Category Archives: Old Time Radio Groups

True “Big Story” stories told

Posted on September 29, 2026 by Bob Stepno

“The Big Story,” old time radio’s series that dramatized published news stories by real-life newspaper reporters is having its own story told. Dr. Joseph Webb, a broadcasting  historian who has contributed to numerous old-time radio preservation projects, including an extensive … Continue reading →

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Journalistic aspirations at Vic and Sade

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Bob Stepno

The classic radio comedy “Vic and Sade” by Paul Rhymer had no journalist characters appear at its microphones, as far as I know, although the main characters were regular newspaper readers… but Vic Gook did discuss writing for the paper … Continue reading →

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Belated anniversary and welcome to visitors

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Bob Stepno

Greetings to members of the Metropolitan Washington Old-Time Radio Club, whose Mark Anderson put a nice mention of this site in the group’s Feb. 3 email newsletter. (Scroll down for a half-dozen episodes of the “Europe Confidential” series he mentioned.) … Continue reading →

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