The Singles and Doubles Collection: Single Episodes A-C
The Singles and Doubles Collection features a unique assortment of radio episodes, specifically curated for those interested in the lesser-known gems of Old Time Radio. This collection includes series that have only one or two episodes preserved, showcasing a variety of genres from comedy to drama, cooking shows to music.
Radio, often referred to as 'The Theater of the Mind,' has been a source of entertainment since the 1920s. This collection aims to preserve the rich history of radio by making these rare episodes available to the community. Each episode offers a glimpse into the past, allowing listeners to experience the magic of storytelling that once brought families together around the radio.
As this is a work in progress, new broadcasts may surface, and future versions of the collection will be released. Enjoy the journey through time with these informative and entertaining episodes, each one unique in its own right.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
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Errors in collection
nightkey5
41-12-08_xxx_Adventure_Story.mp3 was Let's Sing and Swing from 12-12-08 (broadcast on NBC Red at 1330 with news of the declaration of war) 41-12-08_xxxx_Adventure_Story.mp3 is apparently the second half of Let's Sing and Swing) theo has pointed out that American Forum Economic Forecast for 1949 is actually Happy the Humbug (same date) Best Sellers 45-09-20 was John B. Kennedy 48-07-25 Behind The Front Page was Let's Talk Hollywood Bob Smith Show should be dated 47-08-25 47-04-26xxxBreakfastwithDorothyandDick.mp3 s/b dated 47-05-09 Broadway Matinee 44-06-07 was Morning in Manhattan (same date) By The People (12) The Burning of Washington.mp3 is mislabeled. It was By The People (47) Forest Fire.mp3 47-xx-xx007CareerOfAliceBlair2.mp3 and 47-xx-xx008CareerOfAliceBlair2.mp3 - At least 3 episodes of Career of Alice Blair exist in mp3 49-11-29xxxClub930.mp3 There at least 3 episodes of Club 930 available. This file is also misdated and should be 49-11-24. Note the reference to it being Thanksgiving. xx-xx-xx136ColgateCavalcade1_64kb.mp3 was mislabeled. (This is the second file labeled Colgate Cavalcade). It was a closed circuit broadcast that I have seen labeled as Closed Circuit 52-11-26.mp3 Under C's, 49-09-21xxxTremaynesThe.mp3 was The Croupier (same date) Under C's, 49-11-10xxxNBCLittleTheater.mp3 was Comedy Playhouse - School for Scandal (same date)
Cool
HappySwordsman
I enjoyed listening to the 23 August 1949 edition of 'Beat the Clock' tonight, with host Bill Cullen. As a bonus, the beginning of the episode featured a 5 minute news update (I love vintage news briefs!!). No sponsor in the episode, instead there's a promo for the CBS Monday night lineup (I love vintage promos!!). EDIT on 20 October 2025: Just listened to The Bob Hawk Show, another quizzer. Dated fun! I love the chivalrous reply given by the winning contestant at the end when asked what he'd buy with the prize money!
Americans At Work errors
Razzilla
I found two within them...but I forgot which error later in the set led me to the right one for 390321... Both shows were for that date Singles_and_Doubles_Collection_39-09-21_xxx_Americans_At_Work.mp3 is an episode for Women's Home Companion Singles_and_Doubles_Collection_39-09-21_xxxx_Americans_At_Work.mp3 is an episode of Sundial *** 50-01-09xxxBandDChucklewagon-FirstSong-OhCaterina.mp3 (64Kbps) is from the Dave Garroway Show and I'm still trying to pinpoint a date on this one... I thought that this was a week earlier than posted earlier (when I heard the new show The Halls Of Ivy at the end...since its premiere was the Friday before that) and removed the comment... There was confirmation on this by a Wisconsin newspaper at the time with the Mel Torme appearance...
Clint Noble
Dodsworth the Cat
While the file says this programme is from July 3, 1936 (a Friday), and the broadcast itself indicates it ran from 6:15 to 6:30 EDT, the Associated Press programme listing for that time slot show "M. Contreras Orchestra." Several of the programmes mentioned, namely Ford Bond's sportscast, Billy and Betty, and Tom Howard's Jamboree, ran only on WEAF while the rest of the Red Network broadcast other programming. This aircheck was likely preserved because of the WEAF announcer breaking up after someone whistling in the background.
An interesting grab bag
davidinberkeley
I listened with my OTR group to a file randomly. We got "Crime & Death Take No Holidays - Ralph Gramm Robs Bank" and was it ever a surprise! It was soooo interesting to hear what people put on the air back then. Then, you could get a stinker, too, so it's definitely a grab bag. I'm glad it's all free!
Treasure Trove of Radio Rarities
30smovies
Great collection of rare radio programs, in many cases the only known episode to survive. Includes appearances by Henry Fonda, Bob Hope, Johnny Mercer, Burl Ives, Chill Wills, Gypsy Rose Lee, Hattie McDaniel, Lum n' Abner, Cass Daley.
Awesome
Robin_1990
I Just downloaded and listened to "Al Trace and His Silly Symphonists", which was very enjoyable. It features great silly music which is quite catchy.
Correction
nenslo
The file purporting to be Barron Elliot and His Stardust Melodies is in fact an episode of Jane Endicott, Reporter.