- Sherlock HolmesThe Copper Beeches
- The Jack Benny ProgramJack Tells His Childhood Story
- The ShadowGhost Town
- Lux Radio TheatreWings of the Navy
- The Adventures of SupermanThe Yellow Mask and the 5 Million Dollar Jewel Robbery - Pt 01
- The Lone RangerRifles for Redskins
- Fibber McGee and MollyFibber Quits Smoking
- Cavalcade of AmericaValley Forge
- The Adventures of SupermanThe Yellow Mask and the 5 Million Dollar Jewel Robbery - Pt 02
- The Green HornetVotes for Sale
- The Lone RangerThe Pony Rider
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- The Adventures of SupermanThe Yellow Mask and the 5 Million Dollar Jewel Robbery - Pt 03
- The Lone RangerPlacer Gold for Plunder
No episodes indexed
Radio Calendar
Sunday, October 6, 1940
3 episodes on the air
This week in history
Week of 10/06–10/12/1940
- 1940 — World War II: The McCollum memo proposes bringing the United States into the war in Europe by provoking the Japanese to attack the United States.
- 1940 — World War II: The Balham underground station disaster kills sixty-six people during the London Blitz.
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About this night
On Sunday, October 6, 1940, Goldie’s Radio Calendar lists 3 playable old time radio episodes that share this broadcast date. Highlights include Sherlock Holmes, The Jack Benny Program, and The Shadow. Jump week to week, read “this week in history,” and use Play the evening to queue the full night free in your browser — sponsor breaks included.
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FAQ
- What old time radio shows aired on Sunday, October 6, 1940?
- Goldie lists 3 episodes for Sunday, October 6, 1940, including Sherlock Holmes, The Jack Benny Program, and The Shadow. Open any title to stream free, or play the whole evening in order.
- 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.