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Black Ghost - 1930's Western - Episodes 3 and 4

Air Castle - 1930's Children's Program w Baron Keyes

The Penthouse Murder Mystery - 1930's Mystery

Tippo, the Old Circus Clown  1930's Drama - 11/11/1939  Love Comes to Dr Clown

Starring Leo Cleary

Senator O'Daniel -  Wilbert Lee "Pappy" O'Daniel was an American Democratic Party politician from Texas, who came to prominence by hosting a popular radio program. Known for his populist appeal and support of Texas's business community, O'Daniel served as the 34th governor of Texas and later its junior United States senator. (wikipedia)

The flip side of the disc has no label but O C is etched in the label area. There is also a 2.

This could be part 2 of an Opie Cates show but this disc was not played. 

This disc is in below average condition with more scratches and scuffs than a disc of this age normally has. See pictures. 

Tippo, the Old Circus Clown  1930's Drama - 4/24/1939 Lovable Mystery Man, Charlie

Tippo, the Old Circus Clown  1930's Drama - 4/24/1939 Lovable Mystery Man, Charlie

Victory Parade of Spotlight Bands -  1940's Live Band Remotes - OBD December 3, 1945

Friendly Neighbors - Audition Recording - May 20, 1947

Danger Dr Danfield - 1940's Drama - Audition Disc

The Adventures of Babe Ruth -  late 1940's Drama / Adventure

This is a 16" black vinyl transcription disc of a juvenile adventure radio program titled The Adventures of Babe Ruth. It contains 2 complete broadcasts. The program numbers are #01 and #02! Always desirable to own the first disc. This US Navy sponsored program didn't need much more than the Babe's name for it to be popular. The series has a total of 26 episodes.

Radiogoldindex does not list these first 2 programs.

#1 - Dusty Collins

#2 - Bob Russell Beaned by Chick Foster part one

This disc has almost no surface scratches or scuff marks. It is in above average condition for a disc of this type and age. 

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

War Department SSD - Sammy Kaye #38

Swing and sway with Sammy Kaye!

This disc has numerous small surface scratches and scuffs. It is in average condition for a disc of this type and age. 

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

GI Jive - Navy Department AFRS Program numbers 737 and 738.

This disc has numerous small surface scratches and scuffs. It is in average condition for a disc of this type and age.  GI Jive was and continues to be, a very popular program.

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

War and Navy Departments AFRS - Forever Tops #18

This disc has small surface scratches and scuffs. It is in average condition for a disc of this type and age. 

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

US Air Force Greatest Sports Thrill #35 / #36

#35 Hopalong Cassidy, #36 Bob Cousy

This disc has very few surface scratches or scuffs. It is in above average condition for a disc of this type and age. 

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

The Adventures of Babe Ruth -  late 1940's Drama / Adventure

This is a 16" black vinyl transcription disc of a juvenile adventure radio program titled The Adventures of Babe Ruth. It contains 2 complete broadcasts. The program numbers are #25 and #26. Always desirable to own the last disc. This US Navy sponsored program didn't need much more than the Babe's name for it to be popular. The series has a total of 26 episodes.

This disc has almost no surface scratches or scuff marks. It is in above average condition for a disc of this type and age. 

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

Showers of Blessing  -  late 1940's Religion

This is a 16" black vinyl transcription disc of a religious program. The Rev Dr

Russell V De Long preaches from the radio pulpit with his Nazarene viewpoint on  Palm Sunday and Easter.

This disc has very few surface scratches or scuff marks. It is in above average condition for a disc of this type and age. 

This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

You Can't Do Business with Hitler -  late 1940's Drama

Here is a rarely seen 16" vinyl transcription disc of  You Can't Do Business w Hitler. This disc contains 2 complete broadcasts from circa 1942.

Ep 15 and Ep 16 are the two 15 minute broadcasts on this disc.

#15 is titled 'Women Versus Hitlerism' and #16 is titled 'The German Mother'.

This disc is in average plus condition with a few light surface scratches and/or scuffs. This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures.  

Adventures in Research -  late 1940's radio

Here is a 16" vitrolac transcription disc of Adventures in Research. This was a public service program sponsored by Westinghouse.

This disc is missing both labels.  It is in not so great condition with a lot of scratches and scuffs and some dings! 

