<description>Fibber McGee &amp;amp; Molly was a very popular radio sitcom on NBC, running from 1935 to 1956. The stars of the show were played by husband and wife team Jim and Marian Jordan, who had started their radio careers in the 1920s.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt; “Goin’ Fishin’” aired on May 11, 1948.</description>

Fibber McGee &amp; Molly was a very popular radio sitcom on NBC, running from 1935 to 1956. The stars of the show were played by husband and wife team Jim and Marian Jordan, who had started their radio careers in the 1920s.

 “Goin’ Fishin’” aired on...

Fibber McGee &amp; Molly was a very popular radio sitcom on NBC, running from 1935 to 1956. The stars of the show were played by husband and wife team Jim and Marian Jordan, who had started their radio careers in the 1920s.  “Goin’ Fishin’” aired on May 11, 1948.

Fibber McGee & Molly- Goin' Fishin'

<description>Hansel &amp;amp; Gretel is an old German fairy tale. The Brothers Grimm published a collection of fairy tales in 1812, including Hansel &amp;amp; Gretel, that they compiled from various sources, bringing the story to the masses.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister who have been abandoned in the woods by their lovely parents. They were taken in by a witch who intended to cook and eat them. So, one could say this is a both a lesson on wandering alone in the woods and also a cooking show. We won’t ruin the twist ending here, even thought it’s over 200 years old.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;This version was produced by Tale Spinners for Children, who released stories for young audiences on vinyl records in the 1960s.</description>

Hansel &amp; Gretel is an old German fairy tale. The Brothers Grimm published a collection of fairy tales in 1812, including Hansel &amp; Gretel, that they compiled from various sources, bringing the story to the masses.

Hansel and Gretel are brother...

Hansel &amp; Gretel is an old German fairy tale. The Brothers Grimm published a collection of fairy tales in 1812, including Hansel &amp; Gretel, that they compiled from various sources, bringing the story to the masses. Hansel and Gretel are brother and sister who have been abandoned in the woods by their lovely parents. They were taken in by a witch who intended to cook and eat them. So, one could say this is a both a lesson on wandering alone in the woods and also a cooking show. We won’t ruin the twist ending here, even thought it’s over 200 years old. This version was produced by Tale Spinners for Children, who released stories for young audiences on vinyl records in the 1960s.

Hansel & Gretel

<description>The popular musical “The Pajama Game” is a staple in school and community theater productions. The plot revolves around romance and labor issues in a pajama factory. The musical premiered in 1954 on Broadway and in 1955 on London’s West End. This version stars the original Broadway cast. John Raitt, father of musician Bonnie Raitt, was known for playing many lead roles on Broadway and in film. He plays the lead character Sid Sorokin. Babe Williams is played by Janis Paige, one of the last stars from The Golden Age of Hollywood. Vernon Hines is played by Eddie Foy, Jr., whose 60 plus year career spanned from vaudeville and theater to film and television.</description>

The popular musical “The Pajama Game” is a staple in school and community theater productions. The plot revolves around romance and labor issues in a pajama factory. The musical premiered in 1954 on Broadway and in 1955 on London’s West End. This...

The popular musical “The Pajama Game” is a staple in school and community theater productions. The plot revolves around romance and labor issues in a pajama factory. The musical premiered in 1954 on Broadway and in 1955 on London’s West End. This version stars the original Broadway cast. John Raitt, father of musician Bonnie Raitt, was known for playing many lead roles on Broadway and in film. He plays the lead character Sid Sorokin. Babe Williams is played by Janis Paige, one of the last stars from The Golden Age of Hollywood. Vernon Hines is played by Eddie Foy, Jr., whose 60 plus year career spanned from vaudeville and theater to film and television.

The Pajama Game

<description>Aired on May 11, 1954.</description>

Aired on May 11, 1954.

Dragnet- Big Look

<description>Aired on May 4, 1954.</description>

Aired on May 4, 1954.

Dragnet- Big Stop

Hudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It was a time where families would gather around the radio to hear the latest episode of their favorite shows.

Hudson River Radio's own Big Jim Wheeler is thrilled to share his personal collection of classic radio shows from the 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s! Jim grew up on a farm in upstate New York, where TV shows were scarce, and where radio was king. It...

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