Audio Antiques

Classic radio shows from the K-Rob Collection
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Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic programs from the 1920s through the 1990s. The collection is not your usual "cops & comedians" old time radio podcast. Special attention given to the contributions of African-Americans and other minorities, who were largely excluded from the broadcasting industry, but still managed to make their mark in history. You will hear notable news events, and social issues in revealed great detail along with big budget entertainment. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

  1. Luke Slaughter, last of the radio cowboys

    3 DAYS AGO

    Luke Slaughter, last of the radio cowboys

    A lesser known adult western series from 1958, Luke Slaughter Of Tombstone. Sam Buffington stars as Luke Slaughter, a Civil War cavalryman who turned to cattle ranching in post war Arizona territory.  More at http://krobcollection.com

    53 min

  2. 6 DAYS AGO

    Audio Antiques - The Evolution of Radio News

    From it's early days in the 1920's news was an important part of radio. The first newscasts were little more than announcers reading press releases and police reports. In the 1930s and 40s, network newscasts evolved into audio versions of newspaper columns. During the World War Two and into the 1950s there was the arrival of the radio news anchor, who presented reporters on the scene, with commentary confined to the people actually making the news. You're hear this transition develop over decades of radio news coverage. Elmer Davis on CBS Radio in 1939 HV Kaltenborn on NBC Radio in 1940 Walter Winchell in 1941, American Radio's most popular newsman at the time, and was heard on the Blue Network, which later became ABC. Fulton Lewis Jr on the Mutual Radio Network in 1942. Raymond Gram Swing on ABC Radio in 1945 Mutual Newsreel Digest in 1950 Taylor Grant suffers the news anchor's nightmare on ABC in 1953. The legendary Edward R. Murrow on CBS Radio in 1957. Frank Bourgholtzer on NBC Radio in 1961. Charles Osgood before he became famous in 1966 on ABC Radio Bill Maher Jr, father of the famous comedian on Mutual Radio in 1969. Mike Stanley on CBS in 1969. James Limbach on Associated Press Radio in 1977. Al Williams on the Mutual Black Radio Network in 1978. David Leslie on ABC in 1978. Pat Prescott on the National Black Network in 1981. Becky Bailey on Mutual in 1988. Jim Lounsbury on the United Press International radio network in 1989. Sheri Preston on ABC radio in 2004. More at KRobCollection.com

    2h 29m
  3. Audio Antiques - Joe Louis vs Max Baer

    12 MAY

    Audio Antiques - Joe Louis vs Max Baer

    The radio broadcast of Joe Louis battling Max Baer at Yankee Stadium on September 24th, 1935. It was Louis' 10th fight that year, after defeating 9 other opponents. Joe Louis reigned as boxing's World Heavyweight Champion from 1937 to 1949. The Brown bomber won 26 world heavyweight title fights, the most in history.  More at http://krobcollection.com

    41 min
  4. Jack Paar, radio refugee becomes TV superstar

    5 MAY

    Jack Paar, radio refugee becomes TV superstar

    On this edition we spotlight Jack Paar. The author, comedian, and actor is best known as one of the most successful hosts of NBC's Tonight Show. The Canton Ohio native began his career working in radio, despite growing up with a stutter. Paar was a humorous DJ at radio stations in Detroit, Cleveland, and Buffalo, and was then given his own network radio show on NBC in 1947. After getting into a disagreement with the show's sponsor, Paar briefly worked as an actor for RKO Pictures. In 1950 Jack Paar returned to radio as a game show host but again clashed with his sponsor. He got a few jobs in television, and was given his big break, as host of the Tonight Show in 1957. Ten years after his first network radio shows, which are coming up next.  More at http://krobcollection.com

    1hr 5min
  5. Meet the Robesons! Mr Paul & Dr. Eslanda

    27 APR

    Meet the Robesons! Mr Paul & Dr. Eslanda

    Before Martin Luther King Jr, there was Paul Robeson, who became an international activist for human rights and racial justice just as radio was beginning to become popular. Robeson used his fame as a star football player, and a popular singer and actor to fight for equality, not only in the United States but around the world. You will hear Paul Robeson perform on the Magic Key radio show on NBC in 1936. After that you will hear his business manager. Paul's wife, Dr. Eslanda Robeson was an anthropologist, author, actress, and civil rights activist, who urged African-Americans to be proud of their history. In 1949 she published her third book, American Argument, which was edited by fellow anthropologist Pearl Buck. In it she spoke freely about society, politics, gender roles, and race relations. You'll hear Eslanda defend her book on the radio show, Author Meets the Critics on NBC in 1949.  More at http://krobcollection.com

    1hr 33min
  6. The Beulah Show

    25 APR

    The Beulah Show

    The Beulah Show, a situation comedy about a happy house maid, who was always hoping her boyfriend would propose. It was one of the few top starring roles for an African-American during network radio's golden age. Academy award winner Hattie McDaniel got the job in 1947, at what was then a whopping salary of $1,000 a week. In 1952 she became ill and Lillian Randolph took the position. She was later replaced in 1954 by her sister, Amanda Randolph. We have 4 shows from 1954. More at http://krobcollection.com

    1hr 3min
  7. Audio Antiques - Blacks and Politics in the 1940s

    22 APR

    Audio Antiques - Blacks and Politics in the 1940s

    The Negro - Fascism and Democracy, from the radio show "New World A Coming". A World War Two examination of which political system African-Americans should side with. The program aired in 1944.   Details at http://krobcollection.com

    30 min
  8. Superman vs the Klan

    20 APR

    Superman vs the Klan

    This is a feature length presentation of the Adventures of Superman serial on the Mutual Radio Network in 1946. It's called Superman Fights the Clan of the Fiery Cross. After World War Two, the Klu Klux Klan became very popular in the United States. To fight the terrorist group, the producers of Superman had the Man of Steel take on a mythical but similar clan. The series was so successful, it nearly put the real KKK out of business above the Mason-Dixon Line.    More at http://krobcollection.com

    2h 27m
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Welcome to amazing podcasts from Hall of Fame broadcaster and journalist Ken Robinson in this series of classic programs from the 1920s through the 1990s. The collection is not your usual "cops & comedians" old time radio podcast. Special attention given to the contributions of African-Americans and other minorities, who were largely excluded from the broadcasting industry, but still managed to make their mark in history. You will hear notable news events, and social issues in revealed great detail along with big budget entertainment. For details visit www.krobcollection.com

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  • Creator
    Classic radio shows from the K-Rob Collection
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    285
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Classic radio shows from the K-Rob Collection
  • Show Website
    Audio Antiques