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New - Back of the Mike Video! - This video was done in 1938. It shows how they made all those great sound effects for the radio shows we love! A must see for any otr fan!
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We are happy to be able to offer hundreds of old time radio shows for free download. Once you download these free OTR shows you can then listen to them on your computer or copy them to a cd so you can listen anywhere! We started this website out of a love for classic radio shows from the 30's, 40's and 50's. By offering free OTR downloads we can keep the innocent spirit of the golden age of radio alive in the new millennium! Some of our favorite old time radio shows include The Shadow, Amos & Andy, Fibber McGee & Molly, Sherlock Holmes and so many more! All the old radio shows on this site are in MP3 format so you should have no trouble downloading and listening to them. We love to hear from other OTR fans so please send us email and let us know you think of the site, what your favorite old time radio show is, or just to say hi! Thanks for stopping by and Happy Listening!

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Amos and Andy | CBS Radio Mystery Theater | Sherlock Holmes | Bob Hope Show

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Drama - Lux Radio Theater | Campbell Playhouse | Mercury Theater On Air | Radio City Playhouse | Texaco Theater

Featured Old Time Radio Shows

CBS Radio Mystery Theater -
The Secret Life of Bobby Deland
CBS Radio Mystery Theater is one of the most popular radio shows of all times! The series was on the air from January 6, 1974 until December 31, 1982. It was created by radio legend Created by Himan Brown. The show was hosted by E.G. Marshall until he left in 1982 when actress Tammy Grimes took over. The show always starts with the sound of a creaking door then "Come in... Welcome. I am E.G. Marshall."

Sherlock Holmes -
Todd Sweeney Demon Barber
Sherlock Holmes is a famous fictional detective who first appeared in publication in 1887. He was created by Scottish-born author and physician Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. On American Radio in the early 1940s, Basil Rathbone and Nigel Bruce performed as Holmes and Watson, respectively. This series of radio shows was called "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes". These broadcasts were loosely based on Doyle's cases. When Rathbone left the role, Tom Conway played Sherlock Holmes opposite Nigel Bruce for one season. Other pairings through the years include: John Stanley as Holmes and Alfred Shirley as Watson in 1947-1948 and John Stanley and Ian Martin in 1948-1949.

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WHAT IS OLD TIME RADIO?
Old time radio often called "otr" refers to radio shows from the early days of radio broadcasting. The term usually applies to dramas, comedies, mystery shows, westerns and variety shows that were acted out by professional actors and sent out over the airwaves. In the golden age of radio families would sit around their radio listening to the exciting shows the way we sit around our television sets watching them today.

WHO LISTENS TO OLD TIME RADIO SHOWS?
OTR fans used to be those people who grew up in the 1930's, 40's and 50's but thanks to the internet a whole new generation is falling in love with OTR! Yes, young and old alike love to listen to the radio shows of yesteryear. You are never too young to appreciate the talented actors and actresses from the golden age of radio.

OTR RELATED QUESTIONS
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