Best GSMC Drama Network Podcasts By Category (2026)

Radio Drama and Theater Anthology Podcasts

Golden-age radio theater and dramatic anthologies, from Saturday Night Theater and Studio One to The Ford Theater and Hallmark Hall of Fame.

1. GSMC Classics: First Nighter

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First Nighter, aired on various radio stations from 1930 to 1953, was a two-decade radio drama-comedy series. Charles Hughes starred as Mr. First Nighter, the show's host. The series presented several romantic comedies that featured radio personalities such as Don Ameche, June Meredith, Betty Lou Gerson, Les Tremayne, Barbara Luddy, and Olan Soule. The show's opening recreated the aural atmosphere of a Broadway opening. Before each week's drama began, Mr...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Saturday Night Theater

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Saturday Night Theater was a long-running radio drama strand on BBC Radio 4. The strand showcased feature-length, middle-brow single plays on Saturday evenings for more than 50 years, having been launched in April 1943. The plays featured in the strand included stage plays, book adaptations and original dramatisations. For most of its history, programmes ran for 90 minutes and were largely entertainment-centred, such as thrillers, comedies and mysteries. Saturday Night Theatre was noted as the major drama of the week on BBC Radio 4, until it was scrapped as a programme strand in 1996...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Radio Stories Workshop

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Radio Workshop was a dramatic radio anthology series that aired on CBS from 1956 to 1957.It was one of American network radio's last attempts to hold on to some of the demographics they had lost to television in the post-World War II era. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Author's Playhouse

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Written for radio by Wynn Wright, Author's Playhouse featured works of some of the most popular story writers and playwrights. Author's Playhouse was an anthology series that aired on NBC and became a precursor to several NBC radio programs of the late 1940s and early 1950s. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: Workshop Theater

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Workshop Theater was a radio show that aired from 1936 to 1943 and again from 1946 to 1947. The series started as the idea of Irving Reis, who began his radio career as a sound engineer. Reis viewed the show as a platform for developing new techniques for presentation on radio. According to the debut broadcast, [this show] “dedicates itself to the purposes of familiarizing you with the story behind radio, both in broadcasting, as well as in aviation, shipping, communication and pathology, and to experiment in new techniques with a hope of discovering or evolving new and better forms of rad..MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: Theater Five

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Theater Five, a radio series whose title was derived from the fact that it was aired everyday at 5pm, was a 20-minute drama anthology based on short stories or stories from daily newspaper. Heard on-air in the 1960s, it was ABC’s attempt to revive radio drama, so everything in the show was top notch-- the production, director, sound effects, voice talents, etc. The show had Fred Foy as its host. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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7. GSMC Classics: Studio One

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Studio One is an excellent series turning short stories, novels, and plays into radio bliss. This American radio–television anthology series was created in 1947 by the 26-year-old Canadian director Fletcher Markle, who came to CBS from the CBC. This radio series continued until July 27, 1948, showcasing such adaptations as Dodsworth, Pride and Prejudice, The Red Badge of Courage and Ah, Wilderness. Studio One also became a television series by the same name...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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8. GSMC Classics: Theater Royal

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Theater Royal is a fine British drama series based on the best of the world of literature including Dumas, Conrad, Stevenson, Dickens, James, and London. It features the dean of English actors, Ralph Richardson and Lawrence Olivier. Many fine actors of the British stage and screen were involved, such as Robert Morley, Harry Andrews, Muriel Forbes and Daphne Maddox. Music was by the renown British organist and arranger, Sidney Torch (whose musical credits include The Black Museum, Adventures of Harry Lime, and Secrets of Scotland Yard), and the Campbell Singers featured in some of the shows...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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9. GSMC Classics: Hallmark Hall of Fame

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Hallmark Hall of Fame, originally called Hallmark Television Playhouse, is an anthology program on American television. The longest-running prime-time series in the history of television, it first aired in 1951 and continues into the present day. From 1954 onward, all of its productions have been broadcast in color. It was one of the first video productions to telecast in color, a rarity in the 1950s...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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10. GSMC Classics: The Ford Theater

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The Ford Theater was a dramatic anthology radio series, broadcast on NBC and CBS from 1947 to 1949. The Ford Theater has an interesting history and reflect the change in radio to adapt to the popularity of Hollywood. The show stared good but not famous New York Radio performers. Producer George Zachary attempted to use genres popular radio stars rather than Hollywood stars. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Soap Opera and Serial Drama Podcasts

Beloved daytime serials of family, love and small-town life, including Ma Perkins, Backstage Wife and Guiding Light.

