30 Best OTR Radio Broadcasts Podcasts

1. Suspense - Old Time Radio Thriller

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Suspense was one of the most popular and successful old time radio dramas during it's run of over 900 episodes, spanning 1942-1962. Guest stars included Orson Welles, Frank Sinatra, Lucille Ball, Agnes Moorehead, Marlene Dietrich and Humphrey Bogart. Suspense is renowned for its gripping tales of mystery, horror, and psychological tension. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com - Audio Credit: The Old Time Radio Researchers Group...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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2. Creepy Tales Radio - Old Time Radio Horror

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Delivered daily. This podcast features Old Time Radio Horror, Mystery, Supernatural and Suspense broadcasts from the golden age of radio. Hand-picked episodes daily . Featured programs include Inner Sanctum, Quiet Please, Lights Out, Black Mass, The Weird Circle, Dark Venture, The Sealed Book, The Witch's Tale, The Haunting Hour, Dark Fantasy, The Hermit's Cave,The Mysterious Traveler, The Whistler, Dark Venture and many more. Find all of our OTR radio stations and podcasts @ theaterofthemind-otr.com and @ Apple | Spreaker | YouTube | Spotify | iHeartMORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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3. Old Time Radio Crime & Detectives

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Delivered daily. Old Time Radio crime and detectives - sleuths from the golden age of radio. This podcast features a variety of OTR crime, mystery and detective programs delivered every day. Just a few of the programs featured include Dragnet, Philip Marlowe, Candy Matson, Pat Novak, Falcon, Box 13, Nick Carter, Yours Truly Johnny Dollar, Rocky Fortune, Pat Novak, Richard Diamond, Barrie Craig, Police Headquarters; and many more. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com  - Listen, download free - Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | YouTube MusicMORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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4. Wild West Tales - Old Time Radio Westerns

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Daily delivery of true grit from the golden age of radio. Welcome to Wild West Tales, where you can take a trip down memory lane and listen to hand-picked classic western dramas of Old Time Radio. Experience these Wild West Tales as heard during the 1920s to the 1960s. These western radio dramas are a fine mix of history and fiction. Featured programs include Have Gun Will Travel, Gunsmoke, Luke Slaughter of Tombstone, The Six Shooter, Fort Laramie, Tales of the Texas Rangers, Frontier Gentleman and many others.- Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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5. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar - Old Time Radio

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Delivered daily. Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar was a radio drama which aired between 1949 and 1962. 'The man with the action-packed expense account, America's fabulous freelance insurance investigator, Johnny Dollar'. Of the eight different actors who played Johnny Dollar, Bob Bailey is likely considered the most popular. Bailey's interpretation presented a tough, streetwise character, but also sensitive and thoughtful. During it's time, Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar attracted some of the best writers in Hollywood, including Jack Johnstone, E. Jack Neuman, Robert Ryf, and Les Crutchfield...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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6. The Whistler - Old Time Radio

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Delivered Daily. The Whistler was a suspenseful mystery anthology that ran from 1942-1955. A character known only as the Whistler was the host and narrator of the tales, which focused on crime and fate and had a suspenseful and eerie tone. The Whistler was later adapted to television.MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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7. CBS Radio Mystery Theater - 1974

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All available Mystery Theater episodes from 1974. CBS Radio Mystery Theater was a noteworthy attempt to revive in American radio dramas like Inner Sanctum (1941-1952) and Suspense (1942-1962). Radio dramas were widely considered 'dead' 12 years prior to this series. CBS Radio Mystery Theater, or simply Mystery Theater, was created by Inner Sanctum creator Himan Brown and ran on CBS from 1974-1982. The show, much like older radio dramas, was introduced by a host (in this case E.G. Marshall), who steers us through the creaking door to start the episode...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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8. CBS Radio Mystery Theater - 1975

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All available episodes from 1975. CBS Radio Mystery Theater was a noteworthy attempt to revive in American radio dramas like Inner Sanctum (1941-1952) and Suspense (1942-1962). Radio dramas were widely considered 'dead' 12 years prior to this series. CBS Radio Mystery Theater, or simply Mystery Theater, was created by Inner Sanctum creator Himan Brown and ran on CBS from 1974-1982. The show, much like older radio dramas, was introduced by a host (in this case E.G. Marshall), who steers us through the creaking door to start the episode...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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9. The Saint - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes . The Saint ran at various times during 1945-1951. The series chronicles the escapades of Simon Templar, a character conceived by Leslie Charteris. Notably, Vincent Price's portrayal of the leading role garnered significant acclaim, as he infused the character with a distinctive charm and wit, contributing to its status as one of the most cherished radio programs of its era...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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10. The Sealed Book - Old Time Radio

