Friday, July 03, 2009


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65 YEARS AGO - D-DAY! RELIVE IT AS AMERICANS WOULD HAVE HEARD IT VIA RADIO!
(06/09/09) Converted the Mystery page and Science Fiction page to full mp3 shows. You can play them on the page or download them.

(06/09/09) Added some of the Ovaltine years of the Captain Midnight series. Not as many episodes exist of this run. Added 4 more episodes.

(06/08/09) NEW!! Terry and the Pirate episodes in mp3 format! Episodes 91 & 92.

(06/05/09) I have begun adding a simple javascript that makes it easy to play the mp3 files. Whenever you see the small arrow next to an mp3 file listed, simply click on it and the mp3 will play immediately. Click it when it looks like a small square and it will stop. If you want to download the file, right click on the file name and select "Save as..."

A new (Apr-Jun) [03/31/09] Radio Timeline with many full programs and clips of complete programs in mp3 format! Radio Timeline is a three-month timeline of certain events in radio history. Check it out today!

UPDATED (2/6/09) The Links database has gone through a much needed overhaul. I have removed dead and non-working links as much as possible. This is difficult as the web is such a dynamic thing, it is very difficult to keep up with.

(12/24/08) Updated premium page and added a full pdf copy of the 1948 decoder manual. Go to the premium page and click on the copy of the 1948 decoder manual to view.

(02/08/09) Now, Secret Squadron Members, you can help Captain Midnight by decoding the messages given to you by the announcer on the Ovaltine shows! Just go to the Ovaltine Sound Archive and listen to your favorite show. When Pierre Andre gives you the hidden code, you'll be able to click on a special decoder page so you can find out the clues!

(11/26/08) Added noted radio commentator and journalistic muckraker, Drew Pearson to the News section.

NEW! (4/22/08) The final episodes of Captain Midnight and the Mysterious Voice files are available in mp3 format.

UPDATED! (11/16/08) Updated the stations on the air broadcasting Old Time Radio.

NEW! (11/29/07) An article I published on The Musical Steelmakers.

(4/30/07) Article by Bill Jaker. The Radiro: Because the pictures are better - a nostalgic look at how as a child, Bill envisioned his radio programs.

Podcasting Old Time Radio? What is Podcasting anyway? I try to clarify some of the concept here.

Listen to OTR via the Web? Here's a Schedule

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