RUSC Old Time Radio

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28th January 1911, Donald Briggs was born, who appeared in over 75 films and television shows, between the 1930s and 1970s. He was also the original actor in the radio series, The Adventures of Frank Merriwell, a juvenile role model who played and excelled at all types of sports at Yale University, including football, baseball, basketball, crew and track. The series was first broadcast on NBC radio in 1934 from March 26 to June 22, three times a week in 15-minute continuation stories. Read more, and listen online at https://link.rusc.com/e6fa1900

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12th December 1915 was the birth of a Hollywood legend that certainly needs no introduction. Ol' Blue Eyes had a lifelong career as an award-winning singer and film actor. As well as his success as a musician, television and movie star, Frank Sinatra also performed on many radio shows, becoming the star of various radio shows of his own during the golden age of radio, and in 1953 in particular, he starred in the NBC radio program Rocky Fortune, which you can listen to on RUSC - along with hundreds more shows! https://link.rusc.com/736259d0

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Blast off into the unknown! 🚀 Loved those classic sci-fi tales on the airwaves? Then prepare for Dimension X! This groundbreaking series brought stories by Asimov, Bradbury, and more to thrilling life. And guess what? The complete Dimension X collection is now available on RUSC! Tune in and experience the future... then and now. 😉

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April 27th 1947, baseball fans around the country came together to celebrate the first 'Babe Ruth Day' at the Yankee Stadium, honoring one of baseball’s all-time greatest players. The Adventures of Babe Ruth, available on RUSC, is a series of short fictional tales of the life of the great baseball player. They border on being modern day fables, each one with a simple yet important message to put across to the audience. Make sure to listen and read more at https://www.rusc.com

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25th April 1954 was the radio finale of the comedy series, 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁, which portrayed a middle class family life in the Midwest. It was created by writer Ed James in the 1940s, and ran on radio from 1949 to 1954 and on television from 1954 to 1960.

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April 23rd 1952 was the debut of I Was A Communist for the FBI. It's hard to believe that the stories are not fiction but fact. 😳 They tell the true story of Matt Cvetic, a man who put his love for his country above everything else. The stories in this series were based on the actual records and authentic experiences of Matt Cvetic (portrayed by Dana Andrews) who infiltrated the top levels of the Communist Party for the Federal Bureau of Investigation from 1941 until 1950.

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'On This Day' 20th April 1935, brought the debut of 'Your Hit Parade'. The series reflected the ultimate pop culture of the day and thousands of fans listened in rapture as the exciting “countdown to the Number One song” from a group of 15, was hyped, with drums and trumpets to announce the top song of the week. Listen on RUSC.com, as more shows are being added each day.

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On 19th April 1914 Betty Lou Gerson was born. She was a very successful radio actress, starring in hundreds of shows, but is perhaps best known for lending her wicked voice to the character, Cruella De Vil, in the Disney animation, 101 Dalmatians.

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Happy Easter from RUSC! 🐣 Step back into the Golden Age of Radio with our newly added series, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘃𝗲 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗮 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝗿 - and perfect for reflection this weekend is the special episode, 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗘𝗮𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿, alongside a page full of Easter related shows too. Login & listen now

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Experience the magic of old-time radio with "Inheritance," a captivating series that brings historical tales to life! 🎧✨ Each episode immerses you in epic moments and rich storytelling. Check it out NOW on RUSC.com and let the adventures begin! 📻❤️

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April Fool's Day prank planning? 🧐 Get your ideas from classic radio shows on RUSC, including the hilarious 𝗙𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗞𝗻𝗼𝘄𝘀 𝗕𝗲𝘀𝘁! But remember the golden rule: pranks end at 12 noon on April 1st! ⏰ Don't get caught out! RUSC.com

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⚾ It's Quiz Time! ⚾ Test your baseball IQ with our brand-new Dizzy Dean quiz! Check it out at http://bit.ly/440zcHu

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The roar of the crowd, described with the flair of a master storyteller. That was Dizzy Dean. More than a Hall of Famer, he was a radio icon. This baseball season, remember the days when radio painted vivid pictures of the game. Extend that feeling with classic shows at www.rusc.com, including The Adventures of Babe Ruth & more! Let the games begin!

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Spring is in the air, and so is the sound of classic Old Time Radio! 🌸 We've been busy adding a delightful collection of shows featuring everyone's favorite spring time stories. You'll even hear how spring has affected Throckmorton P. Gildersleeve in "Springtime in Summerfield"! 🤣 And with baseball season starting, we've got a treat for you! Check out "It Happens Every Spring," a hilarious tale of a college professor and a baseball with unexpected powers. ⚾️ It's sure to bring a smile to your face! Dive into our special spring cleaning collection on RUSC.com

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Tomorrow's the big day! 🇮🇪 Are you ready to celebrate St. Patrick's Day with RUSC? Tune in for 'Irish Eyes Are Smiling' from Screen Guild Theater, and many more! Let the Irish cheer begin! Visit RUSC.com. "

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Getting ready to paint the town green? 🍀 Why not warm up for St. Patrick's Day with some classic Irish tales from RUSC.com? We've added some delightful shows to our St. Patrick's Day page, including the charming operetta 'Eileen'! Get your playlist ready!

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On March 13th 1947, the musical Brigadoon opened at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City. It was the story of two American tourists, Tommy Albright and Jeff Douglas, who stumble upon a misty little Scottish town that only awakens once every hundred years. Listen to a wonderful adaptation of Brigadoon from The Railroad Hour on RUSC at https://bit.ly/41hmnHc