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Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics

Legacy Radio Theater - Old Time Radio Classics

By: Craig Hart
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 Legacy Radio Theater is your destination for the greatest stories ever broadcast. Relive the golden age of radio with thrilling mysteries, heartwarming dramas, hilarious comedies, and spine-tingling suspense from the 1930s, ’40s, and ‘50s. Each episode is curated from the original broadcasts to bring timeless entertainment to modern ears. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering vintage audio drama, Legacy Radio Theater invites you to sit back, relax, and enjoy the magic of classic radio.

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Episodes
  • Escape - Evening Primrose - 1947

    Escape - Evening Primrose - 1947
    Jul 6 2025

    A poet named Charles Snell escapes from the harsh reality of the world by going to live in a department store. On his first night, he finds a society of creatures lives there as well. The only other human with them is a servant girl named Ella. Based on John Collier's haunting short story, this is the original story about people who dwell in department stores at night. In this eerie tale, the disenchanted poet discovers a secret nocturnal society living within the department store's dark labyrinth, but soon learns that attempting to escape comes with deadly consequences involving the mysterious "Dark Men." This atmospheric thriller explores themes of artistic isolation, forbidden love, and the price of trying to escape from reality.


    Main Characters

    Charles Snell: Elliott Lewis

    Roscoe: Paul Frees

    Ella: Pat Lowery


    Production Team

    Producer/Director: William N. Robson

    Radio Adaptation: John Dunkel

    Music: Cy Feuer (special musical score conceived and conducted)


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    30 mins
  • Escape - A Shipment of Mute Fate - 1948

    Escape - A Shipment of Mute Fate - 1948
    Jul 5 2025
    A gripping maritime thriller aboard the ocean liner Chancay, where a deadly bushmaster snake—a “mute fate”—escapes from its container, forcing crew and passengers into a tense, high-stakes search. The story builds suspense masterfully before offering a surprising and satisfying resolution. Starring Harry Bartell.

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    29 mins
  • Jeff Regan, Investigator - A Thousand Violins, Almost - 1950

    Jeff Regan, Investigator - A Thousand Violins, Almost - 1950
    Jul 5 2025
    A talented violinist hires Jeff Regan and the International Detective Bureau to unravel why his fiancée suddenly broke off their engagement. What initially seems to be a straightforward relationship mystery soon unfolds into a tangled web of hidden motives, jealousy, and possible foul play. Regan must navigate the world of classical music and personal secrets to get to the truth.

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    28 mins

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