http://HudsonRiverRadio.comenFictionCopyright Hudson River Radio .comhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/69a91ef23717464eff9bc52a46cd0eae.jpghttp://HudsonRiverRadio.comSun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:04 +0000Hudson River Radio .comHudson River Radio .comfeeds@spreaker.comHudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It...falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-molly-s-toothache--72202229https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202229Sun, 02 Aug 2026 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFibber McGee & Molly, “Molly’s Toothache,” aired on May 25, 1948.1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-making-cologne--72202225https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202225Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFibber McGee & Molly was a very popular radio sitcom on NBC, running from 1935 to 1956. The stars of the show were played by husband and wife team Jim and Marian Jordan, who had started their radio careers in the 1920s. Fibber McGee & Molly,...1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-the-meteor-from-krypton--72202196https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202196Sun, 19 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis story line aired as two episodes on September 24 and 25, 1945.1372falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deputy-dawg-part-2-of-2--72202217

1. Li’l Whooper
2. Seize You Later, Alligator
3. The Yoke’s On You

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202217Sun, 12 Jul 2026 12:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDeputy Dawg was a Terrytoon Cartoon character, a company based in New Rochelle, New York, until 1972. He was originally developed to be a character on the Captain Kangaroo Show, but was instead developed as a separate series. Deputy Dawg ran from 1960...

1. Li’l Whooper
2. Seize You Later, Alligator
3. The Yoke’s On You

]]>1038falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/deputy-dawg-part-1-of-2--72202216

1. Welcome, Micha Mouse
2. Law and Disorder
3. Shotgun Shambles

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202216Sun, 05 Jul 2026 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDeputy Dawg was a Terrytoon Cartoon character, a company based in New Rochelle, New York, until 1972. He was originally developed to be a character on the Captain Kangaroo Show, but was instead developed as a separate series. Deputy Dawg ran from 1960...

1. Welcome, Micha Mouse
2. Law and Disorder
3. Shotgun Shambles

]]>1074falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-dr-bly-s-confidence-gang-part-4--72202190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202190Sun, 21 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comChapters 12 through 14, the end of this story line, aired the week of September 17, 1945.2106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-dr-bly-s-confidence-gang-part-3--72202184https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202184Sun, 14 Jun 2026 12:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comChapters 8 through 11 aired the week of Spetember 17, 1945.2910falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-dr-bly-s-confidence-gang-part-2--72202180https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202180Sun, 07 Jun 2026 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comChapters 4 through 7 aired the week of September 10, 1945.2986falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-dr-bly-s-confidence-gang-part-1--72202177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72202177Sun, 31 May 2026 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comChapters 1 through 3 aired the week of September 4, 1945.2239falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-jolt--71548411https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71548411Sun, 24 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, starring Jack Webb. “Big Jolt” aired on October 5, 1952. The original Chesterfield Cigarette advertisements are truly horrifying!1754falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-sixteen-jewel-thieves--71548408https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71548408Sun, 17 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet starring Jack Webb. This episode, “Sixteen Jewel Thieves,” first aired on August 18, 1949. That's a fact, Jack.1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-drop-dead--71548405https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71548405Sun, 10 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke- “Drop Dead,” aired on September 20, 1952.1790falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-home-surgery--71548400Gunsmoke- “Home Surgery,” aired on September 13, 1952.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71548400Sun, 03 May 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .com"The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad." Gunsmoke- “Home Surgery,” aired on September 13, 1952.Gunsmoke- “Home Surgery,” aired on September 13, 1952.]]>1792falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--70357633
Part 2: Andy believes his girlfriend is looking for a husband. His marriage proposal does not go as planned. Aired on August 25, 1952.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357633Sun, 26 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPart 1: Sapphire’s new boss proposes marriage. Aired on August 4, 1952. Part 2: Andy believes his girlfriend is looking for a husband. His marriage proposal does not go as planned. Aired on August 25, 1952.
Part 2: Andy believes his girlfriend is looking for a husband. His marriage proposal does not go as planned. Aired on August 25, 1952.]]>2922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--70357632
Part 1: The Kingfish is bequeathed a weekly allowance for help care for his Great Dane. Aired on June 30, 1952.

Part 2: Uncle Harold leaves Andy $25,000 on the condition he never marries. Aired on July 7, 1952.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357632Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAmos ’N Andy was a radio sitcom that aired from 1928 to 1960. The titled characters were Black, but were played by the two white show creators Freeman Gosden (Amos) and Charles Correll (Andy). The show had a brief stint on television from 1951 to 1953...
Part 1: The Kingfish is bequeathed a weekly allowance for help care for his Great Dane. Aired on June 30, 1952.

Part 2: Uncle Harold leaves Andy $25,000 on the condition he never marries. Aired on July 7, 1952.]]>2887falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/arsenic-and-old-lace-with-boris-karloff--70357630https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357630Sun, 12 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comArsenic and Old Lace is a comedy thriller based on a true story. A New York newspaper drama critic discovers his two aunts are insane murderers! It aired in 1952.1475falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/our-miss-brooks--70357583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357583Sun, 05 Apr 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comOur Miss Brooks was a radio sitcom that aired from 1948 to 1957. It was adapted for both television and a movie of the same name. This episode aired on December 5, 1949.1710falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-crepitation-contest-of-1946--70357627https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357627Sun, 29 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFor our annual celebration of April fools Day, we present “The Great Crepitation Contest of 1946,” the championship farting contest between Lord Windesmear and Paul Boomer. Although nobody is certain, this recording was most likely done in 1940 by...924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terry-and-the-pirates-episode-2--70357614https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357614Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .com878falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/terry-and-the-pirates-episode-1--70357613https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357613Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comTerry And The Pirates was adapted for radio from a 1934 comic strip of the same name by Milton Caniff. The radio show ran from 1937 to 1948. It was later adapted for TV in 1953. Terry and his associates fought villains throughout the Orient.920falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-gildersleeve--70357577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70357577Sun, 08 Mar 2026 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Great Gildersleeve was a radio sitcom that aired from 1941 to 1958. It was a spin off of the popular radio program Fibber McGee and Molly. This episode aired on November 20, 1949.1645falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-selling-the-house--69494514https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69494514Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:00:09 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFibber McGee & Molly, “Selling The House,” aired on May 4, 1948.1694falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-goin-fishin--69494513
 “Goin’ Fishin’” aired on May 11, 1948.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69494513Sun, 22 Feb 2026 14:00:05 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFibber McGee & Molly was a very popular radio sitcom on NBC, running from 1935 to 1956. The stars of the show were played by husband and wife team Jim and Marian Jordan, who had started their radio careers in the 1920s.  “Goin’ Fishin’” aired on...
 “Goin’ Fishin’” aired on May 11, 1948.]]>1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hansel-gretel--69481791
Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister who have been abandoned in the woods by their lovely parents. They were taken in by a witch who intended to cook and eat them. So, one could say this is a both a lesson on wandering alone in the woods and also a cooking show. We won’t ruin the twist ending here, even thought it’s over 200 years old.

This version was produced by Tale Spinners for Children, who released stories for young audiences on vinyl records in the 1960s.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69481791Sun, 15 Feb 2026 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comHansel & Gretel is an old German fairy tale. The Brothers Grimm published a collection of fairy tales in 1812, including Hansel & Gretel, that they compiled from various sources, bringing the story to the masses. Hansel and Gretel are brother...
Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister who have been abandoned in the woods by their lovely parents. They were taken in by a witch who intended to cook and eat them. So, one could say this is a both a lesson on wandering alone in the woods and also a cooking show. We won’t ruin the twist ending here, even thought it’s over 200 years old.

