Radio At War (old time radio) http://relicradio.com/otr Experience Radio's Golden Age! Thu, 31 May 2012 18:32:56 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 relicradio@gmail.comRelicRadio.comRelicRadio.comnoold,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,mediaOld Time Radio Tales Of WarA podcast featuring both fiction and non-fiction stories from the second world war and beyond. Radio was not just entertainment back then, but the main source of news for the home front and the front line. With at least one episode per week, we?ll explore the lives of the men and women who became known as the greatest generation through news reports and the radio dramas that told their stories. File120: Night Train To Berlin by Top Secret http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/12/file120-night-train-to-berlin-by-top-secret/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/12/file120-night-train-to-berlin-by-top-secret/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 20:25:20 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/otr/?p=3170 Download File120
]]> We’ll hear from a short-lived series from 1950 called Top Secret on this episode.  Here’s the first show, titled Night Train To Berlin, which first aired June 11, 1950.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/12/file120-night-train-to-berlin-by-top-secret/feed/ 0 noWe’ll hear from a short-lived series from 1950 called Top Secret on this episode.  Here’s the first show, titled Night Train To Berlin, which first aired June 11, 1950. Download File120 RelicRadio.comWe’ll hear from a short-lived series from 1950 called Top Secret on this episode.  Here’s the first show, titled Night Train To Berlin, which first aired June 11, 1950. Download File120 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File119: Lifeline by Words At War http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/12/file119-lifeline-by-words-at-war/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/12/file119-lifeline-by-words-at-war/#comments Sun, 11 Dec 2011 02:14:26 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/otr/?p=3082 Download File119
]]> This episode of Words At War, titled Lifeline, first aired May 16, 1944.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/12/file119-lifeline-by-words-at-war/feed/ 0 noThis episode of Words At War, titled Lifeline, first aired May 16, 1944. Download File119 RelicRadio.comThis episode of Words At War, titled Lifeline, first aired May 16, 1944. Download File119 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File118: The AFRS Story http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/11/file118-the-afrs-story/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/11/file118-the-afrs-story/#comments Sat, 12 Nov 2011 20:42:27 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/otr/?p=3005 Download File118
]]> We take a break from the usual radio drama on this episode, and hear the story behind the network that delivered those stories to the soldiers in the first place.  From 1949, here’s The AFRS Story.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/11/file118-the-afrs-story/feed/ 0 noWe take a break from the usual radio drama on this episode, and hear the story behind the network that delivered those stories to the soldiers in the first place.  From 1949, here’s The AFRS Story. Download File118 RelicRadio.comWe take a break from the usual radio drama on this episode, and hear the story behind the network that delivered those stories to the soldiers in the first place.  From 1949, here’s The AFRS Story. Download File118 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File117: Gunners Get Glory by Words At War http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/09/file117-gunners-get-glory-by-words-at-war/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/09/file117-gunners-get-glory-by-words-at-war/#comments Sun, 04 Sep 2011 18:25:14 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/otr/?p=2754 Download File117
]]> On this episode of Radio At War we’ll hear from Words At War, a series that aired over NBC radio from 1943 to 1945.  This episode, titled Gunners Get Glory, first aired May 9, 1944.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/09/file117-gunners-get-glory-by-words-at-war/feed/ 0 noOn this episode of Radio At War we’ll hear from Words At War, a series that aired over NBC radio from 1943 to 1945.  This episode, titled Gunners Get Glory, first aired May 9, 1944. Download File117 RelicRadio.comOn this episode of Radio At War we’ll hear from Words At War, a series that aired over NBC radio from 1943 to 1945.  This episode, titled Gunners Get Glory, first aired May 9, 1944. Download File117 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File116: Winter In Paris by Screen Guild Theater http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/07/file116-winter-in-paris-by-screen-guild-theater/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/07/file116-winter-in-paris-by-screen-guild-theater/#comments Sun, 17 Jul 2011 18:20:12 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://otr.relicradio.com/?p=2268 Download File116
