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Suspense presents “The Man Who Thought He Was Edward G Robinson,” originally broadcast on CBS on October 17, 1946. Episode 215 stars Edward G. Robinson in a self-referential dual role, with Verna Felton as Ada Hubbard; it was written by Lesley Raddatz and directed by William Spier.

Meek, long-suffering Homer J. Hubbard becomes fixated on Robinson’s hard-boiled screen image after seeing Little Caesar. As pressures at home build, Homer’s fantasy of becoming a decisive gangster type leads to an uneasy, darkly comic encounter when the real Edward G. Robinson comes to town.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:55 Original Broadcast
29:47 Closing

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Dimension X presents “Mars Is Heaven,” episode 14, originally broadcast on NBC on July 7, 1950. Adapted by Ernest Kinoy from Ray Bradbury’s short story, the drama stars Wendell Holmes as Captain Black and Peter Capell as Dr. Horst.

In 1987, Earth’s first expedition to Mars lands expecting an alien landscape—but discovers a remarkably familiar Midwestern town that appears drawn from 1920s America. As the crew encounters impossible reminders of home, Captain Black and Dr. Horst face a growing mystery of nostalgia, memory, and whether anything on Mars can be trusted.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:51 Original Broadcast
30:09 Closing

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Dragnet, “The Big Bid,” originally broadcast on NBC on January 26, 1954, is episode 232 of the landmark police drama. Jack Webb stars as LAPD Sergeant Joe Friday, with Ben Alexander as Sergeant Frank Smith; the program was sponsored by Chesterfield Cigarettes.

Assigned to Burglary Detail, Friday and Smith investigate major losses at a Hollywood clothing store, where more than $12,000 in merchandise has vanished. With few obvious leads, the detectives examine the store’s operations and personnel in this taut Los Angeles case.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:44 Original Broadcast
29:53 Closing

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Escape’s “The Derelict,” episode 180, originally aired on CBS on April 26, 1953. This sustaining broadcast stars Charlotte Lawrence, Ben Wright, and Charlie Lung, from a script by Larry Roman based on a story by Victor Schwartz.

A ship drifts in the Indian Ocean with four uneasy survivors—one woman, three men, and a cargo of gold. As isolation and uncertainty close in, the question of how to divide the treasure tests the fragile trust holding them together. Antony Ellis directed this compact high-seas drama.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:47 Original Broadcast
29:31 Closing

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Lux Radio Theatre presents “Saturdays Children,” episode 104, originally broadcast on CBS on October 26, 1936. This Lux adaptation of Maxwell Anderson’s play stars Robert Taylor as Rims O’Neil and Olivia de Havilland as Bobbie Harrington, with Cecil B. DeMille producing.

At a New York importing company, Bobbie learns that her sweetheart, Rims, may be headed for a career-changing assignment in Buenos Aires. As the prospect of transfer puts their hopes and plans under pressure, this romantic domestic drama explores love, work, and the uncertain future facing a young couple.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:48 Original Broadcast
01:00:46 Closing

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Suspense presents “Sorry, Wrong Number,” originally broadcast on CBS on September 6, 1945. This celebrated thriller, written by Lucille Fletcher, stars Agnes Moorehead as the bedridden Mrs. Stevenson.

From her Manhattan apartment, Mrs. Stevenson repeatedly tries to reach her husband, only to overhear a troubling crossed telephone connection. With a crime seemingly in the making and time running short, she must rely on operators, uncertain voices, and a telephone line that may be her only link to help.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:52 Original Broadcast
33:24 Closing

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Suspense presents “Sorry, Wrong Number,” episode 80, originally broadcast on CBS on February 24, 1944. Written by Lucille Fletcher and produced by William Spier, this celebrated radio thriller stars Agnes Moorehead and was sponsored by Roma Wines.

Housebound Mrs. Elbert Stevenson places a call to her husband and is accidentally connected to a frightening conversation instead. As she tries to learn who is in danger and persuade others to help, every telephone connection brings mounting urgency. The drama’s operator-assisted calls and crossed lines evoke the tense, intimate world of 1940s telephone service.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:49 Original Broadcast
30:47 Closing

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Lux Radio Theatre presents “Sorry Wrong Number,” episode 684, originally broadcast on CBS on January 9, 1950. Barbara Stanwyck and Burt Lancaster reprise their film roles in this full-hour adaptation of Lucille Fletcher’s celebrated suspense story.

Bedridden Leona Stevenson overhears what sounds like a murder plot on a crossed telephone line while trying to reach her absent husband. With no names, no clear victim, and time slipping away, she turns to operators, police, and friends in a desperate effort to understand what she has heard.

The 50 Greatest Old Time Radio Shows presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience.

Chapters:
00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction
00:50 Original Broadcast
01:00:30 Closing

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Gunsmoke — Gunsmoke — Hot Horse Hyatt [episode 322], Broadcast 6/8/1958 (Western Radio Drama)

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Category: Western

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This episode features Hot Horse Hyatt [episode 322], Broadcast 6/8/1958, a restored classic from the golden age of radio.

A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.

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The Whistler — The Whistler - Whistler Lonely Highway [episode 602] Broadcast 12/27/1953

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Category: Mystery

https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features The Whistler - Whistler Lonely Highway [episode 602] Broadcast 12/27/1953, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3binEpwXED7ZnHkn2sLKvUApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-whistler/id1852309858📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater

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