Description
Book Synopsis: Includes the following 40 radio shows on 20 CDs in two box sets. Each CD is protected in a paper sleeve.
- 01 The Mercury Theater on the Air - The War of the Worlds ('38)
- 02 Abbott and Costello - Costello Invited to Join the Yankees ('47)
- 03 Philip Marlowe - Red Wind ('48)
- 04 The Chase and Sanborn Hour - Guest Frank Sinatra ('45)
- 05 The Six Shooter - Britt Ponsett's Christmas Carol ('53)
- 06 Baby Snooks - Report Card Blues ('51)
- 07 Escape - Leiningen vs. the Ants ('48)
- 08 Fibber McGee And Molly - The Flying Saucer ('50)
- 09 Burns & Allen - Playing Cupid ('46)
- 10 Columbia Workshop - On a Note of Triumph ('45)
- 11-12 CBS Radio Workshop - Brave New World Pt 1-2 ('56)
- 13 Lux Radio Theater - The Jazz Singer ('47)
- 14 Jack Benny - Kentucky Derby Bet ('39)
- 15 Suspense - Sorry, Wrong Number ('43)
- 16 Grand Central Station - Miracle for Christmas ('49)
- 17 Philco Radio Time - Guest Gary Cooper ('47)
- 18 The Saint - The Corpse Said Ouch ('50)
- 19 Have Gun, Will Travel - From Here To Boston ('60)
- 20 Vic and Sade - Silver Moonbeam Chimes ('44)
- 21 Walter Winchell - Seven Airmen Rescued ('48)
- 22 Arthur Godfrey Collection - I Want to Sing an American Song ('47)
- 23 We Hold These Truths - Story of the Bill of Rights ('41)
- 24 Lum and Abner - Traditional Christmas Show ('48)
- 25 X Minus One - The Veldt ('55)
- 26-27 The Adventures of Superman - The Origin Pt 1-2 ('39)
- 28 Big Town - Death Rides The Highway ('40)
- 29-32 Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - The Todd Matter - Ep 1-5 ('56)
- 33 Mercury Summer Theater - The Count of Monte Cristo ('46)
- 34 Columbia Presents Corwin - The Undecided Molecule ('45)
- 35 Dimension X - The Martian Chronicles ('50)
- 36 Escape - Three Skeleton Key ('53)
- 37 The Chase and Sanborn Hour - Guest Walt Disney ('47)
- 38 The Eddie Cantor Show - Guests Burns And Allen ('46)
- 39-40 The Cavalcade of America - Native Land, Pt. 1-2 ('41)
Details
Get ready to immerse yourself into the golden age of radio with "The Greatest Old-Time Radio Shows of the 20th Century"! This incredible collection includes 40 iconic radio shows from the 1930s to the 1960s, featuring beloved characters and timeless stories. From thrilling mysteries to hilarious comedies, this book on 20 CDs in two box sets offers hours of entertainment for both nostalgia enthusiasts and new listeners.
Experience the infamous panic caused by Orson Welles' "The War of the Worlds" broadcast on The Mercury Theater on the Air in 1938. Laugh along with the antics of Abbott and Costello as Costello gets invited to join the Yankees in 1947. Join private detective Philip Marlowe in solving the case of "Red Wind" in 1948. These are just a few examples of the captivating radio shows included in this collection.
The CDs are protected with paper sleeves to ensure their longevity and preserve the historic importance of each recording. Whether you're a fan of classic entertainment or interested in the cultural impact of radio, these CDs will transport you back in time to an era when families gathered around the radio every evening.
Don't miss your chance to own this remarkable piece of history. Click here to grab your copy of "The Greatest Old-Time Radio Shows of the 20th Century" now!
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