The Singles and Doubles Collection: Single Episodes L-N
Old Time Radio Researchers Group
(4,667 Sterne; 3 Bewertungen)
SINGLES AND DOUBLES COLLECTION: L - N
This is a work in progress. This OTRR Collection is a Non-Certified one, containing series in which currently only one or two episodes are known to exist -- hence the name: "Singles and Doubles Collection". Almost every type genre is included. Radio -- called by some The Theater of the Mind -- has been with us since 1920 when stations WWJ of Detroit and KDKA of Pittsburg made the first regular commercial broadcasts. The first program aimed at entertaining the unseen audience followed close behind. Over the years since then, literally thousands of series have been broadcast nationally and thousands more in regional or local markets. Some endured for a few years, others for 20 or 30, and some unfortunately only had one episode broadcast. Of those thousands, some series saw some of their episodes saved for the future, some saw nearly all and others only one or two episodes. While the goal of the Old Time Radio Researchers Group is to preserve radios past by collecting, and archiving as many different series as possible and making them available to the community, we do not want to let the series that only had a minimum number of episodes to survive go unpreserved for future generations. To that end we have put together this unique collection of series. Most of the programs you will find here will be totally unfamilar to you, but they are informative and entertaining none the less. This is the second version of this collection that we have released. Since the first collection new broadcasts have surfaced, and others will undoubtely be found in the future. When and if that occurs, we will release a version three. From comedy to drama to cooking shows to music, you'll hear it all here, and every episode will be unique and different. They run the gamut, from the middle 20s to the early 70s, all showing us a glimpse of the past, when things were slower and families gathered round the radio each evening. Times when each person was hearing the same thing, but created a different picture in their minds of what the characters looked like, the scenery, location, and most important the sounds. Sounds that each found a different meaning in, but one that entertained, educated, and made the world a smaller place, where you could hear those stories that in the past were told to just a few, gathered round the dinner table, at a campfire, or in small audiences, but now the whole world could hear and enjoy. Some of these episodes may be misnamed or misdated. If you find such, please let us know. Additionally there may be some dead air space at the beginning or ending of some episodes. This is not one of our certified sets, it is being provided as a way to obtain those series in which only one or two shows have survived. This page contains Series beginning with the letters L through N. A text file containing a list of the MP3 files found on this page appears near the bottom of the page. From the Old Time Radio Researcher's Group. See "Note" Section below for more information on the OTRR.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.
Chapters
NationalDefense Test Day Program
1:28:58
25:05
13:13
23:31
57:44
12:52
13:15
14:23
14:16
14:32
25:28
28:46
14:32
29:46
29:08
29:49
12:38
29:39
1:01:56
27:53
58:38
14:03
27:59
15:04
54:26
14:35
25:06
13:44
14:48
30:25
14:48
29:59
34:21
29:49
15:05
28:17
28:55
29:30
30:14
17:13
29:31
30:11
29:23
28:29
29:59
1:01:11
14:05
30:19
30:18
16:04
13:42
11:59
0:33
14:23
41:55
29:28
29:35
43:57
26:13
1:32:25
26:43
Nipsey Russell's Comedy Time (2)
1:33:27
17:49
19:47
30:20
13:50
Bewertungen
Brief reviews
The_Emperor_Of_Television
(5 Sterne)
I've always wanted to get into old time radio, but I can never seem to find the time. I did however listen to three programs from this page last night, which I will review: "Music Valley" - Interesting country and western music show. Nice performance of "Silver Bell" (not the Christmas song, but a much older composition). There is also an example of the "That's good/no that's bad" comedy routine. That said there is also a minstrel-type song that is quite dated. "Movie Matinee" - Insane game show. Lots of now-classic films mentioned. Seems like a fun format, wish there was more of this show. We'll never find out how the final contestants did (they ran out of time). "Morning Melodies - The