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The Sealed Book was a radio series of horror and mystery tales aired between March 18 and September 9 of 1945. The melodramatic series began each week after 'the sound of the great gong,' as the mysterious door to the secret vault is opened - wherein is kept the great sealed book, in which is recorded all the secrets and mysteries of mankind through the ages. Here are tales of every kind, tales of murder, of madness, of dark deeds strange and terrible beyond all belief.' Scripts for The Sealed Book were by Robert Arthur, Jr. and David Kogan, who also created The Mysterious Traveler.MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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11. The Six Shooter - Old Time Radio

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Contains all available episodes. The Six Shooter brought James Stewart to the NBC microphone on September 20, 1953, in a fine series of down-home Western adventures. Stewart starred as Britt Ponset, a drifting cowboy and gunfighter in the final years of the wild west. Some of the more prominent actors to perform on the program included Parley Baer, Virginia Gregg, Harry Bartell, Howard McNear, Jeanette Nolan, Dan O'Herlihy, Alan Reed, Marvin Miller, and William Conrad. Unfortunately, the show only ran for one season of 39 episodes. This podcast features all episodes.MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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12. Old Time Radio Detective - Sam Spade

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All available episodes. The Adventures of Sam Spade (1946-1951) radio series was loosely based on the private detective character Sam Spade, created by writer Dashiell Hammett for The Maltese Falcon. Film star Howard Duff played Sam Spade (also played by Steve Dunne at the end). Lurene Tuttle played Effie, Spade's secretary. Spade's character was the prototypical 'hard-boiled' detective - an introspective, sharp witted, tough guy.MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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13. Dimension X - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. Dimension X was an anthology science-fiction series, originally aired from 1950-1951. This program dealt with more 'adult' oriented themes like death, religion and science, war, politics and the moral issues of human being in regards to their place in the universe. Many the episodes were adapted from stories by the prominent science fiction writers of the era, for example, Kurt Vonnegut and Ray Bradbury. - Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com  - Listen, download free - Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | YouTube MusicMORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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14. Quiet, Please - Old Time Radio Horror

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***Disclaimer - Some of these episodes have excessive crackling in the audio*** Quiet, Please! was a radio fantasy and horror program created by Wyllis Cooper, also known for creating Lights Out. Ernest Chappell was the show's announcer and lead actor. Quiet, Please! has  been praised as one of the finest efforts of the golden age of American radio drama. A total of 106 shows were broadcast between 1947 and 1949. All available episodes.MORE Host Wyllis Cooper
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15. The Shadow - Old Time Radio

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The Shadow was a fictional character created by American magazine publishers Street & Smith and writer Walter B. Gibson - an invincible crime fighter who possessed many gifts which enabled him to overcome any enemy. In addition to his great strength, he defied gravity, spoke any language, unraveled any codes and most notably, he became invisible with his ability to 'cloud men's minds.' The Shadow was originally created to be a mysterious radio show narrator but developed into a distinct literary character...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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16. Escape - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. Escape (1947-1954) was radio's leading anthology series of high-adventure radio dramas. It brought together all of the important aspects of a truly great old time radio drama. Each episode opened with: 'Tired of the everyday grind? Ever dream of a life of romantic adventure? Want to get away from it all? We offer you ... ESCAPE!'. Most of the plots involved a protagonist in a life-or-death situation. Escape featured many science fiction and supernatural themed stories. The series ran for 230 episodes...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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17. The Mysterious Traveler - Old Time Radio

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Contains all available episodes. The Mysterious Traveler was an anthology radio series that ran from 1943-1952. The program crossed over several genres, however, most episodes were mysteries - both natural and supernatural. Despite its long run, only 71 episodes were recovered. The Mysterious Traveler was written and directed by Robert Arthur and David Kogan. The series was also produced as a magazine and comic book.MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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18. Dark Venture - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. Dark Venture was an American psychological thriller, anthology format radio series aired during 1945-1947. The series ran for 52 episodes, but only fifteen full episodes have been recovered so far.The introduction to Dark Venture started with this narration, read by John Lake: 'Over the minds of mortal men come many shadows… shadows of greed and hate, jealousy and fear. Darkness is absence of light… so in the sudden shadows which fog the minds of men and are to be found in the strange impulses which urge them on to their venture…in the dark'...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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19. Bold Venture - Old Time Radio

