Crime Fighters will take a look at Calling All Cars, which was broadcast from Nov 29th, 1933 to Sept 8th, 1939. Calling All Cars was one of the earliest police shows on the air. It dramatized true crime stories and was introduced by officers of Los Angeles and other police departments. None of the cast was credited, with one exception. We will feature the episode, "Death In The Moonlight" from March 8th, 1938.

Fred Bertelsen and Matt Cox would like to invite you ... To brunch. That meal casually observed between breakfast and lunch. If you provide the food Matt and Fred will provide the drama, comedy panel shows and all the best the BBC can provide.

Join Joy Jackson and the American Radio Theater in two recreations from the days of old time radio. "In the Bag" is a charming tale of love in the fast city of Las Vegas. We finish off with a visit with Vic and Sade. January is the month for resolutions. Rich and Vic have resolved to exercise, but they're having a little trouble getting started.

On this edition of Brunch with the Brits, Matthew will start off with the Inimitable Jeeves, episode 1 from June 5, 1965, titled "Jeeves Exerts The Old Cerebellum." In this episode Bingo Little woos Mabel, the waitress, and enlists Jeeves' help to talk round his wealthy uncle, Mortimer Little. Starring Michael Hordern and Richard Briers. (30 min)

Rob hancik plays two exciting shows from Frontier Gentleman. Frontier Gentleman, J.B> Kendall played by John Danar ran in 1958. Unfortunately, this program came to us at a time when old time radio was waning.
Rob will play two parts of a four-part story. This program concerns the life of the famous madam gambler, Belle Siddens played by jean Bates. I believe that J.B. kendall fell in love with Belle.

Matt will play "The Inimitable Jeeves", this week's story is entitled "Honoria Glossop." The episode stars Richard Briars and Michael Hordern and was first broadcast on June 19, 1973. The question is how will Bertie get out of being engaged. Then we continue our exciting serial "Inspector West At Home," episode 3 from April 1, 1968 with "Fear In Flat 9."

Hearthstone of the Death Squad was a spinoff from The Molle Mystery Theater. It featured homicide cases investigated by Inspector Hearthstone. Starring Alfred Shirley, the series was produced by Frank and Anne Hummert. Tonight's show, "The Terrifying Letter Murder Case" is from January 10th, 1952. Then we shall hear an episode of The Adventures of Father Brown, which was broadcast on Sundays over Mutual from June 10, to July 29, 1945 and starred Karl Swenson. Tonight we will listen to the episode "The Three Tools of Death" from July 22, 1945.

This week we will begin with a short subject, continue a serial and enjoy a documentary during our weekly brunch. Matt starts us off with "Why Bother," a British satire from Radio 3 with Peter Cook playing Sir Arthur Streeb-Greebling discussing his take on life. It sounds simple but, as we've discovered with British humor, it's never as simple as it looks. We then continue with Inspector West At Home and episode four "A Call from the Whistler" from Radio 2 - April 4, 1968.

This year is an election year here in the U.S. and we have a woman running for president. Well, back in 1940 a woman ran for president as well, her name Gracie Allen. So join me as Gracie tells about the Surprise Party and her run for the White House.
As you may or may not know the following Monday is Presidents Day here in the U.S. When we celebrate the presidents of the past. For my second show I will present Life With Luigi. In this show Luigi discovers America the young Italian shows his love for our country and its presidents especially George Washington.

This week at brunch we have a bit of everything. Comedy, mystery, and a chance to
learn plus some satire. It all starts with Matt who debuts a new show "Dial M For
Pizza." This was a comedy series loaded with British comedy which premiered on Radio
4 Nov 17 of 1987. In the first episode we learn about Jack Thomas, Britain's stupidest
postman, try and figure out who the nut is on Bus 29, and meet the man no one wants
to talk to ... at parties. Then we'll go back to Inspector West at Home and episode
5 "Girl For a Hostage," from Radio 2 April 4 1968. Roger's been reinstated Lois Randall

Joy Jackson will play one of her favorite creations, the Sunset Squadron. We will be treated to the Director's Cut of this radio play, originally recorded in 2004. The program will start with the promo that KIXI radio built for the show, since it was broadcast a week after the performance.
The show has been modified with the addition of some characters, and new performances by a few others, along with enhanced sound effects and music. Afterwards, Joy will be willing to share behind the scenes experiences that made a difference in the writing of the play.

