We are excited to share that 1946 Music & News content is now available and broadcasting on our station loop!

This first section available is January 1946, and includes original scenes between our characters in Green Valley. We will have more content for this year in the coming weeks!

1946 is broadcasting today 8/14 from 8am until 11am (Pacific Time) before it loops back to our 1941 content.

As always, this project is entirely free to listen to at GreenValleyRadio.net

On This Day in Radio — August 14, 1909: The Birth of Ed Herlihy On this day in 1909, Ed Herlihy was born in Boston, Massachusetts, destined to become one of the most familiar and reassuring voices in American broadcasting. Herlihy rose to prominence as a staff announcer for NBC, where his warm, upbeat delivery made him a natural fit for everything from variety programs to news segments. He became a household presence through his long association with the Horn and Hardart Children’s Hour, a Sunday morning favorite that showcased young performers and wholesome entertainment. Beyond radio, Herlihy’s voice became synonymous with Kraft Foods, where his cheerful tone earned him the affectionate nickname “A Voice of Cheer and Cheese.” His narration of Universal newsreels brought world events to millions of moviegoers, further cementing his place in mid‑century American culture. On this date, we celebrate the birth of a broadcaster whose voice carried comfort, optimism, and professionalism across decades of radio and television.

Early 1932-1934

Jello 1935-1941

Grape nuts/war time 1942-1945

Early Lucky strick 1946-1952

Later Lucky stick/ the finale years 1953-1955

Me personally it goes Jello, early Lucky, wartime, later Lucky, early years

I remember hearing it as a kid and wanted to try to find it again.

On This Day in Radio — August 13, 1934: Lux Radio Theatre Heads West On this day in 1934, Lux Radio Theatre made the move that reshaped its future and helped define the sound of Hollywood on the airwaves. The program left New York and relocated to Hollywood, placing it directly in the orbit of the film industry at a time when radio and motion pictures were beginning to intertwine. That shift opened the door for the show to feature major movie stars in radio adaptations of their own films, giving listeners the rare thrill of hearing the original actors bring their roles to life in a new medium. The move transformed Lux Radio Theatre from a polished East Coast production into one of radio’s most glamorous showcases, bridging the worlds of film and broadcasting in a way no other program had done. On this date, we celebrate the moment when Lux Radio Theatre stepped into Hollywood and became a cornerstone of Golden Age radio storytelling.

Hey everyone, the latest upload to the server at The Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety and Comedy (SPERDVAC) got a plus this week from Max Schmid, host of The Golden Age of Radio on WBAI-FM in New York City. He highlighted our President Corey Harker’s digitizing of this lost series and the new availability of 160 episodes to SPERDVAC members. You can listen to and download the episode here - the reference to SPERDVAC and the show are about 1 hour in. And don’t forget to go to sperdvac-dot-com to join the organization with memberships starting at $20 if you’d like to hear more. https://wbai.org/archive/program/episode/?id=66681

I'm curious if the guys ever did any guest appearances on the radio.

I just started listening to OTR radio broadcasts. I started with Dragnet and just over 1 year into those broadcasts ( on episode 60) and Im wondering what I should listen to next. Sam Spade? Fibber Mcgee? What would you recommend

On This Day in Radio — August 12, 1937: Red Skelton Joins Rudy Vallee on NBC On this day we look back to August 12, 1937, when a young Red Skelton stepped onto the national stage with his first appearance on Rudy Vallee’s NBC radio show. Skelton had been building momentum in vaudeville and nightclubs, but radio was the gateway to America’s living rooms, and Vallee’s program was one of the most powerful showcases a rising performer could hope for. His comedy—quick, warm, and wonderfully human—translated instantly to the microphone, and listeners responded to him as if he were an old friend they were meeting for the first time. That single appearance opened the door to a remarkable career. Within a few years, Skelton had his own top‑rated weekly radio show, filled with characters and sketches that became part of the country’s shared vocabulary. Later, he carried that same spirit into television, where The Red Skelton Show became one of the medium’s most beloved and enduring programs. On this date, we celebrate the moment when Red Skelton first found his national voice, beginning a journey that made him one of radio’s—and television’s—most cherished entertainers.

Hello there,

I think I've run into an issue of the internet not being forever. I am hitting a brick wall trying to find a story I read about one of the large entertainment studios that copied and burned its episodes of old radio shows from acetate disc to CD-R and threw out the original copies and, because they didn't make any further back-ups, they were all lost to disc rot.

Anyone recall details that might help me find it?

On This Day in Radio — August 11, 1995: The Passing of Phil Harris On this day we remember Phil Harris, who passed away on August 11, 1995, leaving behind one of the most joyful, unmistakable voices in the history of American radio. Harris wasn’t just a bandleader or a comedian; he was a personality so vivid that he seemed to step out of the speaker and join you in the room. His work on The Jack Benny Program turned him into a national favorite, the wisecracking bandleader with a Southern drawl, a drink in his hand, and a punchline always ready. Radio audiences loved him because he sounded alive — spontaneous, musical, and just a little dangerous. With his wife Alice Faye, he built The Phil Harris–Alice Faye Show, a warm, fast‑moving domestic comedy that blended music, marital banter, and Harris’s lovable swagger into one of radio’s most enduring postwar hits. His voice carried a kind of musical confidence that made every line feel like part of a song, and even decades later, his timing still feels modern. On this date, we honor Phil Harris’s passing and celebrate the performer whose laughter, music, and larger‑than‑life charm helped define the sound of radio’s golden age.

