Friday, May 17, 1940

FAQ

What old time radio shows aired on Friday, May 17, 1940?

Goldie does not yet list a lineup for Friday, May 17, 1940. 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.