Remember Veterans -- Now and Then Through Old Time Radio

Around 119,550 World War II Veterans are currently among us, and sadly, approximately 131 of them pass away every day. With their departure, we risk losing the invaluable firsthand knowledge and experiences of World War II. We strongly encourage you to engage with these remarkable individuals, engage in conversations with them, and encourage them to recount their stories. By doing so, we can gain insights from their historical perspectives and life experiences, ensuring that this crucial period in history is not consigned to oblivion.

Another original source for WWII information is radio programs from the Golden Age of Radio. These radio shows and the people who made them may not still be around, but continued listening and research in the era of history will allow the lessons and history from this era to be saved. Do not let the lessons and messages from this generation slip away! Click here to learn more about WWII. This is our extensive collection of WWII era broadcasts featuring news events and personalities of the time period.

WWII Veterans are not the only Veterans. There are around 18,200,000 US Veterans in total living today. We owe a debt of gratitude to our veterans who have selflessly served and sacrificed to protect our freedoms and way of life. Their dedication and courage deserve our heartfelt thanks and unwavering support.

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1946 Great Crepitation Fart Contest

Not for the faint of heart, here is the remarkable 1946 Crepitation (Fart) Contest (part of the 1946 News Broadcasts Collection ). You'll enjoy the fart-off between champion Englishman Lord Windsmear, and challenger, Australian Paul Boomer who had stowed aboard a cabbage freighter. The hilarious comedy recording was apparently created a spoof by two Canadian radio sportscasters in 1946, but this 15 minute recording definitely has some gems in it. Apparently they made several copies, but it was not for distribution. The recording was copied again and again on disc and reel to reel tape. It was distributed underground and played in dark rooms and back alleys around the world. If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element This recording is available with many other delightful treats on Random Rarities #7 available on MP3 CD , Audio CD , and instant download .

April 27, 1932: The First Performance of Ed Wynn on Texaco Fire Chief Show

April 27, 1932: Ed Wynn , the Texaco fire chief, graced the airwaves for the first time on Texaco Star Theater. Wynn, who enjoyed popularity as a vaudeville performer, gave as a condition to his switch to radio, that a live audience react to his humor.His condition was granted by the network and so began Wynn's career as the first true superstar of radio. Ed Wynn was hosted a popular radio show on Tuesday nights for most of the 1930s. The radio show was heard in North America and sponsored by Texaco gasoline. On the show Wynn played as the " Texaco Fire Chief ". He was often seen wearing a fireman's helmet. For this show, Wynn would turned down the offer form The Wizard in MGM's adaptation of The Wizard of Oz , to play a role on that show.

January 27, 1948: Wire Recording introduced the 'Wireway'

January 27, 1948: The first magnetic tape recorder was introduced by Wire Recording Corporation of America. ‘Wire Way,’ as it was called, had an integrated oscillator and was sold for $149.50 at the time.

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