1. GSMC Classics: The Claudia and David Show

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Claudia and David was first heard on radio in a segment on the The Kate Smith Hour, and then filled that time slot when the show went off the air for the summer. The characters first appeared in 10 short stories by Rose Franken that were published in Redbook magazine from October 1938 through August 1939. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Big Sister

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Set in the fictional town of Glen Falls, Big Sister was a daytime radio drama series created by Lillian Lauferty and broadcast on CBS from 1936 to 1952. The program dramatized the life of Ruth Evans and her efforts to care for her younger sister, Sue, and their disabled brother, Neddie. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Story of Aunt Mary

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Story of Aunt Mary is a radio soap opera in the United States, starring Jane Morgan as Aunt Mary. Aunt Mary offered advice to the residents of her hometown of Wakefield, addressing love triangles, married life, town gossip, and more. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Young Widder Brown

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Young Widder Brown was a daytime radio drama series broadcast on NBC from 1938 to 1956. Sponsored by Sterling Drugs and Bayer Aspirin, it daily examined the life of "attractive Ellen Brown, with two fatherless children to support." The convoluted storyline focused on the efforts of Ellen, in her early thirties, to bring up her two children in the small town of Simpsonville, West Virginia, where she supported herself by running a tearoom, despite continual tragedies in her life. (Another source refers to Simpsonville as "a small Midwestern town.")...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: One Man's Family

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One Man's Family, created by Carlton E. Morse was an American radio soap opera, broadcast from 1932 to 1959. The show was about the daily life and struggles of a family living in a Sea Cliff in San Francisco, California and was centered around stockbroker Henry Barbour, his wife Fanny and their five children. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: The Life of Mary Sothern

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Broadcast from 1934 to 1938, The Life of Mary Sothern followed the daily ups and downs of wife and mother Mary Southern. The show starred Minabelle Hutchins as Mary who worked hard to keep her family grounded and going. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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7. GSMC Classics: Hearts in Harmony

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Hearts in Harmony was a five day a week soap opera syndicated in the mid-West from 1941 into the 1950s sponsored by grocery store chain, Kroger. It's the story of a poor young man, Steve Parker, who wants to be a composer and falls in love with a young beautiful singer named Penny from a wealthy family. Drama and heartbreak follow and of course lots of music. A true dramatic soap opera serial. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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8. GSMC Classics: Ma Perkins

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Ma Perkins was the story of “America’s mother of the air,” a benevolent, self-sufficient widow who owned and managed a lumber yard in the fictitious town of Rushville Center. The show, starring Virginia Payne, aired from 1933 to 1960 on NBC and CBS. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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9. GSMC Classics: Guiding Light

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Guiding Light is the longest running drama of all time. It began as a 15 minute old time radio show in 1937, running until 1947. It then ran through its metamorphosis into a television drama until 1956. In 1952, it became a television show and the radio and television programs ran concurrently for some time. Today this television show is still running. The show is based on the life experiences of Irma Phillips. When she was 19, an unmarried Irna gave birth to a still-born child. At this time, she found comfort through listening to the sermons preached by Dr...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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10. GSMC Classics: Backstage Wife

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Backstage Wife is an American soap opera radio program that tells the story of Mary Noble, young woman from Iowa who married one of America's most handsome actors, Larry Noble. The show debuted August 5, 1935 on the Mutual Broadcasting System, continued on NBC and concluded January 2, 1959 on CBS. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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History and Documentary Podcasts

True history, oddities and documentary radio, from American History Stories and You Are There to Ripley's Believe or Not.

1. GSMC Classics: American History Stories

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American History Stories brings our early history alive and gives modern listeners an idea of what it was like to be glued to our radios before we got our news from the internet and 24 hour news cycles. Including dramatizations of events before radio and live radio broadcasts from pivotal points in American history. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Radio Historical Association of Colorado

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Radio Historical Association of Colorado is a library of old-time radio programs, news report, classic dramas, mysteries and John Dunning interviews of personalities, from the glory days of radio. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Host John Dunning
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3. GSMC Classics: Captains of Industry

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Captains of Industry tells the stories of those people who laid much of the foundation for the modern era. Whether it was through the companies they built or the philanthropic institutions they left behind, these are people who helped to shape the world as we know it today. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Cavalcade of America

