Goldie Original · Era throwbacks
Early Forties
1940–1942: the hinge years.
From peacetime drama into the first wartime seasons — radio at the hinge of the decade.
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Suspense
The Hitch-Hiker
A motorist traveling cross-country picks up a mysterious hitchhiker, leading to a chilling and unsettling experience that tests his sanity.
The Adventures of Superman
The Mystery Ship - Pt 07
The phony dog trainer turns out to be a Nazi spy! The end of the adventure.
The Lone Ranger
Murder Will Out
The Lone Ranger and Tonto investigate a murder disguised as a suicide, linked to a plot to steal hidden Indian gold. Young Dan Reid, the Lone Ranger's nephew, is eager to uncover the truth and a surprise awaiting him at Mustang Mag's ranch.
Lights Out
Valse Triste
A "gentle man" imprisons two women. One must marry him, the other must die! This story is definitely not for the squeamish!
Cavalcade of America
The Eagle's Nest
In The Eagle's Nest, the story of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the Italian liberator, unfolds as his legacy inspires modern Italians to resist tyranny. The stakes rise when a prisoner faces execution for signaling to American planes, igniting a discussion of bravery and freedom.
Whistler
Double-Cross
On Christmas Eve in New York, Joe Blake is accused of robbing a department store safe while caring for his young nephew. As tensions rise, Joe must prove his innocence and protect his family from danger.
The Jack Benny Program
New Years Eve Skit
Fibber McGee and Molly
Listening to the Christmas Carols
The first tune is, "Who." Fibber doesn't think much about kids singing Christmas carols. The King's Men sing, "The Night Before Christmas." "Teeny" sings with The King's Men.
Lux Radio Theatre
The Pied Piper
A gent who is not overly fond of children finds himself shepherding six of them through Nazi-occupied France. The story was produced on The Lux Radio Theatre again on November 6,
The Shadow
Death Shoots an Arrow
"The Mariposas" have sent "The Mark of The Cloven Hoof." An arrow has been launched through the window by a "dark face."
The Green Hornet
Sabotage Finds a Name
The last word of a crook who's been machine-gunned leads the Hornet to a gang creating mayhem for the benefit of the Gestapo. "In the interest of our government, the King-Trendle
The Adventures of Superman
The Mystery Ship - Pt 06
Clark Kent discovers that a famous British dog trainer is really an imposter. What is his connection with the mystery ship?
The Adventures of Superman
The Mystery Ship - Pt 05
Lois Lane is captured by the old man of the seaweed! Another strange person appears!
The Adventures of Superman
The Mystery Ship - Pt 04
A strange old man is discovered, all covered in seaweed! He promptly changes into a pile of real seaweed!
The Lone Ranger
Murder's Pay-off
The Lone Ranger and Tonto race against time to save an innocent boy, Mark Sanders, from execution after a dying outlaw confesses to framing him for murder. The stakes rise as they confront the real killer before it's too late.
The Lone Ranger
A Nephew Is Found
Dan Reid's grandmother reveals her past and the truth about his family lineage, connecting him to the legendary Lone Ranger. As she prepares for her final journey, she asks Dan to find the masked hero.
The Adventures of Superman
The Mystery Ship - Pt 02
The tanker seems to be deserted, but then a scream is heard in the fog!
The Adventures of Superman
The Mystery Ship - Pt 01
,The first episode of the adventure. The submarine is wrecked by a tanker...which seems to be deserted!
The Lone Ranger
Dan's Strange Behavior
Dan Reid struggles with a personal crisis that prevents him from assisting the Lone Ranger in capturing a dangerous outlaw named Higgins. The stakes rise as his grandmother's health deteriorates, forcing him to choose between family loyalty and justice.
Suspense
Two Sharp Knives
In a small town, an assistant police chief unexpectedly finds himself in the middle of a murder investigation involving a wanted man. As the stakes rise, he must navigate the complexities of crime and deception.
Lights Out
Meteor Man (The Hungry Ones)
An monster-from-outer-space story. This one has a sinister appetite. Syndicated program name: "The Devil and Mr. O." The story is also known as, "The Hungry One." See cat. #244
Cavalcade of America
A Child Is Born
In A Child Is Born, a couple grapples with their struggles in a troubled land as they prepare for a visit from the prefect. Amidst the challenges of their occupied country, they find hope in the miracle of a child's birth.
The Adventures of Superman
Lost Continent of Atlantis - Pt 08
Superman battles the giant octopus while the submarine springs a leak!
The Lone Ranger
Law of the Apex
The Lone Ranger and Tonto discover a wounded Blackfoot Indian, leading them to uncover a plot to incite violence against the tribe. They must navigate the tensions between settlers and Native Americans to prevent a war.
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