]]> Don Ameche, and Maureen O’ Sullivan star in Winter In Paris, a wartime tale from Screen Guild Theater.  The series aired from 1939 to 1952.  The episode we’ll hear, was originally broadcast March 3, 1940.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/07/file116-winter-in-paris-by-screen-guild-theater/feed/ 0 noDon Ameche, and Maureen O’ Sullivan star in Winter In Paris, a wartime tale from Screen Guild Theater.  The series aired from 1939 to 1952.  The episode we’ll hear, was originally broadcast March 3, 1940. Download File116 RelicRadio.comDon Ameche, and Maureen O’ Sullivan star in Winter In Paris, a wartime tale from Screen Guild Theater.  The series aired from 1939 to 1952.  The episode we’ll hear, was originally broadcast March 3, 1940. Download File116 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File115: Santa Maria Idea by Eyes Aloft http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/06/file115-santa-maria-idea-by-eyes-aloft/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/06/file115-santa-maria-idea-by-eyes-aloft/#comments Sun, 26 Jun 2011 17:25:35 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://otr.relicradio.com/?p=2227 Download File115
]]> By request, we’ll hear an episode from Eye’s Aloft on today’s show.  This one, titled The Santa Maria Idea, first aired November 23, 1942.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/06/file115-santa-maria-idea-by-eyes-aloft/feed/ 0 noBy request, we’ll hear an episode from Eye’s Aloft on today’s show.  This one, titled The Santa Maria Idea, first aired November 23, 1942. Download File115 RelicRadio.comBy request, we’ll hear an episode from Eye’s Aloft on today’s show.  This one, titled The Santa Maria Idea, first aired November 23, 1942. Download File115 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File114: Death Flies Blind by Suspense http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/04/file114-death-flies-blind-by-suspense/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/04/file114-death-flies-blind-by-suspense/#comments Tue, 26 Apr 2011 17:06:15 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://otr.relicradio.com/?p=1983 Download File114
]]> We’ve got a tale of Nazi spies and secret plans for this episode of Radio At War.  From May 4, 1943 here’s Death Flies Blind from Suspense.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/04/file114-death-flies-blind-by-suspense/feed/ 0 noWe’ve got a tale of Nazi spies and secret plans for this episode of Radio At War.  From May 4, 1943 here’s Death Flies Blind from Suspense. Download File114 RelicRadio.comWe’ve got a tale of Nazi spies and secret plans for this episode of Radio At War.  From May 4, 1943 here’s Death Flies Blind from Suspense. Download File114 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File113: 5 Fingers by Lux Radio Theater http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/04/file113-5-fingers-by-lux-radio-theater/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/04/file113-5-fingers-by-lux-radio-theater/#comments Sun, 17 Apr 2011 15:51:11 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://otr.relicradio.com/?p=1960 Download File113
]]> On this episode of Radio At War, we’ll hear a story of espionage and intrigue courtesy of the Lux Radio Theater.  5 Fingers first aired October 13, 1952 and is adapted from the film of the same name released February 22, 1952.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/04/file113-5-fingers-by-lux-radio-theater/feed/ 0 noOn this episode of Radio At War, we’ll hear a story of espionage and intrigue courtesy of the Lux Radio Theater.  5 Fingers first aired October 13, 1952 and is adapted from the film of the same name released February 22, 1952. Download File113 RelicRadio.comOn this episode of Radio At War, we’ll hear a story of espionage and intrigue courtesy of the Lux Radio Theater.  5 Fingers first aired October 13, 1952 and is adapted from the film of the same name released February 22, 1952. Download File113 old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File112: Occupied Paris by Big Town http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/03/file112-occupied-paris-by-big-town/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/03/file112-occupied-paris-by-big-town/#comments Sat, 12 Mar 2011 19:34:13 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=296 Download
]]> On this episode of Radio At War we’ll hear Occupied Paris from Big Town.  This episode first aired May 14, 1942.  This series would go on to inspire a television show, films, and a comic book.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/03/file112-occupied-paris-by-big-town/feed/ 0 noOn this episode of Radio At War we’ll hear Occupied Paris from Big Town.  This episode first aired May 14, 1942.  This series would go on to inspire a television show, films, and a comic book. Download RelicRadio.comOn this episode of Radio At War we’ll hear Occupied Paris from Big Town.  This episode first aired May 14, 1942.  This series would go on to inspire a television show, films, and a comic book. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File111: Why Do I Come Here by Eyes Aloft http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/02/file111-why-do-i-come-here-by-eyes-aloft/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/02/file111-why-do-i-come-here-by-eyes-aloft/#comments Sun, 20 Feb 2011 17:59:30 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=293 Download
