The War
Summary: Follow America's journey from isolationism to Pearl Harbor and V-J day through old time radio. Host Adam Graham is your guide through speeches, public affairs programs, comedies, dramas, and more. Hear the story of World War 2 told through the golden age of radio.
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Kate Smith hosts half an hour of music with John Charles Thomas and Cass Daley. Original Air Date: May 1, 1943
In this episode of Mayor of the Town, the Mayor takes in a traumatized war orphan and tries to create a secure new world for him. Original Air Date: October 7, 1942
The USS Boise takes out six Japanese Ships but suffers serious losses in the process. From Man Behind the Gun Original Air Date: March 28, 1943
Man Behind the Gun takes a look at the exploits of the USS Boise as they’re eager to engage the Japanese. Original Air Date: March 21, 1943
Henry and Homer go out and sell war bonds just as a snow storm hits. Original Air Date: April 1, 1943
A look at Japan’s behind the scene’s schemes prior to World War 2 from Pacific Story. Original Air Date: July 11, 1943
The National Barn stance originates from the Wisconsin State Fair. Features Pat Buttram. Original Air Date: August 22, 1942
Two episodes of the AFRS 15 minute country and folk music program, Melody Roundup.
A story of incredible courage as a man escapes a Nazi concentration camp to rejoin the fight. Original Air Date: March 6, 1944
A look at life and love in the midst of war in the RAF from Man Behind the Gun. Original Air Date: January 6, 1943
The March of Time Year-in-Review program for 1941. Original Air Date: January 1, 1942
Riley invites a soldier to a New Years Eve Party but a miscommunication has him scrambling to provide food for an entire company. Original Air Date: December 31, 1944
After attempting to find Atlantis, Clark, Jimmy, Lois, and Perry find a derelict ship that has a crew that just disappeared. Original Air Dates: December 23,24, 28-31 1942 (pt. 3 missing)
Eddie Condon and a band of talented musicians improvise great jazz on live radio beginning with “Sweet Georgia Brown.” Original Air Date: May 20, 1944
Two episodes of GI JIVE, one hosted by Frank Nelson and another by Donna Reed. Songs by Bing Crosby, Lucky Millender, and others.