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Contains all available episodes. Bold Venture (1951-1952) starred real-life husband and wife, Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall.  It ran only one season, but it was and is still popular among old-time radio enthusiasts. Bold Venture masterfully balanced fast-paced adventure with light-hearted banter and romance between the leads. Slate and Sailor (Bogart and Bacall) always faced danger and encountered many shady characters, such as pirates, smugglers and gangsters...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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20. Lights Out - Old Time Radio Horror

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All available episodes. Lights Out was one of the earliest premier American old time radio programs and was devoted primarily to horror and the supernatural. Created by Wyllis Cooper and then eventually taken over by Arch Oboler, versions of Lights Out aired on different networks, at various times, from January 3, 1934 to the summer of 1947 and the series eventually made the transition to television. Audio Credit: Old Time Radio Researchers Group | Find all our radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr.com | Podcasts - Spreaker | Apple Podcasts | YouTube MusicMORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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21. Inner Sanctum - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. Inner Sanctum was a hugely popular Old Time Radio series created by producer Himan Brown. It was based on the popular Inner Sanctum mystery series of books. It aired from January 7, 1941, to October 5, 1952. Inner Sanctum featured tales of mystery, horror and suspense, with a mix of humor. That humor was what made Inner Sanctum different from similar horror and mystery series like Suspense, or The Whistler aired during the golden age of radio. Each episode started with the sound of a creaking door, some creepy organ music, followed by the opening narration...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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22. Obsession - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. Obsession was an early 1950s syndicated anthology of thriller and suspense radio programs featuring some of Hollywood's best radio talent. The scripts are unfortunately inconsistent, but most are good listening. Among radio collectors, this series is not well-documented and does not appear in all radio reference directories. It was, however, a fairly big budget program. Had it appeared earlier, it might have attracted a larger audience. Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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23. Dragnet - Old Time Radio

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Delivered daily - Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who starred as stoic Sergeant Joe Friday in the American radio series. Dragnet is perhaps the most famous and influential police procedural drama in media history. Find all of our OTR radio stations and podcasts @ theaterofthemind-otr.com | Spreaker | Apple | YouTube | Spotify | iHeartMORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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24. The Haunting Hour - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. The mysterious old time radio series 'The Haunting Hour' (actually 30 minute episodes) ran during the mid-1940's on NBC. The names of the cast and production crew were never revealed so when the series stopped airing, it was as if it ceased to exist. The episodes were largely 'whodunit' mysteries, with psychological thrills and supernatural themes. With an eerie organ accompaniment and traditional horror vibe, the series represents a mysterious gem from the golden age of radio.MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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25. Dark Fantasy - Old Time Radio Horror

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All available episodes. Dark Fantasy was an old-time radio horror/suspense thriller series that ran for only 31 episodes during 1941-1942. Every story in the series explored the mysteries of the unknown. The episodes ranged from murder mysteries to science fiction to spine-tingling supernatural tales. Scott Bishop, known for his work on The Mysterious Traveler and The Sealed Book, expertly merged the supernatural with science fiction. Dark Fantasy is remembered for drawing significant interest to the horror genre during the golden age of radio...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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26. X Minus One - Old Time Radio

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All available episodes. X Minus One (1955-1958) was an American science fiction radio drama adapting stories from leading sci-fi authors of the era. These iconic authors included Isaac Asimov, Ray Bradbury, Philip K. Dick, Robert A. Heinlein, Frederik Pohl and Theodore Sturgeon. Staff writers Ernest Kinoy, George Lefferts and others created original scripts X Minus One has been described as one of the finest American radio dramas and one of the greatest science fiction series in any medium. - Find all our OTR radio stations and podcasts at theaterofthemind-otr...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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27. Gunsmoke - Old Time Radio

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Digitally Remastered. Delivered daily . Gunsmoke (1952-1961) was a beloved American radio Western drama series centered on Dodge City, Kansas, in the 1870s, during the settlement of the American West. The central character is lawman Marshal Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Gunsmoke aired from 1952 to 1961 and is widely considered one of the greatest western series ever produced for radio or television. It was gritty, featuring tough and sometimes very violent subject matter. Gunsmoke is a treasured classic that left a permanent mark of the history of radio and westerns...MORE Producer/Network OTR Radio Broadcasts
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