First we will listen to George S Decker tell us about the murder of his mother from
the 1953 series Confession. Then will pay a visit to the old west, yes you heard
correctly, the old west, and listen to Thomas Hyland tell us the story of The Death
of a Picture Hanger from the Crime Classics series. This show also is from 1953.
Fred Bertelsen

In May of 1929, a book was published that to this date is considered by some, the
greatest war epic of our time. It was written while the author spent some time during
his many adventures abroad at a relative’s home in Arkansas. The book is written
in five books and tells the story of Frederick Henry and Catherine Barkley and it
takes place during World War I on the Italian front. If you haven't figured it out
the book is "A Farewell to Arms," and its author is Ernest Hemingway. When I first
looked at tackling this classic I had many questions to consider. Which old time

“That was the shot ... that killed Harry Lyme," those immortal words began one of
the most unique old time radio shows. "The Lives Of Harry Lyme," had a short run
on the BBC under the title "The Adventures Of Harry Lyme," but it had a better run
in American syndication after it was produced by the firm Towers of London. So who
shot Harry Lyme? You'll have to be at Brunch Saturday to find out as Matt Cox and
Fred Bertelsen present "The Third Man," the original story of Rollo Martins an American
writer of pulp Western fiction who is called to Vienna in 1949 to help his old school

Matt Cox

This time it's radio from A to Z. We'll lead off with "A Date With Judy" from radio's first golden age. This will be followed by "Zero
Hour" from radio's mini-revival in the 70's. So why not join us for an hour of comedy and intrigue?

Hello and welcome to Brunch 10 otherwise known as our "Easter Brunch." For Easter
we'll be first exploring "The Warden." The Warden is a book that was first written
in 1855 by Anthony Trollope. It's a story written while he was a postal clerk in
England trying to make extra money. It tells the story of a man in charge of a hospital
for the elderly. These were elder laborers and workers who when their work was done
could retire in to the care of the Anglican Church and know their worries would be
cared for. The story starts when the Church is investigated for fraud and mismanagement.

The first is from the program Grand Central Station and the title is Moon Blind, a nice romantic drama. The second show will have you tapping your
feet and singing along with my favorite cowboy Gene Autry. He will have a story for
you as well. The only date I can give you on this one is 1953 because it is an Arm
Forces Radio broadcast. So join me and sit back relax and listen, as we venture in
to another What Once Was Radio.

There is much excitement in the Radio Out of the Past community as word has been
received that special guest Chuck McKibben's will be joining the virtual audience
Thursday, April 17 during the weekly gathering of old time radio enthusiasts.
Chuck McKibben's 45-year career in show business has always been centered around
voiceover work...the first nine years as a radio personality, and then, while still
only in his mid-20's, as the studio manager and personal recording engineer for the
most fabled voice artist of all, Mel ("Bugs Bunny") Blanc. Chuck will recount for

Matt starts us off with Part 4 of "Dan Dare Pilot of The Future." This is from May 10 1990 and is the last part of the series. In this episode called "Last Battle Stations from May 10 1990. Dan has come face to face with the Atlanteans as they prepare to do battle with the Treens who are preparing for the Theron. After we've returned to Earth we revisit a favorite sit com in"As Time Goes By. In this third episode Lionel is off to Norwich for a lecture and Jean decides to surprise him. But Jean is in for a few surprises of her own.

Matt starts us off with Part 4 of "Dan Dare Pilot of The Future." This is from May
10 1990 and is the last part of the series. In this episode called "Last Battle Stations
from May 10 1990. Dan has come face to face with the Atlanteans as they prepare to
do battle with the Treens who are preparing for the Theron. After we've returned
to Earth we revisit a favorite sit com in"As Time Goes By. In this third episode
Lionel is off to Norwich for a lecture and Jean decides to surprise him. But Jean
is in for a few surprises of her own.

