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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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28:47

Jeff Regan - If I Knew You Were Coming I'd Have...

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/21

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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29:27

Escape - The Lost Special - 1949

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/20

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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29:30

The Mysterious Traveler - Death Is My Caller - 1947

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/19

The Mysterious Traveler(1943–1952) was one of radio’s most chilling and versatile anthology series. Hosted by the eerie, unnamed “Mysterious Traveler,” each episode invited listeners aboard a dark, late-night train bound for strange and unsettling destinations. With stories spanning crime, mystery, science fiction, and the supernatural, the show delivered unexpected twists and spine-tingling suspense. Written by the acclaimed team of Robert Arthur and David Kogan,The Mysterious Travelerbecame known

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26:57

Box 13 - Blackmail is Murder

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/18

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

Broadway's My Beat - The Celia Jordan Murder Case

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/15

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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29:35

Suspense - Fear Paints a Picture

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/14

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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29:30

The Whistler - The Alibi

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/13

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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29:30

Our Miss Brooks - Clay City Football Game

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/12

It’s football fever at Madison High, and Connie Brooks finds herself caught up in the excitement — and the chaos — surrounding the big game against Clay City. Between Principal Conklin’s overblown pep talks, Walter Denton’s endless school spirit, and Mr. Boynton’s mild-mannered charm, Miss Brooks can barely keep her head in the classroom. But when a mix-up threatens to derail game day, she has to think fast to save the school’s pride… and her own sanity.First aired in the golden age of radio, this

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28:59

Gunsmoke - The Lynching

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/11

Gunsmoke(1952 – 1961) was one of radio’s greatest adult Western dramas, bringing the American frontier to life with grit, realism, and unforgettable characters. Set inDodge City, Kansas, during the late 1800s, the series followedU.S. Marshal Matt Dillonas he upheld law and order in a rough, often violent cattle town.Unlike earlier “cowboy” shows,Gunsmokewas written for adults, blendingauthentic Western atmospherewith moral complexity. Stories often dealt with human weakness, hard justice, and the

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27:57

The Mysterious Traveler - The Accusing Corpse

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/09

The Mysterious Traveler(1943 – 1952) was one of the golden age of radio’s most atmospheric anthology programs, blendingmystery, suspense, crime, science fiction, and the supernaturalinto half-hour stories with a sting in the tail.The series was created and written byRobert ArthurandDavid Kogan, and hosted byMaurice Tarplin, whose smooth but unsettling voice invited listeners to“take a trip with me…”as a train whistle blew in the background. Tarplin’s narrator —the Mysterious Traveler— acted as both

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29:28

Escape - The Second Class Passenger

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/07

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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29:26

The Adventures of Philip Marlowe - Red Wind

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/06

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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26:30

Box 13 - Archimedes and the Roman

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/05

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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29:47

Our Miss Brooks - Weekend at Crystal Lake

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/04

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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29:57

Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator - The Judge...

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/04

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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29:00

Broadway's My Beat - The Bob Foster Murder Case

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/08/01

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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29:32

The Whistler - Urge to Kill

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/07/31

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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30:07

Gunsmoke - I Don't Know

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/07/30

Gunsmoke stands as perhaps the greatest achievement in radio Western drama and one of the finest examples of mature storytelling in broadcasting history, running on CBS Radio from April 26, 1952, to June 18, 1961, before transitioning to an equally successful television run. Created by producer Norman MacDonnell and writer John Meston as a response to CBS chairman William S. Paley's request for a "Philip Marlowe of the Old West," the series revolutionized the Western genre by abandoning the

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29:30

Escape - The Young Man with the Cream Tarts

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/07/29

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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26:15

Box 13 - Actor's Alibi

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics ·

2025/07/28

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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