Episode 29: Jeff Chandler
Episode 29: Jeff Chandler
Hunky movie action star of the 1950s, Jeff Chandler, got his start as an actor on radio. First, he played supporting rol... Read more
5 Feb 2020
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1hr 24mins
Episode 28: “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar”
Episode 28: “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar”
Edmond O’Brien was the third “Yours Truly, Johnny Dollar.”YTJD is arguably the best detective series on old-time radio. ... Read more
29 Jan 2020
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1hr 28mins
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Episode 27: Lucile Ball
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You know Lucile Ball’s as TV’s “queen of comedy.” She also had a career in film, before and after her TV work. In the mi... Read more
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Episode 26: Frank Sinatra
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Episode 25: Richard Widmark
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Unlike most actors I’ve featured on HOTR, Richard Widmark did not turn to radio as a means of promoting his film career.... Read more
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Episode 24: Marlene Dietrich
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Episode 23: Breakfast in Hollywood
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Episode 22: Greer Garson
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Episode 21: Rita Hayworth
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The words Rita Hayworth and radio star don’t seem to quite fit together. Celebrated primarily for her beauty and glamour... Read more
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Episode 20: Judy Garland, part 3
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