It looks like it's time for another What Once Was Radio. Join me April 24th for a
little comedy and lots of music as we give you a triple play. We will start off with
the Glenn Miller Chesterfield show followed by Spike Jones and the City Slickers
and wind things up with a program called Guest Star. Guest Star was a public service
program put out by the United States Savings Bond Division and broadcast on radio
stations through out the country at different times.

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On the sixteenth edition of Brunch With The Brits Matt starts us off with "I'm Sorry I'll Read That Again," otherwise known as Radio Prune. This was the pilot episode for The BBC Home service from 1964 and features the well known voice of John Kleese. It's really a jumping off point for Monty Python and the presentation of skits will remind some of Pythons' later albums. The Radio Prunes team were all Cambridge students together and were responsible for the occasional Cambridge Circus Spotlight Review heard on Home Service.

This week at Brunch a bowl full of serial?

The presentation concerns a decade-by-decade look at how radio advertising changed
during radio's golden age. It will focus on how the sponsors got their products mentioned
over the airwaves when network radio began in 1926 and how the radio commercials
were presented during the 1930's, 1940's, 1950's, and 1960.
In closing out the hour, there are also 3 4-minute commercials for New Evergreen
Spray (an insecticide) starring Chester the Cutworm and Millicent the Rose Beetle.

What do a comic book, a Roman detective, a seasoned Scotland Yard veteran, and an Italian Priest have in common?

This time on Radio Out Of The Past we're going to salute the arrival of spring which
has finally reached most of the country. Two things that spring brings are color
and bugs. Accordingly, we will have two crime-fighting shows with the names of colors
and bugs in their titles. If you can't guess the first show you are definitely not
paying attention. But can you figure the second offering?

Sherlock Holmes has had many incarnations both on radio and in movies. As early as
the late 1890's Americans had an idea of how he looked and sounded as there was already
an early edition of "The Hound Of The Baskervilles," presented as an early Broadway
stage play. Here at "Cruising The Classics," we too haven't forgotten Sherlock Holmes
and this Thursday we shall present a full hour of Holmesean drama. If you're thinking
it's two Rathbone episodes we threw together no it's not. But what is it?

The program opens with radio advertising from the listeners' viewpoint. Find out
what the listeners liked and disliked about radio commercials during the golden age.
Rounding out the hour is an unusual non-broadcast. Hosted by Edward R. Murrow, he
tries to persuade the people of Standard Oil of New Jersey in sponsoring the New
York Philharmonic radio program. Was he successful? Come to the Commercial Corner
and find out.

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Join me for two great shows the first being Destination Freedom with the story The Rhyme Of The Ancient Dodger a baseball story that is true but heard in a different way than you may have ever heard it told, and then we will listen to the General Electric show featuring Bing Crosby and his special guests. Who will his guest be on this show come in and listen and you will hear!

this week we will hear a Green Hornet and a Sherlock homese show.

We shall start our formal discussion of the Conference at 8:30 EDT, 5:30 pacific time. You will hear the many folks who were a part of this weekend, as they relive and share their memories of the Conference.
As someone who has chaired 17 OTR conferences over the years, I can >say that without a doubt, this was one of the best that I've ever attended.
The conference weekend will be one that we will never forget and we want to share those wonderful memories with you.

Nov 8, 1952 Commander Corey and Happy investigating the disappearance of a scientist on Mercury.
Played by JOY JACKSON

Thursday Evening We Will Take A Stroll Down Memory Lane
As we stroll down, we will listen to Mr. Chameleon, starring Karl Swenson and we will hear the episode from, The Case of Murder and The Million Dollar Smile. Then, continuing our journey along, we’ll listen to That Hammer Guy, starring Larry Haines as Mickey Spllane’s rough and tumble Private Detective, Mike Hammer, from, and The Lillian Martin Case.
Fred Bertelsen

Program was heard on the BBC.

