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Horror: Hermit's Cave “Mystery of the Thing” 1944 Syndicated, Macabre “The Crystalline Man” 1/1/62 AFRS.

Today's episode digs into one of the most exciting parts of vintage radio: finding lost recordings. Host John Tefteller is joined by Dr. Joe Webb to talk about how shockingly few recordings from radio's golden age still exist. But every once in a while, a rare survivor turns up, like today's episode of The Adventures of Sam Spade from 1947, “The Yule Log Caper,” found on an Armed Forces Radio Service transcription disc. They talk about why AFRS versions were so important in preserving history, share a few fun behind-the-scenes stories, and highlight standout moments like Hans Conried's scene-stealing performance. SHOW NOTES The Adventures of Sam Spade 1947-05-11 The Yule Log Caper The lead actors: Howard Duff as Spade, Lurene Tuttle as Effie Howard Duff had a long and successful, and sometimes rocky, radio, film, and television career. He was not an expected candidate to become Sam Spade. The then-wife of producer William Spier, Kay Thompson, suggested that he be given better consideration. Thompson was a musical coach at MGM and was an important behind-the-scenes influencer in encouraging stars to appear on Suspense. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Duff  Lurene Tuttle was one of the top radio actors of her time. She might be best known for playing Spade's dizzy secretary, Effie, but she appeared in hundreds, if over a thousand, radio roles, often uncredited, in soaps, dramas, westerns, comedies, and other programs. Tuttle had a successful television career, often playing the busybody next-door neighbor, as well as many film roles. The supporting cast: Hans Conried (Tauchnetz) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hans_Conried  Conried was one of radio's finest, most versatile, and most reliable actors. Baby boomers may remember him best as “Uncle Tonouse” from television's Danny Thomas Show / Make Room for Daddy. An example of Conried's skill can be understood when there was a sound effects problem in a Suspense production. It was in the middle of his lines when a prop gun did not fire and he had to buy time for the sound effects artist to retrieve and fire the backup gun. Details are at https://archive.org/details/TSP470227  John McIntire (Carmichael) Jack Moyles (Clausen) Lurene Tuttle (Old lady) Hugh Thomas? (Merwyn Trelease) Charlotte Lawrence (Mrs. Clausen) Classic radio researcher Karl Schadow notes that the character named “Al McAvity” is an inside joke about Tom McAvity. He was broadcasting executive who was with both NBC and CBS and various ad agencies. (Karl Schadow was profiled by the Library of Congress blog in 2018 https://blogs.loc.gov/loc/2018/05/inquiring-minds-bringing-radios-golden-age-back-to-life/ ) Sam Spade profile and history at Thrilling Detective https://thrillingdetective.com/2018/11/18/sam-spade/  Visit our website: https://goodolddaysofradio.com/ Subscribe to our Facebook Group for news, discussions, and the latest podcast: https://www.facebook.com/groups/881779245938297 Our theme music is "Why Am I So Romantic?" from Animal Crackers: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01KHJKAKS/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_MK8MVCY4DVBAM8ZK39WD

Christmas: Command Performance “Christmas Special – Part 1” 12/25/44 AFRS.

Christmas: Command Performance “Christmas Special – Part 2” 12/25/44 AFRS.

Christmas: Command Performance “Christmas Eve Special” 12/24/42 AFRS.

Today we have the 1945 Christmas episode of Command Performance, first broadcast on December 25, 1945. The series aired from 1942 to 1949 over the Armed Forces Radio Service. Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.  

Today we have Bob Hope's 1945 Christmas Show from SanFrancisco, as it aired over the Armed Forces Radio Network on December 18, 1945.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.  

AFRS I Sustain the Wings 1943-12-18- Glenn Miller AAF Christmas Program

AFRS The Bob Hope Show 1945-12-18 - Christmas Show From San Francisco

AFRS Elgin 4th Annual Christmas Show 1945-12-25

this undated episode is not from the radio series titled, “the Greatest Story Ever Told.” It aired on AFRS, and may have been in original production with the Armed Forces.…

Hosted by Ernie Whitman. To start things off, Benny Carter plays a swinging tune. Betty Roche sings, Trouble Why Can't You Let Me Be. The King Cole Trio plays and…

Afrs Command Performance Thanksgiving Special 1944-11-23

Ernie Whitman calls the shots and introduces the acts. Playlist: Benny Carter plays, Sweet Georgia Brown. Effie Smith sings, Embraceable You. The Four Blazes sing, Good Little Deal. Jimmy Rogers…