This version was produced by Tale Spinners for Children, who released stories for young audiences on vinyl records in the 1960s.]]>1680falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-pajama-game--69481787https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69481787Sun, 08 Feb 2026 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe popular musical “The Pajama Game” is a staple in school and community theater productions. The plot revolves around romance and labor issues in a pajama factory. The musical premiered in 1954 on Broadway and in 1955 on London’s West End. This...3289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-look--69192638https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69192638Sun, 01 Feb 2026 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAired on May 11, 1954.1614falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-stop--69192636https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69192636Sun, 25 Jan 2026 14:00:10 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAired on May 4, 1954.1616falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-lift--69192634
 “Big Lift” aired on April 27, 1954. As always, please don't believe the cigarette ads.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69192634Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who also starred as Sergeant Joe Friday. His goal was to create a show that was realistic, so he attended police academy classes and did ride-alongs with the Los Angeles Police Department as part of his...
 “Big Lift” aired on April 27, 1954. As always, please don't believe the cigarette ads.]]>1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/south-pacific--69091720https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69091720Sun, 11 Jan 2026 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe hit musical South Pacific by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II premiered on Broadway in New York City in 1949 and ran for 1,925 shows. It is based on the 1947 book “Tales of the South Pacific,” by James Michener and follows the story of a...2922falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-edgar-bergen-show-with-charlie-mccarthy--69004698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69004698Sun, 04 Jan 2026 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis episode of The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy aired on November 9, 1952, and features Marilyn Monroe as their special guest. Charlie was a puppet, and having puppets on the radio seemed to make sense at the time.1707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-edgar-bergen-show-with-charlie-mccarthy--69004695https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69004695Sun, 28 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis episode of The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy features Edward Everett Horton and Abbott & Costello as guests. It aired on May 3, 1942. Charlie was a puppet, and having puppets on the radio seemed to make sense at the time.1763falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-a-christmas-carol--69004687https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69004687Sun, 21 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comEnjoy Orson Welles’s production of the beloved “A Christmas Carol,” which aired on Christmas Eve in 1939.3389falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-doctor-prescribed-death-with-bela-lugosi--69004682https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69004682Sun, 14 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Doctor prescribed Death aired on February 2, 1943. Boris Karloff plays psychiatrist Antonio Bacile, who believes that a suicidal person can, instead, be convinced to murder someone else.1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-johnny-red--68613271https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68613271Sun, 07 Dec 2025 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .com“Johnny Red” aired on August 13, 1955.1581falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-ben-tolliver-s-stud--68613269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68613269Sun, 30 Nov 2025 14:00:09 +0000Hudson River Radio .com"Ben Tolliver’s Stud” aired on July 23, 19551568falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-twenty-twenty--68613267
 "Twenty-Twenty” first aired on July 16, 1955.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68613267Sun, 23 Nov 2025 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, the story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. From a time when westerns were popular, and cigarette companies could advertise on...
 "Twenty-Twenty” first aired on July 16, 1955.]]>1560falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/don-adams-live--68235366https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68235366Sun, 16 Nov 2025 20:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDon Adams performed live at the Las Vegas Sands Casino in 1967. Adams is best known for playing Secret Agent Maxwell Smart on the hit TV series “Get Smart,” which ran from 1965 to 1970. He was also the voice of “Inspector Gadget,” in the 1980s.1991falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/peter-the-wolf-narrated-by-captain-kangaroo--68223246https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68223246Sun, 09 Nov 2025 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPeter and the Wolf is a symphonic tale written by Russian composer Sergei Prokofiev in 1936. The story is a Russian folk tale with different animals and characters being represented by different musical instruments. This performance is narrated by...1611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wildcat-starring-lucille-ball--68223243https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68223243Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:00:10 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe musical Wildcat opened on Broadway in New York City in 1960 and starred Lucille Ball in her only starring Broadway role. She was 49 at the time and had wrapped up her hit TV show, I Love Lucy, three years prior.  Lucy plays the lead role of...2783falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-the-war-of-the-worlds--67731474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731474Sun, 26 Oct 2025 13:00:09 +0000Hudson River Radio .comIt’s time for our annual rebroadcast of Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds,” which aired on October 30, 1938. This legendary broadcast is one you don't want to miss! (Spoiler: It did not create the mass panic of legendary tales. Orson said it was...3116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inner-sanctum-the-vengeful-corpse--67731561“The Vengeful Corpse,” aired on September 12, 1949.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731561Sun, 19 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comInner Sanctum, also known as Inner Sanctum Mystery, was a popular radio program that aired from 1941 to 1952. The stories had a good mix of horror and good humor. This is the show that established the creaking door as a scary sound effect. There were...“The Vengeful Corpse,” aired on September 12, 1949.]]>1721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-doctor-prescribed-death-with-bela-lugosi--67731536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731536Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Doctor prescribed Death aired on February 2, 1943. Boris Karloff plays psychiatrist Antonio Bacile, who believes that a suicidal person can, instead, be convinced to murder someone else.1508falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suspense-house-in-cypress-canyon--67731493“House in Cypress Canyon,” starring Robert Taylor, from the radio series SUSPENSE. This episode is widely considered one of the most terrifying shows broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio. A couple moves into a new rental house, and finds blood running from beneath a closet door… This episode aired on December 5, 1946.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731493Sun, 05 Oct 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .com*Extra Scary!* “House in Cypress Canyon,” starring Robert Taylor, from the radio series SUSPENSE. This episode is widely considered one of the most terrifying shows broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio. A couple moves into a new rental house, and...“House in Cypress Canyon,” starring Robert Taylor, from the radio series SUSPENSE. This episode is widely considered one of the most terrifying shows broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio. A couple moves into a new rental house, and finds blood running from beneath a closet door… This episode aired on December 5, 1946.]]>1611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suspense-fugue-in-c-minor--67731480https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731480Sun, 28 Sep 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .com“Fugue in C Minor,” starring the legendary Vincent Price and Ida Lupino, from the radio series SUSPENSE. It’s a great story about a pipe organ that was built throughout an entire house, and the reason it plays on its own. This episode aired on June 1,...1606falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lights-out-oxychloride-x--67731458Lights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to television. This episode, “Oxychloride X,” was broadcast on January 26, 1938.
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731458Sun, 21 Sep 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGo get your pumpkins and start carving! It's time for SCARY CLASSIC SHOWS! Lights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to...Lights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to television. This episode, “Oxychloride X,” was broadcast on January 26, 1938.
]]>1811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lights-out-rocket-from-manhattan--67731454Lights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to television. This episode, “Rocket From Manhattan,” was broadcast on September 20, 1945, and is set in the distant future year of… 2000!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67731454Sun, 14 Sep 2025 13:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comHalloween is approaching, so we figure it's time for some SCARY CLASSIC SHOWS! Lights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to...Lights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to television. This episode, “Rocket From Manhattan,” was broadcast on September 20, 1945, and is set in the distant future year of… 2000!]]>1873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-fibber-s-magic-act--67226437https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67226437Sun, 07 Sep 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis episode was during their highest rated season. It aired on January 6, 1948.1677falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-cat-under-the-porch--67226433https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67226433Sun, 31 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFibber and Molly were actually Jim and Marian Jordan, a married couple and comedy legends. This episode aired on October 14, 1947, on the NBC Radio Network.1669falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-arrowsmith-starring-helen-hayes--67226041https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67226041Sun, 24 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comOrson Welles adapted this live February 3, 1939, performance from the 1925 novel “Arrowsmith,” by Sinclair Lewis. It was part of The Campbell’s Playhouse, a CBS Radio series sponsored by Campbell’s Soup.3532falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-algiers--67226037https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67226037Sun, 17 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis adaptation of the 1938 film “Algiers” was performed live on October 8, 1939, on The Campbell’s Playhouse, a CBS Radio series sponsored by Campbell’s Soup.3158falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-ah-wilderness--67226035https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67226035Sun, 10 Aug 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comOrson Welles’s adaptation of Eugene O’Neill’s play from 1933. This performance was performed live on September 17, 1939, on The Campbell’s Playhouse, a CBS Radio series sponsored by Campbell’s Soup.2628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/stagecoach-starring-john-wayne--66768137https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768137Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:00:13 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis radio dramatization of the film aired on January 9, 1949.1569falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fort-apache-starring-john-wayne--66768134https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768134Sun, 27 Jul 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis radio dramatization of the film aired on August 5, 1949.1435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/destry-rides-again-starring-james-stewart--66768056https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768056Sun, 20 Jul 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis radio dramatization of the 1939 film aired on November 5, 1945.2992falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-darling-clementine-starring-henry-fonda--66768054https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768054Sun, 13 Jul 2025 13:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .com3059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherlock-holmes-shoscombe-old-place--66768051https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768051Sun, 06 Jul 2025 13:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1927 publication of “The Adventure of Schoscombe Old Place” was dramatized by the BBC for radio broadcast.1576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherlock-holmes-the-lion-s-mane--66768050https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66768050Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:00:09 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1926 publication of “The Adventure of the Lion’s Mane” was dramatized by the BBC for radio broadcast.1639falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/she-wore-a-yellow-ribbon-starring-john-wayne--66565837https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66565837Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:12:54 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe film was released in 1949. This Lux Radio Theatre series version starred mostly the same cast, and first aired on March 12, 1951.2980falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-net--66114514Dun dun dun dun. Dun dun dun dun duuuunnnnnnn!