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SunMay 33 eps
  • DragnetThe Big Carney
  • EscapeLili and the Colonel
  • WhistlerDisappearing Woman
MonMay 43 eps
  • Lux Radio TheatreWait Till the Sun Shines Nellie
  • SuspenseOthello, Part 1
  • The Lone RangerTrain Robbery
TueMay 52 eps
  • Fibber McGee and MollyHelps Lady at 14Th and Oak
  • Yours Truly, Johnny DollarThe Blackmail Matter
WedMay 61 ep
  • The Lone RangerTrail of the Rustling Boss
ThuMay 72 eps
  • Bright StarCousin Emily
  • Stand By for CrimeA Spy Ring In June
FriMay 81 ep
  • The Lone RangerA Chinaman's Chance
SatMay 92 eps
  • Broadway Is My BeatThe Sybil Crane Murder Case
  • GunsmokeThe Buffalo Hunter

Radio Calendar

Sunday, May 3, 1953

3 episodes on the air

This week in history

Week of 05/03–05/09/1953

  • 1953 — Ernest Hemingway wins the Pulitzer Prize for The Old Man and the Sea.
  • 1953 — Two men are rescued from a semitrailer that crashed over the side of the Pit River Bridge before it fell into the Sacramento River. Amateur photographer Virginia Schau photographs "Rescue on Pit River Bridge", the first and only winning submission for the Pulitzer Prize for Photography to have been taken by a woman.

History from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)

  1. Dragnet

    The Big Carney

    Ep 202 · Sunday, May 3, 1953

    01
  2. Escape

    Lili and the Colonel

    Ep 181 · Sunday, May 3, 1953

    02
  3. Whistler

    Disappearing Woman

    Ep 568 · Sunday, May 3, 1953

    03

About this night

On Sunday, May 3, 1953, Goldie’s Radio Calendar lists 3 playable old time radio episodes that share this broadcast date. Highlights include Dragnet, Escape, and Whistler. 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 3, 1953?
Goldie lists 3 episodes for Sunday, May 3, 1953, including Dragnet, Escape, and Whistler. 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.