Somewhere around 1971 or 1972 I came across an LP of old radio themes and show openings called `Themes Like Old Times’.
At the time I knew a little about OTR (Old Time Radio), and had heard my parents talk about its heyday often, but really wasn’t a big fan. But I enjoyed listening to the LP.
Over the years, I lost that album. But recently, in doing an Internet search, I found that someone from South Africa (an OTR enthusiast) had posted both sides of the album on their website in MP3 format.
For those who remember old time radio, these 90 audio snippets are bound to bring back a lot of memories. For others, who perhaps are thinking about trying some shows out, they give at least a little glimpse into the formats.
I’ve put the list of themes at the end of this blog.
Enjoy!
AMERICAN OTR THEMES PART ONE (08:45)
AMERICAN OTR THEMES PART TWO (10:05)
AMERICAN OTR THEMES PART THREE (09:29)
AMERICAN OTR THEMES PART FOUR (09:32)
Side 1
- Prologue
- The Mysterious Traveller
- The Jimmy Durante Show
- The Falcon
- X Minus One
- The House Of Mystery
- Fibber McGee And Molly
- Valiant Lady
- Amos 'N' Andy
- Suspense
- Town Hall Tonight
- Easy Aces
- Philco Radio Time
- The Tom Mix Ralston Straightshooters
- Life Can Be Beautiful
- Lux Radio Theatre
- Boston Blackie
- The Answer Man
- Uncle Dan
- The Guiding Light
- Can You Top This?
- Tom Corbett, Space Cadet
- Vic And Sade
- Mark Trail
- Major Bowes
- Original Amateur Hour
- Here's Morgan
- The Aldrich Family
- True Detective Mysteries
- Stella Dallas
- Myrt And Marge
- The Charlie McCarthy Show
- Grand Central Station
- The Whistler
- Against The Storm
- The Eddie Cantor Show
- Chandu The Magigian
- Lights Out
- Melody Ranch
- The Shadow
- Backstage Wife
- Mr. District Attorney
- The Story Of Dr. Kildare
- Nick Carter, Master Detective
Side 2
- Hop Harrigan
- It Pays To Be Ignorant
- Pepper Young's Family
- I Love A Mystery
- The Marlin Hurt And Beulah Show
- The Pepsodent Show
- The Bill Stern Sports Newsreel
- The Phil Harris-Alice Faye Show
- Gangbusters
- Philip Morris Playhouse
- Lorenzo Jones
- Superman
- The Lone Ranger
- Captain Midnight
- National Barn Dance
- Gunsmoke
- The Witch's Tale
- Double Or Nothing
- The Green Hornet
- Benny Goodman's Swing School
- A Helping Hand
- Richard Diamond, Private Eye
- Ma Perkins
- Michael Shayne
- The Joe Penner Show
- The Ed Wynn Show
- Bulldog Drummond
- Your Hit Parade
- Red Ryder
- Big Sister
- Maxwell House Coffee Tiem
- The Taystee Breadwinner
- Right To Happiness
- The Lucky Strike Program
- Terry And The Pirates
- Let Yourself Go
- Jack Armstrong
- The Coke Club
- Young Dr. Malone
- Duffy's Tavern
- The FBE In Peace And War
- The Lum 'N' Abner Show
- Lets Pretend
- The Hardy Family
- The Firstnighter Program
- What Was The Name Of The Shave Cream He Used To Sell?
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3 comments:
I bought this album around 1969, to the best of my recollection. For a kid trying to get his hands on anything and everything having to do with old time radio, it really seemed like manna from heaven. I still think it is one of the best possible intros to the world of OTR for younger people who wonder about the range and tone of OTR. It's still amazing.
Thank you so much for posting this.
By the way, I keep seeing a vinyl album called "Seems Like Old Times II" or something like that offered on ebay. Ever heard that one? I am tempted, but haven't seen a playlist.
Thanks again.
to listen to the entire set of
"Themes Like Old Times" volumes one and two visit
http://knowston.yolasite.com
Thanks, knowston!
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