Old Time Radio All-Time Favorites
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The Smithsonian Institution and Radio Spirits have united to bring you the very finest from radio's Golden Age. The Smithsonian's mission of "the diffusion of knowledge" and Radio Spirits's commitment to "preserving nostalgia radio with leading technology" have resulted in the creation of this unprecedented series.
Each radio broadcast has been digitally restored and remastered from original recordings for superb sound quality. Also included is a 48-page historical booklet filled with rare photographs and insightful commentary about the shows, the performers, and the medium. The foreword is written by George Burns, one of the greatest performers of old time radio.
Relive a time when radio reigned supreme in the hearts and minds of Americans. Experience the finest in classic entertainment with this unprecedented series from the Smithsonian Collection of Old Time Radio.
This collection contains 12 half-hour vintage radio shows on 4 CDs:
The Lone Ranger "Gold for Maximillian" (3/27/44) Starring Brace Beemer and John Todd. Suspense "Sorry, Wrong Number" (8/21/43) Starring Agnes Moorehead. Fibber McGee and Molly (12/30/41) Starring Jim and Marion Jordan. The Jack Benny Program (11/16/53) Starring Jack Benny. The Burns and Allen Show (11/7/46) Starring George Burns, Gracie Allen, and Frank Sinatra. The Edgar Bergen and Charlie McCarthy Show (9/12/43) Starring Edgar Bergen, Charlie McCarthy, and Humphrey Bogart. The Screen Director's Playhouse "Saigon" (7/29/49) Starring Alan Ladd. Dimension X "Shanghaied" (11/12/50) Starring John Sylvester and William Griffis. Escape! "Snake Doctor" (8/18/49) Starring William Conrad and Ira Groselle. The Life of Riley (9/3/48) Starring William Bendix and Red Skelton. The Whistler "A Law of Physics" (6/10/51) Starring Les Tremayne and Bill Forman. Sergeant Preston of the Yukon "Caught by a Button" (7/3/43) Starring Jay Michael
ASIN: 1570190054
VSKU: 4EKGRJ00C4TQ_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Smithsonian Collection|George Burns
Binding: Audio CD
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
ASIN: 1570190054
VSKU: 4EKGRJ00C4TQ_ns
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Smithsonian Collection|George Burns
Binding: Audio CD
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: Gently used with minimal wear on the corners and cover. A few pages may contain light highlighting or writing, but the text remains fully legible. Dust jacket may be missing, and supplemental materials like CDs or codes may not be included. May be ex-library with library markings. Ships promptly!
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