So many listeners asked for, even demanded, that we extend the number of hours dedicated to the old radio shows, that we’ve done just that! Brian Peroff selects, and then describes some of the greatest shows from the golden age of radio — the 1930s and 1940s — like The Shadow and Fibber McGee & Molly. A half-hour of drama, mystery or suspense is followed by a half-hour of comedy — enjoy!

Week of May 7th

Week two of Theatre of the Mind featuring mystery with Richard Diamond Private Detective, starring Dick Powell followed by comedy with The Jack Benny Program.

Monday May 7, 2012 – 10pm
The Stolen Purse – Richard Diamond Private Detective (1949)
Wings Of The Hawk – The Jack Benny Program (1948)

Tuesday May 8, 2012 – 10pm
Private Eye Test – Richard Diamond Private Detective (1950)
Jack’s 39th Birthday – The Jack Benny Program (1948)

Wednesday May 9, 2012 – 10pm
The Carnival – Richard Diamond Private Detective (1950)
Jack And The Cast Hold A Seance – The Jack Benny Program (1954)

Thursday May 10, 2012 – 10pm
The Plaid Overcoat Case – Richard Diamond Private Detective (1951)
How Jack And Fred Allen Met – The Jack Benny Program (1950)