Front Page Drama  #405 / Jungle Jim #274

Here is a 16" vitrolac transcription disc where the American Weekly joined forces with the Comic Weekly to bring us Front Page Drama and Jungle Jim at the same time. 

This disc is in below average condition. It is well worn but still plays just fine.

Adventures in Research - #111 AFRS  late 1940's radio

Here is a 16" AFRS Station Library, vinyl transcription disc of Adventures in Research with a program called Discovery on the flip side. Adventures in Research was a public service program sponsored by Westinghouse.

This disc is in average plus condition with some light scratches and scuffs.

Famous Jury Trials - 1940's Drama

Here is a 16" Charles Michelson vinyl transcription disc of  Famous Jury Trials. This disc contains program #13 titled 'The State Versus Vernon Craig'.

This disc is in average plus condition with a few light surface scratches and/or scuffs. This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures.  

Aunt Mary - RCA Syndicated 16" trascription disc.
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Here is a 16" RCA Syndicated vinyl transcription disc of a radio soap opera titled 'Aunt Mary'. The disc has two complete 15 minute broadcasts. Program #257 and #258.

The disc is etched program #597 and #598. 

This disc is in above average condition with a few light surface scratches and/or scuffs. This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures.  

1948 American Red Cross Fund Campaign

Here is a 16" Orthacoustic vinyl transcription disc of 1948's American Red Cross Fund Campaign featuring Bing and Bob each doing their thing for 15 minutes on opposite sides of the disc. 

This disc is in average plus condition with a few light surface scratches and/or scuffs. This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures.  

Eddie Cantor in 'It Could Happen to You'.

Here is a 16" American Broadcasting, beautiful, translucent red vinyl transcription disc of Eddie Cantor in a 5 minute public service program sponsored by The National Safety Council. There are a total of 6 programs on the disc.

This disc is in average plus condition on one side and  below average on side 2 with some ugly surface scratches and scuffs.

A translucent red vinyl disc.

Victor Borge Show - 1940's Variety - OBD 7/10/1945

The Great Gildersleeve  - Willard Waterman - OBD 12/10/1952

The Pacific Story - 1940's Wartime Drama - OBD 12/22/1946

Dr IQ the Mental Banker - 1940's Quiz - OBD 3/31/1941

These are TWO single sided 16" lacquers. They are network transcription discs of a very popular quiz show titled Dr. I.Q. the Mental Banker. Originally broadcast from the Orpheum Theatre in Seattle, Washington on March 31, 1941. Sponsored by Mars Candy. 

The first question is, what is the proverb that tells us to not be deceived by a work of literature. Will the lady win ten silver dollars?

Buy the discs and find out! There are very cool Totem Labels on these discs. A rare label not often seen. 

These discs have very few surface scratches and/or scuff marks. They could use a good cleaning. These discs are in above average condition. The acetate is still tightly bonded and shows no signs of deterioration. There are some areas that metal shows through from pinholes in the acetate most likely caused by needle drops. They are very minor.

 These discs played with no issues when tested. See pictures. 

Jack and the Beanstalk (CBS Audition) - 1939 Dramedy - Recorded September 20, 1939

Introduced as a program that will be dramatizing world's most beautiful children's stories and the first being Jack and the Beanstalk. The actual title of the Series is never stated.

Lou Holtz's Jack, in this tale speaks in a decidedly  Yiddish accent. 

Public Stenographer- 1940's Drama - Audition - recorded 2/25/1942 'The Octopus and the Giant Clam'

Early Bob Baily appearance. Also stars Philips Lord. Written, produced and directed by James Jewell.

The Sealed Book - 1940's Sci-Fi , Fantasy, Horror

The Sealed Book - 1940's  Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Horror

Two Mated, 16" Black and beautiful translucent red  Charles Michelson transcription discs. These two discs together, contain 2 complete 30 minute broadcasts. Program #5 and #6; Escape By Death and Death At Storm House, respectively. 

These discs both have normal surface scratches and scuffs commensurate with age. These discs played without any issues when tested.

2 vinyl discs.

The Freedom Train - Famous American Speeches - The Man Without a Country

Two Mated, 16" World Broadcasting System transcription discs. These two discs together, contain 60 minutes worth of audio spanning several different programs. 

