Legendary radio collector John Tefteller presents the best of mystery, comedy, horror, and adventure stories, produced by the greatest writers, directors, composers, and stars.
Episodes
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
Thursday Sep 12, 2024
In this episode, we're back into the creepy world of Carlton E. Morse, one of the great writers of Mystery Radio. We feature Adventures by Morse from 1944, a 10-part cliffhanger series titled The City of the Dead. The story follows Captain Friday as he uncovers chilling mysteries in an old cemetery where the dead may not rest in peace. High adventure and blood, and thunder await!
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Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
Tuesday Sep 10, 2024
In this episode of "The Good Old Days of Radio Show," host John Tefteller takes a break from our usual programming to delve into the oft overlooked world of old-time radio preservation. John shares his personal journey as a collector, starting in 1972, and the challenges he faces in saving these historical treasures. With a growing collection that includes thousands of rare recordings, John discusses the delicate nature of these materials, and the value of preserving this unique cultural heritage before it deteriorates beyond repair.
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Thursday Sep 05, 2024
Thursday Sep 05, 2024
In this thrilling episode of The Good Old Days of Radio Show, we continue our journey through Carlton E. Morse's gripping horror series, Adventures by Morse. Join us for Episode 4 of The City of the Dead, titled "Old Claw Foot," where we once again encounter phantom figure, and three bodies in a secret cellar.
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Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Tuesday Sep 03, 2024
Today grab your cup of Joe, we're feet first into a classic period of the George Burns and Gracie Allen Show, originally broadcast on January 3, 1946. This episode deals with the post-war housing shortage as George and Gracie decide to repurpose their den to help a returning serviceman. Their neighbor, Meredith Willson (famed writer of "The Music Man") played a pivotal role during this period of the radio show.
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Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Thursday Aug 29, 2024
Today we dive into another chilling installment of our special action-packed radio serial from 1944, featuring the suspenseful third episode of "Adventures by Morse: The City of the Dead," titled "The Body That Walked Off." Captain Friday and his crew face a chilling discovery as a grave is reopened, and a dead man’s body mysteriously vanishes.
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Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
Tuesday Aug 27, 2024
This week, we shine the spotlight on the legendary W.C. Fields, a comedic genius whose biting wit and unique persona left an indelible mark on the entertainment world. In this episode, we explore one of WC Fields' final performances from October 1945, featuring his famous "Temperance Lecture."
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Thursday Aug 22, 2024
Thursday Aug 22, 2024
We bring you chapter two in Carlton E. Morse's "City of the Dead" radio serial. This week's chapter, "I've Dug Up Something Ghastly" continues the atmospheric mystery tale as the mayor is shot in an old church, leading to the involvement of Captain Friday (played by Elliot Lewis), the mayor's son and a private investigator.
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Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
Tuesday Aug 20, 2024
It's been awhile since we've brought Red Skelton to the show. Skelton's humor is energetic and fun to listen to, revolving around his wild and eccentric characters. This episode is all about "People Celebrating," featuring sketches with Clem Kadiddlehopper and "The Mean Widdle Mean Kid."
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Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Thursday Aug 15, 2024
Ghosts cry, a phantom bell tolls, and a claw-footed monster roams around at night in "The City of the Dead." Today we begin a 10-Part Carlton E. Morse mystery/thriller from his brief syndicated series "Adventures By Morse." This is "I Love A Mystery" on steroids. A dark, foggy mystery set in a graveyard, with Morse at his imaginative best.
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Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
Tuesday Aug 13, 2024
It's episode number 12 of a series. And now we are counting down to the last few episodes in this late radio comedy, "The Stan Freberg Show." In this episode, we get an interview with a test-pilot while on a high-speed rocket sled, how to fix a kitchen faucet, and a live version of Freberg's popular Capitol Record parody of "Sh-Boom."
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