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66114514Sun, 08 Jun 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Net,” aired on April 20, 1954. Dun dun dun dun. Dun dun dun dun duuuunnnnnnn!Dun dun dun dun. Dun dun dun dun duuuunnnnnnn!]]>1610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-note--66114513All we need are the facts. But you already knew that.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66114513Sun, 01 Jun 2025 13:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Note,” aired on April 13, 1954. All we need are the facts. But you already knew that.All we need are the facts. But you already knew that.]]>1593falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-saw--66114511Just the facts, Jack.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66114511Sun, 25 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Saw,” aired on April 6, 1954. Just the facts, Jack.Just the facts, Jack.]]>1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-i-can-get-it-for-you-wholsesale--66011342https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66011342Sun, 18 May 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe legendary comedic duo Fibber McGee & Molly with “I Can Get It For You Wholesale.” This show was broadcast on December 9, 1941, two days after the attack on Pearl Harbor. This show includes news updates on World War II.1890falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fibber-mcgee-molly-fibber-s-closet--66011339https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66011339Sun, 11 May 2025 13:00:09 +0000Hudson River Radio .comBroadcast on March 5, 1940. The giant mess in Fibber’s closet led to a short-lived expression of any household mess being called “Fibber McGee’s Closet.”1888falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-uncle-oliver--65564488https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65564488Sun, 04 May 2025 12:00:12 +0000Hudson River Radio .comUncle Oliver aired on July 9, 1955.1422falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-general-parcley-smith--65564483https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65564483Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGeneral Parcley Smith aired on July 2, 19551515falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-the-army-trial--65564481
The Army Trial first aired on June 25, 1955.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65564481Sun, 20 Apr 2025 12:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, the story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. The Army Trial first aired on June 25, 1955.
The Army Trial first aired on June 25, 1955.]]>1404falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lily-tomlin-this-is-a-recording-part-2--65209286https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65209286Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .com1447falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lily-tomlin-this-is-a-recording-part-1--65209285
“This Is A Recording” was released in 1971. It features Lily’s character, Ernestine, a telephone operator who treats customers terribly. Ernestine also made a memorable appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1976 on a fake telephone company commercial, stating, "We don't care. We don't have to. We're the phone company.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65209285Sun, 06 Apr 2025 12:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comLily Tomlin is a showbiz legend who started out doing stand-up comedy in the 1960s. She is best known today for costarring in the 1980 movie “9 to 5” with Jane Fonda and Dolly Parton, and more recently in the Netflix sitcom Grace and Frankie, also...
“This Is A Recording” was released in 1971. It features Lily’s character, Ernestine, a telephone operator who treats customers terribly. Ernestine also made a memorable appearance on Saturday Night Live in 1976 on a fake telephone company commercial, stating, "We don't care. We don't have to. We're the phone company.”]]>1575falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-crepitation-contest-of-1946--64662267For our annual celebration of April fools Day, we present “The Great Crepitation Contest of 1946,” the championship farting contest between Lord Windesmear and Paul Boomer. Although nobody is certain, this recording was most likely done in 1940 by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation sports announcer Sidney S. Brown and CBC producer Jules Lipton as an in-house joke. Someone at Columbia records pressed the recording onto a set of two 78 rpm records, including album art. The official release was nixed by CBS brass, but a few premium copies made it out to the public. Enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64662267Sun, 30 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Great Crepitation Contest of 1946 For our annual celebration of April fools Day, we present “The Great Crepitation Contest of 1946,” the championship farting contest between Lord Windesmear and Paul Boomer. Although nobody is certain, this...For our annual celebration of April fools Day, we present “The Great Crepitation Contest of 1946,” the championship farting contest between Lord Windesmear and Paul Boomer. Although nobody is certain, this recording was most likely done in 1940 by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation sports announcer Sidney S. Brown and CBC producer Jules Lipton as an in-house joke. Someone at Columbia records pressed the recording onto a set of two 78 rpm records, including album art. The official release was nixed by CBS brass, but a few premium copies made it out to the public. Enjoy!]]>924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-darling-clementine-starring-henry-fonda--64662309Another presentation of The Lux Radio Theater, this adaptation aired on April 28, 1947.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64662309Sun, 23 Mar 2025 13:00:06 +0000Hudson River Radio .comMy Darling Clementine starring Peter Fonda Another presentation of The Lux Radio Theater, this adaptation aired on April 28, 1947.Another presentation of The Lux Radio Theater, this adaptation aired on April 28, 1947.]]>3059falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-treasure-of-sierra-madre-starring-humphrey-bogart--64662298Broadcast on April 18, 1949 by The Lux Radio Theater on the NBC Blue Network. Lux was a brand of soap owned by Unilever.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64662298Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Treasure of Sierra Madre, starring Humphrey Bogart Broadcast on April 18, 1949 by The Lux Radio Theater on the NBC Blue Network. Lux was a brand of soap owned by Unilever.Broadcast on April 18, 1949 by The Lux Radio Theater on the NBC Blue Network. Lux was a brand of soap owned by Unilever.]]>2946falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lone-ranger-marshall-brett-accuses-don-reed-of-murder--64662295https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64662295Sun, 09 Mar 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .com1756falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-lone-ranger-eric-hyde-loses-cattle-to-rustlers--64662291The Lone Ranger radio show began its successful run at WXYZ Radio in Detroit, Michigan, in 1933 and would stay on the air until 1956. Although it was intended for a younger audience, at least half of listeners were adults. The show is well known for its use of The William Tell Overture as its theme.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64662291Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:29:52 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Lone Ranger - Eric Hyde Loses Cattle to Rustlers The Lone Ranger radio show began its successful run at WXYZ Radio in Detroit, Michigan, in 1933 and would stay on the air until 1956. Although it was intended for a younger audience, at least half...The Lone Ranger radio show began its successful run at WXYZ Radio in Detroit, Michigan, in 1933 and would stay on the air until 1956. Although it was intended for a younger audience, at least half of listeners were adults. The show is well known for its use of The William Tell Overture as its theme.]]>1810falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-confession--63776799https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63776799Sun, 16 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Confession,” aired on March 30, 1954.1600falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-mustache--63776721https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63776721Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Mustache,” aired on March 23, 1954.1602falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-rod--63776718Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who also starred as Sergeant Joe Friday. His goal was to create a show that was realistic, so he attended police academy classes and did ride-alongs with the Los Angeles Police Department as part of his research. The cases in the shows were based on actual cases handled by the LAPD. Dragnet was broadcast on NBC radio stations from 1949 to 1957. It overlapped with it’s TV version which ran from 1951 to 1959 in black and white, and was brought back to TV in color from 1967 to 1970.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63776718Sun, 02 Feb 2025 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Rod,” aired on March 3, 1954. Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who also starred as Sergeant Joe Friday. His goal was to create a show that was realistic, so he attended police academy classes and did ride-alongs with the...Dragnet was created and produced by Jack Webb, who also starred as Sergeant Joe Friday. His goal was to create a show that was realistic, so he attended police academy classes and did ride-alongs with the Los Angeles Police Department as part of his research. The cases in the shows were based on actual cases handled by the LAPD. Dragnet was broadcast on NBC radio stations from 1949 to 1957. It overlapped with it’s TV version which ran from 1951 to 1959 in black and white, and was brought back to TV in color from 1967 to 1970.]]>1637falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-the-reed-survives--63555436https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63555436Sun, 26 Jan 2025 13:00:06 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “The Reed Survives,” aired on June 18, 1955.1499falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-trust--63555434https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63555434Sun, 19 Jan 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Trust,” aired on June 11, 1955.1463falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-cow-doctor--63555426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63555426Sun, 12 Jan 2025 13:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Cow Doctor,” aired on May 28, 1955. Gunsmoke, the story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.1484falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wc-fields-his-only-recording--63349303
Part 1: The Temperance Lecture
Part 2: The Day I Drank A Glass of Water