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Everybody's favorite supersized host is back, as Ernie Whitman calls on Harry James. Playlist The Harry James band plays while Kitty Kallan sings, I'm Beginning to See the Light. Eddie…

Being in episode from AFrs, music fills the gaps where commercials would be. We opened with the musical from Freddie Rich, “swing low.” Bud accuses Lou of being a net…

AFRS Collection 1951.xx.xx 0003 If Freedom Failed - The Pledge

Duffy's Tavern 1945-04-27 (168) Fish and Fantasy (AFRS)

Yank Bandstand xx-xx-xx (39) First Song - My Blue Heaven (AFRS)

Same Time, Same Station 09/07/2025 Claudia Morgan Part 1. “Front Line Theater” 04/12/1943 Strange Case of Professor Wanger. (AFRS) First heard on The Thin Man from 10/21/1942. “Old Gold Comedy Theater” 01/21/1945 ep13 The Show-Off. Starring Fred Allen. “Inner Sanctum Mysteries” 02/06/1945 Death In The Depths. Luis Van Rooten, Lawson Zerbe, Claudia Morgan. “Hildegarde’s Radio Room” 10/16/1945 Hank Greenberg, Sigmond Romberg, Jacky Kelk, Ned Sparks, Les Tremayne, Claudia Morgan. AFRS (55). If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Same Time, Same Station 09/07/2025 Claudia Morgan Part 1. “Front Line Theater” 04/12/1943 Strange Case of Professor Wanger. (AFRS) First heard on The Thin Man from 10/21/1942. “Old Gold Comedy Theater” 01/21/1945 ep13 The Show-Off. Starring Fred Allen. “Inner Sanctum Mysteries” 02/06/1945 Death In The Depths. Luis Van Rooten, Lawson Zerbe, Claudia Morgan. “Hildegarde’s Radio Room” 10/16/1945 Hank Greenberg, Sigmond Romberg, Jacky Kelk, Ned Sparks, Les Tremayne, Claudia Morgan. AFRS (55). If you would like to request shows, please call (714) 449-1958 E-mail: Larry Gassman: LarryGassman1@gmail.com John Gassman: John1Gassman@gmail.com

Hosted by everybody's favorite oversized jive talking personality. Ernie Whitman. Playlist: Billy Ebstien, Opus X. Hoosier Hotshots, Sentimental Gentleman from Georgia. Coleman Hawkins, Here Comes the Stuff. Eddie Green talks…

An installment of the Mystery Playhouse. An aging woman in a flaming red wig sings on the stage, a ghost of a time gone by. Albert butters Ellie up to…

An installment of the Mystery Playhouse. An aging woman in a flaming red wig sings on the stage, a ghost of a time gone by. Albert butters Ellie up to…

Adventure: Douglas of the World “The Terrorist” 1953 AFRS, Dangerous Assignment “London” 1953 NBC / AFRS.

Original Air Date: October 29, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

Original Air Date: October 29, 1951Host: Andrew RhynesShow: The Lone RangerPhone: (707) 98 OTRDW (6-8739) Stars:• Brace Beemer (Lone Ranger)• John Todd (Tonto) Writer:• Fran Striker Producer:• George W. Trendle Music:• Ben Bonnell Exit music from: Roundup on the Prairie by Aaron Kenny https://bit.ly/3kTj0kK

GI Jil has the robot of the music world, her handy jukebox, and she's ready to play the tunes. Bob Crosby leads off with, the Sugarfoot Strut. After a dedication…

Bringing a little slice of life from back home to the troops serving overseas, GI Jill is in charge of the jukebox of the air. Playlist: Count Basey leads off…

The Danny Kaye Show 1945-02-03 (005) A Baby From Washington (AFRS)