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Broadcast on radio from 1935 to 1953, Cavalcade of America was an anthology drama series that documented historical events, often through dramatization. In addition, it occasionally presented musicals, such as an adaptation of Show Boat, and condensed biographies of popular composers. It was later on television from 1952 to 1957. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: You Are There

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You Are There is an American historical educational radio series broadcast on CBS Radio, from 1947 to 1950. The series, created by Goodman Ace, blended history with modern technology, taking historic events and dramatizing them with "live radio" coverage. Many of the announcers on You Are There were wartime correspondents in World War II. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: Strange as it Seems

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Strange As It Seems, first aired in 1935, on Columbia radio network, was a radio program of strange and unusual tales about fantastic people and events, based on the daily syndicated newspaper cartoon panels of John Hix of the same name. The show was hosted by Gayne Whitman, produced and directed by Cyril Armbrister and the music was composed and directed by Felix Mills. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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7. GSMC Classics: The March of Time

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Aired from 1931 to 1945, The March of Time is an American radio news documentary and dramatization series. Created by Fred Smith and Roy E. Larsen, the program narrated by Westbrook Van Voorhis. March of Time blurred the lines between news and entertainment in curious ways that forever changed the way we hear news. The series portrayed many leading world figures and events including Adolf Hitler and Benito Mussolini. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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8. GSMC Classics: Ripley’s Believe or Not

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Ripley’s Believe or Not was a documentary radio series firs broadcast in April 14, 1930 on NBC, CBS and the Mutual Broadcasting System. The series starred Robert Ripley himself as he shared his out-of-this-world discoveries and experiences while traveling around the globe. His standard practice was to take note of the unusual sights and practices he came across during his travels and chronicled them in his journal. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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9. GSMC Classics: Our Nation’s Heritage

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Our Nation’s Heritage, was a radio show presented as part of The Standard School Broadcast America's oldest educational radio broadcast. It brought an interesting and informative perspective to American History to students on the West Coast. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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10. GSMC Classics: American Adventure

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Presented by the University of North Carolina, American Adventure is a historical show of American characters throughout the history of this nation. American Adventure is "a study of man in the new world, of his values and characteristics through the years, who he is, what he believes and lives by. It includes varied interesting stories such as the legend of Johnny Appleseed, African American soldiers during WWI, civil war stories, and about the man who got the idea to lay the Atlantic cable...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Comedy Podcasts

Classic radio comedy and sitcoms, from Wodehouse's What Ho! Jeeves to Vic and Sade, The Goldbergs and Mayor of the Town.

1. GSMC Classics: What Ho! Jeeves

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What Ho! Jeeves (sometimes written What Ho, Jeeves!) is a series of radio dramas based on some of the Jeeves short stories and novels written by P. G. Wodehouse, starring Michael Hordern as the titular Jeeves and Richard Briers as Bertie Wooster. The stories were adapted for radio by Chris Miller, except the last two novels featured in the series, which were dramatised by Richard Usborne. The series was first broadcast from 1973 to 1981 on BBC Radio 4...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Vic and Sade

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Vic and Sade was an American radio program created and written by Paul Rhymer. It was regularly broadcast on radio from 1932 to 1944, then intermittently until 1946, and was briefly adapted to television in 1949 and again in 1957. Vic and Sade was written by the prodigious Paul Rhymer for the entire length of its long run. The principal characters were a married couple living in "the small house halfway up in the next block". On July 8, 1932 Vic and Sade discussed the plight of 9-year-old Rush Meadows, who was the son of one of Sade's school friends...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: The Clara, Lu, 'n Em Show

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: The Clara, Lu, 'n Em Show, where we transport you back to the golden age of radio with the pioneering series that captivated audiences across America. Rediscover the magic of the first nationally broadcast radio soap opera, originally aired in the 1930s and '40s, as we bring you a rebroadcast of "The Clara, Lu, 'n Em Show."Step into the quaint world of a small-town duplex, where the lives of three remarkable women intertwine in a captivating narrative that has stood the test of time...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: The Goldbergs

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Broadcast from 1929 to 1946 on American Radio, The Goldbergs was not only the first serialized Jewish-American radio comedy-drama, but also one of the earliest entertainment programs to authentically explore Jewish life in America and to incorporate themes relevant to World War II and the Holocaust. Under the close supervision of series creator Gertrude Berg, The Goldbergs became one of the most beloved programs of its era, inspiring laughs and occasional tears, all while serving as an invaluable bridge to cultural tolerance...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: A Life of Bliss

