Heirloom Radio

John Lovering

Retired Science Teacher - hobby of old radio restoration - Volunteered for public radio and tv stations as Producer and A/V editor for 20 yrs. Concerned about Climate Change and our insane orange president.

  1. All the Quakers are Shoulder Shakers_1919

    03/16/2025

    All the Quakers are Shoulder Shakers_1919

    If you remember these songs... you have lived a long life. Recorded in 1919 - 116 yrs ago

    7 min
  2. My_Favorite_Husband_49_04_01_April_Fools_Day

    03/16/2025

    My_Favorite_Husband_49_04_01_April_Fools_Day

    Track has introduction at the beginning - Track will be stored in Playlist

    23 min
  3. Two New Episodes - Green Valley Line - Ch. 17 and 18.

    03/08/2025

    Two New Episodes - Green Valley Line - Ch. 17 and 18.

    This track includes two episodes of the 26 episodes of "The Green Valley Line" which was produced in 1934-35. Amazing audio quality and sound effects for a 90 year old recording.

    29 min
  4. Duffys Tavern - The Millionaire - April 6, 1945 - Sitcom

    01/30/2025

    Duffys Tavern - The Millionaire - April 6, 1945 - Sitcom

    Audio Introduction gives a brief background on "Duffy's Tavern" program... introduces the program on this track (The Millionaire) and makes some comparison between Ed Gardner's Archie and Carroll O'Connor's Archie as part of Norman Lear's "All in the Family" program. (This track will be in a Duffy's Tavern" playlist on this site) "Tavern" is misspelled in the image? :) Maybe the sign person spent too much time in the "Tavenrn"?

    32 min
  5. The Shadow - Firebug - April-March 1938 - Orson Welles

    01/23/2025

    The Shadow - Firebug - April-March 1938 - Orson Welles

    Audio introduction gives general background on "The Shadow" and introduces the track entitled "Firebug." For a recording that was made 85 years ago, it is well preserved. Goodrich Silvertown Tires is the sponsor, A set of 4 tires would have cost $56 in 1938, but that is a pretty significant amount considering the average annual salary was $1731. That amount of money...adjusting for inflation would now be $38,726.... an increase of 2,138.33%!. Those $56 tires would now cost a little over $1100.00. Never mind the tires... enjoy the show! This track will be in "The Shadow" playlist.

    31 min
  6. Suspense -"Out Of Control" - 1946 March 28.

    01/20/2025

    Suspense -"Out Of Control" - 1946 March 28.

    Audio introduction gives a general background on the "Suspense" series of over 950 programs... most featured the most popular film and Broadway stars. They loved the show because it was easy money and it was a popular show. Actors generally had 2-3 rehearsals and then they went live. Excellent programs that really did keep listeners huddled in their living rooms around the glowing radio...waiting for the surprise ending to most of the shows. This show will live in the "Suspense_Horror" Playlist.

    32 min
  7. "Alice Through The Intercom"- Earplay. (Approx. 1973)

    01/17/2025

    "Alice Through The Intercom"- Earplay. (Approx. 1973)

    In the early to late 70's NPR attempted to bring drama back to radio. They encouraged many of the playwrights of the era to contribute their work to be turned into a radio production. The result was some fantastic programs with outstanding actors and production standards... in stereo! On this track is "Alice Through The Intercomb".... and remember if the rain they have (2 inches) in the program, happened to be snow.... well it would be 20 inches! :)

    14 min
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Ratings & Reviews

4.6
out of 5
18 Ratings

About

Retired Science Teacher - hobby of old radio restoration - Volunteered for public radio and tv stations as Producer and A/V editor for 20 yrs. Concerned about Climate Change and our insane orange president.

Information

  • Creator
    John Lovering
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    28
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    Heirloom Radio