Mollé Mystery Theatre || Deadline at Dawn || January 30, 1945A boy and a girl from a small town meet in the big town, fall in love, and must solve a murder in four hours to achieve happiness. Awful acting, terrible writing. AFRS program name: "Mystery " Quinn Williams was in a mess and it looked pretty bad before he met the girl from his hometown. Together they worked to extricate him from what looked like a hopeless situation with the deadline at dawn. Written by William Irish.: : : : :My other podcast channels include: DRAMA X THEATER -- SCI FI x HORROR -- COMEDY x FUNNY HA HA -- VARIETY X ARMED FORCES -- THE COMPLETE ORSON WELLESEnjoying my podcast? You can subscribe to receive new post notices. Also, if you have a moment, please give a 4-5 star rating and/or write a 1-2 sentence positive review on your preferred service -- that would help me a lot.Thank you for your support.https://otr.duane.media | Instagram @duane.otr@duaneOldTimeRadio #duaneOldTimeRadio#mysteryclassics #oldtimeradio #otr #mysteryradio #radioclassics #rodserling #agathachristie #thewhistler #mystery #suspense #oldtimeradioclassics #classicradio #crimeclassics #duaneotr:::: :

Ernie Whitman is the bubbly host with the jive talking introductions. Duke Ellington talks with Ernie before he plays, Suddenly Jump. One of the Duke's vocalists sings; I'm Beginning to…

The Danny Kaye Show 1945-02-03 (005) A Baby From Washington (AFRS)

It's the jukebox of the air, just for troops overseas, and GI Jill delivers the tunes. Tommy Dorcey presents, Blue Skies. Hellen Forrest sings, When They Ask About You. Jill…

Mystery Playhouse was a production of AFRS and hosted by Peter Lorrie. Jerry is upset that a man keeps calling for Pam but hangs up on him. Once Pam gets…

Mystery Playhouse was a production of AFRS and hosted by Peter Lorrie. Jerry is upset that a man keeps calling for Pam but hangs up on him. Once Pam gets…

Horror: Suspense “The Wax Work” 5/1/56 CBS, Inner Sanctum “The Death Deal” 4/18/49 AFRS.

Requests are handled by every Gi's favorite DJ, GI Jill. She dedicates the songs, and plays them for service men serving overseas. Stan Kinton plays, Eager Beaver. Bing Crosby sings,…

Hosted by GI Jill. Benny Goodman plays, Bugle Call Rag. Long Ago and Far Away. Johnny Mercer sings, GI Jive. Harry James plays, Backbeat Boogie. Note: YANK, The Army Weekly:…

GI Jill is back and wants to go on a date with the soldiers serving overseas. She has her own juke box, and is ready to serve up some of…

Adventure: Deadline for Danger 1950's Syndicated, John Steele, Adventurer “High Test” 12/21/54 AFRS.

G.I. Jill plays the tunes at the request of soldiers serving overseas, and dedicates the songs right back at them. Playlist: Count Basey plays, Blue Lou. Bob Crosby plays I'll…

Today we have a salute to the troops from a bevy of entertainers. This broadcast went out over the Armed Forces Radio Service to men and women serving all over the world, celebrating the victory in Europe. It features Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Judy Garland and other top stars of the day.Visit our website at BrickPickleMedia.com/podcasts. Subscribe to the ad-free version at https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/worldwar2radio/subscribe.

Radio and big screen star Frank Lovejoy makes his final appearances on Suspense in a pair of shows where he plays characters both scary and sympathetic. First, he's a man with an unhealthy fixation on his Army buddy's wife in "Friend of Daddy's" (AFRS rebroadcast from May 17, 1959). Then, his wife is going into labor when their car breaks down on the Hollywood Freeway in "Ivy is a Lovely Name" (originally aired on CBS on June 21, 1959). Plus, we'll hear him as a con man in "Windfall" from The Whistler (originally aired on CBS on May 5, 1947) and as Chicago reporter Randy Stone in "The Night is a Weapon" from Night Beat (originally aired on NBC on February 13, 1950).

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Romance: Academy Award Theater “The White Cliffs of Dover” 9/18/46 CBS, Front Line Theater “The Gay Divorcee” 3/6/44 AFRS.

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We say goodbye to Herbert Marshall - one of the most frequent guest stars on Suspense. Marshall logged twenty appearances on "radio's outstanding theatre of thrills" between 1944 and 1959. He also starred in the 1940 audition show that helped to get Suspense a slot on the schedule. We'll hear him in a pair of those shows - an adaptation of Wilkie Collins' "The Dead Alive" (originally aired on CBS on March 9, 1953) and "The Long Shot," the story of a very deadly road trip (AFRS rebroadcast from February 9, 1958). Plus, we'll hear Marshall in his own radio series as The Man Called X - a debonair, globetrotting secret agent - in a pair of adventures (originally aired on NBC on January 13, 1951 and February 17, 1951).