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Step into the golden age of British radio comedy with "GSMC Classics: A Life of Bliss," where we bring you the timeless charm and wit of the beloved radio sitcom that captivated audiences from 1953 to 1969. Created and written by the ingenious Godfrey Harrison, "A Life of Bliss" takes listeners on a delightful journey into the life of David Alexander Bliss, portrayed by the incomparable George Cole.Join us as we follow the endearing yet hapless bachelor, David Bliss, as he stumbles his way through a series of romantic and comedic escapades...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: Myrt and Marge

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Myrt and Marge was an American comedy-drama radio program, broadcast from November 2, 1931 to March 27, 1942, on CBS Radio and the Mutual Broadcasting System, created and written by Myrtle Vail. The soap tracked the doings and undoings of the two close friends, Myrtle Spear (Myrtle Vail) and Marge Minter (Donna Damerel, later Helen Mack) with some of the usual soap opera twists (kidnappings, organized crime, murder) and injected a degree of comedy into a genre not usually known at the time for wit...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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7. GSMC Classics: Rogers of the Gazette

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Rogers of the Gazette is a collection of heart warming old time radio stories starring Will Rogers Jr as a country newspaperman in a small town, where everybody knows everybody and gossip flies quicker than a whip can snap. Rogers works closely with his "friendly" newspaper editor Maggie Button. Stories often consist of Rogers helping those in need of life's lessons and helpful advice. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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8. GSMC Classics: Mayor of the Town

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Mayor of the Town is a radio comedy-drama in the United States aired From September 6, 1942, to July 3, 1949 on ABC, CBS, Mutual and NBC. The show starred actor Lionel Barrymore as the mayor of the fictional town of Springdale. Agnes Moorehead was the voice of his housekeeper Marilly. The stories would circle around the special relationship the Mayor shared with Butch...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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9. GSMC Classics: The Little Things in Life

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Aired on WOR and NPR, The Little Things in Life was a variety radio program, that ran from 1975 to 1976. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio. Let Golden State Media Concepts take you on a ride through the classic age of radio, with this compiled collection of episodes from a wide variety of old programs...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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10. GSMC Classics: Dad and Dave

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Welcome to GSMC Classics, where we bring you the timeless treasures of classic radio entertainment. Join us as we journey back in time to rediscover the magic of the airwaves with our latest offering, Dad and Dave.Dad and Dave is an Australian radio drama series that captured the hearts and imaginations of listeners across the country...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Adventure Podcasts

High-adventure radio dramas of intrigue and daring, from Bold Venture with Bogart and Bacall to Escape and Tales of the Foreign Service.

1. GSMC Classics: Bold Venture with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall

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Bold Venture was a syndicated radio series starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall that aired from 1951 to 1952. Bogart played boat and hotel owner Slate Shannon, and his then wife, Lauren Bacall, played Lady Sailor Duval, a young woman under Shannon’s protection. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Tales of the Foreign Service

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Tales of the Foreign Service, where we transport you back to the golden era of radio, bringing you captivating dramas of diplomatic adventures and international intrigue. Join us as we delve into the rich archives of classic radio to revisit the gripping tales of those who served their country through diplomacy, rather than warfare.Originally broadcast as a summer replacement series just after the conclusion of World War II, Tales of the Foreign Service emerged as a beacon of inspiration, showcasing the valor and dedication of individuals who chose to serve their na..MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Escape

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Escape, aired on CBS from July 7, 1947 to September 25, 1954 is an American radio drama. It was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas and enthralled many listeners during its seven-year run. The show, which consisted of both original and adapted episodes, featured a life or death situation from which the characters had to escape and brings together everything that was good about old-time radio drama rolled into one...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy

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The Adventures of Uncle Jimmy, starring William Farnum (of The Clutching Hand fame) as the avuncular adventurer, was a serial radio drama that aired in the 1940s. Uncle Jimmy's level head and hard won wisdom places him in the center of his family's orbit, where he guides them through the rough patches and wild rides of impetuous youth. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: Now Hear This

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Embark on a voyage through time with GSMC Classics: Now Hear This, a riveting podcast journey that brings to life the enthralling tales of yesteryears' naval escapades. Delve into the annals of history as we revive the iconic radio program "Now Hear This," originally aired by NBC in 1951. Set against the backdrop of World War II, this classic radio show takes listeners on a gripping expedition into the depths of the US Navy's adventures.Step back into the era of wartime heroism, where the echoes of battles resonate through the airwaves...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: Ports of Call

