The Old Radio Companion

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Jay talks about a very amazing and scary old radio horror drama called, "Lights out!" Learn all about this old radio show and listen to one of the shows!  The radio show for today's show comes from The Abbott & Costello Radio show. It's titled, "A Night in a Haunted House." It originally aired May 8th 1947. ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay kicks off the Halloween Season talking about some great Halloween stuff and listening to 2 Halloween Radio shows. The first show comes from the Jack Benny Radio show. It's titled, " Jack Goes Trick or Treating. " It originally aired Oct 31 1948. The Second Radio show comes from the George Burns & Gracie Allen Show. It is the Halloween show from 1948.  HAPPY HALLOWEEN and ENJOY THE SHOWS!

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Jay talks about that mischievous 8 legged creature from the sea, the octopus. Learn all about this fascinating creature and some real life stories to prove that they can cause a lot of trouble!  The radio show comes from "My Friend Irma." It's titled, "Irma & Jane go to Coney Island." It originally aired, June 7th 1948. ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay talks about the legend behind the Jolly Roger pirate flag. How did this very familiar symbol of the skull and crossbones come about?  What is the truth behind this very famous pirate flag. Listen to find out!  The radio show comes from the Jack Benny Radio Show. It's titled, "The Purple Pirate." It originally aired October 17th 1954. SET SAIL YE MATIES and ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay talks about the summer of 1945 called the summer of hope. Learn all about this last summer of the war and what that summer was like.  It was the summer that gave Americans hope. The radio show comes from the Bob Hope radio show. This show originally aired May 8th 1945 and features the Andrew Sisters. ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay continues his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS. Learn all about these significant and life changing summers of America. These are the Summers of War. The summers of 1942-1944 were life changing and summers that would change America forever. The radio show is from The Great Gildersleeve. The show is titled, " War Bond Drive." It originally aired Sept 12th 1943.  ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay starts his summer series, THE GREAT AMERICAN SUMMERS, by talking about the last of the innocent summers which was the summer of 1941. This was the summer before America entered World War 2. Learn all about this important time period in American history. The radio show comes from The Fibber McGee and Molly Show. It's titled, " Packing for Vacation." It originally aired June 23rd 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Hey!  Jay is relocating so enjoy a show from the past!  This great show is from Season 4 Episode 2 entitled, " THE SKY IS FALLING!"  Please look for a new show soon! Thank you for all your support and ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay talks about a guy who back in the old west had a very important and dangerous job, and that was the Old saloon piano player. Learn all about this important guy that kept the peace and the music and the drinks coming!  The radio show comes from The Jack Benny Show!  It's titled, "Buck Benny Rides Again!" It originally aired December 13th 1936. ENJOY THE SHOW!

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Jay talks about the amazing and talented radio and television and film actor, Charles Cantor. Learn all about this very versatile comedian and actor. The radio show is from The FRED ALLEN SHOW! It features Charlie Cantor in Allen's Alley. It first aired on December 6th 1942. ENJOY THE SHOW! 

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