service, explores one of the most ambitious time capsule projects in history.Conceived in 1936 by Dr. Thornwell Jacobs, president of Oglethorpe University, the “Crypt of Civilization” was designed to preserve a record of human culture and knowledge for 6,000 years. Sealed in 1939,

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22:16

Public Domain Day Record Party 2024 (Second...

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2025/09/02

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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23:22

Way Back Home (Second Helping)|Rare Military Program

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2025/08/25

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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19:39

You Bet Your Life Parody with Groucho Marx (Second...

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2025/08/19

Today, we feature a segment from The Big Show on November 12, 1950.Groucho Marx hosts a version of his classic game show You Bet Your Life with some unusual couples. First up is Baby Snooks (Fanny Brice) and Daddy (Hanley Stafford), then Tallulah Bankhead and Meredith Willson.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

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14:15

The Story of La Libre Belgique (Second...

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2025/08/13

This episode we feature a story from he greatest radio storyteller of the 20th Century. John Nesbitt tells the story of La Libre Belgique, a Belgian underground newspaper that published the truth about the German occupation during World War I at a stunningly high cost and how the paper is printing again in opposition to Nazi Germany.The story was told on the July 21, 1942 episode of the Johnson Wax Summer program.Support the show on a One-Time basis at https://support.greatdetectives.netand become

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17:29

People are Funny: Hosting a Stranger and Her Nine...

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2025/08/04

What would you do if a stranger showed up at your house saying some friends of yours had told her to look you up for a place to stay? And if you were inclined to show her a bit of hospitality, what would you do when she called her giant husband to come inside.This was the basis of a stunt on a post-war episode of People Are Funny. And we'll find out in today's excerpt from that program hosted by Art Linkletter. This comes from an Armed Forces Radio Services rebroadcast and I'm unable to ascertain

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18:07

Charlie McCarthy Sues W.C. Fields for $12 Million...

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2025/07/28

look at the early days of the comedy feud between legendary comedian, actor, and juggler W.C. Fields and the up-and-coming young ventriloquist's dummy, Charlie McCarthy (attached to Edgar Bergen.)We start out with the first verbal barbs between Fields and McCarthy on May 1, 1937 and then on June 27, 1937, Fields has to talk his way out of a $12 million defamation lawsuit by Charlie McCarthy in response to Fields' barbs in the previous seven weeks.Don Ameche also appears. Support the show on a

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23:02

Voice of the Army: The Flying Dutchman (Second...

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2025/07/21

In this episode of Voice of the Army, Jimmy Stewart narrates the story of an ill-fated plane in the Pacific Theater during World War II...and a legend that goes along with it.Original Radio Broadcast Date: June 1, 1949Originated from HollywoodAlso featured: Jeff Chandler and Sam EdwardsSupport 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

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20:38

Archie Andrews: A Day at Camp|Classic Youth Comedy

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2025/07/14

Join us as we dig into the world of Archie Andrews in this special episode sponsored by YMCA as Archie decides whether to go on vacation with his family or the YMCA Summer Camp and finds a way to get into trouble either way!Original Broadcast Date: May 7, 1946Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.

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