Featured are: Bing Crosby, Orson Welles, and the Andrews Sisters

These discs both are in above average condition with very few scratches or scuffs. These discs played without any issues when tested.

2 vinyl discs.

People Are Funny - Art Linkletter   NBC Orthacoustic International

Two Mated, 16" lacquer transcription discs. An interesting tale is told on the labels. These programs were being used internationally, 3 years AFTER they were originally broadcast.  Unfortunately, only 3 and a half sides are playable on this pair. The ravages of time are acting quickly upon this pair. Priced to sell. 

These discs both have none to normal surface scratches and scuffs. They would be in the above average category if the lacquer was not deteriorating and cracking. 

Two 16" lacquer transcription discs 

NBC Network Discs - One Man's Family, The Dr's Wife, and the Sounds of Montavani

One Man's Family and The Dr's Wife are from 6/30/1952. The Montavani is from 11/29/1952

Two Mated, 16" lacquer transcription discs. The discs are in average condition with typical surface scratches and scuffs associated with discs of this type and age. The lacquer is tightly bonded on both discs with no signs of deterioration.

March of Time - 1940's Historical - OBD April 19, 1945

This is a pair of single-sided lacquer, 16" network transcription discs of a line check of the March of Time radio program. This is a complete broadcast from April 19, 1945. The audio quality is very nice.

The March Of Time. April 19, 1945. linecheck. Time. What G.I.'s think about their wives back home. John Dos Passos describes what happens on Pacific Islands after the Japanese have been defeated. General Eisenhower answers the question, "When will D-Day come?" The last days of Ernie Pyle are described. "This week...as it must come to all men...death came to Ernie Pyle." The program dramatizes scenes from, "American Guerilla In The Philippines" As told by Iliff David Richardson. Westbrook Van Voorhis (narrator), Dwight Eisenhower, Ira Wolfert (author), John Dos Passos. 21:03. Audio Condition: Excellent. Incomplete.

The discs have few if any surface scratches or scuffs. They are in well above average condition. The lacquer is tightly bonded with no signs of deterioration. The discs played with no issues when tested. See pictures.

The Mel Torme Show - 8/24/1948  The Velvet Fog

This is a pair of single-sided lacquer, 16" Radio Recorders transcription discs of a line check of the Mel Torme radio program. This is a complete broadcast from August 24, 1948. The audio quality is very nice.

The discs have few if any surface scratches or scuffs. They are in well above average condition. The lacquer is tightly bonded with no signs of deterioration. The discs played with no issues when tested. See pictures.

Terry and the Pirates - 1940's Juvenile Adventure Action - recorded 3/26/1948 

Here is a rare pair of discs. These are TWO 10" network transcription discs of Terry and the Pirates. Together they contain most of the audio from the 15 minute broadcast of 3-26-1948. This is the latest broadcast known to exist. It is an aircheck for Chicago radio station WENR. Unedited, the audio is a tad over 13 minutes. The commercial that is about halfway through the program and the introduction back to the program are cut. The rest sounds complete. At most there is 2 minutes of missing audio which is mostly commercial. This program is sponsored by Quaker Oats the makers of Puffed Wheat and Puffed Rice breakfast cereal. The title run is The Mystery of the Pirate's Treasure and the Golden Serpent.

To my knowledge the previously latest known recording is dated November of 1947. This pair of discs are in excellent condition. These discs played with no issues when tested. See pictures.

Silver Theatre - 1940's Drama - OBD July 29, 1945

Here are three, 12" no label, lacquer transcription discs. These discs contain one complete 30 minute broadcast of the Silver Theatre.

The original broadcast date was July 29, 1945. The play was "The Gilded Pheasant".

This discs are in average condition with very a few surface scratches and/or scuffs.

The lacquer is tightly bonded and there are no signs of deterioration.

The discs played with no issues when tested. See pictures.

