In this week’s episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the thrilling worlds of "Crime and Peter Chambers" and "Ellery Queen". First up, from the June 15th, 1954 broadcast of "Crime and Peter Chambers," we encounter the gripping tale of “Stoney Carter”. In this episode, private detective Peter Chambers, voiced by Dane Clark, investigates the mysterious disappearance of a famous nightclub singer, Stoney Carter. As Chambers weaves through a labyrinth of...

This Sunday on "Sunday Night Playhouse," Vintage Classic Radio presents an episode of Lux Radio Theatre featuring the 1940 romantic drama, Remember the Night. Starring Fred MacMurray and Barbara Stanwyck, this heartwarming tale revolves around a prosecuting attorney, Jack Sargent, who unexpectedly becomes involved in the life of a shoplifter, Lee Leander, just before Christmas. After deciding to take Lee to his family’s home for the holidays rather than sending her to jail immediately, Jack...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we start with the "Archie Andrews" show where the episode titled “Free Movie Tickets,” originally broadcasted on September 25, 1948, brings laughter and chaos. Archie Andrews, voiced by Bob Hastings, finds himself the lucky recipient of two movie tickets, leading to a humorous conflict as both Betty Cooper and Veronica Lodge, played by Rosemary Rice and Gloria Mann respectively, vie for the chance to be his date. Jughead Jones,...

Join Vintage Classic Radio this Friday the 13th for a spine-tingling special on "Friday Night Noir," featuring classic tales that will haunt your dreams! First up, delve into the eerie corridors of "Lanceford House" from the "Beyond Midnight" series, also known by its chilling alternative title, "The Green Vase." Originally aired on January 24, 1969, this haunting story takes you to an old mansion where a family heirloom holds a terrifying secret. The episode stars Eric Anderson as the...

On this week's episode of "Tuesday Night Detectives" on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into the intriguing world of private eye investigators with two classic radio mysteries. First, we revisit "Barrie Craig, Confidential Investigator" in the episode titled “The Paper Bullets” from December 5, 1951. William Gargan stars as the intelligent and composed New York private eye Barrie Craig, whose office is strategically located on Madison Avenue. Ralph Bell portrays his associate, Lt. Travis...

This Sunday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse," we invite you to tune in for a special rebroadcast of "The Campbell Playhouse" featuring the iconic Orson Welles in "Huckleberry Finn." Originally aired on March 17th, 1940, this adaptation of Mark Twain's beloved novel is brought vividly to life with a stellar cast. Orson Welles stars as the narrator, adding his legendary depth to the storytelling, while Jackie Cooper portrays the adventurous Huckleberry Finn. Walter Catlett...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we kick off with an episode of "The Great Gildersleeve" titled "Golf Tournament," which first aired on September 6, 1942. In this comedic tale, the lovable Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve finds himself tangled in a humorous series of events when he decides to enter a local golf tournament, despite his dubious golfing skills. The episode features Harold Peary as Gildersleeve, along with a supporting cast that includes Lillian Randolph...

Welcome to another thrilling evening on Vintage Classic Radio's "Friday Night Noir"! This Friday, we invite our listeners to tune in for two gripping tales from the golden age of radio drama. First up, we have an episode from the "Black Museum" series, titled "The Champagne Glass." Originally broadcast in 1951, this story unfolds within the somber walls of Scotland Yard's repository of crime, the Black Museum, where every object tells a tale of mystery and murder. "The Champagne Glass"...

This week on "Tuesday Night Detectives," Vintage Classic Radio brings you a thrilling lineup of mystery and intrigue. We kick off with "Rogues Gallery," featuring the episode "Blondes Prefer Gentlemen" from October 4th, 1945. In this captivating tale, private detective Richard Rogue, portrayed by Dick Powell, is entangled in a web of deceit when a beautiful blonde hires him to shadow a wealthy gentleman suspected of foul play. The episode also stars June Havoc as the enigmatic blonde and...

This Sunday's "Sunday Night Playhouse" on Vintage Classic Radio features a compelling rendition of George Orwell's "1984," originally aired on April 26th, 1953, as part of the "Theater Guild on the Air." In this episode, listeners are plunged into the stark, foreboding world of a totalitarian regime where Big Brother watches everyone and everything. Richard Widmark stars as Winston Smith, an everyman whose job at the Ministry of Truth involves altering historical records to fit the...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio’s "Saturday Matinee," we commence with the charming "Ozzie and Harriet" radio show in the episode “Lodge of the Unicorns,” where Ozzie Nelson, portrayed by himself, accidentally ends up attending a mysterious gathering called the Lodge of the Unicorns, alongside his wife Harriet, also played by herself. The mix-up leads to hilarious situations, underscored by their son Ricky Nelson and his quirky commentary. The episode, complete with its original...

Join us this week on Vintage Classic Radio for our "Friday Night Noir," featuring a captivating film noir double bill with both episodes starring the iconic Alan Ladd. Dive into the dark and mysterious world of "The Blue Dahlia," first aired on April 21, 1949, on "The Screen Guild Theater." This gripping episode, penned by Raymond Chandler, follows Johnny Morrison as he returns from the war, only to find himself entangled in a web of murder and deceit after the tragic death of his wife....

In this week’s edition of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the thrilling world of classic radio detective stories. Starting with "Rocky Fortune" starring the charismatic Frank Sinatra as Rocky Fortune, we explore the episode titled “Double Indemnity,” which originally aired on October 13, 1953. In this captivating episode, Rocky, a temporary chauffeur, finds himself entangled in a sinister plot of deceit and murder when his wealthy employer mysteriously...

