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Heirloom Radio

Retired Science Teacher - hobby of old radio restoration - Volunteered for public radio and tv stations as Producer and A/V editor for 20 yrs. Concerned about Climate Change and our insane orange president.

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00:23:24

My_Favorite_Husband_49_04_01_April_Fools_Day

Heirloom Radio ·

2025/03/16

Track has introduction at the beginning - Track will be stored in Playlist

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00:06:36

All the Quakers are Shoulder Shakers_1919

Heirloom Radio ·

2025/03/16

If you remember these songs... you have lived a long life. Recorded in 1919 - 116 yrs ago

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00:28:53

Two New Episodes - Green Valley Line - Ch. 17 and 18.

Heirloom Radio ·

2025/03/08

This track includes two episodes of the 26 episodes of "The Green Valley Line" which was produced in 1934-35. Amazing audio quality and sound effects for a 90 year old recording.

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00:32:02

Duffys Tavern - The Millionaire - April 6, 1945 -...

Heirloom Radio ·

2025/01/30

Audio Introduction gives a brief background on "Duffy's Tavern" program... introduces the program on this track (The Millionaire) and makes some comparison between Ed Gardner's Archie and Carroll O'Connor's Archie as part of Norman Lear's "All in the Family" program. (This track will be in a Duffy's Tavern" playlist on this site)"Tavern" is misspelled in the image? :) Maybe the sign person spent too much time in the "Tavenrn"?

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00:30:55

The Shadow - Firebug - April-March 1938 - Orson Welles

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2025/01/23

Audio introduction gives general background on "The Shadow" and introduces the track entitled "Firebug." For a recording that was made 85 years ago, it is well preserved. Goodrich Silvertown Tires is the sponsor, A set of 4 tires would have cost $56 in 1938, but that is a pretty significant amount considering the average annual salary was $1731. That amount of money...adjusting for inflation would now be $38,726.... an increase of 2,138.33%!. Those $56 tires would now cost a little over

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00:32:15

Suspense -"Out Of Control" - 1946 March 28.

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2025/01/20

Audio introduction gives a general background on the "Suspense" series of over 950 programs... most featured the most popular film and Broadway stars. They loved the show because it was easy money and it was a popular show. Actors generally had 2-3 rehearsals and then they went live. Excellent programs that really did keep listeners huddled in their living rooms around the glowing radio...waiting for the surprise ending to most of the shows.This show will live in the "Suspense_Horror"

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00:14:12

"Alice Through The Intercom"- Earplay. (Approx. 1973)

Heirloom Radio ·

2025/01/17

In the early to late 70's NPR attempted to bring drama back to radio. They encouraged many of the playwrights of the era to contribute their work to be turned into a radio production. The result was some fantastic programs with outstanding actors and production standards... in stereo! On this track is "Alice Through The Intercomb".... and remember if the rain they have (2 inches) in the program, happened to be snow.... well it would be 20 inches! :)

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00:28:29

Dr. Christian - The Attic Stairway Murder Mystery -...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/12/03

Track begins with an audio intro giving a brief background on "Dr. Christian," and introducing the show on this track which was a show written by an audience grandmother. The program invited audience members to write a script for the show. Winners were chosen and their plays were performed live just like an ordinary show!

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00:28:50

Red Ryder -Trouble In Millersville -Feb 10 1942 -...

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2024/11/25

Audio intro presents the background on "Red Ryder" and refers to the story/film "Christmas Story" which featured a Red Ryder Daisy BB gun that Ralphie wanted for Christmas. The Red Ryder was extremely popular with youngsters... parents also sneaked a listen now and then as there was a lot of action and adventure in the stories. This track will be living in the "Westerns" playlist.

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00:33:46

Whistler - Panic On Mulberry St - July 3, 1949- ...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/24

An audio introduction presents the significance of "The Whistler" and what made it such a popular program. The stories were told in a very different way than other mystery-thriller shows and the audience loved it.In this episode a man is committing crimes in "alphabetical order" with some very unique alibis... until something went wrong! More "Whistler" programs are living in "The Whistler" Playlist.