Does his act still hold up?]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63349303Sun, 05 Jan 2025 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe legendary W.C. Fields was born William Claude Dukenfield in Pennsylvania in 1880. He started his career as a juggler on the vaudeville circuit, then moved into comedy and acting. He is know for his distinctive speech patterns and for his...
Part 1: The Temperance Lecture
Part 2: The Day I Drank A Glass of Water

Does his act still hold up?]]>1069falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flip-wilson-part-2--63349300https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63349300Sun, 29 Dec 2024 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .com1165falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/flip-wilson-part-1--63349298https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63349298Sun, 22 Dec 2024 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFlip Wilson (1933-1998) was the first Black comedian to host a successful TV variety show, The Flip Wilson Show, which aired from 1970 to 1974. Flip was well known for playing the character of Geraldine in his act as well ask for numerous TV...1213falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-a-christmas-carol--63056373Enjoy Orson Welles’s production of the beloved “A Christmas Carol,” which aired on Christmas Eve in 1939.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63056373Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comOrson Welles’s “A Christmas Carol” Enjoy Orson Welles’s production of the beloved “A Christmas Carol,” which aired on Christmas Eve in 1939.Enjoy Orson Welles’s production of the beloved “A Christmas Carol,” which aired on Christmas Eve in 1939.]]>3389falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-evening-with-groucho-part-2--63056362https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63056362Sun, 08 Dec 2024 14:00:08 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAn Evening With Groucho Marx (Part 2 of 2)2095falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/an-evening-with-groucho-part-1--63056361Released in 1972, An Evening With Groucho Marx was recorded live at three venues, Carnegie Hall in New York City, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University, and Masonic Auditorium in San Fransisco. Groucho is introduced by Dick Cavett and is accompanied on piano by Marvin Hamlisch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/63056361Sun, 01 Dec 2024 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAn Evening With Groucho Marx (Part 1 of 2) Released in 1972, An Evening With Groucho Marx was recorded live at three venues, Carnegie Hall in New York City, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University, and Masonic Auditorium in San Fransisco....Released in 1972, An Evening With Groucho Marx was recorded live at three venues, Carnegie Hall in New York City, C.Y. Stephens Auditorium at Iowa State University, and Masonic Auditorium in San Fransisco. Groucho is introduced by Dick Cavett and is accompanied on piano by Marvin Hamlisch.]]>2385falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-life-of-riley-thanksgiving-with-the-gillises--62486380The Life of Riley was a radio sitcom that aired from 1944 to 1951. It was later developed into a movie and a TV series.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62486380Sun, 24 Nov 2024 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Life of Riley with William Bendix- “Thanksgiving with the Gillises,” aired on November 29, 1947. The Life of Riley was a radio sitcom that aired from 1944 to 1951. It was later developed into a movie and a TV series.The Life of Riley was a radio sitcom that aired from 1944 to 1951. It was later developed into a movie and a TV series.]]>1667falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-the-liar-from-blackhawk--62486364https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62486364Sun, 17 Nov 2024 14:00:07 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “The Liar From Blackhawk,” aired on May 21, 1955.1540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-robber-bridegroom--62486363https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62486363Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Robber Bridegroom,” aired on May 14, 1955.1608falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-potato-road--62486361The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62486361Sun, 03 Nov 2024 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Potato Road,” aired on May 7, 1955. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1448falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-the-war-of-the-worlds--61219114https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61219114Sun, 27 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comIt’s time for our annual rebroadcast of Orson Welles’s “The War of the Worlds,” which aired on October 30, 1938. This legendary broadcast is one you don't want to miss! (Spoiler: It did not create the mass panic of legendary tales. Orson said it was...3116falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/suspense-house-in-cypress-canyon--61218792https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61218792Sun, 20 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .com“House in Cypress Canyon,” starring Robert Taylor, from the radio series SUSPENSE. This episode is widely considered one of the most terrifying shows broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio. A couple moves into a new rental house, and finds blood...1611falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lights-out-rocket-from-manhattan--61218789https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61218789Sun, 13 Oct 2024 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comLights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to television. This episode, “Rocket From Manhattan,” was broadcast on September 20,...1873falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lights-out-oxychloride-x--61218788https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61218788Sun, 06 Oct 2024 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comLights Out was one of the earliest radio programs focusing on horror and the supernatural. It ran on several networks from 1934 to 1947 before making the transition to television. This episode, “Oxychloride X,” was broadcast on January 26, 1938.1811falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--61219036
Part 1: Kingfish tricks his uncle into sending money for medical school. Then the uncle comes to check on his new practice. Aired on June 16, 1952. 

Part 2: Kingfish buys Sapphire a gold bracelet on credit. Then it gets repossessed and sold to another friend. Aired on June 23, 1952.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61219036Sun, 29 Sep 2024 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAmos ’N Andy Part 1: Kingfish tricks his uncle into sending money for medical school. Then the uncle comes to check on his new practice. Aired on June 16, 1952.  Part 2: Kingfish buys Sapphire a gold bracelet on credit. Then it gets repossessed and...
Part 1: Kingfish tricks his uncle into sending money for medical school. Then the uncle comes to check on his new practice. Aired on June 16, 1952. 

Part 2: Kingfish buys Sapphire a gold bracelet on credit. Then it gets repossessed and sold to another friend. Aired on June 23, 1952.]]>2589falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--61145341
Part 1: Kingfish acts as a marriage broker, but his plans go down the drain. Aired on October 10, 1948.

Part 2: Kingfish spends the budget for the yearly Lodge Outing. When the other members find out, he is forced to repay the money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61145341Sun, 22 Sep 2024 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAmos ’N Andy Part 1: Kingfish acts as a marriage broker, but his plans go down the drain. Aired on October 10, 1948. Part 2: Kingfish spends the budget for the yearly Lodge Outing. When the other members find out, he is forced to repay the money.
Part 1: Kingfish acts as a marriage broker, but his plans go down the drain. Aired on October 10, 1948.

Part 2: Kingfish spends the budget for the yearly Lodge Outing. When the other members find out, he is forced to repay the money.]]>2670falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--61145340
Part 1: Andy writes a column in the local newspaper and gets sued for giving bad advice. Aired on January 26, 1945.

Part 2: Kingfish sells Andy his mountain cabin. When Andy finds out there are taxes due on the cabin, he tricks Kingfish into returning the money.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61145340Sun, 15 Sep 2024 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAmos ’N Andy Part 1: Andy writes a column in the local newspaper and gets sued for giving bad advice. Aired on January 26, 1945. Part 2: Kingfish sells Andy his mountain cabin. When Andy finds out there are taxes due on the cabin, he tricks Kingfish...
Part 1: Andy writes a column in the local newspaper and gets sued for giving bad advice. Aired on January 26, 1945.

Part 2: Kingfish sells Andy his mountain cabin. When Andy finds out there are taxes due on the cabin, he tricks Kingfish into returning the money.]]>2527falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--61145339
Part 1: Andy and Kingfish enter a sales contest sponsored by a fountain pen company. Aired on December 1, 1944.