Three Suns" - Nice music, but when was it recorded? It cannot be any earlier than 1951, as one of the songs it features the song "Cry". This recording appears to be an excerpt rather than a complete program. If you don't mind, if I listen to any additional recordings from this page I will add additional brief reviews. Update #1: I listened last night (actually very early morning) to four additional episodes of this page. Do you mind if I provide additional brief reviews?: "Maytag Frolics", a music program, is listed as having aired in 1929, and it certainly sounds like that. The dated lyrics of a couple of the songs simply adds to the fun. It's quite enjoyable if you like the music of the unfortunately named Coon Sanders Nighthawks. "Lives Of Our Greatest Artists" (listed as being from 1940) was sponsored by a "kosher" meat company, and the episode in question provides a brief 15-minute biography of Al Jolson, focusing on his religion. I don't know if the story telling in this episode is accurate or not, but it's interesting to listen to, if decidedly dated (and UN-PC at times). The station ID at the end adds to the fun. There are also two excepts from Jolson's records during the program. "Leo Diamond Harmonaires - First Song - Three Little Words" - Music program featuring a harmonica group, Notice that the song "I Get a Kick Out of You" features the re-written lyric "perfume from spain" instead of the original cocaine lyric. Nice NBC chimes at the end. "Leo Diamond Harmoonaires (sic) - First Song - Nobody's Sweetheart" - Same series as above. Nice music, but this particular episode features some ethnic accents which are quite dated and unpleasant. NBC chimes is cut-off though. Update: Listened to four more episodes last night. "The Mildred Bailey Show" - Pop music series. Sound quality is slightly squeaky. Some of the music would be called "easy listening" today, but some of it is more lively, and there's even a jazz instrumental. The episode, to my knowledge, aired at 11:30PM. Overall a nice mix of music. "Maggie's Private Wire" - The cheesy organ music at the start is not encouraging, but this is an interesting show featuring chirpy interviews, one with a actress and the other with a singer. So chirpy, in fact, that it verges on annoying at times. Apart from that, there are promos for films "Bring on the Girls" (1945) and "Wonder Man" (1945), and a commercial for "Super Suds". I believe this series later became a television show on WBZ-TV, though I might be wrong on that. "The Martha Deane Show" - Women's show with too many ads. There is an interview with two kids from the film "Song of the South" (1946), and interview with a pianist (who is quite obviously nervous). There is also a promo for "Lady Luck" (1946). There is also an interesting moment when, commenting on how the listeners at home couldn't see the kids, the host mentions how they could do with some television....little did they know! "Hail the Champ" - Stunt game show. Teenagers perform stunts to win prizes. The eventual winner seems overwhelmed at the end. The studio audience is very loud... Update again! Listened to 4 programs last night, 2 of them good, and the other 2 not so good. "Minstrel Train" - A variety show, mixing popular songs (like "Stardust") with a comedy routine consisting of a man and three women (the latter, I think, all played by the same person) telling corny jokes. "When does a chair hate you - When it can't bear you". Very corny, the highlight of the program is a song about Brazilian coffee beans. Was this series picked up, or was this the only episode made? To tell the truth, it wouldn't surprise me if this wasn't picked up. (note: sound quality is squeaky) "Nelson Olmsted Playhouse - Elementals" - A fun dramatic anthology series. In this episode, a man and his fiancé try to go without food for 7 days to try to get $10,000. Will they be able to do it? A little bit over-the-top, but quite enjoyable. Wish there were more episodes of this to listen to! "Marvelous Margie" - Sitcom with a show business setting. I admit I didn't get some of the pop culture references. The episode had no sponsor, and they reference this humorously at the beginning of the episode. I read elsewhere that this is an audition recording...was this series never picked up? I found it amusing if a bit corny at times. "Mr Chameleon - The Perfect Maid Murder Case" - Crime drama. Two commercials for Bayer Aspirin and a commercial for