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Ports of Call is an obscure series aired from 1935 or 1936 in which each episode deals with a voyage to a different country where events of that country's history are dramatized. They each begin with the low moan of a tramp steamer's whistle and the announcement of the series title, followed by a musical interlude. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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7. GSMC Classics: Firefighters

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Firefighters, aired on early primetime WCPO radio during the late 1940’s and ended in 1950. The show dramatized actual case histories of real Fire Departments. It is authentic in every detail, from Fire Department welcoming of new members to the ranks, to responses to the latest firefighting techniques and equipment. During its run, the Firefighters show followed the heroic adventures of the rookie Firefighter, Tim Collins, who completed firefighter training after returning from World War II...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Mystery, Suspense and Thriller Podcasts

Edge-of-your-seat mystery and suspense classics, including Suspense, The Clock, The Zero Hour and The Queens Men.

1. GSMC Classics: The Queen's Men

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The Queen’s Men is a rare program which provides us with stories of the Royal Mounted Police. Although names have been changed, all stories are true. Dramatized case files include tales of lives lost and strange bones found. Each case is unique, engaging and well acted. So mount your horse and grab your gun, it’s time to listen to the Queen’s Men! GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Passage of The Tangmar

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Passage of the Tangmar is a riveting, adult mystery series produced in Australia in 1960 which tells the story of a ship and it's cargo of....death. Each episode involves the adventures and mysteries that haunted the ship. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Front Page Drama

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Running from the 1930s through the 1950s, Front Page Drama was a popular radio program sponsored by The American Weekly Magazine. It is also known as The American Weekly Program, as the radio stories were adapted from stories in the magazine by the same name. In Front Page Drama, you can hear fine and varied stories about such things as jewel heists, murderous accusations of a French circus bear, a man who is dead in one state and alive in another, married 1939 dance contest winners who don’t speak to one another, Hungarian murders, strange events such as two women struck by lightening at ..MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Suspense

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Suspense was a radio series broadcasted on the CBS Radio Network in the early 1940’s that featured many of the era’s famous Hollywood stars. Most notable among them are the highly talented Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, Orson Welles and Marlene Dietrich to name a few. Living up to its name, majority of the program’s episodes were dedicated to the thriller and mystery genre wherein the protagonist was usually thrown into strange and unusual circumstances that seemingly had no resolution...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: The Zero Hour

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The Zero Hour was an American radio drama anthology series, broadcast from 1973 to 1974 on Mutual Broadcasting System. The show with tales of mystery, adventure and suspense, was hosted by Rod Serling. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: The Clock

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Broadcast from 1946 to 1948 on ABC, The Clock is a radio suspense anthology series. Narrated by Father Time, the 30-minute program was created by Lawrence Klee, each episode is a study in the manipulation of our lives by time. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Medical Drama Podcasts

Heartfelt doctor and hospital dramas from radios golden age, including Dr. Christian, Dr. Kildare and Heartbeat Theater.

1. GSMC Classics: Heartbeat Theater

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Heartbeat Theatre is a drama old time radio show, airing from 1956 to 1985, which gives dramatic accounts of regular people helping others through illness, tragedy, heartbreak, and more. It was sponsored by The Salvation Army to raise funds and many of the characters in the show either volunteer as Salvation Army Officers or live in a Salvation Army sponsored Home. The show quotes Bible verses and proclaims the power of prayer, but is neither pushy nor preachy...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: The Family Doctor

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Step back in time and immerse yourself in the heartwarming tales of small-town America with "GSMC Classics: The Family Doctor." Transporting listeners to the golden age of radio, this timeless podcast revives the beloved classic radio show, "The Family Doctor," originally aired in 1932. Join us on a journey through the quaint streets and close-knit communities of yesteryear, where the local doctor wasn't just a healer but also a guiding light for the town's moral compass.At the heart of the series lies the charismatic figure of Dr...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Dr. Christian

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Specially created for Jean Hersholt, Dr. Christian was a massively popular character and show, holding audiences of 15-20 million after its first three years. It has even been described as the best light drama on the air. Set in a typical American town, complete with stores, church and a block for the “best people”, audiences can easily identify with such a place. The character of Dr. Christian is, however, the main attraction. He’s a philosopher, a philanthropist and rather romantic...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Medical File

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First aired in 1969 on Springbok Radio, Medical File was a South African radio program that featured true drama stories from actual medical files from doctors who were forced to leave their private practices and serve in the war. The show ran from 1969 to 1973 and from 1975 to 1979. Many episodes were writen and produced by Kenneth Hendel and David Gooden. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: Dr. Paul

