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Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics

Legacy Radio Theateris your destination for the greatest stories ever broadcast. Relive the golden age of radio with thrilling mysteries, heartwarming dramas, hilarious comedies, and spine-tingling suspense from the 1930s, ’40s, and ‘50s. Each episode is curated from the original broadcasts to bring timeless entertainment to modern ears. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering vintage audio drama, Legacy Radio Theater invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the magic of classic radio

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29:27

Broadway's My Beat - The David Blaine Murder Case

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/16

Broadway's My Beat stands as one of radio's most atmospherically rich and literarily ambitious police dramas, airing on CBS from February 27, 1949, to August 1, 1954, and establishing itself as a unique entry in the crime genre through its poetic sensibility and vivid evocation of New York City's theater district. The series followed Detective Danny Clover of Manhattan's 16th Precinct as he patrolled "from Times Square to Columbus Circle—the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the

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29:30

Jeff Regan - No Sad Clowns for Me

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/15

Jeff Regan, Investigator, which aired on CBS Radio from 1948 to 1950, represented a crucial evolutionary step in Jack Webb's career between his hard-boiled waterfront detective characters and his legendary creation, Dragnet. Unlike his previous protagonists Pat Novak and Johnny Madero, who were tough guys taking whatever jobs they could get, Jeff Regan was a fully licensed private investigator working for Anthony J. Lyon's International Detective Bureau in Los Angeles. Webb's famous introduction—"I

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25:55

Murder at Midnight - Trigger Man

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/14

Creeping out of the shadows of the 1940s radio landscape,Murder at Midnightdelivered spine-chilling tales of suspense, mystery, and the supernatural. Premiering in 1946, the series aired over Mutual and later in syndication, offering listeners a weekly invitation to “listen to the sounds of darkness.”Each half-hour episode opened with that unforgettable introduction—“Murder… at Midnight!”—followed by a haunting clock chime and eerie organ music that set the tone for what was to come. The show

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29:32

Jack Benny - Goodbye 1938 Hello 1939

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/13

The Jack Benny Programdebuted in 1932 and quickly became one of the most beloved and influential comedy shows of the era. Known for its impeccable timing, recurring gags, and finely tuned character interplay, the show helped define what radio comedy could be.At its heart was Benny himself—the vain, penny-pinching, self-deprecating “fall guy” surrounded by a cast of unforgettable characters: Mary Livingstone with her sharp wit, Don Wilson the jovial announcer, bandleader Phil Harris, wisecracking

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26:51

Box 13 - Book of Poems

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/12

Box 13 stands as one of radio's most innovative detective series, presenting a fresh approach to the mystery genre during its syndicated run from 1947 to the early 1950s. Created by film star Alan Ladd's own production company, Mayfair Productions, the series broke new ground by featuring a protagonist who actively sought out adventure rather than having cases thrust upon him by circumstance or profession. Ladd played Dan Holiday, a former newspaper reporter turned mystery novelist who placed a

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29:30

Escape - Operation Fleur De Lys - 1947

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/11

Escape stands as radio's premier anthology series of high-adventure drama, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954, and earning recognition as one of the medium's finest achievements in escapist entertainment. The series was conceived as radio's answer to exotic adventure fiction, offering listeners a weekly journey into extraordinary circumstances and life-or-death situations. Each episode began with the iconic introduction, delivered primarily by William Conrad and later Paul Frees:

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29:16

Suspense - Fire Burn and Cauldron Bubble

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/10

Suspense, which aired on CBS Radio from 1942 to 1962, stands as perhaps the greatest achievement in radio drama and the undisputed master of the thriller genre during broadcasting's golden age. Created and produced by William Spier, who insisted on exceptional production values and superior scripts, Suspense earned its reputation as "radio's outstanding theatre of thrills" through meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality that attracted Hollywood's biggest stars to its

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29:28

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Hard Way Out -...

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/09

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe stands as radio's most faithful adaptation of Raymond Chandler's literary hard-boiled detective, airing in two distinct incarnations that captured different aspects of the character's complex persona while establishing the standard for sophisticated detective drama on the airwaves. The series began on NBC on June 17, 1947, under the title "The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe," starring Van Heflin as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show, with the debut episode

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29:04

Barrie Craig - Death of a Private Eye - 1952

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/08

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator represents a fascinating evolution in radio detective drama, airing on NBC from October 3, 1951, to June 30, 1955, during the waning years of the Golden Age of Radio when the hard-boiled detective genre was beginning to feel formulaic and stale. Starring William Gargan, who brought unique authenticity to the role having actually worked as a private detective before entering show business, the series distinguished itself by presenting a more laid-back,

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29:30

Jack Benny - Suspense - 1952

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/08

The Jack Benny Program, a cornerstone of American radio comedy, aired from May 2, 1932, to June 22, 1958, evolving from vaudeville roots into a cultural phenomenon. Known by various names based on its sponsors—Canada Dry, Chevrolet, General Tire, Jell-O, Grape Nuts, and Lucky Strike—the show blended sharp wit, memorable characters, and music, captivating audiences for over two decades.Jack Benny’s radio debut came during an interview with Ed Sullivan, where he quipped, “This is Jack Benny talking