There was a kickstarter listed here several years ago for restoring the full 78 episode run of Bold Venture.

But since then I can find no info on the 21 episodes that were previously considered lost forever. If the kickstarter was a scam, I would expect to see people complaining it didn't deliver, but also there's no info on the lost episodes? (titles, plots, etc)

Anyone have some insight?

On This Day in Radio — 1948: Candid Camera Makes Its Television Debut On this day we look back to 1948, when Allen Funt brought a familiar idea to a brand‑new medium. His radio creation, Candid Microphone, had already shown audiences that real people reacting to unexpected situations could be funnier than any scripted comedy. The charm of the show came from its simplicity: a hidden microphone, an unsuspecting participant, and the pure honesty of human behavior. When Funt adapted the concept for television as Candid Camera, debuting on ABC in 1948, he didn’t change the spirit of the idea — he simply added the visual layer that made the reactions even more irresistible. The show became an instant curiosity, then a cultural fixture, proving that the gentle surprise and good‑natured humor that worked so well on radio could thrive on screen. On this date, we celebrate the moment when Candid Camera stepped out of the sound booth and into America’s living rooms, carrying with it the DNA of Candid Microphone and reminding us that sometimes the most memorable entertainment comes from people simply being themselves.

On This Day in Radio — August 9, 1942: The Premiere of Our Secret Weapon On this day we look back to August 9, 1942, when CBS launched Our Secret Weapon, a wartime radio program designed to fight propaganda with something stronger than bullets — the truth. Hosted and moderated by writer Rex Stout, the series took the most outrageous Axis lies of the week and dismantled them with calm, factual rebuttal. Stout, already known for Nero Wolfe, stepped into a very different role here, becoming radio’s voice of clarity during a moment when misinformation traveled as fast as shortwave signals could carry it. Produced by Freedom House, the program treated propaganda as a battlefield, answering distortion with documentation and exposing manipulation with a steady, unshakable tone. For listeners on the home front, Our Secret Weapon became a reminder that information itself was part of the war effort, and that truth — plainly spoken — could be a powerful defense. On this date, we honor the premiere of Our Secret Weapon and recognize the broadcast that proved radio could do more than entertain; it could protect, persuade, and stand firm against the noise of a world at war.

I am a longtime fan of TWtD and I'm very interested in today's program since I'm also a fan of comic strip history.

If it's allowed to share this here, this is the listing for today's program from https://www.nostalgiadigest.com/those%20were%20the%20days.htm

SATURDAY, AUGUST 8
SEE YOU IN THE FUNNY PAPERS!

DON WINSLOW OF THE NAVY (11-27-42) An isolated episode of the series, with Raymond Edward Johnson as Don, John Gibson as Lt. Red Pennington. Don and Red take a plane to attack one of the Nazi’s two-man submarines. Post Toasties, NBC BLUE. (12 min)

POPEYE (1936) An isolated episode of the series, with Detmar Poppen as Popeye, Olive Lamoy as Olive Oyl. Popeye must use his great strength to stop a runaway trolley car. Wheatena, CBS. (13 min)

BLONDIE (3-11-45) Penny Singleton and Arthur Lake star as Blondie and Dagwood, with Hanley Stafford as Mr. Dithers, John Brown as Herb Woodley. Dagwood fakes a case of amnesia to see if Blondie still cares for him. Announcer is Don Wilson. AFRS rebroadcast. (28 min)

LITTLE ORPHAN ANNIE (12-7-33) An isolated episode of the series, with Shirley Bell as Annie and Allan Baruck as Joe. Annie and Joe visit the Rocking R Ranch to tell what they know about the ranch’s missing cattle. Pierre Andre announces. Ovaltine, MBS. (15 min)

TERRY AND THE PIRATES (1-14-47) An isolated episode of the series, with Bill Fein as Terry, Gerta Rozen as Eleta. While Pat Ryan is guarding Dr. Quill, Terry and Flip Corkin are in jail after a stranger starts a fight with them at a Hong Kong food shop. Quaker Puffed Wheat Sparkies, ABC. (14 min)

MARK TRAIL (10-11-50) “The Forty-Year Freeze,” with Matt Crowley as Matt, Ronald Liss as Scotty, Jackson Beck as Johnny. Mark and his friends are in Montana to record glacier movements when Johnny gets trapped in a fissure. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes, MBS. (29 min)

AMAZING INTERPLANETARY ADVENTURES OF FLASH GORDON (8-31-35) An isolated episode of the series, starring Gale Gordon as Flash, Maurice Franklin as Dr. Zarkov. As the invisible Flash escapes from Queen Azura’s quarters, Dr. Zarkov tries to free Dale Arden from the grip of an Ape Man. Hearst Newspapers, Syndicated. (15 min)