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Dr. Paul, where we journey back in time to experience the golden age of radio drama. Join us as we present the timeless tales of love, intrigue, and drama from the classic radio show, Dr. Paul, originally broadcasted on NBC from 1940 to 1945.Dr. Paul captivated audiences across the nation with its gripping narrative and memorable characters. Billed as "radio's wonderful story of adult love," the show transported listeners into the lives of Dr. Paul, his wife, and the community they served. Each weekday, for fifteen riveting minutes, audiences tuned in to follow Dr...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: Dr. Kildare

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Dr. Kildare is an NBC medical drama television series which ran from September 28, 1961, until August 30, 1966. Produced by MGM Television, it was based on fictional doctor characters originally created by author Max Brand in the 1930s and previously used by MGM in a popular film series and radio drama. The TV series quickly achieved success and made a star of Richard Chamberlain, who played the title role. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Biography Podcasts

Lives of historys giants in dramatized radio, from Martin Luther King and Churchill to Eisenhower and Destination Freedom.

1. GSMC Classics: Martin Luther King

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Martin Luther King Jr. was an American Baptist minister and activist who became the most visible spokesman and leader in the civil rights movement from 1955 until his assassination in 1968. An African American church leader, King advanced civil rights for people of color in the United States through nonviolence and civil disobedience. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Imperial Leader

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Sir Winston Leonard Spencer-Churchill (30 November 1874 – 24 January 1965) was a British politician, best known for his leadership of the United Kingdom during the Second World War. Widely regarded as one of the greatest wartime leaders of the 20th century, he served as Prime Minister twice (1940–45 and 1951–55). A noted statesman and orator, Churchill was also an officer in the British Army, a historian, a writer, and an artist...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Dizzy Dean

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Dizzy Dean, your gateway to the golden era of radio with a focus on the legendary Jerome Herman "Dizzy" Dean. Immerse yourself in the timeless charm of classic radio as we bring you a curated selection of Dizzy Dean's finest moments, capturing the essence of a baseball icon and beloved sports commentator.In this captivating podcast, we transport you back to the heyday of radio broadcasts, where Dizzy Dean's larger-than-life personality and remarkable achievements on the baseball diamond come to life. Step into the world of St...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Whatever Became of

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Whatever Became of, broadcast from the 1960s to the 1970s on WEBO, was hosted by Richard Lamparski. The show consisted on a series of interviews with the personalities of many old radio programs. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: Destination Freedom

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A weekly radio program produced by WMAQ in Chicago from 1948 to 1950, presenting biographical histories of prominent African-Americans such as George Washington Carver, Satchel Paige, Frederick Douglass, Harriet Tubman, and Lena Horne. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: Dwight Eisenhower

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Dwight Eisenhower, where history comes alive through the timeless medium of radio. Join us on a captivating journey back in time as we revisit the remarkable life and legacy of one of America's most esteemed leaders, Dwight David Eisenhower, affectionately known as "Ike".Dwight D. Eisenhower, born on October 14, 1890, was not merely a man but a monumental figure whose indelible mark on history shaped the course of the 20th century...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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News and Public Affairs Podcasts

Vintage news, commentary and talk radio, from Edward R. Murrow's Hear It Now to H.V. Kaltenborn and Long John Nebel.

1. GSMC Classics: UN Radio

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United Nations (UN) Radio is the international broadcasting service of the United Nations. The radio broadcast is part of the World Radio Network. The radio station is the voice of the United Nations, and its purpose is to promote peace, respect for human rights, gender equality, tolerance, economic and social development and the upholding of international law. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: New World A' Coming

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New World A’ Coming is drama radio show, aired on New York radio station WMCA, based on the work of black journalist Roi Ottley and narrated by African-American actor Canada Lee. The show features political and racial concerns through true-life accounts African-American experiences, such as U.S. soldiers on leave denied at restaurants and movie theaters, problems of discrimination in the workplace and banks, unequal pay and opportunities, and other civil rights issues...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Hear it Now

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Hear It Now is a one-hour historical American radio show broadcast by CBS, which began on December 15, 1950 and ended in June 1951. The show was hosted by Edward R. Murrow, one of the best broadcast journalists America has ever had. Murrow gained popularity after his on-the-scene reports on World War II. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Long John Nebel