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29:28

Escape - Snake Doctor - 1948

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/07

Escape stands as radio's premier anthology series of high-adventure drama, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954, and earning recognition as one of the medium's finest achievements in escapist entertainment. The series was conceived as radio's answer to exotic adventure fiction, offering listeners a weekly journey into extraordinary circumstances and life-or-death situations. Each episode began with the iconic introduction, delivered primarily by William Conrad and later Paul Frees:

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29:32

Phil Harris-Alice Faye - First Show for Rexall - 1948

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/06

Premiering in 1946,The Phil Harris–Alice Faye Showquickly became one of radio’s most popular comedy programs, blending sharp wit, lively music, and the real-life charm of its stars. Phil Harris, already well known as Jack Benny’s wisecracking bandleader, and Alice Faye, a Hollywood leading lady and singer, turned their off-microphone marriage into one of radio’s best-loved partnerships.Originally sponsored by Fitch Shampoo and later Rexall Drugs, the series ran until 1954 and carved out its own

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29:35

Suspense - The Dead Sleep Lightly

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/03

Suspense, which aired on CBS Radio from 1942 to 1962, stands as perhaps the greatest achievement in radio drama and the undisputed master of the thriller genre during broadcasting's golden age. Created and produced by William Spier, who insisted on exceptional production values and superior scripts, Suspense earned its reputation as "radio's outstanding theatre of thrills" through meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality that attracted Hollywood's biggest stars to its

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29:36

Barrie Craig - Death and the Purple Cow - 1951

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/02

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator represents a fascinating evolution in radio detective drama, airing on NBC from October 3, 1951, to June 30, 1955, during the waning years of the Golden Age of Radio when the hard-boiled detective genre was beginning to feel formulaic and stale. Starring William Gargan, who brought unique authenticity to the role having actually worked as a private detective before entering show business, the series distinguished itself by presenting a more laid-back,

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29:29

Escape - The Fourth Man - 1947

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/10/01

Escape stands as radio's premier anthology series of high-adventure drama, airing on CBS from July 7, 1947, to September 25, 1954, and earning recognition as one of the medium's finest achievements in escapist entertainment. The series was conceived as radio's answer to exotic adventure fiction, offering listeners a weekly journey into extraordinary circumstances and life-or-death situations. Each episode began with the iconic introduction, delivered primarily by William Conrad and later Paul Frees:

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29:29

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - The Black Halo - 1949

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/09/30

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe stands as radio's most faithful adaptation of Raymond Chandler's literary hard-boiled detective, airing in two distinct incarnations that captured different aspects of the character's complex persona while establishing the standard for sophisticated detective drama on the airwaves. The series began on NBC on June 17, 1947, under the title "The New Adventures of Philip Marlowe," starring Van Heflin as a summer replacement for The Bob Hope Show, with the debut episode

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29:17

Our Miss Brooks - Weighing Machine - 1948

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/09/29

Our Miss Brooks stands as one of radio's most groundbreaking and enduring situation comedies, premiering on CBS on July 19, 1948, and establishing a template for workplace comedy that would influence television sitcoms for decades to come. Starring Eve Arden as Constance "Connie" Brooks, a sardonic English teacher at fictional Madison High School, the series broke new ground by presenting a working woman as its central character—neither a scatterbrained housewife nor a romantic subplot, but a

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28:44

Suspense - The Customers Like Murder

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/09/26

Suspense, which aired on CBS Radio from 1942 to 1962, stands as perhaps the greatest achievement in radio drama and the undisputed master of the thriller genre during broadcasting's golden age. Created and produced by William Spier, who insisted on exceptional production values and superior scripts, Suspense earned its reputation as "radio's outstanding theatre of thrills" through meticulous attention to detail and an unwavering commitment to quality that attracted Hollywood's biggest stars to its

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29:25

Broadway's My Beat - The Cora Lee Murder Case

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/09/22

Broadway's My Beat stands as one of radio's most atmospherically rich and literarily ambitious police dramas, airing on CBS from February 27, 1949, to August 1, 1954, and establishing itself as a unique entry in the crime genre through its poetic sensibility and vivid evocation of New York City's theater district. The series followed Detective Danny Clover of Manhattan's 16th Precinct as he patrolled "from Times Square to Columbus Circle—the gaudiest, the most violent, the lonesomest mile in the

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29:30

The Whistler - The Man Who Waited

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/09/19

The Whistler stands as one of American radio's most distinctive and enduring mystery series, running for thirteen years from May 16, 1942, to September 22, 1955, on CBS Radio. Unlike other detective shows of the era that featured recurring protagonists, The Whistler was an anthology series that presented self-contained stories of crime, guilt, and inevitable retribution. The show's most memorable element was its omniscient narrator, known simply as "The Whistler," who opened each episode with the

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