This Sunday on "Sunday Night Playhouse," Vintage Classic Radio takes you back to 1938 with a nostalgic broadcast of "Mercury Theatre on the Air." Dive into Charles Dickens' vibrant world with "The Pickwick Papers," masterfully performed under the direction of Orson Welles. Originally aired on November 20th, 1938, this episode features Welles himself taking on multiple roles alongside a talented ensemble cast including Agnes Moorehead, Ray Collins, Everett Sloane, and Paul Stewart. Together,...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with "Our Miss Brooks" in the episode “Mr. Lathrop Returns to School," where Madison High sees the return of businessman and school board member, Mr. Lathrop. In this amusing episode, confusion and chaos ensue as Miss Brooks navigates the challenges of having Mr. Lathrop in her classroom. The beloved cast features Eve Arden as the quick-witted Miss Brooks, Gale Gordon as the blustery Principal Conklin, Richard Crenna as the...

This week, tune into Vintage Classic Radio's "Friday Night Noir" for a "Friday the Thirteenth Special" that promises to chill and thrill. Kicking off the evening is the "Suspense" episode titled "Friday," which originally aired on February 4th, 1962. In this gripping tale, listeners find themselves in the midst of a harrowing escape as a convicted murderer, played by the compelling Vincent Price, breaks free under the cover of a stormy night, weaving a path of suspense and terror. Alongside...

In this week’s episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we dive into the gritty world of Dashiell Hammett with two thrilling adventures. First up, we bring you “The Adventures of Sam Spade” in the episode titled “Tears of Night Caper,” originally broadcast on July 24th, 1949. In this episode, Sam Spade, portrayed by Howard Duff, navigates a complex web of deceit involving a priceless diamond known as the "Tears of Night." Lurene Tuttle stars as his witty secretary...

Step back in time with Vintage Classic Radio’s "Sunday Night Playhouse," as we present "Ah, Wilderness!" a delightful comedy by the esteemed American playwright Eugene O'Neill. Sponsored by US Steel and originally aired on October 7th, 1945, this episode of "The Theater Guild on the Air" brings to life O'Neill's only well-known comedy. Unlike his typically somber works, "Ah, Wilderness!" offers a charming look at a happy family and the comedic trials of young love in turn-of-the-century...

This Saturday's "Saturday Matinee" on Vintage Classic Radio begins with "The Aldrich Family" in an entertaining episode titled "McCall's Bicycle" (a.k.a. Mrs. Aldrich Returns a Bicycle), which first aired on November 20th, 1944. In this humorous episode, Henry Aldrich finds himself entangled in confusion when his mother mistakenly returns the wrong bicycle to McCall’s department store, leading to a series of comedic mishaps. The episode features Ezra Stone as Henry Aldrich, House Jameson as...

Welcome to another thrilling installment of "Friday Night Noir" on Vintage Classic Radio. This Friday, we are presenting two captivating shows from the golden age of radio drama. First up, we delve into the intriguing world of “Arch Obler's Plays” with the episode titled "House I Live In," which originally aired on April 26, 1945. This episode explores themes of suspicion and fear in a neighborhood as residents grapple with the uncertainty of wartime. The story revolves around a seemingly...

In this week’s episode of “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we explore classic tales of mystery and daring. We begin with an episode from "The New Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" titled "The Book of Tobit," which originally aired on March 26, 1945. In this engaging installment, Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes and Nigel Bruce as Dr. Watson delve into a seemingly supernatural case inspired by the apocryphal Book of Tobit. The duo investigates a series of mysterious events...

This Sunday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Sunday Night Playhouse," we feature a captivating rebroadcast of the "NBC University Theater" radio show, also known as "University Theater of the Air." In the spotlight is the episode titled "All the King's Men," which originally aired on January 16, 1949. The episode is an adaptation of Robert Penn Warren’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, exploring the dramatic rise and fall of Willie Stark, a charismatic but morally ambiguous politician who resembles...

This Saturday on Vintage Classic Radio's "Saturday Matinee," we begin with the "Blondie" radio show featuring the episode “Three Weeks Vacation,” originally broadcast on July 27, 1947. Stemming from the beloved comic strip created by Chic Young, which first appeared in 1930, "Blondie" captures the humorous dynamics of domestic life. In this episode, Blondie and Dagwood Bumstead navigate the comedic chaos of planning a much-needed vacation, which becomes a series of humorous mishaps, perfectly...

Tune in to Vintage Classic Radio this week on "Friday Night Noir" for a captivating double feature from "Hollywood Star Time". First up, "The Woman in the Window", initially aired on November 16th, 1946, and sponsored by Frigidaire, presents a gripping tale of suspense. Starring Herbert Marshall and Joan Bennett, the drama centers around a psychology professor whose encounter with a bewitching woman spirals into a complex murder mystery. Edward G. Robinson enhances the intrigue as the sharp...

This week on “Tuesday Night Detectives” on Vintage Classic Radio, we delve into two thrilling episodes from the golden age of radio dramas. First up, "Box 13" features Hollywood's Alan Ladd in “The Philanthropist,” originally aired on January 30, 1949. In this intriguing episode, Dan Holiday, an author and adventurer who uses newspaper ads to find inspiration for his stories, receives a letter prompting him to investigate a seemingly benevolent man with a dark secret. Alan Ladd stars as Dan...