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Theater Five | Old Time Radio brings you classic drama, mystery, crime, suspense, science fiction, and psychological thrillers from radio’s later golden era. Each episode delivers a complete story filled with danger, intrigue, unusual situations, and memorable characters. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Theater Five became a distinctive dramatic anthology, presenting fast-paced original stories across mystery, suspense, crime, science fiction, and human drama. Rediscover classic old time radio drama, mystery, suspense, crime stories, science fiction, anthology radio, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support.

  1. 24m ago

    Theater Five - "Untrue Confession" (Old Time Radio, 1965)

    Theater Five presents “Untrue Confession,” episode 220, originally broadcast on ABC on June 4, 1965. This compact weekday radio drama was written by Ian Martin and directed by Ted Bell, with Ivor Francis, Peter Fernandez, Fran Carlon, Robert Dryden, and David Kerman. On a fog-shrouded early-morning drive, college student Jeff becomes involved in a hit-and-run accident and fears the consequences for his scholarship and future. When he turns to his father for help, guilt, police scrutiny, and conflicting accounts bring both men closer to a confession—while leaving open the question of whose story is true. Theater Five presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:49 Original Broadcast 20:08 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - "Untrue Confession" (Old Time Radio, 1965)

  2. 12h ago

    Theater Five - "The Big Waves" (Old Time Radio, 1965)

    Theater Five presents “The Big Waves,” episode 249 of ABC Radio’s weekday anthology series, originally broadcast July 15, 1965. After a jewelry-shop holdup appears to bear the signature of criminal Luke Morton, conflicting eyewitness accounts leave police without a reliable identification. Police stenographer Helen Forest insists she can identify the suspect through ESP, prompting investigators to test her unusual claim. The cast includes Mark O’Daniels, John Gibson, George Petrie, and Natalie Priest. Theater Five presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:48 Original Broadcast 22:37 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - "The Big Waves" (Old Time Radio, 1965)

  3. 4d ago

    Theater Five - "The Beneficiary" (Old Time Radio, 1965)

    Theater Five presents “The Beneficiary,” episode 193 of the ABC Radio anthology series, originally broadcast April 28, 1965. Walter “Walt” Dawson is astonished to discover that a woman he never knew has named him sole beneficiary of her $3.5 million estate. But the lengthy will comes with an extraordinary requirement: he must spend the money entirely on his own selfish desires—or lose it all. Written by George Bamber and directed by Warren Somerville, the drama features Paul McGrath, Ann Hilton, and George Petrie. Theater Five presents the original broadcast with a newly produced contextual introduction, a short closing announcement, and gently cleaned/mastered audio for a more consistent listening experience. Chapters: 00:00 Victor Sterling Introduction 00:39 Original Broadcast 21:12 Closing Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - "The Beneficiary" (Old Time Radio, 1965)

  4. 5d ago

    Theater Five - The Sacrifice 64Kb [episode 60] Broadcast 10/23/1964

    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Theater Five - The Sacrifice 64Kb [episode 60] Broadcast 10/23/1964, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c3SZd7U0Z2oFzzCTn4B8KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theater-five/id1857906410📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - The Sacrifice 64Kb [episode 60] Broadcast 10/23/1964

  5. 6d ago

    Theater Five - My Brothers Keeper 64Kb [episode 32] Broadcast 9/15/1964

    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Theater Five - My Brothers Keeper 64Kb [episode 32] Broadcast 9/15/1964, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c3SZd7U0Z2oFzzCTn4B8KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theater-five/id1857906410📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - My Brothers Keeper 64Kb [episode 32] Broadcast 9/15/1964

  6. Aug 12

    Theater Five - Big Deal On Sutton East [episode 259] Broadcast 7/29/1965

    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Theater Five - Big Deal On Sutton East [episode 259] Broadcast 7/29/1965, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c3SZd7U0Z2oFzzCTn4B8KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theater-five/id1857906410📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - Big Deal On Sutton East [episode 259] Broadcast 7/29/1965

  7. Aug 11

    Theater Five - Just For Kicks 64Kb [episode 157] Broadcast 3/9/1965

    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Theater Five - Just For Kicks 64Kb [episode 157] Broadcast 3/9/1965, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c3SZd7U0Z2oFzzCTn4B8KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theater-five/id1857906410📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - Just For Kicks 64Kb [episode 157] Broadcast 3/9/1965

  8. Aug 10

    Theater Five - My Other Self [episode 19] Broadcast 8/27/1964

    https://www.oldtimeretroradio.comThis episode features Theater Five - My Other Self [episode 19] Broadcast 8/27/1964, a restored classic from the golden age of radio. A classic old time radio broadcast from the golden age of radio, featuring original radio drama, authentic performances, and timeless storytelling. These historic programs reflect an era when radio was the heart of home entertainment, delivering mystery, suspense, westerns, comedy, and unforgettable performances through sound alone.Source: OTRR dot org – Certified Public Domain Collection.Curated by Old Time Retro Radio.🎧 Listen to Old Time Retro Radio on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0c3SZd7U0Z2oFzzCTn4B8KApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/theater-five/id1857906410📻 Search Old Time Retro Radio on your favorite podcast app to explore the complete collection.#OldTimeRadio #GoldenAgeBroadcast #ClassicRadio #VintageAudio #RadioTheater Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support. Support Old Time Retro Radio at https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeretroradio

    Theater Five - My Other Self [episode 19] Broadcast 8/27/1964
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Theater Five | Old Time Radio brings you classic drama, mystery, crime, suspense, science fiction, and psychological thrillers from radio’s later golden era. Each episode delivers a complete story filled with danger, intrigue, unusual situations, and memorable characters. Each episode is an Old Time Retro Radio production, presenting the original broadcast with gently cleaned and mastered audio, a newly produced introduction and closing, and custom episode artwork. Theater Five became a distinctive dramatic anthology, presenting fast-paced original stories across mystery, suspense, crime, science fiction, and human drama. Rediscover classic old time radio drama, mystery, suspense, crime stories, science fiction, anthology radio, and vintage radio. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/theater-five-old-time-radio--7222649/support.

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