Dr. Lyons Tooth Powder. Not well-written, and it features some of the worst attempts at Australian accents I've ever heard... Update: listened to 6 programs during the night and early morning. "Memories of Miller" - With Glenn Miller and his Orchestra. Appears to be a repeat copy broadcast after his death. Pleasant music. "Manhattan Playhouse" - Is this recording sped-up or something? Everyone sounds like chipmunks. Funny comedy script though, about a secretary who pretends to be ugly so her employer won't fire her (or something like that). I do hope to listen to more radio comedy soon. "Lyons Busy" - This recording includes the first half of the program only. Jazz music show with an amusing announcer. There is a commercial for "Surf" (I don't know if, at the time, this was a laundry soap or a detergent). Highlight of the recording is "How High the Moon" being played in different styles. Episode is cut-off abruptly, before they get around to doing a "bop" version of the song. "Newsreel Digest" - Highlights from the previous week of Mutual newscasts. Stories range from serious to semi-comical. There is also an ad for U.S. savings bonds, and a promo for "Five Star Feature". "Navy Star Time" - Pop music show. Some crackle during part of the recording. Music is pleasant, but personally I found the performances to be forgettable. Songs include "Stardust". The show, as the title suggests, was sponsored by the U.S. Navy. "The Morey Amsterdam Show" - Better known today as an early television series. This radio version, based on this episode, was much more of a sitcom than the TV version, in fact the format is very different to the TV version in terms of structure. Highlights include Morey doing his popular "Yuk-a-Puk" number. (sound quality is very squeaky, "under-water" kind of stuff) Wish more existed of this radio show. Update: Listened to some more shows last night and early morning. "Midnighters Club - Dick Powell" - A fragment from a show from Pittsburgh. Scratchy sound. Consists of an interesting interview with Dick Powell, which discusses the film "Mrs. Mike" and the radio series "Richard Diamond, Private Detective". "Little Matchmaker" - With Chico Marx. Am I correct to think this show was never picked up? Bad ethnic stereotypes in this program. Quite embarrassing but funny. Is this incomplete? "Mostly Dixie - Guest - Matty Matlock" - Exactly what the title suggests, Dixieland jazz music along with some more contemporary jazz. According to the announcer at the end, this was broadcast on Armed Forces Radio. "Mostly Dixie - Guest - Ray Anthony" - More Dixieland music, along with some more contemporary jazz. Fun version of "Jingle Bells" is featured in this episode. "Lawless Twenties - The 1928 Saxon Case" - Short drama story about bootleggers, set in the 1920s. Enjoyable but brief. "Lawless Twenties - The Flood Of Bootleg Gold" - Another edition of the series, set in the 1920s and about bootleggers. Enjoyable but brief. "Nesco
Misdated shows
Razzilla
(0 Sterne)
These two shows from The Liberace Show 55-11-24epxxxLiberace-TheThanksgivingShow.mp3 55-01-12epxxxLiberace-Guest-AnnetteWarren.mp3 are NOT doubles... There are eight known shows in mp3 format... Plus the 55-11-24 show is misdated... It should be 54-11-24 Nightkey mentioned somewhere that there are ten shows from Monticello Party Line in mp3 format as well... *** Perhaps that Pillsbury House Party episode could be dated 49-10-06??? *** I may need some help with those Life At Boys Town episodes...in the year... Are they 42s or 43s??? The dates look consecutive...so they must be the same year...
Murder and Mr. Malone - #87.
AMC Hornet
(4 Sterne)
Frank Lovejoy and Jack Webb in this one!!! I was listening and was surprised to hear these two radio giants squaring off. The Amazing Mr. Malone (based on essentially the same character) is pretty bad OTR (IMHO). But this "one off" show is pretty good - although not close to the best work of either actor.
Singles L-N point to wrong files
Tim Szeliga
(0 Sterne)
I haven't gone through the whole list, but I've found five that point to an entirely different show than is listed. Might want to take a closer look.
misdated continued
ercjncpr
(0 Sterne)
Eveready Battery Hour is actually Art Linkletter's House Party! That is a real file naming blooper!
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nightkey5
(0 Sterne)
45-09-10 epxxxx Maggies Private Wire- Guest-Enrico Caruso Jr should be dated 45-08-10