Old Radio

On this day in 1896, Gracie Allen was born.

On this day in 1909, Harriet Hilliard was born.

On this day in 1905, Mary Livingstone was born.

On this day in 1942, Suspense debuted on CBS.

The prolific radio soap opera writer Elaine Carrington was born on this day in 1891. Enjoy a free streaming episode of her creation "Pepper Young's Family" today from old time radio .

On this day in 1908, Mel Blanc was born.

On this day in 1908 Eve Arden was born.

On this day in 1955, X-Minus One made its debut.

If you cannot see the audio controls, your browser does not support the audio element "The Smallest Angel's Easter" from March 16, 1951 In this show intended for "Primary School" and young children: The very smallest angel in heaven wants to help get ready for the big day for Christ's homecoming to heaven--Easter! Click here for more free Easter Recordings to enjoy today!

On this day in 1943, The Falcon made its radio debut.

On this day in 1914, Richard Denning was born.

March 17, 1933: Comedian Phil Baker appeared on the radio for the first time on his series ‘The Armour Jester’ on the NBC Blue network. Baker became a quick success on radio especially as a solo career. Phil Baker was a popular American comedian and emcee, a vaudeville actor, composer, songwriter, accordionist and author. The Armour Jester was his first program on Radio. He later developed his career by hosted various program including an old time radio game show in 1940.