Part 2: Andy works as Santa Claus in a department store to buy Amos’s daughter a Christmas gift. Aired on December 12, 1944.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61145339Sun, 08 Sep 2024 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAmos ’N Andy was a radio sitcom that aired from 1928 to 1960. The titled characters were Black, but were played by the two white show creators Freeman Gosden (Amos) and Charles Correll (Andy). The show had a brief stint on television from 1951 to 1953...
Part 1: Andy and Kingfish enter a sales contest sponsored by a fountain pen company. Aired on December 1, 1944.

Part 2: Andy works as Santa Claus in a department store to buy Amos’s daughter a Christmas gift. Aired on December 12, 1944.]]>2689falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/everything-you-always-wanted-to-know-about-the-godfather-but-don-t-ask--61145337By The Crazy Gang.
This performance was recorded with a live audience on May 11, 1972.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61145337Sun, 01 Sep 2024 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comEverything You Always Wanted To Know About The Godfather (But Don’t Ask) By The Crazy Gang. This performance was recorded with a live audience on May 11, 1972.By The Crazy Gang.
This performance was recorded with a live audience on May 11, 1972.]]>2757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-cup--60682215https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60682215Sun, 25 Aug 2024 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Cup,” aired on March 9, 1954.1578falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-pipe--60682214https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60682214Sun, 18 Aug 2024 13:00:04 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Pipe,” aired on February 23, 1954.1576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-sucker--60682213https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60682213Sun, 11 Aug 2024 13:00:04 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Sucker,” aired on February 16, 1954. That’s just a fact, ma’am.1558falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-reward-for-matt--60681865https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60681865Sun, 04 Aug 2024 13:00:05 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Reward For Matt,” aired on April 30, 1955.1434falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-skid-row--60681864https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60681864Sun, 28 Jul 2024 13:00:04 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Skid Row,” aired on April 9, 1955.1446falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-bloody-hands--60681863https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60681863Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Bloody Hands,” aired on April 2, 1955. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.1453falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abbott-costello-dec-12-1946--60320398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60320398Sun, 14 Jul 2024 13:01:00 +0000Hudson River Radio .comBud Abbott and Lou Costello were the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and 1950s. This is their radio broadcast from December 12, 1946.1818falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/abbott-costello-five-skits--60320395

1. Who’s On First?
2. Costello’s Farm 
3. The famous “Board” routine 
4. Hertz U-Drive 
5. The Story of Moby Dick

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60320395Sun, 07 Jul 2024 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comBud Abbott and Lou Costello were the most popular comedy team of the 1940s and 1950s. - Who’s On First? - Costello’s Farm  - The famous “Board” routine  - Hertz U-Drive  - The Story of Moby Dick

1. Who’s On First?
2. Costello’s Farm 
3. The famous “Board” routine 
4. Hertz U-Drive 
5. The Story of Moby Dick

]]>2009falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burns-allen-show-the-post-office--60320391
“The Post Office,” aired on December 16, 1941.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60320391Sun, 30 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGeorge Burns and Gracie Allen were a married couple who had successful comedy career spanning over 40 years. Their radio show was slow to take off, but ultimately became a hit and ran from 1934 to 1950. “The Post Office,” aired on December 16, 1941.
“The Post Office,” aired on December 16, 1941.]]>1753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-burns-allen-show-the-insurance-exam--60320390
“The Insurance Exam,” aired on October 21, 1941.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60320390Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGeorge Burns and Gracie Allen were a married couple who had successful comedy career spanning over 40 years. Their radio show was slow to take off, but ultimately became a hit and ran from 1934 to 1950. “The Insurance Exam,” aired on October 21, 1941.
“The Insurance Exam,” aired on October 21, 1941.]]>1768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-hermit-s-cave-hanson-s-ghost--60320389
We believe this episode, “Hanson’s Ghost,” was broadcast on October 29, 1944, but we do not know where it was produced.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60320389Sun, 16 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Hermits Cave radio show was a syndicated horror series that ran from 1937 to 1944. Scripts were sent to local radio stations so they could produce the show with their own local cast. It is believed that over 800 episodes were produced, but fewer...
We believe this episode, “Hanson’s Ghost,” was broadcast on October 29, 1944, but we do not know where it was produced.]]>1719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inner-sanctum-the-vengeful-corpse--60320388
“The Vengeful Corpse,” aired on September 12, 1949.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60320388Sun, 09 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comInner Sanctum, also known as Inner Sanctum Mystery, was a popular radio program that aired from 1941 to 1952. The stories had a good mix of horror and good humor. This is the show that established the creaking door as a scary sound effect. There were...
“The Vengeful Corpse,” aired on September 12, 1949.]]>1721falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--59674914
Part 2: Any receives a case of German bullion from his nephew. Aired on May 18, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59674914Sun, 02 Jun 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPart 1: Kingfish thinks Sapphire is trying to kill him. Aired on May 11, 1945. Part 2: Any receives a case of German bullion from his nephew. Aired on May 18, 1945.
Part 2: Any receives a case of German bullion from his nephew. Aired on May 18, 1945.]]>2761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--59674913
Part 2: Andy and Kingfish enter a picture in a baby contest. Aired on May 4, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59674913Sun, 26 May 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPart 1: Sapphire kicks Kingfish out of the house. Aired on April 27, 1945. Part 2: Andy and Kingfish enter a picture in a baby contest. Aired on May 4, 1945.
Part 2: Andy and Kingfish enter a picture in a baby contest. Aired on May 4, 1945.]]>2758falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--59674912
Part 2: Andy and Kingfish buy a car and find a body in the trunk. Aired on April 20, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59674912Sun, 19 May 2024 13:00:04 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPart 1: Andy moves in with Kingfish after he’s evicted from his room. Aired on April 6, 1945. Part 2: Andy and Kingfish buy a car and find a body in the trunk. Aired on April 20, 1945.
Part 2: Andy and Kingfish buy a car and find a body in the trunk. Aired on April 20, 1945.]]>2805falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-horse-deal--59674911The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59674911Sun, 12 May 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Horse Deal,” aired on March 26, 1955. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1549falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-the-mistake--59674909The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59674909Sun, 05 May 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “The Mistake,” aired on March 19, 1955. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1586falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-the-trial--59674908The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59674908Sun, 28 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “The Trial,” aired on March 12, 1955. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1448falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--59135197
Part 2: Kingfish and Andy design an Easter hat. Aired on March 30, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59135197Sun, 14 Apr 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPart 1: Andy is hired to represent a famous clothing company. Aired on March 23, 1945. Part 2: Kingfish and Andy design an Easter hat. Aired on March 30, 1945.
Part 2: Kingfish and Andy design an Easter hat. Aired on March 30, 1945.]]>2821falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--59135196
Part 2: Andy, the lecturer. Aired on March 16, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59135196Sun, 07 Apr 2024 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comPart 1: Andy decides to run away from his income tax problems. Aired on March 9, 1945. Part 2: Andy, the lecturer. Aired on March 16, 1945.
Part 2: Andy, the lecturer. Aired on March 16, 1945.]]>2626falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/amos-n-andy--59135195
Part 1: Kingfish is jealous of Sapphire’s old boyfriend. Aired on February 23, 1945.

Part 2: Andy files an inflated tax return to impress a girl. Aired on March 2, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59135195Sun, 31 Mar 2024 13:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAmos ’N Andy was a radio sitcom that aired from 1928 to 1960. The titled characters were Black, but were played by the two white show creators Freeman Gosden (Amos) and Charles Correll (Andy). The show had a brief stint on television from 1951 to 1953...
Part 1: Kingfish is jealous of Sapphire’s old boyfriend. Aired on February 23, 1945.