The Jack Paar Show - 1940's Comedy / Variety - OBD October 1, 1947

These are TWO 12" lacquer,  NBC Orthacoustic transcription discs* of the Jack Parr Show. Together they contain one 30 minute broadcast. This broadcast is special because it is the first broadcast on the ABC network* for Jack Parr.  Prior to this, Jack Parr's program was a summer replacement for the Jack Benny Show. It is interesting to note that Jack Parr had a great mentor and supporter in Benny and American Tobacco, enough that it got him his own radio program which he pretty much sabotaged by not cooperating with the sponsor's suggestions of coming up with a weekly gimmick for "identity" with the public.

Paar told them that idea was "old hat" and he didn't want any part of it. Needless to say, Paar wasn't quite big enough at the time, to push the network or the sponsor around and they dropped him like a used tissue. His new radio program was very short lived, lasting only from October 1, 1947 to December 24, 1947. Of course, Paar went on to be a huge success in television and the rest is history.   

The Jack Paar Program. October 1, 1947. ABC net. Sponsored by: Lucky Strike. The first show on a new network. sketches include , "if we could  hear what others are thinking", "the life of an usher and usherette", "a disc jockey show 200 years ago". L. A. Speed Riggs (auctioneer), Hy Averback, Jerry Fielding and His Orchestra, Martha Stewart, Jack Paar, F. E. Boone (auctioneer), Florence Halop.

The above description is courtesy of The Audiotorium of OTR.

These discs have very few surface scratches and/or scuff marks. They could use a good cleaning. Side two has a noticeable long scratch between the 5 and 6 o'clock position. The scratch did not cause any skipping. These discs are in better than average condition for their age. 

These discs played with no issues when tested. 

*The broadcast is definitely an ABC broadcast. The NBC Blue Network became ABC in 1943, yet in 1947 these discs still have NBC Blue Labels. Jack makes reference in the program about catching Bing's show following his. There is also an ABC identifying announcement at the end of the broadcast.  

B-29 Raid Over Tokio - 1940's Historical - OBD 4/7/1945

Empire Label - KXLA Airchecks - Courtroom Proceedings and King Size Jukebox

Here is a 16" lacquer transcription disc. Only one side has a label, which only has a stamp on it. The stamp on the labeled side indicates the recording is older than Dec 21, 1947 yet the other side is clearly dated in grease pencil as being from July 19, 1949. A mystery.  The reverse side has a handwritten label stating the program in the grooves is titled King Size Juke Box. 

The disc has very few surface scratches or scuffs. It does have some palmitic cloudiness that needs to be addressed by the next owner. Discounting this, the disc is in above average condition.

Globe Theatre AFRS #200 - Old Gold Comedy Theatre of the Air - OBD 1/21/1945

Fred Allen stars "The Show-Off"

The Great Gildersleeve - War Dept #37 - OBD March 12, 1944

Gildy tests the waters to see if folks would accept him as Mayor. It turns out about like you would expect.  

This disc has surface scratches and scuff marks. It is in very average condition for a disc this age and type. The disc played without issue when tested. See pictures.  

Yank Swing Session - War Dept (No Number) - 1942

This is a black 16", heavy vinyl War Department transcription disc of Yank Swing Session. This is truly an oddity of a disc. For starters, there is no program number on either label.

The disc is etched with numbers and letters I have never seen before and can find no reference for.  This is a very early disc, pre-dating the AFRS label. Another clue, this disc is an inside start on both sides. My feeling is that this may have been a working copy at an Special Services Division location. I've seen many SSD and AFRS test pressings. This is not a test pressing. ANOTHER Clue is that it ends with an announcer saying it is part of the English language shortwave service. Perhaps shortwave stations had different discs. It IS however a VERY unique item. Some of these early Yank Swing Times contain unreleased material from some major stars. Is this program #1? It is definitely from 1942.

This disc holds 30 minutes of Martin Block introducing 2 songs each from 3 different bands.

Woody Herman : Three Little Sisters, Amen

Charlie Spivak : Me and Brother Bill, Let's Go Home

Jimmy Dorsey: Take Me (Helen O'Connell vocals), Tangerine (Helen O'Connell and Bob Eberly vocals), Blue Skies

This disc has a few surface scratches and/or scuffs. It is in average plus condition for its age and type. In the pictures, on side two there is a white streak above the label and a vertical scratch beneath. Both look horrible but in reality they are not much. The white streak is something like ink possibly from a wash..  the scratch is pretty shallow. Light angles make a difference. This disc played with no issues when tested. See pictures.

