Historical notes for this week are still being filled in.
About this night
Goldie’s Radio Calendar opens on Thursday, December 17, 1936. This date has no indexed lineup yet; step to nearby nights or open Tonight in history to hear what was on the air that day of the year in the classic radio era. Free streaming with searchable transcripts where available.
Goldie’s Radio Calendar is a free old time radio time machine: pick a date and see what actually aired that night — Suspense, Gunsmoke, Dragnet, The Lone Ranger, and more — with “this week in history,” then stream the whole evening in your browser. Browse hundreds of catalog nights of classic radio lineups with original sponsor breaks intact.
FAQ
What old time radio shows aired on Thursday, December 17, 1936?
Goldie does not yet list a lineup for Thursday, December 17, 1936. Use the week grid or date picker to jump to nearby nights that have episodes, or open Tonight in history for this day of the year in 1946.
What is Goldie’s Radio Calendar?
The Radio Calendar is Goldie’s old time radio time machine. Choose any catalog date to see which classic shows aired that night, read historical context for the week, and stream episodes free in your browser — the same way families once planned an evening around the radio dial.
How does “Tonight in history” work?
Tonight maps today’s month and day onto a dense year of the Golden Age of Radio (default 1946). You land on that historical date’s lineup so you can hear what was on the air “this day in radio” without memorizing obscure air dates.
Can I play a whole evening of old time radio?
Yes. On nights with a lineup, use Play the evening to queue every episode for that date in order. Settle in for a full night of free old time radio with original sponsor breaks intact.
Is the Radio Calendar free?
Yes. Browsing the calendar and streaming are free on goldie.fm. Create a free account for unlimited listening; anonymous visitors get a daily sample stream.