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Long John Nebel was an influential New York City talk radio show host. From the mid-1950s until his death in 1978, Nebel was a hugely popular all-night radio host, with millions of regular listeners. Nebel's programs dealt with a variety of topics, including religion, politics, medicine, and the theater. Many of the shows were concerned with psychic phenomena and the occult, with representative topics such as ESP, UFOs, hypnotism and spiritual healing...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: Public Service Announcement

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Public Service Announcement, where we delve into the rich history of radio broadcasts and bring forth the timeless messages of public interest from yesteryears to today's digital platforms. Join us as we rediscover the essence of Public Service Announcements (PSAs), a vital communication tool that shaped the fabric of society during pivotal moments in history.Public Service Announcement, abbreviated as PSA, is more than just a message—it's a call to action, a beacon of awareness, and a catalyst for change...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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6. GSMC Classics: H.V. Kaltenborn

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: H.V. Kaltenborn, where we delve into the timeless wisdom and profound insights of one of radio's most iconic voices. Join us on a journey through history as we revisit the captivating broadcasts of Hans von Kaltenborn, affectionately known as H.V. Kaltenborn, whose commentary shaped the way generations perceived international politics and foreign affairs.H.V...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Hollywood and Celebrity Podcasts

Star-studded film anthologies and Hollywood gossip, including Hollywood Star Time, Stars over Hollywood and The Hedda Hopper Show.

1. GSMC Classics: Stars over Hollywood

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Stars over Hollywood was a variety radio show that ran from 1941 to 1954, on CBS. The show featured stories of drama and romance with some comedy in them and starred big stars such as Alan Ladd, Joan Crawford, Mary Astor, Phil Harris, and Basil Rathbone. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Skippy Hollywood Theater

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The Skippy Hollywood Theater brought 'big-name' film talent to Radio in a weekly series of half-hour drama productions. It was a popular and fun broadcast – one of the first to use pre-recorded programs and one of the most successful syndicated programs on radio. Although he was highly criticized for avoiding the live performance, producer C.P. MacGregor was confident in his pre-recorded programs in that they produced flawless shows which were well-received by radio audiences...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Hollywood Theatre of Stars

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One of Hollywood's most popular dramatic daytime old time radio shows, La Rosa Hollywood Theatre of Stars aired in 1948-1951. The show aired at 6.30pm, but was billed as the greatest daytime radio series. C.P McGregor serves as host in this entertaining show from Hollywood's golden era. La Rosa's macaroni and noodles sponsored Hollywood Theatre of Stars, so slurp up some tasty entertainment. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Hollywood Star Time

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Hollywood Star Time was a radio dramatic anthology series in the United States. It was broadcast on CBS January 6, 1946-March 27, 1947. Sponsored by Frigidaire and General Motors, Herbert Marshall hosts and Alfred Newman is the conductor. With Newman at the musical reigns, Hollywood Star Time is worth listening to for the score alone. The show had a big budget, great musical score, and great stars. Hollywood Star Time started out as an extended ad for RKO pictures, broadcasting from the studio lunch room, later it aired movie adaptations with the stars reprising their roles on the radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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5. GSMC Classics: The Hedda Hopper Show

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The Hedda Hopper Show was broadcast from October 14, 1950 to November 11, 1950 on Saturdays, then from November 19, 1950 to May 20, 1951 on Sundays. This program featured music, talk and dramatized excerpts from movies, with well-known guests such as Broderick Crawford doing a scene from All the King’s Men. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Western Podcasts

Saddle up for classic radio Westerns, including Frontier Gentleman, Fort Laramie, Frontier Fighters and Dr. Sixgun.

1. GSMC Classics: Frontier Gentleman

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Frontier Gentleman is a short-lived radio Western series originally broadcast on the CBS radio network from February 2 to November 16, 1958. The show was a Western that viewed the Wild West through the eyes of a British correspondent from the London Times. That reporter was J.B. Kendle, also known as Britt Kendle, who, besides being a reporter, was a veteran of the British army. He was sent to America to write about the people who lived in the Wild West and was played by John Dehner...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Frontier Fighters

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Frontier Fighters, where the echoes of history resound through the vast expanses of the American West. Immerse yourself in the captivating tales of bravery, exploration, and adventure as we journey through the annals of time, reliving the sagas that shaped the very fabric of the Wild West.Join us as we embark on a thrilling odyssey through the untamed wilderness, guided by the voices of the past...MORE Host GSMC Podcast Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Dr. Sixgun