Cast: Tony Jay, Producer Michael McCabe, adaptations of published science fiction. Announcer, Dennis Smith. Sponsor was Bio-tex, the new soak and pre-wash powder or Grandpa Headache powders, ready by a popular announcer, John Walker.     The classic tale of a dinosaur hunt in the prehistoric past via a time machine. The consequences are unexpected and unbelievable.

It's 1945. The Allies are certain to win the war. Then a strange aircraft is spotted. And nothing will ever be the same again.

Deep space prospectors searching for planets to strip mine land on an idyllic world which seems to be eager and able to accommodate their every desire. However, if they insist upon raping the planet for its mineral wealth, that's another story.....

Played by Matt Cox

adapted by Joy Jackson and Marge Lutton; performed by ART. Two people worry that they are being targetting for The Games in a future New York City.
Played by JOY JACKSON

adapted by Cole Hornaday; performed by ART, recorded Sept 2007. Professor Challenger wants to prove that the Earth is alive.
Played by JOY JACKSON

Feb 13, 1957. Written by Finn O’Donnevan (Robert Sheckley), adapted by Ernest Kinoy. Cast: Donald Buka, Ralph Bell, William Redfield. After finding a new type of trap on their doorstep, two inebriated hunters try it out. They make a number of very strange catches.
Played by JOY JACKSON

July 26, 1965 An exploration team investigates a world with cities but no people. Starring Cliff Carpenter.
Played by JOY JACKSON

March 7, 1956. A hunting expedition from the future goes into pre-historic times to hunt dinosaurs.
Played by KELLY SAPERGIA

where it all started. The original six episodes were first broadcast on the 8th March 1978.
Played by KELLY SAPERGIA

from 1979.  Produced in Los Angeles.82-09-28- (13)-NPR Toltec's Tomb w.Roger Rittner Players 1982 RS
Played by ROB HANCIK

an emissary from Venus and escorted by Tom & Roger, is killed by Alexandria Stone using an outlawed heat ray. The cadets grab a ride on a Solar Guard ship in pursuit of Stone. They transfer in mid space to the passenger line heading for Venus where they find their contact (Mr Deagon) knocked out with Marco-gas. When revived he warns of a bomb on board. The cadets find and disposed of it out of the air lock and kills Stone in the blast. Ep. 24: Tom & Roger find the rebel group on Venus who plan to suffocate the planet by blowing up the atmosphere stations.

running time 88 minutes was broadcast by the BBC in 1968 and also 1975, probably with different casts. Also broadcast on BBC on 1998, as a half-hour; In 1984 there was a children's science fiction television drama based on the novel, shown on ITV in the UK. .When young Matthew starts talking to himself, and introduces his invisible friend Chocky to the family, his parents decide it's just a phase he is going through. But when Matthew starts explaining binary maths and anti-gravity propulsion, they begin to worry.

Oct. 27, 1950 Directed by William N. Robson. Written by HG Wells in 1895
played by LARRY GASSMAN

Aug. 25 1950 Original script by George Lefferts, Cast: Joseph Curtin, Berry Kroeger, Alexander Scourby, John McGovern, Agnes Young. "A man claiming to be a Martian hires an ad agency to stage a parade to herald the Martians' arrival. Thinking they are from Hollywood, the ad agency proceeds with the festivities. As the parade begins, the people begin to realize that the people in the parade are Martians and that Earth is about to be conquered.
played by LARRY GASSMAN

An enterprising crook and his crony travel to a small town looking to screen monster films to keep the locals occupied while they burglarize their homes. Seems to work in theory, until the monster on the screen decides to take affirmative action. 
played by LARRY GASSMAN

The Shadow: "The Poison Death", starring Orson Wells as The Shadow
Escape: "Bloodbath", starring Vincent Price

played on halloween

Played on halloween

Played on halloween

Hi once again,
This is your host of "What Once Was Radio," john Beaulieu inviting you to join me again Thursday night at 9:00 P.M. eastern and 6:00 P.M. on the west coast, as I present two Thanksgiving shows.
The first show is from the series Doctor Christian from November 22nd of 1939. we will hear A "Prelude To Thanksgiving," and the second show is from the Tarzan series dated November 22nd, 1951. This show is called "African Thanksgiving."