]]> On this episode we’ll hear from Eye’s Aloft, a series that aired over the NBC network from August 1942 to November 1943.  This episode is titled Why Do I Come Here, and first aired January 11, 1943.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2011/02/file111-why-do-i-come-here-by-eyes-aloft/feed/ 0 noOn this episode we’ll hear from Eye’s Aloft, a series that aired over the NBC network from August 1942 to November 1943.  This episode is titled Why Do I Come Here, and first aired January 11, 1943. Download RelicRadio.comOn this episode we’ll hear from Eye’s Aloft, a series that aired over the NBC network from August 1942 to November 1943.  This episode is titled Why Do I Come Here, and first aired January 11, 1943. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File110: Flying Tigers by Cavalcade Of America http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/12/file110-flying-tigers-by-cavalcade-of-america/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/12/file110-flying-tigers-by-cavalcade-of-america/#comments Fri, 17 Dec 2010 01:40:07 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=288 Download
]]> We hear from Cavalcade Of America this time, a series sponsored by DuPont chemical that ran from 1935 to 1953.  This episode is titled The Flying Tigers, and first aired January 25, 1943.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/12/file110-flying-tigers-by-cavalcade-of-america/feed/ 0 noWe hear from Cavalcade Of America this time, a series sponsored by DuPont chemical that ran from 1935 to 1953.  This episode is titled The Flying Tigers, and first aired January 25, 1943. Download RelicRadio.comWe hear from Cavalcade Of America this time, a series sponsored by DuPont chemical that ran from 1935 to 1953.  This episode is titled The Flying Tigers, and first aired January 25, 1943. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File109: Cromer by An American In England http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/09/file109-cromer-by-an-american-in-england/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/09/file109-cromer-by-an-american-in-england/#comments Sun, 26 Sep 2010 17:36:08 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=282 Download
]]> This episode features one of ten stories created for An American In England, a series written by Norman Corwin, and produced by Edward R. Murrow.  This episode is titled Cromer, and first aired December 1, 1942.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/09/file109-cromer-by-an-american-in-england/feed/ 0 noThis episode features one of ten stories created for An American In England, a series written by Norman Corwin, and produced by Edward R. Murrow.  This episode is titled Cromer, and first aired December 1, 1942. Download RelicRadio.comThis episode features one of ten stories created for An American In England, a series written by Norman Corwin, and produced by Edward R. Murrow.  This episode is titled Cromer, and first aired December 1, 1942. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File108: Command Performance http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/08/file108-command-performance/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/08/file108-command-performance/#comments Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:04:56 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=279 Download
]]> Command Performance was a musical variety show produced for the entertainment of the Armed Forces.  This episode  from May 7, 1942 features Betty Grable and Jack Benny, among others.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/08/file108-command-performance/feed/ 0 noCommand Performance was a musical variety show produced for the entertainment of the Armed Forces.  This episode  from May 7, 1942 features Betty Grable and Jack Benny, among others. Download RelicRadio.comCommand Performance was a musical variety show produced for the entertainment of the Armed Forces.  This episode  from May 7, 1942 features Betty Grable and Jack Benny, among others. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File107: The Document by Top Secret http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/06/file107-the-document-by-top-secret/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/06/file107-the-document-by-top-secret/#comments Fri, 25 Jun 2010 19:13:08 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=277 Download
]]> This show features The Document from Top Secret.  This episode first aired October 12, 1950.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/06/file107-the-document-by-top-secret/feed/ 0 noThis show features The Document from Top Secret.  This episode first aired October 12, 1950. Download RelicRadio.comThis show features The Document from Top Secret.  This episode first aired October 12, 1950. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File106: The Curtain Rises by Words At War http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/06/file106-the-curtain-rises-by-words-at-war/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/06/file106-the-curtain-rises-by-words-at-war/#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 19:54:43 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=274 Download
]]> On this episode, we’ll hear again from Words At War.  This one is titled The Curtain Rises, and first aired May 2, 1944.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/06/file106-the-curtain-rises-by-words-at-war/feed/ 0 noOn this episode, we’ll hear again from Words At War.  This one is titled The Curtain Rises, and first aired May 2, 1944. Download RelicRadio.comOn this episode, we’ll hear again from Words At War.  This one is titled The Curtain Rises, and first aired May 2, 1944. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File105: Operation Submarine by Now Hear This http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file105-operation-submarine-by-now-hear-this/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file105-operation-submarine-by-now-hear-this/#comments Mon, 24 May 2010 20:31:48 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=272 Download
