When Radio Ruled

Mike Gillett - the BeforeTV Project
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A look at Old Time Radio and the world around it. A chronological look at the original mass media.

  1. MAR 23

    When Radio Ruled #158 – SoundScape 1939 part 28

    Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. November 26 – December 3, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today’s SoundScape: Thanksgiving is more than Just Turkeys! Someday We’ll Be Very Proud of Our Son! McCarthy and Doogan Christmas … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #158 – SoundScape 1939 part 28

  2. MAR 2

    When Radio Ruled #157 – SoundScape 1939 part 27 November 19-26, 1939

    Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. November 19 – November 26, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio In today’s SoundScape: Mary’s Thanksgiving Poem Jack’s Turkey is an Ostrich! The Deacon chisels for a living!! Remember Abe Lincoln this … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #157 – SoundScape 1939 part 27 November 19-26, 1939

  3. FEB 13

    When Radio Ruled #156 – SoundScape 1939 part 26

    Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. November 12 – November 19, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today’s SoundScape: Churchill Summarizes the First Ten Weeks of War. Mexican Jumping Beans from Your Skelly Man! Falling in Love … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #156 – SoundScape 1939 part 26

  4. JAN 31

    When Radio Ruled #155 – SoundScape 1939 part 25, November 9-12 1939

    Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day!! November 9 – November 12, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today’s SoundScape: Duffy Knows all the Angles! Jack Benny sees the Dentist!! Jean Arthur meets Mortimer Snerd!!! And More!! Featuring: … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #155 – SoundScape 1939 part 25, November 9-12 1939

  5. JAN 15

    When Radio Ruled #154 – SoundScape 1939 part 24 November 5-8 1939

    Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. November 5 – November 8, 1939 A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today’s SoundScape: Jack and Phil are incompatible! Casting the Boys as The Women! Three Banana Splits and Now I’m a … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #154 – SoundScape 1939 part 24 November 5-8 1939

  6. JAN 2

    When Radio Ruled #153 – SoundScape 1939 part 23: October 29 – November 5, 1939

    Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. October 29 – November 5, 1939 Curated clips of live broadcasts from popular radio shows of the day. A tapestry of History through the eyes of people as they lived it, reported by radio. In today’s SoundScape: Jack Benny’s Costume Party! Fibber and … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #153 – SoundScape 1939 part 23: October 29 – November 5, 1939

  7. 12/27/2025

    When Radio Ruled #152 – A 1930s New Year Celebration

    Happy New Year from Old Time Radio of the 1930s! Featuring: The History of New Year’s Day Jack Benny Mary Livingston Don Wilson Georgie Jessel Norma Talmadge Edward Arnold Dennis Day Phil Harris Eddie “Rochester” Anderson Click Here For Old Time Radio New Year Eve!!

  8. 12/17/2025

    When Radio Ruled #151 – A 1930s Christmas

    Holiday Spirit from 1937, 1938, and 1939as served up by Old Time Radio! Christmas Time is here again. A time when us older folks reconnect with the child we once were. Moments from past Christmases relived, smiles and tears remembered. Longing and gratitude and the laughter of those we’ve lost. At least that’s what happens … Continue reading When Radio Ruled #151 – A 1930s Christmas

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A look at Old Time Radio and the world around it. A chronological look at the original mass media.

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  • Creator
    Mike Gillett - the BeforeTV Project
  • Years Active
    2015 - 2026
  • Episodes
    100
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Mike Gillett 2015
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    When Radio Ruled

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