Part 2: Andy files an inflated tax return to impress a girl. Aired on March 2, 1945.]]>2698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-great-crepitation-contest-of-1946--58477701
Although nobody is certain, this recording was most likely done in 1940 by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation sports announcer Sidney S. Brown and CBC producer Jules Lipton as an in-house joke. Someone at Columbia records pressed the recording onto a set of two 78 rpm records, including album art. The official release was nixed by CBS brass, but a few premium copies made it out to the public. Enjoy!]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58477701Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comIn celebration of April fools Day, we again proudly and noisily present “The Great Crepitation Contest of 1946,” the championship farting contest between Lord Windesmear and Paul Boomer. Although nobody is certain, this recording was most likely done...
Although nobody is certain, this recording was most likely done in 1940 by Canadian Broadcasting Corporation sports announcer Sidney S. Brown and CBC producer Jules Lipton as an in-house joke. Someone at Columbia records pressed the recording onto a set of two 78 rpm records, including album art. The official release was nixed by CBS brass, but a few premium copies made it out to the public. Enjoy!]]>924falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-broad--58477698https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58477698Sun, 17 Mar 2024 13:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Broad,” aired on February 9, 2024. The names have been autocorrected to protect the innocent.1583falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-filth--58477697https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58477697Sun, 10 Mar 2024 13:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Filth,” aired on February 2, 1954. So sayeth the Sergeant.1587falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-bid--58477696https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58477696Sun, 03 Mar 2024 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Bid,” aired on January 26, 1954. That’s the fact, Jack. Sorry… Joe.1540falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-jesse--58399579The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58399579Sun, 25 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Jesse,” aired on August 29, 1953. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1727falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-gone-straight--58399576The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58399576Sun, 18 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Gone Straight,” aired on August 22, 1953. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-boy--58399570The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58399570Sun, 11 Feb 2024 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Boy,” aired on August 1, 1953. The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.]]>1733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/oklahoma--58249324https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58249324Sun, 04 Feb 2024 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis adaptation of the wildly successful musical was released in 1956. Oklahoma! was the first musical written by Rodgers and Hammerstein and was based on a 1931 play titled, “Green Grow The Lilacs.” It is set in farm country in the Oklahoma Indian...2509falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/my-fair-lady--58249322https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58249322Sun, 28 Jan 2024 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis adaptation of the musical stars Rex Harrison and Julie Andrews was released in 1956. The Broadway musical won six Tony Awards. The story follows Eliza Doolittle who takes elocution lessons from Professor Henry Higgins in the hopes of losing her...3245falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-first-family-featuring-vaughn-meader--58249321https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58249321Sun, 21 Jan 2024 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comComedian and musician Vaughn Meader made a name for himself in the 1960s imitating President John F. Kennedy. His success came to an abrupt end with the assassination of President Kennedy in 1963, and his career never rebounded. He spent his later...2156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-bill--57793579https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57793579Sun, 14 Jan 2024 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Bill,” aired on January 19, 1954. You can ask Sgt. Friday yourself!1548falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-switch--57793577https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57793577Sun, 07 Jan 2024 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, “Big Switch,” aired on January 12, 1954. That’s a fact.1577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-listen--57793575https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57793575Sun, 31 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet was an American radio series, dramatizing the cases of a dedicated Los Angeles police detective, Sergeant Joe Friday, and his partners. It ran from 1949 to 1957. Dragnet, “Big Listen,” aired on January 5, 1954.1599falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toby-tyler-in-the-circus--57778932https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57778932Sun, 24 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comToby lives the dream of running away to join the circus. We suggest you not follow in his footsteps.1423falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/orson-welles-a-christmas-carol--57778937https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57778937Sun, 17 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comOrson Welles’s “A Christmas Carol,” which was broadcast on the Campbell Playhouse radio show on December 23, 1938.3594falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hans-brinker-the-silver-skates--57778929https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57778929Sun, 10 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comA 1972 version of an age-old story, Hans must decide whether to win a race or help someone in peril.1234falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/all-time-comedy-hits--57438337“2000 Year Old Man" by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks
“John and Marsha” by Stan Freberg
“The Sweepstakes Winner” by Frank Fontaine as John L.C. Savony
“What It Was, Was Football” by Andy Griffith
“St. George and the Dragonet” by Stan Freberg
“It’s In The Book” by Johnny Standley
“The Bees and The Birds” by Yogi Yorgesson]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57438337Sun, 03 Dec 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis collection includes legendary skits. Does the humor hold up today? Discuss. “2000 Year Old Man" by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks “John and Marsha” by Stan Freberg “The Sweepstakes Winner” by Frank Fontaine as John L.C. Savony “What It Was, Was...“2000 Year Old Man" by Carl Reiner and Mel Brooks
“John and Marsha” by Stan Freberg
“The Sweepstakes Winner” by Frank Fontaine as John L.C. Savony
“What It Was, Was Football” by Andy Griffith
“St. George and the Dragonet” by Stan Freberg
“It’s In The Book” by Johnny Standley
“The Bees and The Birds” by Yogi Yorgesson]]>2145falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alice-in-wonderland--57438333https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57438333Sun, 26 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis version of Alice In Wonderland was released by Disney in 1969.1427falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-hickock--57362146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57362146Sun, 19 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Hickock,” aired on July 25, 2023.1690falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-wild-west--57362145https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57362145Sun, 12 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Wild West,” aired on July 18, 1953.1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-longest-day--57438330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57438330Sun, 05 Nov 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comIn honor of Veteran’s Day, we are proud to present The Longest Day. This recording is a condensed version of the 1962 film about the D-Day landings at Normandy on June 6, 1944. The film was based on the non-fiction book by Cornelius Ryan which was...1885falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-grass--57362143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57362143Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke, “Grass,” aired on July 11, 1953.1698falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-war-of-the-worlds--57157188
