Old Time Radio Snack Wagon|Rare Historic Radio Programs

Aired: Mid-20th Century (Adventures in Research)As America approaches its 250th anniversary, this episode looks beyond the famous midnight ride to explore the remarkable life of Paul Revere. In “The Goldsmith Who Went to War,” Adventures in Research traces Revere’s many contributions to the Revolutionary cause—not only as a patriot and messenger, but as a craftsman, inventor, engraver, manufacturer, and problem-solver.Beginning in colonial Boston, the program follows Revere through pivotal moments in American history, from growing resistance to British rule to the struggle for independence itself. Along the way, listeners discover how his skills as a goldsmith and mechanic proved just as valuable to the Revolution as his courage, helping support the war effort in ways that are often overlooked today.Produced in cooperation with the Westinghouse Research Laboratories, the episode highlights the role of ingenuity and practical science in the founding of the United States, presenting Revere not only as a legendary rider but as one of the early republic’s most versatile and influential citizens. Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.

Aired: May 22, 1947 This episode of Old Time Radio Snack Wagon features a lively installment of Guest Star showcasing the unlikely but memorable comedy pairing of Jimmy Durante and Gary Moore.Brought together by circumstance rather than long partnership, the two performers blend contrasting styles—Durante’s gravel-voiced exuberance and Moore’s quick, urbane wit—into a warm, fast-moving half hour of radio comedy. Originally produced as a U.S. Savings Bonds public service program, Guest Star often placed top talent in playful sketches that folded advertising into the humor itself. In this episode, Durante and Moore lean into wordplay, character bits, and a spoof of haunted-house theatrics, illustrating how mid-century radio could turn even a promotional framework into a showcase for personality and timing.The broadcast captures a brief but distinctive moment in radio comedy, when performers from different generations found common ground through rhythm, warmth, and shared delight in the audience’s laughter.Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.net Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.

Journey back to the 1940s and listen to an episode of Wings Over Jordan, a top-rated network radio program originating from Cleveland.The series featured a performance by all-Black Choir based in Cleveland, Ohio. We talk about the group's history and then listen to one of their network radio programs.Subscribe to the Podcast at http://www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.

In this episode, we delve into 'Pat O'Brien's Inside Hollywood' and experience a story of a rider on a dark night that has galloped through American history. Originally Aired in 1949Subscribe to the Podcast at https//www.snackwagon.net or wherever you download your podcasts from.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.

Aired: July 10, 1946This episode of Proudly We Hail marks the premiere broadcast of the series, starring Clark Gable in a rare postwar radio performance. In First Choice, Gable plays Duke O’Hara, a powerful political figure on the brink of securing his party’s nomination for governor. On what should be the triumphant night of his career, an unexpected revelation threatens both his ambitions and his marriage.As pressure mounts and loyalties are tested behind closed doors, the drama explores the collision of personal relationships, public image, and political power. Set against the backdrop of a lavish nomination celebration, the story unfolds in real time, with emotions running high and consequences looming just beyond the next decision.Produced by C. P. McGregor for the U.S. War Department, Proudly We Hail blended dramatic storytelling with contemporary concerns, and this opening episode sets the tone for the series’ focus on character under strain. Gable’s performance brings intensity and authority to a role that hinges as much on restraint as on force.Subscribe to the Old Time Radio Snack Wagon at https://www.snackwagon.netBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/old-time-radio-snack-wagon-rare-historic-radio-programs--5919985/support.