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Hudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It was a time where families would gather around the radio to hear the latest episode of their favorite shows.

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Superman with Batman & Robin- The Scarlet Widow, Part 4

2026/08/30

Chapters 10 and 11, the final part of this story line, aired in October 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin- The Scarlet Widow, Part 3

2026/08/23

Chapters 7 through 9 aired in October 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin- The Scarlet Widow, Part 2

2026/08/16

Chapters 4 through 6 aired in October 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin- The Scarlet Widow, Part 1

2026/08/09

Chapters 1 through 3 aired in September and October 1945.

Fibber McGee & Molly- Molly's Toothache

2026/08/02

Fibber McGee & Molly, “Molly’s Toothache,” aired on May 25, 1948.

Fibber McGee & Molly- Making Cologne

2026/07/26

Fibber McGee & Molly was a very popular radio sitcom on NBC, running from 1935 to 1956. The stars of the show were played by husband and wife team Jim and Marian Jordan, who had started their radio careers in the 1920s. Fibber McGee & Molly, “Making Cologne,” aired on May 18, 1948.

Superman with Batman & Robin- The Meteor From Krypton

2026/07/19

This story line aired as two episodes on September 24 and 25, 1945.

Deputy Dawg (Part 2 of 2)

2026/07/12

Deputy Dawg was a Terrytoon Cartoon character, a company based in New Rochelle, New York, until 1972. He was originally developed to be a character on the Captain Kangaroo Show, but was instead developed as a separate series. Deputy Dawg ran from 1960 to 1964, with the title character being a deputy in Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee as the show progressed. Li’l WhooperSeize You Later, AlligatorThe Yoke’s On You

Deputy Dawg (Part 1 of 2)

2026/07/05

Deputy Dawg was a Terrytoon Cartoon character, a company based in New Rochelle, New York, until 1972. He was originally developed to be a character on the Captain Kangaroo Show, but was instead developed as a separate series. Deputy Dawg ran from 1960 to 1964, with the title character being a deputy in Florida, Mississippi, and Tennessee as the show progressed. Welcome, Micha MouseLaw and DisorderShotgun Shambles

Superman with Batman & Robin- Dr Bly's Confidence Gang, Part 4

2026/06/21

Chapters 12 through 14, the end of this story line, aired the week of September 17, 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin- Dr Bly's Confidence Gang, Part 3

2026/06/14

Chapters 8 through 11 aired the week of Spetember 17, 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin- Dr Bly's Confidence Gang, Part 2

2026/06/07

Chapters 4 through 7 aired the week of September 10, 1945.

Superman with Batman & Robin- Dr Bly's Confidence Gang, Part 1

2026/05/31

Chapters 1 through 3 aired the week of September 4, 1945.

Dragnet- Big Jolt

2026/05/24

Dragnet, starring Jack Webb. “Big Jolt” aired on October 5, 1952. The original Chesterfield Cigarette advertisements are truly horrifying!

Dragnet- Sixteen Jewel Thieves

2026/05/17

Dragnet starring Jack Webb. This episode, “Sixteen Jewel Thieves,” first aired on August 18, 1949. That's a fact, Jack.

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4.3 out of 5

30 reviews

★★★★★

Gods of Polaris 2025/10/26

Great listen

I always enjoy so much getting to listen to these old classics.

★★★★★

Grandpopie’ delight 2023/08/13

Just for the record:

I don’t care if all these shows are from a personal collection or from public domain (I guess some do)…. I am just happy I can hear them………just sayi...

★★☆☆☆

TJwheelie 2023/05/30

All public domain

“His personal collection “ is a joke. All of these shows are public domain and can be gathered free at archive.con

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