It’s time for our annual rebroadcast of Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds,” which aired on October 30, 1938. This legendary broadcast is one you don't want to miss! (Spoiler: It did not create the mass panic of legendary tales. Orson said it was fiction in the broadcast, and they even took commercial breaks.)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57157188Sun, 22 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comOrson Welles- “The War of the Worlds,” which aired on October 30, 1938. It’s time for our annual rebroadcast of Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds,” which aired on October 30, 1938. This legendary broadcast is one you don't want to miss! (Spoiler:...
It’s time for our annual rebroadcast of Orson Welles’ “The War of the Worlds,” which aired on October 30, 1938. This legendary broadcast is one you don't want to miss! (Spoiler: It did not create the mass panic of legendary tales. Orson said it was fiction in the broadcast, and they even took commercial breaks.)]]>3106falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bunky-the-monkey--57157178https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57157178Sun, 15 Oct 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comBunky the Monkey wants to see the world! That silly monkey. This was released on Robin Hood Records, which was founded in 1956 and sold to another company in the 1960s.610falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-day-of-fun-at-the-circus--57157177https://api.spreaker.com/episode/57157177Sun, 08 Oct 2023 23:59:00 +0000Hudson River Radio .comBack when animal abuse was entertainment and outdated terms for little people were the norm. You know, the good old days! It’s so bad, you won’t be able to stop listening. This was released on Robin Hood Records, which was founded in 1956 and sold to...1153falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-beauty--56226278Based on the classic 1877 novel, Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226278Sun, 10 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comBlack Beauty, from the Golden Records Great Literature Series, Classic Story Teller, 1966. Based on the classic 1877 novel, Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell.Based on the classic 1877 novel, Black Beauty, by Anna Sewell.]]>2343falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-steal--56226274Aired on December 29, 1953. Before color was invented.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226274Sun, 03 Sep 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet- Big Steal Aired on December 29, 1953. Before color was invented.Aired on December 29, 1953. Before color was invented.]]>1627falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-brink--56226272Aired on December 15, 1953. Please don’t smoke Chesterfields, even if Sergeant Friday tells you to.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226272Sun, 27 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet- Big Brink Aired on December 15, 1953. Please don’t smoke Chesterfields, even if Sergeant Friday tells you to.Aired on December 15, 1953. Please don’t smoke Chesterfields, even if Sergeant Friday tells you to.]]>1635falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-pick--56226269Aired on December 8, 1953. That’s just a fact, Jack.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226269Sun, 20 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet- Big Pick Starring Jack Webb as Sergeant Joe Friday. Aired on December 8, 1953. That’s just a fact, Jack.Aired on December 8, 1953. That’s just a fact, Jack.]]>1619falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voice-of-will-rogers-part-2--562262671- Government Spending, April 7, 1935
2- Pilgrims and Pioneers, April 14, 1935
3- Inheritance Taxes, April 28, 1935
4- Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935
5- Congressional Record, May 12, 1935
6- Supreme Court, June 2, 1935
7- Last Broadcast, June 9, 1935
On August 15, 1935, Rogers and his pilot, Wiley Post, were killed in a plane crash in Alaska.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226267Sun, 13 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Voice of Will Rogers, Part 2 1- Government Spending, April 7, 1935 2- Pilgrims and Pioneers, April 14, 1935 3- Inheritance Taxes, April 28, 1935 4- Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935 5- Congressional Record, May 12, 1935 6- Supreme Court, June 2, 1935 7-...1- Government Spending, April 7, 1935
2- Pilgrims and Pioneers, April 14, 1935
3- Inheritance Taxes, April 28, 1935
4- Mother’s Day, May 12, 1935
5- Congressional Record, May 12, 1935
6- Supreme Court, June 2, 1935
7- Last Broadcast, June 9, 1935
On August 15, 1935, Rogers and his pilot, Wiley Post, were killed in a plane crash in Alaska.]]>1360falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-voice-of-will-rogers-part-1--56226261Will Rogers (1897 - 1935) was an Oklahoma ranch boy whose ambition was to be the world’s greatest performer with a lariat. He went on to become a best selling author, a popular movie star, and the most widely read newspaper columnist at the time. He’s best known for the quote, “I never met a man I didn’t like.”
1- Timely Topics, a recreation of a Zigfield Follies monologue, without an audience present
2- Address to Traffic Chiefs, 1922
3- Unemployment Speech, October 18, 1931
4- Democratic Convention, 1932
5- President’s Day, April 30, 1933. FDR had been in office for seven weeks.
6- Badwill Tour, July 8, 1934
7- Treaties, March 31, 1935]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/56226261Sun, 06 Aug 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAugust 6, 2023 The Voice of Will Rogers, Part 1 Will Rogers (1897 - 1935) was an Oklahoma ranch boy whose ambition was to be the world’s greatest performer with a lariat. He went on to become a best selling author, a popular movie star, and the most...Will Rogers (1897 - 1935) was an Oklahoma ranch boy whose ambition was to be the world’s greatest performer with a lariat. He went on to become a best selling author, a popular movie star, and the most widely read newspaper columnist at the time. He’s best known for the quote, “I never met a man I didn’t like.”
1- Timely Topics, a recreation of a Zigfield Follies monologue, without an audience present
2- Address to Traffic Chiefs, 1922
3- Unemployment Speech, October 18, 1931
4- Democratic Convention, 1932
5- President’s Day, April 30, 1933. FDR had been in office for seven weeks.
6- Badwill Tour, July 8, 1934
7- Treaties, March 31, 1935]]>1289falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/w-c-fields--545081491- Promotions Unlimited
2- The Swim to Catalina Island
3- The Pharmacist]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54508149Sun, 30 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSkits from the legendary W.C. Fields, recorded for a radio series sponsored by Lucky Strike in the early 1940s. 1- Promotions Unlimited 2- The Swim to Catalina Island 3- The Pharmacist1- Promotions Unlimited
2- The Swim to Catalina Island
3- The Pharmacist]]>1786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/w-c-fields-featuring-edgar-bergen-and-charlie-mccarthy--545081471- The Skunk Trap
2- Children
3- Old Friends and Old Wine
4- Feathered Friends
5- Moths
6- The Snake Story
7- The Temperance Lecture (specially recorded for the Armed Forces)]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54508147Sun, 23 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSkits from the legendary comedian W.C. Fields featuring Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy, the puppet. Yes, puppet. On the radio. These originally aired in the early 1940s, and many early shows were lost to history. 1- The Skunk Trap 2- Children 3-...1- The Skunk Trap
2- Children
3- Old Friends and Old Wine
4- Feathered Friends
5- Moths
6- The Snake Story
7- The Temperance Lecture (specially recorded for the Armed Forces)]]>1526falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lore-of-the-west-with-roy-rogers--54508144
Released in 1949, these songs and stories taught kids how to break broncos, rope cattle, and lots of other things a cowboy should know. You know, basic life skills. Roy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye, was a famous Western singer and actor, known as the “King of the Cowboys.”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54508144Sun, 16 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comLore of the West with Roy Rogers, George “Gabby” Hayes, and Trigger. Released in 1949, these songs and stories taught kids how to break broncos, rope cattle, and lots of other things a cowboy should know. You know, basic life skills. Roy Rogers, born...
Released in 1949, these songs and stories taught kids how to break broncos, rope cattle, and lots of other things a cowboy should know. You know, basic life skills. Roy Rogers, born Leonard Franklin Slye, was a famous Western singer and actor, known as the “King of the Cowboys.”]]>788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-jazz-singer-starring-al-jolson--54508139
This is a radio adaptation of the 1927 film, The Jazz Singer, which was broadcast on The Lux Radio Theatre on June 2, 1947. The film and this radio show both starred Al Jolson, one of the most famous and highest paid stars of the 1920s. The Jazz Singer signified the end of silent movies as it was the first feature length film to use synchronized recorded sound.

