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SunMay 163 eps
  • EscapeThe Match
  • The Jack Benny ProgramRobert Taylor Subs for Jack
  • The ShadowThe Giant of Madras
MonMay 174 eps
  • Cavalcade of AmericaQueen of Heartbreak Trail
  • ClaudiaGertrude Arrives
  • Quiet, PleaseGem of Purest Ray
  • The Lone RangerSagebrush Hollow Mystery
TueMay 183 eps
  • ClaudiaFresh Off the Farm
  • Fibber McGee and MollyBaseball Cologne
  • The Green HornetThe Travis Case
WedMay 193 eps
  • ClaudiaThe Lack of a Jack
  • The Lone RangerRainbow's Gold
  • WhistlerMurder on Margin
ThuMay 201 ep
  • ClaudiaA Letter of Recommendation
FriMay 213 eps
  • ClaudiaClaudias Secret Letter
  • Molle' Mystery TheaterSolo Performance
  • The Lone RangerSilver Spurs
SatMay 22Off air

No episodes indexed

Radio Calendar

Sunday, May 16, 1948

3 episodes on the air

This week in history

Week of 05/16–05/22/1948

Historical notes for this week are still being filled in. The evening lineup is ready to play.

  1. Escape

    The Match

    Ep 41 · Sunday, May 16, 1948

    01
  2. The Jack Benny Program

    Robert Taylor Subs for Jack

    Ep 656 · Sunday, May 16, 1948

    02
  3. The Shadow

    The Giant of Madras

    Ep 448 · Sunday, May 16, 1948

    03

About this night

On Sunday, May 16, 1948, Goldie’s Radio Calendar lists 3 playable old time radio episodes that share this broadcast date. Highlights include Escape, 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.

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 Sunday, May 16, 1948?
Goldie lists 3 episodes for Sunday, May 16, 1948, including Escape, 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.
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.