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00:30:10

Dragnet - Nickle-Plated Gun - June 10, 1949 - Police...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/23

Introductory audio ... followed by the rebroadcast of Dragnet episode from June 10, 1949... second show of 314 produced over 8 years. Stars Jack Webb as Sgt. Joe Friday. Very popular series as it was considered to be the most realistic program of the era. This track will be stored in the "Jack Webb" Playlist.

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01:02:05

Lux Radio Theater - The Virginian - 11 02 1936 - Gary...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/21

Brief audio introduces the Lux Radio Theatre's live broadcast from Nov. 2,1936 of the radio version of the film "The Virginian."Film starred Gary Cooper (Photo left) and Walter Huston who both appeared in the radio version...live on stage out of Hollywood. This was quite a treat for radio listeners in 1936. Networks had just newly formed and were able to broadcast programs across the country so EVERYONE with a radio could hear quality programs like this. This track will live in the "Westerns"

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00:25:05

Burns and Allen -1943 01 06 Gracie In Traffic Court-...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/20

A brief audio intro to the show is heard and then the story begins...one of the most popular shows as Gracie winds up in Traffic Court trying to explain her way out of a traffic ticket in front of a judge who keeps telling her HE is the "Voice of Justice" in this case!Extremely well-written and acted. By the way, Gracie Allen in real life was far from being ditzy... in fact she wrote many of the show scripts. She was a very intelligent woman! This track will be stored in the "Comedy"

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00:25:14

Magic Island - Epi 17 and 18 - Pigeons Released -...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/16

Begins with an audio introducing the Sci-Fi series "Magic Island" that had about 131 episodes back in the mid-1930's. Pigeons are being used to try to get help for our heroes who have been stranded/imprisoned on this island in the South Pacific that can disappear and reappear at the will of a very strange scientist who is in charge of the island. This track will live in its own playlist - "Magic Island"

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00:11:47

Vic And Sade - Hanks Weather Service - 03 27 41- Sitcom

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/16

Introductory audio gives general background on "Vic and Sade" and introduces the characters. This show is brilliant in that it is about normal everyday things that happened in families in the late 1930's and 1940's. The dialogue IS the show... written by Paul Rhymer, it was regularly broadcast from 1932-1944 and intermittently until 1946... 14 year run. The names of the characters are entertaining in themselves. This track will be stored in the Vic and Sade Playlist.

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00:33:01

Duffys Tavern - Balancing The Books - 01 04 46 - Sitcom

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2024/11/16

Audio introduction to the show.... Archie (Ed Gardner) is trying to balance the books for Duffy's Tavern as tax season is approaching... but Archie is not that good working with numbers and he doesn't get much help from the "regulars"at the tavern! All the ingredients for a financial nightmare! This track will live in the "Duffy's Tavern" Playlist.

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00:29:30

The Scarlet Queen - Report of the White Jade...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/16

Brief audio introduction of "The Voyage of the Scarlet Queen" from 1947. Elliot Lewis stars in this series...he did hundreds of radio shows including "Crime Classics" and was considered one of the best actors and producers in the history of American radio.Track will live in the "Voyage of the Scarlet Queen" Playlist

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00:32:14

Challenge of the Yukon -Uphill Sled -06 15,1949-...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/08

Audio introduction prior to start of the story.Another excellent product of WXYZ radio in Detroit! (Superman, Lone Ranger, etc.) Started as station productions but went to national networks very fast. Shows were very adaptable to television as well.

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00:31:19

You Bet Your Life - 03 - 14 -1951 - Secret word is...

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/08

Audio introduction to the game show...This track will be stored in the "Game Show" Playlist. "Politics is the art of looking for trouble,finding it everywhere, diagnosing it incorrectly and applying the wrong remedies." Groucho Marx

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00:04:14

Track 1 of Radioland - A Tribute to Radio by Jim Ratts

Heirloom Radio ·

2024/11/08

A very short story of some friends who are attending a concert under a big tent that promises some big radio stars of the past... story is told by a character that sounds like "Broadway" in the "Damon Runyon Theatre" radio program...the actor was John Brown.

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