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Dr. Sixgun is an American Western radio drama that broadcast on NBC from September 2, 1954 to October 13, 1955, starring Karl Weber as Dr. Ray Matson. The stories are told by a recurring character named Pablo (Bill Griffis), a gypsy peddler who has a talking raven named Midnight as his sidekick. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era. The GSMC Classics collection is the embodiment of the best of the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: Fort Laramie

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Fort Laramie, aired on Sunday afternoons from 22 January 28 October 1956 at 5:30pm, was a CBS Radio Western series starring Raymond Burr as Captain Lee Quince. Produced and directed by Norman Macdonnell, this Western drama depicted life at old Fort Laramie during the 19th Century. The 41 episodes starred Raymond Burr as Lee Quince, captain of the cavalry. In the series, the fort had 400 troops in all but they had to keep their eye on a nearby Indian reservation with 4,000 Sioux camped there. The scripts were mostly written by John Meston, Kathleen Hite, Les Crutchfield and John Dunkel...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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War and Military Podcasts

Wartime drama and true accounts of service and sacrifice, including So Proudly We Hail, White Coolies and Soldiers of the Press.

1. GSMC Classics: Soldiers of the Press

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Welcome to GSMC Classics: Soldiers of the Press, where we embark on a journey back in time to relive the gripping narratives of wartime journalism during World War II. Presented by GSMC Classics, this podcast series breathes new life into the iconic radio show "Soldiers of the Press," originally broadcasted from 1942 to 1945...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: White Coolies

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White Coolies is an autobiographical record of the experiences of a group of Australian Army nursing sisters who became prisoners of the Japanese in WWII. A group of sixty-five Australian Army nursing sisters was evacuated from Malaya a few days before the fall of Singapore. Two days later their ship was bombed and sunk by the Japanese. Of the fifty-three survivors who scrambled ashore, twenty-one were murdered and the remaining thirty-two taken prisoner...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: So Proudly We Hail!

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So Proudly We Hail contains a wide variety of mediums geared to attract young potential Army recruits and the series included mystery and drama shows. It was started as an US Army Production starring radio personalities such as Turhan Bey, Lee Tracy, Howard McNear, Jeff Chandler, Joe DeSantis, Miriam Wolfe, Mason Adams and more. The commercials are an interesting glimpse into past army advertising offering 'highest-quality technical classes' and Army reserve possibility to the 1950s youth...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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4. GSMC Classics: We Came This Way

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Produced during World War II, We Came This Way was part the NBC University of the Air in 1944. While more educational than propaganda, the series illustrates the struggle for freedom throughout history. Episodes include stories of the Magna Carta, Joan of Arc, Valley Forge, King Louis XIV and the French Revolution, Walt Whitman- Poet of Democracy, the Story of Leo Tolstoy, and others. Radio fans will appreciate the high production standards of the series. Stars include several radio and movie personalities of the day, there is a full orchestra, and the writing is excellent...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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Children and Family Podcasts

Wholesome adventures and family storytelling from radios golden age, including Jerry of the Circus and Family Theater.

1. GSMC Classics: Family Theater

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Family Theater aired on the Mutual Broadcasting System in the United States from February 13, 1947 to September 11, 1957, was an dramatic anthology radio show. The show was produced by Family Theater Productions, as a way to promote family prayer. The motto of the these Holy Cross Family Ministries is, "The family that prays together, stays together”. A total of 540 episodes were produced. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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2. GSMC Classics: Jerry of the Circus

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In Jerry of the Circus, homeless and orphaned, young Jerry Dugan finds himself in the midst of the Randall Brothers Circus. After being presented with a cryptic note penned by his late father stating that “Jerry has circus in his blood,” the owner Sam Randall offers Jerry and his dog, Rags a place to stay. This old radio show narrated a heart-warming tale of a child’s struggle to adapt to the adversities in life. As Jerry slowly adjusts to life in the big top, he makes both friends and enemies along the way...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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3. GSMC Classics: Jerry at Fair Oaks

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Jerry at Fair Oaks was the sequel to the popular 1937 children’s series, “Jerry of the Circus.” For some, it was seen as a touching “coming of age” story, one that was inherently unique to the golden age of radio drama. In Jerry at Fair Oaks, the orphaned hero is away from the circus in which he grew up in, but at Fair Oaks School instead. GSMC Classics presents some of the greatest classic radio broadcasts, classic novels, dramas, comedies, mysteries, and theatrical presentations from a bygone era...MORE Producer/Network GSMC Drama Network
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