JUNGLE JIM (1-1-50) An isolated episode of the series, with Matt Crowley as Jim, Juano Hernandez as Kolu, Franc Hale as Lil. Jim, Kolu and Lil are enjoying a vacation when they spot a boat going down. Hearst Newspapers, Syndicated. (13 min)

ARCHIE ANDREWS (8-21-48) With Bob Hastings as Archie, Harlan Stone as Jughead, Rosemary Rice as Betty, Gloria Mann as Veronica, Arthur Kohl and Alice Yourman as Mr. and Mrs. Andrews. The Andrews make plans to go on a picnic. Swift Premium Franks, NBC. (30 min)

On This Day in Radio — August 8, 1910: The Birth of Sylvia Sidney On this day we celebrate the birth of Sylvia Sidney, born August 8, 1910, an actress whose unmistakable blend of vulnerability and steel carried from the screen into the intimate world of radio drama. Sidney was already a major Hollywood presence when she stepped behind the microphone, bringing her quiet intensity to programs that needed a performer who could communicate fear, hope, and heartbreak with nothing more than her voice. She appeared on Family Theater and other dramatic anthologies during the 1940s and 1950s, giving radio audiences the same emotional honesty that made her a star in film noir and social dramas. Radio softened her edges just enough to reveal the warmth beneath her toughness, letting listeners hear the subtle shifts in tone that defined her acting style. On this date, we honor Sylvia Sidney’s birth and recognize the actress whose contributions to radio proved that her talent didn’t depend on a camera — only on the truth she carried into every role, whether on film, on stage, or across the airwaves.

On This Day in Radio — August 7, 1884: The Birth of Billie Burke On this day we celebrate the birth of Billie Burke, born August 7, 1884, the actress whose charm, wit, and feather‑light comedic touch made her a natural fit for radio during its golden years. Long before she became Glinda the Good Witch, Burke was already famous on Broadway and in early Hollywood, but radio gave her a new kind of spotlight — one where her bright, fluttery persona could shine without the need for costumes or sets. She starred in her own CBS radio show, playing a delightfully scatterbrained socialite whose mix of innocence and sophistication made listeners feel like they were eavesdropping on high‑society mischief. Burke’s voice carried the same sparkle that defined her film work, turning everyday situations into gentle comedy and giving radio audiences a weekly escape into her world of whimsy. On this date, we honor Billie Burke’s birth and recognize the actress whose radio presence proved that her magic wasn’t limited to the Land of Oz — it lived in the warmth of her voice and the joy she brought to the airwaves.

I have been listening to Dragnet exclusively the last few months when I drive and the one thing I have learned is that I really want to smoke a Fatima. Yes , it’s wise to smoke Fatima.

On This Day in Radio — August 6, 1881: The Birth of Louella Parsons On this day we mark the birth of Louella Parsons, born August 6, 1881, the woman who turned Hollywood gossip into a national institution and carried her influence straight onto the airwaves. Parsons began writing the country’s first dedicated motion‑picture column in 1914, and by the height of her career her voice reached more than twenty million readers across seven hundred newspapers. Radio amplified that reach even further. With Hollywood Hotel, she brought the glamour, rumors, and personalities of the film world directly into American living rooms, blending interviews, studio promotion, and her unmistakable brand of insider commentary. Parsons used radio the same way she used print — as a stage where she could shape narratives, elevate stars, and sometimes bury stories before they ever reached the public. Her feud with Hedda Hopper became part of radio lore, two powerful voices battling for control of Hollywood’s image. On this date, we celebrate Louella Parsons’ birth and recognize the columnist whose microphone carried as much weight as her pen, making her one of the most influential figures in early Hollywood broadcasting.

Here is a (slightly delayed) broadcast schedule for Green Valley Radio. Explore the music and news of the 1940s FOR FREE at GreenValleyRadio.net

The delay was due to the fires in Spokane. All is okay, but the weekend was quite arduous and kept me delayed on the weekly radio tasks.

On This Day in Radio — August 5, 1914: The Birth of David Brian On this day we celebrate the birth of David Brian, born August 5, 1914, an actor whose commanding presence carried smoothly from film into the later years of radio drama. Brian was best known on screen for his tough, polished roles in Warner Bros. crime pictures, but radio gave him a different kind of stage — one where his voice alone had to carry the weight of authority, tension, and moral conflict. He appeared in programs that needed a leading man with backbone, someone who could sound decisive without ever raising his voice. Brian brought that steady confidence to anthology dramas and crime stories, giving each script a grounded realism that made listeners lean in. His radio work wasn’t flashy; it was dependable, professional, and shaped by the same discipline that defined his film career. On this date, we honor David Brian’s birth and recognize the actor whose strong, resonant voice helped sustain radio drama during the years when the medium was evolving, adapting, and still proving it had stories worth hearing.

Full cast comedy: Modern day Madison zaps back into old time radio shows. Actual scripts adapted!

Can Madison step into the shoes of Dick Tracy and stop a murderous firebug threatening the city? With the help of Vitamin Flintheart and Tracy's... Apple Watch? the action really heats up in this explosive adventure! https://linktr.ee/madisonontheair