AFRS Christmas Program #19 - Camel Comedy Caravan OBD 12/22/1945

Jimmy Durante and Garry Moore 

1943 RKO Pictures  - Tender Comrade - 16 Spot Announcements

Rockhill Recording - This is South Africa program #59 / 60

Rockhill Recording - Here is America 

This disc has 2 un-numbered programs; Missouri and The Battle of Bunker Hill.

Special Troop Information #151 (1952) - AFRS Station Library

This disc has program #151 of Special troop Information titled The Path of Praise which was broadcast on Thanksgiving Day 1952.

Gotham Recording - Salute to Your Pharmacist 551008

This disc has a salute to your pharmacist for National Pharmacy Week for 1955.

Gen Douglas MacArthur Address to Congress - OBD 4/19/1951

Bobby Benson  - Music Cues #31-49

RKO Pictures Presents 'Tender Comrade' - 16 Promotional Spots

The Right That Nailed - 1940's  Adventure  - Boxing

The Diary of Jimmie Mattern - 1930's  Adventure  - Airplanes - Pgms 49/50

Based on the true history of Jimmie Mattern, stunt pilot.

The American Family Robinson - 1930's  Adventure  - Pgms 434/435

Wings of the Dragon - 1930's  Adventure  - Pgms 1/7 - Audition Disc

Jim Tully's Kangaroo Court - 1930's  Adventure   -  Matrix #HR-1007

Based on the life stories of Jim Tully, hobo and Hollywood socialite. Tales of a vagabond life. This disc is in average plus condition for its age and type. It has surface scratches and scuffs. The disc has a slight warp. I was able to play it with no issues when tested. See pictures.

The reverse side features a fantastic embossed Allied logo on it. Beautiful. See pictures. 

As Told By Jim Tully - 1930's  Adventure   -  Matrix #HR-1006

Here is a 16" black Vitrolac transcription disc containing 3 five minute programs featuring Jim Tully. Tully talks about 3 celebrities; Jack Dempsey, Spencer Tracy , and Clark Gable.  This disc is in above average condition for its age and type. It has very light surface scratches and scuffs. The disc has a warp. I was able to

play it with no issues AFTER taping it down firmly to the platter. The disc played through with no issues when tested. See pictures.

The reverse side features a fantastic embossed Allied logo on it. Beautiful. See pictures. 

Lost Empire - 1930's  Adventure  - Pgms 25 / 26

Here is a very thick vinyl 16" transcription disc containing 2 full programs of a rare radio program titled, Lost Empire. On this disc is program #25 and #26. Lost Empire was a CP MacGregor syndicated radio series. 

The announcer opens with ... "The adventures of Nicolai Rosanov. A tale of intrigue in the Russian imperial court of  Catherine the Great, of adventure in far corners of the world, of Russia's one time march toward the possesion of America's West coast. Based on the book Lost Empire: The recent biography of Nicolai Rezanov."

A basic search on The Google revealed the book is real. The author's name is Hector Chevigny. The full title of the book

is Lost Empire: The Life and Adventures of Nikolai Rezanov. Chevigny is known as an author and and career radio script writer of over 5000 broadcasts. He wrote this series for CP MacGregor based upon his own book. He was also the author of several programs for the  US Treasury Department including 75 scripts for the Treasury Salute series. Aside from these, he also wrote scripts for Hollywood Hotel, Woodbury Playhouse, Big town, Ceiling Unlimited and The Arkansas Traveler (Bob Burns)

The amazing thing is that he continued writing even when he was suddenly struck blind in 1943. A fascinating biography. I encourage you to look him up on The Google. 

Episode 25) In which Nikolai is exiled to Siberia.

Episode 26) In which Nikolai sets sights to return to St Petersburg.

Gary Cooper Testimonial Dinner  1/28/1961

Private release by The Friars Club

Lucille Ball - Desi Arnaz Testimonial Dinner  11/23/1958

This dinner was cut short as Harry 'Parkyurkarkus' Einstein, passed away onstage immediately after finishing his performance which many said was perhaps the best he ever gave.  For those of you who do not know who Harry Einstein was, look him up. He was the father of Albert Brooks and Bob Einstein (who recently passed away himself). 

Private release by The Friars Club