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As radio shows grew in popularity during the early 1940's, there was a clamor for more information about the media format. It was out of this thirst for knowledge that Behind the Mike was born.  This old time radio program was first aired on September 15, 1940, comprised of 83 episodes until the series' end on April 19, 1942.  The format and content of the shows were relatively simple and geared toward providing informative news about the listener's favorite actors, actresses and old radio shows among others. Aside from that, it was also a means to educate the audience about the begind the scenes goings-on in the industry.  Graham McNamee hosted the series during its entire run.  He found a way to connect with his audience by taking on live callers and answering their questions on air.  Behind the Mike is one old time radio collection that certified audiophiles will definitely appreciate.  

 

Gather snippets of information and old time radio trivia by visiting oldtimeradiodownloads.com and grabbing your very own copy of Behind the Mike.

Behind the Mike

Please enjoy these old time radio shows:

Air Date Title Synopsis
 1940-09-15  First Episode
 1940-09-22  Warming Up A Studio Audience
 1940-09-29  Babys Cries
 1940-10-06  Versatile Acting
 1940-10-13  Sundown On Veldt
 1940-10-20  Radio Sneezing
 1940-10-27  Stoogedom
 1940-11-03  Sound Effects
 1940-11-10  Making A Living By Dying
 1940-11-17  Dinah And Truck Driver
 1940-11-24  War News Mistakes
 1941-05-18  Amusing Stories Behind Radio
 1941-06-08  Selling A Show To A Sponsor
 1941-06-29  Associated Press
 1941-10-12  Zulu Radio Star
 1941-11-30  Impersonations Of Famous People

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ABOUT OLD TIME RADIO

The buzz-term for Old Time Radio is "OTR". OTR usually means radio broadcasting from the golden age of radio, mostly before 1964. These shows from the pre-television age include adventure, comedies, mystery shows, western dramas and shows from World War II. These programs feature the best talent of the day and were broadcast nearly as widely as cable programs today. And just like TV today, families would gather around their crystal radio sets to enjoy the entertainment together.


WHO TODAY LISTENS TO THESE OLD TIME RADIO PROGRAMS?

Recently OTR was sold and traded, on records and cassettes, by people who had grown up during the 1930's, 1940's, and 1950's who had grown up listening to these shows. With the internet and mp3s, new generations of listeners are discovering these delightful old time radio shows and to their surprise, enjoying them immensely. Some of the references and nuances are out of date, but it turns out that a well told story is a delight to young and old alike.


WANT TO KNOW MORE ABOUT OTR?

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