The story follows Jackie Rabinowitz, a Jewish boy who runs away from his strict religious father to become a performer. Jackie changes his name to Jack Robin and performs jazz numbers in blackface.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54508139Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe Jazz Singer starring Al Jolson This is a radio adaptation of the 1927 film, The Jazz Singer, which was broadcast on The Lux Radio Theatre on June 2, 1947. The film and this radio show both starred Al Jolson, one of the most famous and highest...
This is a radio adaptation of the 1927 film, The Jazz Singer, which was broadcast on The Lux Radio Theatre on June 2, 1947. The film and this radio show both starred Al Jolson, one of the most famous and highest paid stars of the 1920s. The Jazz Singer signified the end of silent movies as it was the first feature length film to use synchronized recorded sound.

The story follows Jackie Rabinowitz, a Jewish boy who runs away from his strict religious father to become a performer. Jackie changes his name to Jack Robin and performs jazz numbers in blackface.]]>3503falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-kite-s-reward--54136261https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54136261Sun, 02 Jul 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAired March 5, 1955, back when tobacco companies could sponsor programs for kids.1693falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-crack-up--54136260https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54136260Sun, 25 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAired February 26, 1955, back when tobacco companies could sponsor programs for kids.1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-kitty-lost--54136259https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54136259Sun, 18 Jun 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAired December 25, 1954, back when tobacco companies could sponsor programs for kids.1726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-in-allen-s-alley-part-2--540041571- “Living 1949. The State of American Humor.” With Fred Allen and Ben Grauer, broadcast on January 30, 1949.
2- “Fred Allen salutes Jack Benny.” Recorded at a Friar’s Club Roast and broadcast on November 9, 1951.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54004157Sun, 11 Jun 2023 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFred Allen was a radio humorist on air from 1942 to 1949. These are two selections from his show. 1- “Living 1949. The State of American Humor.” With Fred Allen and Ben Grauer, broadcast on January 30, 1949. 2- “Fred Allen salutes Jack Benny.”...1- “Living 1949. The State of American Humor.” With Fred Allen and Ben Grauer, broadcast on January 30, 1949.
2- “Fred Allen salutes Jack Benny.” Recorded at a Friar’s Club Roast and broadcast on November 9, 1951.]]>1803falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/down-in-allen-s-alley-part-1--540041561- “Were you a prodigy and did you display any exceptional talents as a child?” Broadcast on January 28, 1948.
2- “What was the outstanding event of happening in 1947?” Broadcast on December 28, 1947.
3- “How is the housing shortage affecting you?” Broadcast on October 7, 1945.
4- “Was your family income higher in 1944, and if it was, what accounted for the increase?” Broadcast on June 6, 1945.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54004156Sun, 04 Jun 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFred Allen was a radio humorist on air from 1942 to 1949. These are four selections from his show, which often featured a question for his fictional guests. 1- “Were you a prodigy and did you display any exceptional talents as a child?” Broadcast on...1- “Were you a prodigy and did you display any exceptional talents as a child?” Broadcast on January 28, 1948.
2- “What was the outstanding event of happening in 1947?” Broadcast on December 28, 1947.
3- “How is the housing shortage affecting you?” Broadcast on October 7, 1945.
4- “Was your family income higher in 1944, and if it was, what accounted for the increase?” Broadcast on June 6, 1945.]]>1777falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-cab--53650479The names may have been changed, but this episode aired on September 15, 1953. That’s a fact, Jack.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53650479Sun, 28 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet- Big Cab The names may have been changed, but this episode aired on September 15, 1953. That’s a fact, Jack.The names may have been changed, but this episode aired on September 15, 1953. That’s a fact, Jack.]]>1691falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-bop--53650474The story you are about to hear aired on September 1, 1953. Those are just the facts.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53650474Wed, 24 May 2023 12:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet- Big Bop The story you are about to hear aired on September 1, 1953. Those are just the facts.The story you are about to hear aired on September 1, 1953. Those are just the facts.]]>1687falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-lift--53650478This episode aired on September 8, 1953]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53650478Sun, 21 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet- Big Lift This episode aired on September 8, 1953This episode aired on September 8, 1953]]>1688falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-benny-vs-fred-allen-the-fine-art-of-feudsmanship--53533259Part 12: Biography in Sound from May 1956
Part 13: The Jack Benny Show from March 27, 1938
Part 14: The Fred Allen Show from June 26, 1949, “The Mohawk Loan Company”
Part 15: The Fred Allen Show from May 26, 1946, “King For A Day”]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53533259Sun, 07 May 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comJack Benny vs Fred Allen- “The Fine Art of Feudsmanship” Part 12: Biography in Sound from May 1956 Part 13: The Jack Benny Show from March 27, 1938 Part 14: The Fred Allen Show from June 26, 1949, “The Mohawk Loan Company” Part 15: The Fred Allen Show...Part 12: Biography in Sound from May 1956
Part 13: The Jack Benny Show from March 27, 1938
Part 14: The Fred Allen Show from June 26, 1949, “The Mohawk Loan Company”
Part 15: The Fred Allen Show from May 26, 1946, “King For A Day”]]>1833falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-benny-vs-fred-allen-jack-allen-and-fred-benny--53518905Part 8: Jack’s Eulogy for Fred from March 18, 1956, the day after Fred’s death
Part 9: Command Performance from May 9, 1947
Part 10: Camel Comedy Caravan from June 11, 1943
Part 11: The Big Show from November 5, 1950]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53518905Sun, 30 Apr 2023 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comJack Benny vs Fred Allen- “Jack Allen and Fred Benny?” Part 8: Jack’s Eulogy for Fred from March 18, 1956, the day after Fred’s death Part 9: Command Performance from May 9, 1947 Part 10: Camel Comedy Caravan from June 11, 1943 Part 11: The Big Show...Part 8: Jack’s Eulogy for Fred from March 18, 1956, the day after Fred’s death
Part 9: Command Performance from May 9, 1947
Part 10: Camel Comedy Caravan from June 11, 1943
Part 11: The Big Show from November 5, 1950]]>1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-benny-vs-fred-allen-jack-fred-at-xmas--53497658Part 5: Command Performance from December 25, 1943
Part 6: Command Performance from December 25, 1942
Part 7: Command Performance from December 25, 1944]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53497658Sun, 23 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comJack Benny vs Fred Allen- “Jack & Fred at Xmas” Part 5: Command Performance from December 25, 1943 Part 6: Command Performance from December 25, 1942 Part 7: Command Performance from December 25, 1944Part 5: Command Performance from December 25, 1943
Part 6: Command Performance from December 25, 1942
Part 7: Command Performance from December 25, 1944]]>1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jack-benny-vs-fred-allen-the-feud-begins--53497657Recorded in 1968, Jack Benny looks back on recordings and shows with Fred Allen.
Part 1: How It All Began
Part 2: Town Hall Tonight from March 25, 1938
Part 3: The Jack Benny Show from January 15, 1950
Part 4: The Jack Benny Show from August 3, 1950]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53497657Sun, 16 Apr 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comJack Benny vs Fred Allen- “The Feud Begins” Recorded in 1968, Jack Benny looks back on recordings and shows with Fred Allen. Part 1: How It All Began Part 2: Town Hall Tonight from March 25, 1938 Part 3: The Jack Benny Show from January 15, 1950 Part...Recorded in 1968, Jack Benny looks back on recordings and shows with Fred Allen.
Part 1: How It All Began
Part 2: Town Hall Tonight from March 25, 1938
Part 3: The Jack Benny Show from January 15, 1950
Part 4: The Jack Benny Show from August 3, 1950]]>1934falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fort-apache-starring-john-wayne--53486860https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53486860Sun, 09 Apr 2023 21:56:59 +0000Hudson River Radio .comFort Apache starring John Wayne. This radio dramatization of the film aired on August 5, 1949.1435falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-monopoly--52786287The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.
Aired on May 22, 1954]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52786287Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke- Monopoly The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Aired on May 22, 1954The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.
Aired on May 22, 1954]]>1432falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-the-indian-horse--52786282The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.
Aired on May 15, 1954]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52786282Sun, 26 Mar 2023 12:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke- The Indian Horse The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Aired on May 15, 1954The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.
Aired on May 15, 1954]]>1401falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/gunsmoke-gunsmuggler--52786277The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.
Aired on January 30, 1954]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52786277Sun, 19 Mar 2023 12:00:03 +0000Hudson River Radio .comGunsmoke- Gunsmuggler The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad. Aired on January 30, 1954The story of the violence that moved west with young America, and the story of a man that moved with it, U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, played by William Conrad.
Aired on January 30, 1954]]>1438falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-ham--52779492Dragnet, “Big Ham,” aired on June 28, 1953.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52779492Sun, 12 Mar 2023 12:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comAll we need are the facts. Dragnet, “Big Ham,” aired on June 28, 1953.Dragnet, “Big Ham,” aired on June 28, 1953.]]>1657falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-revolt--52779490“Big Revolt,” aired on June 21, 1953.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52779490Sun, 05 Mar 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comDragnet, the story of your police force in action. “Big Revolt,” aired on June 21, 1953.“Big Revolt,” aired on June 21, 1953.]]>1674falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/dragnet-big-lilly--52779489Dragnet, “Big Lilly,” aired on Jun 19. 1956.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52779489Sun, 26 Feb 2023 13:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThe story you are about to hear is true. Dragnet, “Big Lilly,” aired on Jun 19. 1956.Dragnet, “Big Lilly,” aired on Jun 19. 1956.]]>1686falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-the-scarlet-widow-part-4--52573224https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52573224Sun, 19 Feb 2023 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSuperman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Final chapters 10 and 11, which aired September & October 1945.1384falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-the-scarlet-widow-part-3--52573223https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52573223Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:00:01 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSuperman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Chapters 07-09 out of 11, which aired September & October 1945.2156falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-the-scarlet-widow-part-2--52573222https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52573222Sun, 05 Feb 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSuperman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Chapters 04-06 out of 11, which aired September & October 1945.2135falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/superman-with-batman-robin-the-scarlet-widow-part-1--52573221https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52573221Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comSuperman with Batman & Robin - "The Scarlet Widow." Chapters 01-03 out of 11, which aired September & October 1945.2111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-edgar-bergen-show-with-charlie-mccarthy--52038568https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52038568Sun, 08 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis episode of The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy aired on November 9, 1952, and features Marilyn Monroe as their special guest. Charlie was a puppet, and having puppets on the radio seemed to make sense at the time.1707falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-edgar-bergen-show-with-charlie-mccarthy--52038567https://api.spreaker.com/episode/52038567Sun, 01 Jan 2023 14:00:02 +0000Hudson River Radio .comThis episode of The Edgar Bergen Show with Charlie McCarthy features Edward Everett Horton and Abbott & Costello as guests. It aired on May 3, 1942.1763falsefull