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Get ready for the first-ever snackable Old Time Radio podcast, featuring mostly obscure treasures from radio's golden age.Each week listen for a bite-sized sample of the Golden Age of Radio and journey back to the twentieth century.
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The Story of Jackie Gleason's Life (opens the original)
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Aired: May 21, 1944 (Philco Radio Hall of Fame) Before Jackie Gleason became a television icon as Ralph Kramden on The Honeymooners, he was building his reputation in nightclubs, movies, Broadway, and radio. This 1944 appearance on Philco Radio Hall of Fame catches Gleason during his successful run in the Broadway musical Follow the Girls, more than a decade before The Honeymooners reached television. Asked to introduce himself to listeners who might not know his name, Gleason responds with a co
The Honeymooners: Steak and Potatoes (opens the original)
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Original Air Date: 1936 or 1937 Long before Eddie Albert became familiar to television audiences through Green Acres, he displayed a very different side of his talents on radio. This episode features two recently surfaced recordings from T he Honeymooners , a series of brief romantic musical sketches pairing the young Albert with a female singing partner. In these charming slices of 1930s radio, a young couple tries to enjoy life's simple pleasures on a limited budget. A picnic in Central Park p
Public Domain Day Record Party 2025 (Second Helping) (opens the original)
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Join Adam Graham in a special edition of The Old Time Radio Snack Wagon, where we take a nostalgic journey back to 1924. As records from this year enter the public domain, Adam shares some of the era's most iconic tunes, starting with Al Jolson's lively "California Here I Come." Experience the rich baritone of John Charles Thomas with "Smilin' Through," and enjoy the soulful voice of Marion Harris on "It Had to Be You." Delve into the gospel roots with Homer Rodeheaver's "Carry Your Cross with a
Unsolved Mysteries: The Bridge Whist Expert (Second Helping) (opens the original)
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In this 1936 episode of Unsolved Mysteries, listen in on the discovery of a real-life locked room mystery where a prominent bridge whist expert is found murdered under unusual circumstances. Subscribe to the Podcast at https://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support .
Tall Tales: Davy Crocket Went Huntin' A Wife (Second Helping) (opens the original)
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Dive into the lore of Davy Crockett, Tennessee's beloved son, shortly before the Disney-fueled Crockett craze hit the airwaves. In this June 15, 1954 broadcast, explore the lesser-known tale of young Davy's romantic pursuits and his human struggles, a narrative that paints a vivid picture of the man behind the legend. Subscribe to the Podcast at https://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-ra
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