]]> On today’s show we’ll hear from a series I’ve not found much information on titled Now Hear This.  This episode, from July 8, 1951 is titled Operation Submarine.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file105-operation-submarine-by-now-hear-this/feed/ 0 noOn today’s show we’ll hear from a series I’ve not found much information on titled Now Hear This.  This episode, from July 8, 1951 is titled Operation Submarine. Download RelicRadio.comOn today’s show we’ll hear from a series I’ve not found much information on titled Now Hear This.  This episode, from July 8, 1951 is titled Operation Submarine. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File104: The Yanks Are Here by American In England http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file104-the-yanks-are-here-by-american-in-england/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file104-the-yanks-are-here-by-american-in-england/#comments Wed, 12 May 2010 23:11:18 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=270 Download
]]> This episode of Radio At War features a story from An American In England.  This ten-part series was written by Norman Corwin, and produced by Edward R. Murrow.  We’ll hear The Yanks Are Here, which first aired August 31, 1942.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file104-the-yanks-are-here-by-american-in-england/feed/ 0 noThis episode of Radio At War features a story from An American In England.  This ten-part series was written by Norman Corwin, and produced by Edward R. Murrow.  We’ll hear The Yanks Are Here, which first aired August 31, 1942. Download RelicRadio.comThis episode of Radio At War features a story from An American In England.  This ten-part series was written by Norman Corwin, and produced by Edward R. Murrow.  We’ll hear The Yanks Are Here, which first aired August 31, 1942. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File103: Cry For The Hunted by Authors Playhouse http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file103-cry-for-the-hunted-by-authors-playhouse/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file103-cry-for-the-hunted-by-authors-playhouse/#comments Tue, 04 May 2010 01:51:06 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://relicradio.com/radioatwar/?p=266 Download
]]> Finally another Radio At War!  This time around it’s an episode from Authors Playhouse that tells the tale of a mans attempts to escape the Nazi’s.  Cry For The Hunted first aired September 22, 1944.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/05/file103-cry-for-the-hunted-by-authors-playhouse/feed/ 0 noFinally another Radio At War!  This time around it’s an episode from Authors Playhouse that tells the tale of a mans attempts to escape the Nazi’s.  Cry For The Hunted first aired September 22, 1944. Download RelicRadio.comFinally another Radio At War!  This time around it’s an episode from Authors Playhouse that tells the tale of a mans attempts to escape the Nazi’s.  Cry For The Hunted first aired September 22, 1944. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File102: Silence Of The Sea by Words At War http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/01/file102-silence-of-the-sea-by-words-at-war/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/01/file102-silence-of-the-sea-by-words-at-war/#comments Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:36:12 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://radioatwar.com/home/?p=146 Download
]]> Radio At War returns this week with an episode from Words At War.  From April 18, 1944 we’ll hear The Silence Of The Sea, based on the novel by Vercors titled Le silence de la mer.  Thanks for sticking around during our year long intermission!

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2010/01/file102-silence-of-the-sea-by-words-at-war/feed/ 0 noRadio At War returns this week with an episode from Words At War.  From April 18, 1944 we’ll hear The Silence Of The Sea, based on the novel by Vercors titled Le silence de la mer.  Thanks for sticking around during our year long intermission! DownlRelicRadio.comRadio At War returns this week with an episode from Words At War.  From April 18, 1944 we’ll hear The Silence Of The Sea, based on the novel by Vercors titled Le silence de la mer.  Thanks for sticking around during our year long intermission! Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media File101: Eyes Aloft http://relicradio.com/otr/2008/12/file101-eyes-aloft/ http://relicradio.com/otr/2008/12/file101-eyes-aloft/#comments Mon, 22 Dec 2008 20:36:53 +0000 relicradio@gmail.com (RelicRadio.com) http://radioatwar.com/home/?p=135 Download
]]> This week we’ll hear from Eyes Aloft.  This episode aired August 24, 1942 and features guest Henry Fonda.

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]]> http://relicradio.com/otr/2008/12/file101-eyes-aloft/feed/ 0 noThis week we’ll hear from Eyes Aloft.  This episode aired August 24, 1942 and features guest Henry Fonda. Download RelicRadio.comThis week we’ll hear from Eyes Aloft.  This episode aired August 24, 1942 and features guest Henry Fonda. Download old,time,radio,world,war,2,radio,history,war,vintage,audio,vintage,media RelicRadio.com